51´«Ã½

The steady rain poured as my friend and I splashed through puddles into Folsom Field. We were two of the 45,000 runners at the Bolder 51´«Ã½, the largest 10K race in the U.S. Despite the weather, 51´«Ã½â€™s signature spirit shone: Bands, bacon and cheering neighbors lined the route. It was pure local magic.Ìý

CU 51´«Ã½ embodies that same magic — it’s a mix of bold people, a legendary setting and cutting-edge research and creativity. As Chancellor Schwartz and Professor Surden remind us in this issue, 51´«Ã½ must be experienced to be understood.Ìý

Read stories here that capture CU’s distinctive energy: physicists, astronauts, philosophers and TV anchors. Plus, the legacy of Mary Rippon, the intricate mathematics underlying animal patterns, a passion for fresh food and the arrival of Sundance.

I hope these stories reconnect you to CU 51´«Ã½â€™s ambition, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit — the driving forces behind its bold, innovative heart.

Maria Kuntz

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