Open Access & Open Education

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    We're seeking artistic or creative projects that explore the impact of Open Access (OA) publishing for knowledge seekers and knowledge providers. Submissions are eligible for prizes and will be showcased in an online gallery during October. 


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    We are pleased to invite University of Colorado Boulder faculty to apply by July 20, 2020 to participate in the 2020–2021 Course OER Creation/Adaptation Initiative. All faculty, including Instructors and Senior Instructors, who currently have paid
  • Lecturer Matthew Burrows with Scholarly Communication Librarian Melissa Cantrell.
    Matthew Burrows, lecturer with the International English Center, is the recipient of the 2020 CU Boulder Open Educator Award from the University Libraries and the University of Colorado Student Government. This award recognizes his commitment
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    CU Boulder’s institutional repository now has a new, more modern look.  CU Scholar is the place for faculty, students, and staff to deposit their academic works created during their time at the university. The repository provides free and
  • Professor Emily Dommermuth teaches students.
    The University Libraries are offering educators affiliated with the university the opportunity to participate in a two-part Open Educational Resources (OER) professional development experience and to receive a $250 stipend recognizing their
  • Joelle Wescott's art in the Engineering Center's cafe.
    This week only, there is a VR screen mimicking the movements of passersby in ATLAS, birds flying out of a cage in the Recreation Center, and a doorway leading onlookers toward a world of infinite possibilities of discovery and knowledge in the
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    For the 12th annual International Open Access Week (Oct. 21-Oct. 25) the University Libraries will be hosting a series of informational and interactive events that will engage the campus in conversations around the importance of open and equitable
  • To recognize the upcoming International Open Access Week (Oct. 21, 2019 - Oct. 25, 2019), the University Libraries will commission six artistic installations that will be displayed in locations across campus. CU Boulder faculty, staff, and
  • Open Education Week 2019 logo
    Open Education Week is a celebration of the global Open Education Movement. Its goal is to raise awareness about the movement and the impact of open educational resources (OER) on teaching and learning worldwide. Faculty, students, and staff
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    Have you ever considered the challenges in tenure and promotion in the context of open access? The second biennial Colorado Open Scholars Summit will discuss challenges in tenure and promotion within the current scholarly landscape and the role—or
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