Taking in 2019: The year at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder
The year 2019 was full of memorable moments, and we’re taking a look back at the highlights in leadership, innovation and impacts. They included research spanning everything from climate change to the value of a five-minute workout; strides in space studies; the upping of our sustainability game; the expansion of campus resources; visits by notable guest speakers; and much more.
![Old Main split screen features green and sunny skies (left) and snowstorm (right)](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-thumbnail/old_main_24hrs.wm_.jpg?itok=HhVOIMbm)
Epic moments
Remarkable community, remarkable individuals
![The Ralphie statue at sunset](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-thumbnail/buffalo_sunset.cc98_0.jpg?itok=4EjNlSG1)
![Ralphie running on Folsom Field](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/callout/ralphie.jpg?itok=TKHvhBT0)
Fond farewell
![Bob Seger performing at Folsom Field](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/callout/bobseger.jpg?itok=GFcmOJkO)
Art scores
Furry friends on campus
![Sammi Chicken on campus in front of Ralphie statue](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/callout/sammichicken.jpg?itok=f7gFHyQp)
![New Venture Challenge winners receive a giant check](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/callout/nvcfinals.jpg?itok=TDEr2Wmk)
Startups see success
Addressing cost for students
![](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/callout/tuitionincrease.jpg?itok=aYVrzMhy)
Guest speakers share their perspectives
- Award-winning actress Viola Davis (see also: Scene at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ)
- 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar
- ‘me too.’ movement founder Tarana Burke
- NBC correspondent Savannah Sellers
- Former NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch
- New York Times reporters Jody Kantor and Megan Twohey (see also: Brainwaves episode)
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan
- Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich
![Award-winning actress and producer Viola Davis spoke on campus, hosted by the Cultural Events Board and Distinguished Speakers Board. Photo by Glenn Asakawa.](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/gallery/1500085-01.jpg?itok=P-ct3aeN)
![Researchers in lab](/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/callout/kristianseth.png?itok=SsXvjKyZ)
Reaching new records
Can’t get enough? Take a look back at the year in images through Instagram’s top nine and the Scene at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ series.
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