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This week's top research stories include a cloud seeding effort aimed at increasing mountain snowfall, a look at the Colorado business landscape and a study that points to human-caused extinctions of some huge and astonishing Australian creatures 45,000 years ago.

In an effort to better support international students, the Task Force for International Student Success has scheduled several town hall meetings with faculty, staff and students. The task force hopes to gainÌýinsight on international student success.

Ann Schmiesing has been named dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate affairs. A professor of German and Scandinavian studies, Schmiesing has served as interim dean and vice provost since June 2016.

The University Libraries and National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)Ìýat the University of Colorado Boulder haveÌýwon the 2016 International Data Rescue Award.

In advance of the Jan. 25 Architecture Through the DecadesÌýevent, CU Boulder Today caught up with Campus Architect Bill Haverly to chat about renowned architect Charles Klauder's style and what it means to the campus and CU’s reputation.

Four graduating CU Boulder students have choreographed brand-new works for the spring showcase, "Catapult," examining everything from anxiety in modern times to the negative impact of processed food to the male gaze in Renaissance art.