Rep. Mark Udall To Meet With Colorado Space Students At CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø On Friday, April 15

April 12, 2005

U.S. Rep. Mark Udall will be on the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus Friday, April 15, to meet with undergraduate students from nine state colleges and universities involved in the Colorado Space Grant Consortium.

Former House Science Committee Director To Speak At CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø On April 18

April 12, 2005

Note to Editors: Palmer's talk at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø April 11 was postponed because of weather-related travel difficulties. Robert Palmer, Democratic staff director for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science from 1993 through January 2005, will speak at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø on April 18.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's UMC Gets Design Award For Student-Centered Facilities

April 12, 2005

The University Memorial Center at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø has received a design award from the Association of College Unions International for the 2002 expansion and renovation of the UMC. The first annual ACUI award, the 2005 Design Award of Excellence, highlights excellence in the design of student-centered facilities supporting campus community building and student learning. CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's UMC is one of eight award recipients from 22 submissions around the world.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Engineering Days Features Egg Drop, Rocket Launch, MacGyver Contest

April 11, 2005

Students at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø are celebrating Engineering Days this week with a series of fun and challenging events including the annual college egg drop and rocket launch competition, and a new MacGyver Design Contest. Hosted by the University of Colorado Engineering Council with events sponsored by various corporations and professional societies, Engineering Days is an annual celebration of the engineering profession and a chance for students to apply their engineering skills in fun and creative ways.

AMA To Recognize CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø, City of Â鶹¹ÙÍø on Alcohol Issues

April 11, 2005

MEDIA ADVISORY The American Medical Association and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will recognize the City of Â鶹¹ÙÍø and the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø tonight for their efforts to reduce high-risk drinking on campus and in the community. The presentation will take place at the beginning of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø City Council's study session this evening, April 12th, at 6 p.m., in the City Council chambers at the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway.

CU Law School Announces New Loan Repayment Program For Grads Taking Public Service Jobs

April 11, 2005

On April 14, three students from the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø School of Law's class of 2005 will be the first to receive financial aid through the school's new Loan Repayment Assistant Program. The program was created by students to encourage graduates to pursue legal careers in public service or not-for-profit organizations that are typically lower paying than other law-related careers. Student fees will fund the project.

History Competition To Bring 600 Students To CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø April 23

April 10, 2005

Hundreds of Colorado middle and high school students will be on the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus Saturday, April 23, to compete in Colorado History Day. About 600 students in grades six through 12 will compete in the event, which is part of the largest national humanities education program in the country. The event is free and open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The winners will represent Colorado in the National History Day competition in June.

Colorado Creed Ceremony At Old Main, 1 p.m.

April 10, 2005

MEDIA ADVISORY Today's presentation of the Colorado Creed by students at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø will take place at 1 p.m., as scheduled. Student organizers will be joined by CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Chancellor Phil DiStefano and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Ron Stump in a ceremony on the south side of Old Main on the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø GLBT Resource Center To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

April 7, 2005

Editors: Additional background on the center's history is available by e-mailing mmitchell@colorado.edu or calling (303) 492-5526. The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø will celebrate its 10th anniversary on April 13 with speakers, awards and an interactive presentation on the center's history.

Astronomy Day Celebration At CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Planetarium And Observatory April 16

April 6, 2005

Rocket launches, sunspot viewing and hands-on telescope lessons are among the highlights of Astronomy Day, a family-oriented celebration being held on the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus on Saturday, April 16. Fiske Planetarium and Sommers-Bausch Observatory will offer activities and educational talks from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the planetarium and observatory. All daytime activities and evening telescope viewing are free and open to the public.

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