CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Researchers Bring Geology To Life Applying 3-D Animation Used In Hollywood Feature Films

Oct. 17, 2004

Using software that created special effects in movies like "Star Wars: Phantom Menace" and "The Lord of The Rings," a team of University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø geologists is pioneering the creation of interactive geologic displays and three-dimensional animated movies for museums and national parks.

NSF Grants $3.25 Million To CU-Based National Center For Women & Information Technology

Oct. 17, 2004

In an age of increasing gender equity in many areas, women still represent only 25 percent of all information technology professionals. With the help of a $3.25 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø is leading the mobilization of the National Center for Women & Information Technology. The four-year grant became effective Oct. 1 with an initial $1 million from NSF.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Women's Resource Center To Host 10th Anniversary Open House

Oct. 17, 2004

The Women's Resource Center at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø will celebrate its 10th anniversary with an open house at the University Memorial Center Oct. 22. The center, which provides resources for CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø students, faculty and staff, will be open in UMC room 416 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free food and information on the center's services will be available for visitors, as well as a visual display of the center's history. The center advocates for people of all genders, backgrounds, races and sexual orientations.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Geology Professor Receives Distinguished Educator Award

Oct. 17, 2004

Professor Paul Weimer, director of the Energy and Minerals Applied Research Center at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, this fall became the youngest recipient ever of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists' distinguished educator award. Weimer's award was in recognition of distinguished and outstanding contributions to geological education through teaching, research and involvement in professional organizations. Weimer, 47, is more than 10 years younger than any of the previous 27 recipients.

Executive Compensation To Be Discussed At CU Ethics Symposium

Oct. 13, 2004

The ethical questions raised by the amount of compensation paid to executives will highlight the Oct. 29 University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø annual Japha Symposium on Business and Professional Ethics. The free public symposium, "The Ethics of Executive Compensation," will be held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Marriott, 2660 Canyon Blvd. The event is hosted by the Center for Business and Society of the Leeds School of Business.

CU Law School To Host International Conference On Challenges Facing Developing Countries

Oct. 13, 2004

Note to Editors: Members of the press are welcome to attend without charge. To arrange, e-mail Kelly Murphy: Kelly.Murphy@colorado.edu . While Coloradans get set to vote on a ballot initiative that would require the use of some renewable energy, populous countries such as India and China are also looking at these power sources as a way to meet their growing energy needs.

FCC Commissioner To Address Wireless Policy Issues At CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Conference

Oct. 11, 2004

Note to Editors: Members of the press are welcome to attend without charge. FCC Commissioner Kathleen Abernathy will be available for interviews immediately following her 5:45 p.m. keynote speech. To arrange interviews, call Travis Litman at (303) 735-5633 or email him at sftp@colorado.edu .

CU Communication Professor Wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Oct. 11, 2004

Stanley Deetz, a professor of communication at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, has won a national award in recognition of a lifetime of achievement, including his groundbreaking work in organizational communication. The National Communication Association will honor Deetz with its Distinguished Scholar Award during its annual convention in Chicago on Nov. 13.

Search Committee Named For Dean Of CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Leeds School Of Business

Oct. 10, 2004

A search committee has been named to identify finalists for the position of dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Stephen Lawrence, associate dean for academic programs, is currently serving as interim dean. Lawrence replaced Steven Manaster, who decided not to seek reappointment when his contract as dean expired last June.

Cleanup Of Abandoned Mines Is Topic Of Two Public Events At CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Oct. 21-22

Oct. 10, 2004

Editor's Note: Rep. Mark Udall will speak to workshop participants Oct. 21 at a noon luncheon at the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Marriott Hotel. Udall will talk about the Abandoned Hardrock Mines Reclamation Act, which he is sponsoring. This event is not open to the public but media are invited to attend. Pollution caused by abandoned hard rock mines and laws that hinder efforts to clean them will be addressed in two public events at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

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