Global Jam Celebration Returns To CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Sept. 9

Aug. 31, 2004

After a short hiatus, the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø will once again hold its annual Global Jam smorgasbord of culturally diverse foods on Thursday, Sept. 9, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Farrand Field. Sponsored by the Department of Housing and Dining Services, Global Jam is a diversity program that showcases ethnic foods and music from people and places around the world. This year's festival includes food and music from Southeast Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.

Two CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Students Awarded Astronaut Foundation Scholarships

Aug. 30, 2004

University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø students Erin Reed and Ashley Moore have been selected to receive $10,000 scholarships from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation for the 2004-05 academic year. The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation was established in 1984 by the Mercury Seven astronauts to support promising juniors, seniors and graduate students in engineering and the physical sciences. The foundation awarded 17 scholarships this year to students across the country, including two at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Rolls Out 'Compete With Class' Sportsmanship Program

Aug. 30, 2004

When the CU Buffs thunder onto Folsom Field Sept. 4th, they'll be greeted by kinder, gentler fans, as will their opponents, the officials and visiting fans. At least that's the goal of CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's new "Compete with Class" sportsmanship campaign.

CU Police Plan Strict Enforcement Of Rules On Fan Behavior At CU-CSU Game

Aug. 30, 2004

CU Police are taking a "zero tolerance" approach to violations of rules on substances banned from football games at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø this fall, including marshmallows and tortillas, and fans may also be ejected from games for unruly behavior directed toward officials and other fans. "The zero tolerance policy will apply to any item thrown onto the football field," said Jim Fadenrecht, chief of the CU Police Department.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Sponsored Research Hits Nearly $260 Million, Sets Record

Aug. 29, 2004

The University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø received nearly $260 million in sponsored research awards during the 2004 fiscal year -- nearly 80 percent of it from federal agencies -- setting yet another campus record.

Scripps Howard Awards $900,000 For CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Journalism Fellowships

Aug. 29, 2004

The Scripps Howard Foundation has awarded a three-year grant of $903,863 to the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø for renewal of the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism. "The generous support from the foundation and Cindy Scripps, Ted's daughter, has put CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø on the map as a place where journalists from around the country can deepen their knowledge of environmental issues," said Len Ackland, the center's co-director.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Expects Fewer Freshmen, Slightly Higher Overall Enrollment This Fall

Aug. 29, 2004

Although the fall 2004 freshman class at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø is expected to be smaller than last year, as planned, overall enrollment is projected to be slightly higher with about 29,450 degree-seeking students. Last year, a total of 29,151 degree-seeking students enrolled at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø. About 5,170 new freshmen will attend this fall, a decrease of about 400 or 7 percent from the previous year's total of 5,571.

2004 Election Sources At CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø

Aug. 29, 2004

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Top Execs Bring Business World To Students At CU's Leeds School Of Business

Aug. 25, 2004

Editors: In some cases these business leaders will be available for interviews prior to or following their lectures. Please contact Kristen Hislop for more information at (303) 492-0292. CEOs and executives of Kraft Foods Inc., McDATA Corp., Intrawest Colorado and other leading companies will visit the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus to talk with students about their career experiences.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø And City Focus On Creating Safe Living And Learning Environment

Aug. 25, 2004

The University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø and the city have developed several programs -- on campus and off -- over the last two decades to help ensure the safety of university students, and campus officials urge students to learn about them in their first few weeks of school. Emergency phone kiosks, improved campus lighting and a variety of programs have been put in place to help keep the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus safe.

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