CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Hosts Forum On Affirmative Action March 3

Feb. 23, 2004

Different views on affirmative action policies and practices will be presented by representatives from several University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø organizations in a public forum on March 3. The event, "Affirmative Action at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø: Moving From Debate to Dialogue," begins at 5:30 p.m. in University Memorial Center room 235. The forum is a collaborative venture between the CU Dialogue Network, the Access to Education Alliance, the College Republicans and the Underrepresented Student Group Council.

Young Scientists To Visit CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø For A First-Hand Look At Research

Feb. 22, 2004

Editors: Photographers and reporters are welcome to attend the lecture or lab sessions but are asked to contact CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Community Relations in advance at (303) 492-8384 to arrange. More than 120 science enthusiasts in ninth through 12th grade will visit the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø for a first-hand look at a major research university on Thursday, Feb. 26. The young scientists, all members of the Colorado Wyoming Junior Academy of Science, will hear presentations from some of the campus's leading scientists and visit CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø research facilities.

CU's New Student Web Portal Offers One Location For University Services And News

Feb. 22, 2004

After more than a year of development and testing, the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's student Web portal project, CUConnect, is up and running and is set to make CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø students' lives easier. Designed as a home base for students to conduct their university business, the portal is available to all CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø students currently enrolled in classes. They can log into CUConnect on the Web at https://cuconnect.colorado.edu .

'War' Is Focus Of Colloquium Sponsored By CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Humanities Center March 4-6

Feb. 22, 2004

The topic of war will be examined through a wide range of human and artistic experiences in different cultures and eras during the colloquium "War" to be held at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø March 4-6. Presented by the Center for Humanities and the Arts at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø, the colloquium is free and open to the public. It will be held in the Center for British and Irish Studies on the fifth floor of Norlin Library on the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Wins Four Medals At Education Conference

Feb. 22, 2004

The University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's news Web site was awarded a gold medal for "excellence in multimedia" by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, District VI, during its January conference held in Denver. The Office of News Services and the Office of Web Communications at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø launched the revamped CU news Web site in summer 2003 at http://www.colorado.edu/news/ . CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø also won two silver medals and a bronze medal at the January conference.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Volunteers To Join In Read Across America Day On March 2

Feb. 22, 2004

University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø faculty, staff, students and administrators will be volunteer readers in the St. Vrain and Â鶹¹ÙÍø Valley school districts as part of Read Across America Day on Tuesday, March 2. The National Education Association established the event in 1998 to encourage children and adults across the country to emphasize reading. The event is timed to coincide with the birthday of famed children's author Dr. Seuss, who would have turned 100 this year.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professors Elected To National Academy Of Engineering

Feb. 19, 2004

Two engineering professors at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, joining 13 other faculty from the campus who have been elected since the academy's formation in 1962. George H. Born, professor of aerospace engineering sciences, and Kaspar J. Willam, professor of civil engineering, were among 76 new members of the academy announced Feb. 13.

Fiske Planetarium To Explore Traditional Navajo Views Of The Sky

Feb. 19, 2004

Navajo star and constellation myths, including the story of the creation of stars, will be explored during a live astronomy show at Fiske Planetarium in March on the campus of the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. John Stocke, a CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø professor of astrophysical and planetary sciences, will present "Navajo Skies" at Fiske Planetarium on Thursday, March 4, and Friday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m.

Free Bagels Offered At Moe's Broadway Bagel During Book Drive Feb. 23 To Feb. 27

Feb. 18, 2004

University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Community Relations and Moe's Broadway Bagel are sponsoring a book drive with free bagels at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Moe's stores from Feb. 23 through Feb. 27 in connection with the National Education Association's Read Across America Day on March 2. People who bring in new or gently used children's books to either of the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Moe's locations will receive a free bagel with cream cheese. The offer is limited to one bagel per customer per visit.

100th Birthday Of Legendary CU Alumnus Glenn Miller Marked By Concerts, Events

Feb. 18, 2004

Legendary jazz musician and University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø alumnus Glenn Miller would have been 100 years old in 2004, and his alma mater is hosting a series of special concerts and events in his honor starting Feb 25. Featured events in honor of Miller include a free public concert by the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø jazz ensemble on March 1. The ensemble will celebrate the late bandleader's birthday on that day in 1904 with a 7:30 p.m. concert in the Grusin Music Hall of the Imig Music Building on the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus.

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