CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Leeds School Of Business Appoints Associate Dean For Academic Programs

Dec. 21, 2003

Stephen Lawrence has been appointed associate dean for academic programs at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Leeds School of Business to manage the school's undergraduate and MBA programs as well as its diversity and placement activities. His appointment is effective through Aug. 31, 2007. "Stephen is a strong leader who supports the values and priorities of the Leeds School," said Steven Manaster, dean of the Leeds School. "His leadership will be instrumental as we move the school forward."

Chemistry Conservation Plan Pays Off For CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Campus

Dec. 21, 2003

A green idea turned into the right idea for the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø department of chemistry and biochemistry.

Local Students Receive Degrees From CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø

Dec. 18, 2003

Editors: Enclosed are names of the degree candidates from your area. This list is subject to final grade reports. Local students were among the 2,051 students who received degrees Dec. 19 during winter commencement at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. The ceremony was held in the Coors Events/Conference Center on the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus.

Winter Clothing, $140,000 Donated By CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Community

Dec. 17, 2003

More than $140,000 and hundreds of winter coats, sweaters and other clothing have been donated by the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø community during the holiday season, according to organizers at the university's Office of Community Affairs. Winter Warmth Drive items were collected Nov. 3 to Dec. 5 at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø deans' offices, the chancellor's office, the bookstore and other locations and included 247 coats, 118 sweaters, 26 blankets and dozens more hats, scarves, gloves and socks. The CU Bookstore donated several new jackets bearing the CU logo.

Graduation Rates Rise For CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Minority Students

Dec. 16, 2003

According to recent analyses, six-year graduation rates for minority students have risen in line with newly announced improved graduation rates for the overall student body at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. The latest data from the Office of Planning and Budget Analysis show 60 percent of Asian Americans entering CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø since 1994 have graduated within six years, an increase of 5 percent to 10 percent over the rates of those who entered in the early 1990s.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø International Education Interim Director Named To Director Post

Dec. 14, 2003

Larry Bell has been appointed director of the Office of International Education at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, replacing Michael Delaney who retired in June 2002. Bell has been interim director since last summer while continuing to serve as director of CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's International Student and Scholar Services office, a division of the Office of International Education. He was hired in July 2002 for that position, and has more than 25 years of experience managing international education programs at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø, CU-Denver and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

CU Student Satellite Burns Up After Successful Six-Year Mission

Dec. 14, 2003

NEWS TIP SHEET A CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø student satellite dubbed "The Little Satellite That Did" re-entered Earth's atmosphere and burned up following nearly six years of collecting valuable data while being controlled from the CU campus.

Early Arrival Recommended For CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Commencement Dec. 19

Dec. 14, 2003

An estimated 9,000 people are expected to attend the winter commencement ceremony at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø on Dec. 19 and those planning to drive should arrive early. Commencement begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Coors Events/Conference Center. It is recommended that guests arrive well before 9 a.m. Early arrival will give all guests time to be in their seats by 9:10 a.m. and will avoid delaying the ceremony.

Colorado Economy Expected To Show Modest Growth In 2004

Dec. 14, 2003

Editors: Contents embargoed from release until Monday, Dec. 15, at 6 a.m. An expanding national economy, led by increased business spending and improving equity markets, has prompted improved economic conditions in Colorado and laid the foundation for modest growth in 2004, according to CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø economist Richard Wobbekind. Wobbekind's announcement was part of the 39th annual Business Economic Outlook Forum hosted Dec. 15 by the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Leeds School of Business.

Experiences Make People Happier Than Material Goods, Says CU Prof

Dec. 9, 2003

When it comes to spending money in the pursuit of happiness, the "good life" may be better lived by doing things rather than by having things, according to a University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø researcher. In a society that thrives on the pursuit of happiness, a question that often comes to mind, especially around the holiday shopping season, is what really makes us happy. "We found that people receive more enduring pleasure and satisfaction from investing in life experiences than material possessions," said CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø assistant professor of psychology Leaf Van Boven.

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