Summer CU Science Discovery Program For Kids Still Has Space Available

June 15, 2003

Kids age four to 16 can still get in on the fun of the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's CU Science Discovery summer program of classes and wilderness camps. Space is still available in a number of the nearly 200 weeklong classes offered, including "Kids Chemistry," "Lego Structures," "High-Tech Expeditions," "Marble Madness," "Science Magic," "Physics for Fun," "Model Rockets," "Kid Pix," "Electronics for Girls," and many others.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Announces Details Of Latest Budget Cuts

June 11, 2003

University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Chancellor Richard L. Byyny has announced details of campus budget reductions resulting from a $16.7 million shortfall in state support. With the latest round of budget cuts, the permanent funding base of state support for CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø has been reduced by about $30 million in the last 18 months, cutting state funding for the campus by nearly 29 percent. State funds now comprise less than 8 percent of the total Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus budget.

Local CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Students Receive Jacob Van Ek Award

June 11, 2003

Twenty undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø have received the prestigious Jacob Van Ek Award for outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the university and Â鶹¹ÙÍø communities. The recipients were honored last month along with faculty members they named as mentors. The award was established in 1973 to honor Jacob Van Ek, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø from 1929 to 1959. Van Ek died in 1994 at the age of 97.

Changing Global Nitrogen Cycle Impacting Human Health, Says Study

June 11, 2003

Despite greatly increasing food production for humans, the growing use of nitrogen as a nutrient is affecting people's health far beyond just the benefits of growing more crops, according to a new University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø-led study. Study leader Alan Townsend of CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Institute for Arctic and Alpine Research said changes in the global nitrogen cycle, while beneficial in increasing crop growth, appear to pose a growing health risk. Roughly half of the inorganic nitrogen ever used on the planet has occurred in the past 15 years.

Teen Interest In Supernatural Examined By CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Media Expert In New Book

June 10, 2003

For teenagers who are skeptical of religious institutions, films and television shows featuring supernatural themes may offer deeper religious reflection than conventional churches, according to a University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø journalism professor. Lynn Schofield Clark's new book, "From Angels to Aliens: Teenagers, the Media, and the Supernatural" explores teen spirituality using evidence from more than 250 in-depth interviews with teens and their families. Clark is an assistant research professor at the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Summer Day Camp Targets Denver High School And Middle-Schoolers For High-Tech Fun

June 9, 2003

High school and middle school students from the Denver Public School's Computer Magnet Program will be attending camp at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø this summer. But instead of swimming, playing football or tossing a Frisbee, they'll be shooting their own video movies, making their own digital music and burning their own CDs and DVDs. DigitalCUrrents Summer Day Camp runs from Monday, June 9, through Friday, June 27, at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

Hubble Space Telescope Topic Of CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fiske Planetarium Show

June 9, 2003

The Hubble Space Telescope's "greatest hits" will be highlighted at CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Fiske Planetarium on Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m. Rob Morris, an astronomy educator at the Fiske Planetarium and Sommers-Bausch Observatory at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø will present a live show on the "Hubble Space Telescope and Beyond." The audience will take part in a unique hands-on demonstration to learn how the Hubble works. The show also will include a look ahead to the next generation of space telescopes and their potential for the future.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professor To Receive 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award From UC Davis

June 9, 2003

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø professor of chemical engineering Richard Noble has been selected to receive the 2003 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award from the University of California at Davis. The award will be presented June 13 as part of the UC Davis commencement ceremony for undergraduate engineers. The award recognizes an alumnus or alumna of UC Davis who has a record of outstanding professional or technical achievement and service. Last year's recipient was Richard K. Miller, founding president of the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Executive Education Program Now Accepting Applications

June 9, 2003

The CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Colorado Executive Development in Residence program is accepting enrollment for this summer through July 21. The 10-day program takes place July 21 through Aug. 1 at the Leeds School of Business. The program offers experienced managers an overview of business fundamentals such as accounting, leadership and finance. CEDIR participants will enhance their business expertise and learn about the latest management practices.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Will Conduct Mass Immunization Exercise To Test Emergency Procedures

June 8, 2003

The University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø will conduct an emergency exercise June 18-20 to test the university's preparedness to respond in the event of a need for mass immunization throughout Â鶹¹ÙÍø County. In cooperation with emergency responders from the Â鶹¹ÙÍø County Health Department and the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Office of Emergency Management, CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Carney will lead the campus portion of the exercise beginning the afternoon of June 18.

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