Preparations For Terrorist Attacks And Natural Disasters Are Linked, Disaster 'Resilience' Essential, CU Expert Says

Sept. 4, 2002

When asked how the Sept. 11 attacks affected the people charged with responding to disasters, University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø sociology Professor Dennis Mileti went to a shelf in his office and brought back a serious cartoon. The three characters in the cartoon are labeled "bioterrorism," "dirty bomb" and "natural hazards." The natural hazards character - representing events such as hurricanes, earthquakes and floods - is saying to the other two: "Welcome to the club."

CU Housing, Police Investigate Holes In Walls Of Second Residence Hall

Sept. 4, 2002

Police officers are investigating suspicious holes found in the walls of a second residence hall at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, according to Deb Coffin, housing director. The cause of the holes has not been determined, but CU police are investigating the reported damage as a possible incident of tampering.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Students To Display World Trade Center Redevelopment Proposals Sept. 9

Sept. 4, 2002

Note to Editors: The redevelopment proposals will be displayed, and Scott Sworts and some of his students will be available for interviews, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sept. 9 in room 134 of the Environmental Design Building. Reporters and photographers are welcome to attend. World Trade Center redevelopment proposals created by University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø students will be unveiled and discussed in a public event on Sept. 9.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Symposium To Probe Life On Earth, Possible Life In Solar System And Beyond

Sept. 4, 2002

The University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Center for Astrobiology will hold its fourth annual public symposium Sept. 17 when a panel of experts examines the origin and changes in life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond our planet and solar system. The symposium was organized by Bruce Jakosky, director of CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Center for Astrobiology. Jakosky is a professor in the geological sciences department and the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics who has worked as a project scientist on several NASA Mars missions.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Islam Scholar Assesses Climate For American Muslims, Post Sept. 11

Sept. 4, 2002

Though evidence suggests more Americans want to understand Islam, an uneasy and sometimes hostile climate has developed for Muslims living in the United States one year after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, according to the chair of the religious studies department at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. Professor Fred Denny, who has studied Islam in the United States and abroad since the 1960s, said he's observed both positive and negative reactions since the attacks.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Students And Non-Students Beware: New Laws Target Unruly Revelers

Sept. 4, 2002

Campus police at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø and city authorities have a constructive reminder for new and returning students as the fall semester begins: be aware of new rules designed to stop out-of-control celebrations. Under a state law that took effect June 3, students convicted of rioting offenses will be prohibited from attending any state-supported college or university for one year.

CU Spin-Off Company Researching And Treating Heart Failure Cited Among Nation's Best By Magazine

Sept. 3, 2002

A spin-off company formed by several University of Colorado faculty to research and treat heart failure has been selected as one of the top 100 companies that will shape the world's future by the Red Herring Magazine.

Sept. 5 Marks CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's 125th Anniversary Of First Class

Sept. 3, 2002

Ringing bells will greet CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø students at noon on Thursday, Sept. 5, to mark the anniversary of the University of Colorado's opening day 125 years ago. The carillon bells, located in Macky Auditorium, will ring 44 times in celebration of the first class of students. On Sept. 5, 1877 the doors of Old Main swung open to welcome CU's first class of 44 students and two instructors, including the president of the university.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø, City Spread Word To Returning Students About Area's Extreme Fire Danger

Sept. 3, 2002

The University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø and the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Fire Department have teamed up to spread the word to incoming students that fire danger is still high throughout Colorado and students can help prevent wildfires from happening.

Top Execs Share Business And Career Experiences At CU's Leeds Business School

Sept. 2, 2002

EXPERIENCES AT CU's LEEDS BUSINESS SCHOOL Editors: Reporters can arrange meetings with some of these business leaders before or after their lectures. Contact Kristen Hislop at (303) 492-7800 to make arrangements. CEOs and founders of Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Coors Brewing, Intrado, Office Depot and other leading companies will discuss lessons learned from their successful business careers with CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø students at lectures throughout the fall semester.

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