CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Leeds School Of Business Names Guenther New Associate Dean

April 25, 2002

Steven Manaster, dean of the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Leeds School of Business, has appointed Professor David Guenther associate dean of faculty and academic programs. "David is a strong leader and nationally renowned researcher," Manaster said. "He supports the values of the Leeds School and will help us move forward in our goal of being a top-25 school." Guenther holds the Tisone Chair in Accounting and is an expert in financial accounting and taxation. He was awarded the American Taxation Association Manuscript Award in 1992, 1998 and 1999.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Chancellor's May 1 Community Lecture Series Continues With Philosophy Professor

April 25, 2002

Philosophy and Environmental Studies Professor Alan Carter will continue the Chancellor's Community Lecture series with his presentation, "Evolution and the Problem of Altruism" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at The Academy. Located at 970 Aurora Ave. in Â鶹¹ÙÍø, the lecture series at The Academy is free and open to the public, and is co-sponsored by The Academy and the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Office of Community Affairs.

Equity And Excellence Award Winners Selected At CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø

April 25, 2002

The Office of Diversity and Equity at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø awarded six faculty, staff and students the 2002 Equity and Excellence Awards on Thursday, April 25, at the 17th Annual Equity and Excellence Graduation Ceremony and Awards Banquet.

CU Students To Compete For $5,000 In Business Plan Competition

April 25, 2002

A technology to improve the shelf life of bottled products is one of four business plans created by University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø students that will compete for $5,000 in prize money on May 1. The other business ideas include personalized discount cards for college students, an advanced tripod for semiprofessional photographers and an inventory tracking system using radio frequencies.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Wildfire Experts Search For Answers To Flames

April 24, 2002

Editors: Some of the experts cited below participated in a discussion of wildfire last year sponsored by CU's Center of the American West. The report, "Facing Fire: Lessons From the Ashes" is available by calling the center at (303) 492-4879. A trapped herd of buffalo charging right through a wildfire suggested a stark analogy to a biologist at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. "You can't run away from fire," Professor Carl Bock said. "You have to turn and face it, and you have to be prepared."

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professor Wins American Chemical Society Award

April 24, 2002

The American Chemical Society has named University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professor Emeritus Charles DePuy winner of the James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field. DePuy received the prestigious award during the American Chemical Society National Meeting, held April 7 to April 11 in Orlando, Fla.

Endowed Chairs Awarded In CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's College Of Music

April 24, 2002

The University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø College of Music has awarded the recipients of two endowed chairs, the first two such chairs in the college's history.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Professor Receives Calhoun Public Service Award

April 24, 2002

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø School of Law Professor Barbara Bintliff will receive the Clifford Calhoun Public Service Award on April 26 in recognition of her contributions to the law school and the legal community. The award was established by an anonymous donor in 1998 in honor of CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø emeritus law Professor Clifford Calhoun, who retired in May of that year. The award is given to those who exemplify the spirit and tradition of Calhoun's altruistic career.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Teaching Award Recipients Announced, To Be Honored In Ceremony May 7

April 22, 2002

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø students have selected four faculty members to receive the 2002 Teacher Recognition Awards, organized and administered by undergraduate student members of the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Alumni Association, on May 7. The four will be honored at the 72nd Annual Alumni Association Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, in the Old Main Chapel on the Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Alumni Association Honors Outstanding Community Members

April 22, 2002

The CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Alumni Association will recognize 12 outstanding members of the CU community - faculty, staff, alumni community members and legislators -- at its 72nd Annual Alumni Awards ceremony May 7. The free event is open to the public and is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, in the Old Main Chapel on the Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus. The recipients will be honored for their distinguished careers and exceptional contributions to CU and the community. To attend the Alumni Awards ceremony, please call (303) 492-8484 to make a reservation.

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