CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Receives $8.4 Million To Put Reading Software In Schools

Feb. 12, 2002

Editors: To observe sixth graders using Summary Street, contact teacher Cindy Matthews at Platt Middle School in Â鶹¹ÙÍø, (303) 499-6800. University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers have received $8.4 million in grants from the National Science Foundation to put software that helps students read into Colorado school computers. The unique software is designed to provide individualized help to K-12 students working on reading and comprehension skills.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Student Treated For Meningitis; Campus Initiates Public Health Response

Feb. 12, 2002

A 19-year-old student at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø was diagnosed Wednesday with meningococcal meningitis. The student, who is a freshman in the Baker Residence Hall on the Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus, is in stable condition at Children's Hospital in Denver. University and Â鶹¹ÙÍø County Health Department officials are investigating the single case and say that no other cases of the disease have been identified. State health authorities also have been notified.

Internationally Renowned Qi Gong Grandmaster, Sikung Lowe, Visits CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Feb. 15

Feb. 11, 2002

Internationally renowned Qi Gong Grandmaster Sikung Lowe, a 53-year-old Qi Gong practitioner, medical intuitive and healer, has been invited to hold a presentation on Qi Gong Feb. 15 at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Eaton Humanities Building from noon to 1:30 p.m. The introductory meeting is free and open to the public. Qi Gong (pronounced "chee gong") is a 5,800-year-old Chinese healing discipline that predates Tai Chi, and from which all martial arts have evolved.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Cultural Events Board Presents Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter On Racial Politics And Sports

Feb. 11, 2002

The Cultural Events Board of the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø will host a talk by Rubin "Hurricane" Carter about his personal experiences on Friday, Feb. 21, to foster deeper understanding of the racial issues surrounding professional sports. The talk, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will be in the Glenn Miller Ballroom of the University Memorial Center on the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus. Students who present a valid CU ID will be admitted free of charge. The cost for others is $5.

Liquid Crystals Topic Of CU Wizards Feb. 23 Show

Feb. 11, 2002

The scientific concepts of light, polarization and optics will be explained through a number of experiments, including creating a giant soap bubble, during the Feb. 23 CU Wizards show "Liquid Crystals." University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø physics faculty members Noel Clark and Joseph Maclennan and chemistry Professor David Walba will present the show at 9:30 a.m. in Duane Physics room G1B30.

Responsible Hospitality Group's Beth Smith Wins Award For Women 'Who Make A Difference'

Feb. 10, 2002

The Women's Resource Center at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø recently announced that Beth Smith, chairperson of the University Hill's Responsible Hospitality Group, received one of 12 "Women Who Make a Difference" awards for 2002.

"Death Without Borders" Exhibition Travels to Aspen Given Institute

Feb. 10, 2002

The fine art exhibition "Death Without Borders" will open at the Given Institute in Aspen, Colo., on Friday, Feb. 22, featuring art by more than 20 artists focusing on the theme of death. The exhibit runs through the end of May.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Undergraduate Academy Selects New Members

Feb. 7, 2002

The Undergraduate Academy at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø welcomed 26 new members at a reception in Norlin Library Feb. 6. The Undergraduate Academy is an intellectual community that includes Boettcher Scholars, Norlin Scholars and other academically motivated students. The applications committee decided on finalists after reviewing personal essays, transcripts and application forms submitted by the candidates. Finalists then participated in interviews that included both discussions of cultural, political and philosophical issues and ideas for UA activities.

Fiske Planetarium To Reveal Astronomical Misconceptions

Feb. 7, 2002

Sky watchers of all ages will have a chance to clarify common misunderstandings of astronomical topics during the live show "Revealing Astronomical Misconceptions" at Fiske Planetarium. Sanlyn Buxner, an education specialist for Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø, will present the show on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. "This is an introductory show about astronomy where we will be answering the questions you always wanted to ask, like why is the sky blue?" Buxner said.

CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø Hosts Engineering Career Day For High School Women

Feb. 6, 2002

High school women interested in exploring the many opportunities a career in engineering can open up are invited to register for "Engineering Career Day" on Saturday, March 2, at the University of Colorado at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. The all-day program, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will introduce ninth through 12th grade students to the field of engineering and engage them in hands-on activities. Participants will meet women who study and work in the field of engineering, and tour the CU-Â鶹¹ÙÍø campus with college students.

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