Published: Feb. 18, 1999

The CU Heritage Center, the University of Colorado at Boulder's history museum, is launching a History Buffs group with a kick-off event on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the third floor of Old Main.

University of Colorado President John C. Buechner will open the event by introducing CU historian and humorist William "Bud" Davis (PE '51, Ph.D. '63). Davis will give a talk on CU-Boulder history.

Davis is a former chancellor of Louisiana State University and served as head football coach, dean of men and alumni director while at CU-Boulder. He is the author of "Glory Colorado," a history of the university from 1858 to 1963, and is working on a follow-up to that book.

The CU Buffoons will provide entertainment and light refreshments will be served.

The History Buffs are the museum's new financial support group and will help select and fund new acquisitions and special projects.

Guests are welcome. Admission is free although a $50 per person donation is suggested. For reservations and information contact Kay Oltmans or Nancy Miller at 303-492-6329.