CU-Boulder To Simulate Black Hole At Fiske Planetarium

Jan. 29, 2003

The mysteries of black holes will be discussed at Fiske Planetarium on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder on Friday, Feb. 7, and Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. Professor Andrew Hamilton will present the live star show, "Black Holes and Relativity," as part of the spring 2003 schedule of monthly astronomy talks. The live talks are given by CU-Boulder professors and guest lecturers.

CU-Boulder Photonics Directory Shows Industry Growth In Colorado

Jan. 29, 2003

Note to Editors: Complimentary copies of the directory are available to the media by calling (303) 492-8227. The CU-Boulder Business Research Division and Business Advancement Center published its 2003 Colorado Photonics Industry directory that highlights research on the industry and information about more than 200 Colorado photonics companies.

Lasers And Fiber Optics Are Topics Of CU Saturday Physics Series Show Feb. 8

Jan. 29, 2003

The electromagnetic spectrum, short laser pulses and how fiber optics work will be among the topics discussed and explained through a number of experiments at the "Saturday Physics Series" show Saturday, Feb. 8, at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Henry Kapteyn, a physics professor at CU-Boulder, will present the free 90-minute show at 2 p.m. in Duane Physics, room G1B20.

Black Awareness Month At CU-Boulder Features Historical, Cultural, Political Events

Jan. 28, 2003

Editors: A complete schedule of events is available at the following Web site: http://www.bsa.U4l.com/ . The University of Colorado at Boulder will offer a variety of activities in February in honor of Black Awareness Month aimed at involving university and community members in diverse opportunities to expand their understanding of African American life and history.

CU-Boulder Real Estate Conference Offers Solutions For Depressed Industry

Jan. 28, 2003

Note to Editors: Members of the press are welcome to attend without charge. To arrange, call Adam Peters at (720) 839-6505 or e-mail adam.peters@colorado.edu . CU-Boulder's 2003 real estate conference -- "Get Over It!" -- will be held Feb. 27 at the Hyatt Regency in Denver from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CU Astronaut-Alum Scott Carpenter Jan. 31 Event To Be Rescheduled

Jan. 28, 2003

MEDIA ADVISORY CU Astronaut-Alum Scott Carpenter Jan. 31 Event to be Rescheduled A talk and book signing event featuring University of Colorado at Boulder astronaut-alumnus Scott Carpenter originally scheduled for Friday, Jan. 31, on campus has been delayed due to a death in the family. Carpenter was scheduled to be on the CU-Boulder campus to talk about his new book, "For Spacious Skies: The Uncommon Journey of a Mercury Astronaut."

Human-Made Noise In National Parks Debated At CU-Boulder Symposium

Jan. 23, 2003

Human-made noise in America's national parks and public lands is a hotly debated topic, and interested citizens are invited to join a panel of experts and advocates looking for solutions during a symposium at the University of Colorado at Boulder on Feb. 20 and 21.

Emergence Of Mexican-American Culture In The U.S. Is Topic Of Feb. 5 CU-Boulder Lecture

Jan. 22, 2003

The demographic and cultural emergence of Mexican Americans in the United States will be addressed by CU-Boulder Assistant Professor John-Michael Rivera as part of the Chancellor's Community Lecture Series on Wednesday, Feb. 5. His talk will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Chautauqua Community House at 900 Baseline Road in Boulder and is free and open to the public.

Top Execs Share Business Experiences At CU-Boulder Leeds School Of Business

Jan. 22, 2003

Editors: In some cases, members of the press can meet with the business leaders prior to or following their lectures. To arrange, contact Kathleen Hardiman at (303) 492-2941 or Kathleen.Hardiman@colorado.edu . CEOs and founders of Medtronic, Ball Corp. and other leading companies will discuss lessons learned from their successful business careers with CU-Boulder students at lectures throughout the spring semester.

CU-Boulder-Based Colorado Space Grant Consortium Receives $100,000 From NASA

Jan. 22, 2003

The University of Colorado at Boulder was awarded a $100,000 grant from NASA for undergraduate aerospace education, research and technology development. NASA hopes the grant will be used to encourage higher education graduates and faculty to become more involved with the space agency.

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