Two Events Celebrate Life Of Edward Rose, First Director Of CU's Behavioral Science Institute

Sept. 16, 2002

Note to Editors: Carolyn Rose Gimian, who resides in Canada, can be reached at her Boulder hotel starting Sept. 18 at (303) 443-3850. The life and work of Edward Rose, co-founder and first director of the University of Colorado at Boulder's Institute of Behavioral Science, will be remembered at events on campus Sept. 21 and 22. Rose spent 33 years at CU-Boulder as a sociology professor, department chair, researcher and director. He died on June 8, five days after his 93rd birthday.

First Class Of Puksta Scholars Announced At CU-Boulder

Sept. 16, 2002

A select group of University of Colorado at Boulder students dedicated to being responsible citizens and catalysts for ethical civic engagement and positive social change have been chosen as the initial class of 20 Puksta scholars. The scholars will each receive a $4,500 scholarship to be used on a variety of projects, many of which will have a community service orientation. They also will work closely with members of the CU-Boulder faculty and staff on their ethical and civic development projects.

'Healing The West' Lecture Series In 2002-03 By CU-Boulder And Chautauqua Association To Start Sept. 30

Sept. 16, 2002

Distinguished Professor Charles Wilkinson of the University of Colorado at Boulder School of Law will kick off the 2002-03 Chancellor's Community Lecture Series on Sept. 30 with a talk on "The Rise of Modern Indian Nations: Tribal Action Since World War II." The event is the first of eight public lectures to be presented by CU-Boulder faculty on the theme of "Healing the West: Remedy, Repair, Restoration, Mitigation." The series is sponsored by the CU-Boulder Office of the Chancellor, the CU-Boulder Center of the American West and the Colorado Chautauqua Association.

Author Sara Davidson Featured As Hearst Professional-In-Residence At CU-Boulder

Sept. 16, 2002

Editors note: Davidson will be available for interviews. Reporters are also welcome to attend the course, "The Art of the Interview," from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 and Nov. 11, 12 and 13. Best selling author Sara Davidson will be a Hearst Professional-in-Residence this fall at CU-Boulder's School of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she will offer a graduate course in "The Art of the Interview."

CU-Boulder Approves New Center For Science And Technology Policy Research

Sept. 15, 2002

Assisting decision makers with complex scientific problems, such as those involved with water scarcity, global climate change and homeland security, is the aim of a new research center at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

School Crime Stoppers Phone Line Endorsed By CU Center, New Grant Supports Violence Prevention

Sept. 15, 2002

Schoolchildren around Colorado can make anonymous phone calls to report bullying and other activities that threaten their safety this school year through a new program called School Crime Stoppers. Callers can phone in to report bullying problems or any potential threat involving students, faculty or the community by phoning the toll-free line at 1-(877) 542-SAFE. Information that proves to be valuable may be eligible for a cash award based on the severity of the offense.

New Director Takes Reins Of CU-Boulder Program For Writing And Rhetoric

Sept. 15, 2002

After a one-year national search, the Program for Writing and Rhetoric at the University of Colorado at Boulder has a new director. Patricia Sullivan, who arrived this summer to take the reins of the program after 14 years at the University of New Hampshire, is eager to build it into one of the major strengths of the university.

Colorado High School Students To Attend 'Italian Day' At CU-Boulder

Sept. 15, 2002

Sept. 20 is "Italian Day at CU" for Colorado high school students who will be treated to an authentic Italian dinner and college language classes courtesy of the University of Colorado at Boulder's department of French and Italian, the Outreach Grant committee and the Office of Community Affairs.

'How Things Move' Kicks Off 26th Season Of CU Wizards

Sept. 15, 2002

Several top University of Colorado at Boulder science professors will once again bring the world of science to young minds during the 2002-03 CU Wizards program beginning Saturday, Sept. 28. Physics Professor John Taylor, also known as the original "Mr. Wizard," opens the season with "How Things Move." The free hour-long show will begin at 9:30 a.m. in Duane Physics room G1B30.

CU Solar Home To Be Loaded For Cross-Country Trip On Sept. 14

Sept. 12, 2002

University of Colorado students will oversee the dismantling of their 800-square-foot solar home on Saturday, Sept. 14, for transportation to the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon contest in Washington, D.C. A crane will lift the home in seven pieces onto three waiting flatbed trucks starting at about 10 a.m. and continuing until at least 2 p.m. The home has been under construction for the last two months in the parking lot of the Home Depot store at 1200 Dillon Road, Louisville.

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