FALL FORUM: VISION 2010 WILL PREVAIL
University President Elizabeth Hoffman focused her annual remarks on the strong case university faculty, staff and students can make for the institution's importance to Colorado. (Click for Full Story)
GALINDO BRINGS NEW IDEAS ON DIVERSITY TO SOE APPOINTMENT
Working on the downtown Denver campus for 14 years has provided René Galindo with a great deal of insight. As Galindo moves from his position as associate director of the Latino/a Research & Policy Center to associate dean for faculty and student affairs in the School of Education, that insight is vital. (Click for Full Story)
OPEN HOUSE JOINS FACULTY WITH POTENTIAL STUDENTS
Craig Janes, anthropology professor, right, and John Brett, assistant anthropology professor, talk with a prospective student at Sunday’s Open House at the Auraria Event Center. (Click for Full Story)
AS WINTER NEARS, SAFETY RULES
Getting there might be only half the battle most days, but on days when black ice covers the roads, sidewalks and steps, getting to and from work is the toughest part of the day. University Risk Management invited staff and faculty to learn how to prevent injuries in winter weather. (Click for Full Story)
OPPORTUNITY BREAKFAST TOUTS ADVANTAGES OF HIGHER ED
The measure of success is personal; it depends on an individual’s ideals, standards and passion. Whatever their definition of success, students from area high schools took a step in the right direction by attending the Dean’s Opportunity Breakfast sponsored by the Business School. (Click for Full Story)
FEASTING AND FUN AT STAFF COUNCIL BREAKFAST
The Fall Harvest Staff Appreciation Breakfast drew more than 100 hungry revelers to the Tivoli Turnhalle for quiche, ham, various pastries and other goodies on a chilly October morning. Staff Council sponsored the annual event, which boasts door prizes that range from fall ornaments to concert tickets. (Click for Full Story)
CIOS INDUCTED INTO POLISH ACADEMY OF ARTS, SCIENCES
Krzysztof Cios, professor in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, has been inducted into the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences. (Click for Full Story)
CAM RECORDS LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE LOCAL MUSICIANS
CAM Records is launching a campaign to shine a spotlight on Colorado’s music scene. Esquire Magazine placed Denver in the No. 2 spot in its “Guide to the 10 best cities for seeing and hearing music,” and CAM Records will be highlighting those local artists and bands that helped contribute to this ranking. (Click for Full Story)
WALKER ONE OF MANY ON CAMPUS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Gregory Walker, associate professor in Music and Entertainment Industry Studies, has been chosen the 2004 recipient of the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers Award. (Click for More People)
EIGHTH ANNUAL WIRTH CHAIR NOMINATIONS UNDER WAY
The Wirth Chair Awards Program at the Graduate School of Public Affairs is accepting nominations for outstanding service in Environmental and Community Development Policy in the following categories:
· Media coverage of sustainable topics. Last year’s recipients were “Colorado Matters,” a production of Colorado Public Radio, and Virgil Cochran of the “Lamar Daily News.”
· Community programs and projects that focus on sustainable development. The 2003 recipients were Melissa Knott, sustainability director of Forest City Stapleton Inc., Denver, and the Environmental Ambassadors from Bacon Elementary School in Fort Collins.
· Businesses that pursue sustainable strategies. The 2003 honorees were Calpine Energy, and Forest City Stapleton, Denver.
Now in their eighth year, the awards have become some of the most prestigious and sought after environmental honors in Colorado. Awards will be presented at the annual Wirth Chair Awards Luncheon, March 24. Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 30. Criteria, past winners and application procedures are available at www.cudenver.edu/wirthchair under the “Awards” listing or by calling the director of the awards, Tom McCoy, at 303-352-3766.