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OWENS LAUDS PARTNERSHIP
Gov. Touts UCDHSC's Advance Colorado Center in State of State Speech
Truly great minds don't think alike, they think with synergism. Such is the case when Mark Heckler, vice chancellor for academic and student affairs at the downtown Denver campus, and Brian Vogt from the Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), are in the same room. “Yes,” Vogt admits, “It’s scary.” (Click for Full Story)
WEIHAUPT SHARES HARD, COLD THEORIES ON METEORIC EVENTS
Recent data from a German satellite enabled UCDHSC geology professor John Weihaupt to link a meteoroid impact site in the Antarctic with tektites – rock debris and impact sites – in Australia.
Gravitational variances might not be enough to allow a person to walk on air, but their importance has scientists feeling light on their feet. Geology professor and former vice chancellor John Weihaupt and his colleagues have discovered and tracked a meteor site that is integral in determining the past, and that offers insights to possible futures of this planet. While the Wilkes Sub-glacial Basin in Antarctica has been a passion for Weihaupt for more than 40 years, new technology has enabled them to further explore and understand this find. (Click for Full Story)
CU ONLINE EXPERTS HAPPY TO SHARE WEALTH OF INFORMATION
Training, facilitating, upgrading, advising. The list of CU Online’s services goes far beyond monitoring the online education site. A recent Saturday online instruction workshop for faculty was only one example of the breadth of services CU Online provides in advancing cutting-edge course instruction for students. (Click for Full Story)
NEARLY 700 GRADS CELEBRATE NEW BEGINNINGS
As 2004 ended the downtown Denver campus celebrated as about 675 graduates saw their educational careers conclude and began the new year with a new vision and greater opportunities. At the Colorado Convention Center on Dec. 18, Linda deLeon, GSPA professor and commencement marshal, welcomed graduates to the next chapter of their lives. (Click for Full Story)
PROJECT VALENTINE, ITS FOUNDER HAVE A LOT OF HEART
Colleen Anderson says that sometimes the day a cancer patient learns of her disease it’s like a new birthday. The battle begins and patients find themselves in an alternate world filled with discomfort, doctors, drugs, determination, and – perhaps for the better – a new appreciation of life. (Click for Full Story)
ALUMNI READY TO RAISE A ROCK BOTTOM RUCKUS
Well, by golly, who’d have thought that raising a ruckus could be a good thing? The downtown Denver campus’ Alumni Association thought it just might – and they were right. After 15 years, the annual Rock Bottom Ruckus Dinner and Auction at Rock Bottom Brewery on Feb. 27 promises to be even more fun, festive and philanthropic as ever. (Click for Full Story) MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . . - The downtown Denver campus is invited to a farewell reception for Dottie Lewis, assistant vice chancellor for Student Financial Services, Thursday, Jan. 27, 3-5 p.m., at the Lawrence Street Center's 14th floor lobby. Dottie has accepted the position of senior associate dean for administration and finance at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Doha, Qatar. Her final day at UCDHSC is Jan. 31.
- A reception to honor Mary Lou Fenili’s dedicated service to the Ombuds office will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, in the Lawrence Street Center in suite 360. All faculty, staff and students who would like to recognize Mary Lou’s nearly 16 years of service are welcome to attend the event, which will include light refreshments. Mary Lou will be turning over the ombuds mantel to a newly consolidated office to devote full-time to her role as assistant vice chancellor for academic affairs.
- The Office of International Education invites all faculty, staff and students to its bi-annual study abroad fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, in the Tivoli Student Union, Turnhalle. For more information contact Kim Hempstead, study abroad coordinator, at kim.hempstead@cudenver.edu or 303-556-3388.
- The Auraria Campus Blood drive will be 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the North Classroom Atrium. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact Corrie Santos at 303-556-6791 or Kelly Young at 303-556-6273.
- The third issue of the Copper Nickel, the English department’s bi-annual journal of poetry, art and essays, will be released Thursday, Feb. 17, at a 6 p.m. release party at the Walnut Foundry, 3200 Walnut St. The cost of the journal is $5 and will ensure the publication continues. Copies will be on sale after the initial release through the English department. For more information, contact Jake Adam York at 303-556-8828 or jake.york@cudenver.edu.
- Nominations for the President's Faculty Excellence Award for Advancing Teaching and Learning through Technology are being sought. This award recognizes those units whose faculty are working collaboratively to enhance teaching and learning through the use of technology. For more information and criteria, go to http://www.cudenver.edu/Administration/Academic+and+Student+Affairs/FacultyDevelopment or contact Ellen Stevens at 303-556-8112.
- The University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) is accepting nominations for its annual Service Excellence Award (SEA) for classified staff and professional exempt employees of the University. The award is given by UCSC to one qualified individual per campus and one from University System Administration and includes a $1,000 cash award to be presented at the All Staff Conference on April 29. The 2005 Service Excellence Award information and nomination forms are posted on the website: http://www.cu.edu/StaffCouncil. For more information, contact Mary Ulibarri 303-556-3683 or Mary.ulibarri@cudenver.edu
- The GLBTS Student Services continues to collect funds to help CCCD student Petrus Tobing return to his native Indonesia. Tobing lost most of his family in the Dec. 26 tsunami and is trying to get home to aid his orphaned cousin, Hamier. A
fund has been set up at the Credit Union of Denver. Information: Kim Poast, dean of students at Community College of Denver, 303-556-3926, or Karen Bensen, GLBTS, 303-556-6488. - The NBA All-Star Game and many related events will be coming to downtown Denver Feb. 17-21. In addition to a substantial economic impact for the city, large crowds are expected throughout downtown, especially around the Pepsi Center and the Denver Convention Center. For more information, please go to the attached link to view a fact sheet from the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. As this event gets closer, the Auraria Higher Education Center will provide more information regarding the impact this event will have on the Auraria Campus. http://www.downtowndenver.com/pdfs/NBA_All-Star_Jam%20Session_2005.pdf.
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February 2005
| MEIS’s Fishell Garners Grammy Nomination
Recording arts faculty member John Fishell just finished his first semester at UCDHSC, but his recent Grammy nomination is already bringing recognition to the university. (Click for Full Story)
Faculty, Staff Shine
Outstanding faculty, such as Mitch Handelsman (above) and Lawrence F. Cunningham, are in the spotlight. (Click for Full Story)
Major Event Coming Up
Major Jackson
The English department presents award-winning poet Major Jackson at 1 p.m., Feb. 24, at St. Cajetan’s. Jackson will speak at the Auraria Campus on “The Ballad in Hip-Hop Music.” At 3:45 p.m. at St. Cajetan’s, Jackson will read his poetry, including work from his prize-winning book Leaving Saturn. Information: Jake Adam York, Jake Adam York at 303-556-8828 or jake.york@cudenver.edu.
Epic Deal for Alumni
The Fray’s Isaac Slade graduated from UCDHSC’s music program and just inked a record deal. (Click for Full Story)
Who’s New
Jayni Muggli, in Modern Languages, is one of many new faces around campus. (Click for Photos, Bios)
Out and About
Children from the Child Development Center bide their time before meeting with Santa at the Tivoli over the holidays. (Click for Photos)
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