Excitement, relief, anticipation over new chancellor
“Wait ‘til the new chancellor gets here.” It’s been echoed across the UCDHSC campuses for nearly a year, an unofficial mantra and the answer to many a query for action. The waiting is over, and hope has arrived with the announcement of M. Roy Wilson as the second chancellor of the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center.
President tackles tough questions on future of CU
Presidential finalist Hank Brown told a standing-room-only audience that the future of the university is as bright as its students, faculty and staff. In acknowledging that CU will not get as much as it hoped to cover mandated costs and make up for past cuts, Brown said was still optimistic. “Can you become a great university without the funding?” he asked. “So far, we’ve done remarkably well.”
Engineering competition rises to new heights
In the name of science, nearly 200 high school students from the Front Range got their hands wet—and sticky—at the annual High School Science & Engineering Jamboree. Sponsored by Colorado MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement), organizers worked with the College of Engineering and Applied Science and the Student Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers to stage competitions to build straw towers, a mousetrap catapult, model crane and a solar heater.
The highlight of the day—the traditional egg drop competition—was taken to new heights—literally. The students built what they hoped would be break-proof containers housing two or more eggs wrapped in Styrofoam, bubble wrap, various gels or never-before-seen matter and watched as the Channel 4 helicopter dropped 70 bundles over the field east of the Tivoli.
Hustling to retrieve their containers, students worked with judges to tally the survivors—and the fatalities.
Research & Creative Activities ‘mind blowing’
The day has always showcased the best of the downtown Denver campus, and this year’s Research and Creative Activities Symposium was better than ever. With 80 exhibits on display in North Classroom and more than 104 students on hand to explain their work and answer questions, the ninth annual event more than doubled last year’s participation.
CAM: Cook's 3-D students eye final frontier, beyond
When students enter 3-Dimensional Design programs, few of them think of the applications of their art beyond the gaming or broadcasting worlds. College of Arts & Media faculty member Howard Cook, however, is doing everything he can to inform students and foster their curiosity regarding the expansive career possibilities their education can lead to.
Chancellor's Scholars, Leaders run for 'Get Life'
The Chancellor’s Scholars and Leaders “Get Life” team is more than walking the walk when it comes to empowering underrepresented groups through fitness—they’re running the marathon.
GSPA welcomes MacLachlan as marketing director
Recruiting students and getting the word out about the outstanding programs at the Graduate School of Public Affairs top the “to-do” list of Annie MacLachlan, new director of marketing, community outreach and alumni affairs.
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The Business School welcomes media mogul John C. Malone, chairman and CEO, Liberty Media Corporation, as keynote speaker to 2006 Celebration of Success, Wednesday, May 15, at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center. Master dealmaker and cable media mogul Malone, has made giant footprints in the industry since taking the helm of TeleCommunications Inc. (TCI) in the early 1970s. Malone orchestrated TCI’s phenomenal growth from the time of his arrival and in the process has come to be regarded as among the most powerful people in the cable television industry. He is now chairman and CEO of Liberty Media Corporation. Tickets start at $300. For more information go to http://www.cudenver.edu/Academics/Colleges/Business/Celebration2006.htm. -
Entrepreneurs from institutions across the Front Range are busily perfecting their business plans before the May 5 deadline for the fifth annual Bard Center Business Plan Competition, which culminates with finalist presentations and an awards luncheon June 14. Winners benefit from the more than $20,000 in cash and $20,000 in in-kind awards. Runners-up and special categories also helped budding businesses establish their roots. The event will be at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver with presentations starting at 8:30 a.m. and running through 11:45 a.m. The noon-1:30 p.m. luncheon, keynote address and awards program features keynote David Moll, CEO of WebRoot software. The presentations are free and open to the public. To register for the luncheon ($50) contact Beth Polizzotto at beth.polizzotto@cudenver.edu or go to http://thunder1.cudenver.edu/bard/index.php?action=programs.bp.