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The University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's student-initiated purchase of wind power is featured in a public exhibit promoting global warming awareness at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Organized by the World Resources Institute, the exhibit "Global Warming and You" is open through March 16. CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is one of 11 organizations, communities and companies highlighted in a section of the exhibit focusing on local initiatives from around the country that aim to combat global warming.

Editors: To observe sixth graders using Summary Street, contact teacher Cindy Matthews at Platt Middle School in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, (303) 499-6800. University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ researchers have received $8.4 million in grants from the National Science Foundation to put software that helps students read into Colorado school computers. The unique software is designed to provide individualized help to K-12 students working on reading and comprehension skills.

A 19-year-old student at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ was diagnosed Wednesday with meningococcal meningitis. The student, who is a freshman in the Baker Residence Hall on the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campus, is in stable condition at Children's Hospital in Denver. University and ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ County Health Department officials are investigating the single case and say that no other cases of the disease have been identified. State health authorities also have been notified.

Internationally renowned Qi Gong Grandmaster Sikung Lowe, a 53-year-old Qi Gong practitioner, medical intuitive and healer, has been invited to hold a presentation on Qi Gong Feb. 15 at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's Eaton Humanities Building from noon to 1:30 p.m. The introductory meeting is free and open to the public. Qi Gong (pronounced "chee gong") is a 5,800-year-old Chinese healing discipline that predates Tai Chi, and from which all martial arts have evolved.

The Cultural Events Board of the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ will host a talk by Rubin "Hurricane" Carter about his personal experiences on Friday, Feb. 21, to foster deeper understanding of the racial issues surrounding professional sports. The talk, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will be in the Glenn Miller Ballroom of the University Memorial Center on the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campus. Students who present a valid CU ID will be admitted free of charge. The cost for others is $5.

The scientific concepts of light, polarization and optics will be explained through a number of experiments, including creating a giant soap bubble, during the Feb. 23 CU Wizards show "Liquid Crystals." University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ physics faculty members Noel Clark and Joseph Maclennan and chemistry Professor David Walba will present the show at 9:30 a.m. in Duane Physics room G1B30.

The Women's Resource Center at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ recently announced that Beth Smith, chairperson of the University Hill's Responsible Hospitality Group, received one of 12 "Women Who Make a Difference" awards for 2002.

The fine art exhibition "Death Without Borders" will open at the Given Institute in Aspen, Colo., on Friday, Feb. 22, featuring art by more than 20 artists focusing on the theme of death. The exhibit runs through the end of May.

The Undergraduate Academy at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ welcomed 26 new members at a reception in Norlin Library Feb. 6. The Undergraduate Academy is an intellectual community that includes Boettcher Scholars, Norlin Scholars and other academically motivated students. The applications committee decided on finalists after reviewing personal essays, transcripts and application forms submitted by the candidates. Finalists then participated in interviews that included both discussions of cultural, political and philosophical issues and ideas for UA activities.

Sky watchers of all ages will have a chance to clarify common misunderstandings of astronomical topics during the live show "Revealing Astronomical Misconceptions" at Fiske Planetarium. Sanlyn Buxner, an education specialist for Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, will present the show on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. "This is an introductory show about astronomy where we will be answering the questions you always wanted to ask, like why is the sky blue?" Buxner said.