Drama, History Of Nuclear Weapons Part Of CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Middle School Outreach Project

March 11, 2003

Editors Note: To arrange interviews or photographs at Base Line Middle School, please contact Mary Jo Bode at (303) 442-3580. For other questions contact Mike Liquori at (303) 492-3117 in the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ News Services Office. ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ middle school students this spring will study a Tony Award winning play about ethical, moral and personal dilemmas surrounding the creation of the first nuclear bomb as part of a partnership with the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's Center for Humanities and the Arts.

Scripps Expert To Speak At CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ March 14 On Asian Air Pollution

March 11, 2003

Scripps Institution of Oceanography Professor V. "Ram" Ramanathan will speak at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ March 14 on the "Asian Brown Cloud," including the impacts of air pollution on health and climate in the region. Sponsored by CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, or CIRES, the event is free and open to the public. It will be held Friday at 4 p.m. in the CIRES auditorium and a reception will follow at 5 p.m.

Prominent Avant-Garde Filmmaker And CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Professor Stan Brakhage Dies At 70

March 9, 2003

Stan Brakhage, prominent avant-garde filmmaker and distinguished professor at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, died Sunday at the age of 70. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, in room 141 of the Fine Arts building on the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campus. "I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Stan Brakhage, a brilliant filmmaker and distinguished professor of film studies," said CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Chancellor Richard Byyny. "Stan's contributions to the field of film production cannot be measured. We extend our sympathy to his family and friends."

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Business Program For Non-Business Majors Now Accepting Applications

March 9, 2003

The CU Business Intensive Certificate program is currently accepting applications from non-business majors. CUBIC is designed for juniors, seniors or graduate students at any accredited college or university. It provides an overview of business skills including accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, personal finance and computing skills. The program will be held at the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Leeds School of Business from May 12 to May 30. Applications must be received by April 16.

Harvard Law Professor To Lecture On Iraq, The Taliban And Conflict Negotiation At CU March 13

March 6, 2003

Harvard School of Law Professor Robert H. Mnookin will deliver the 46th annual John R. Coen Lecture on, Thursday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lindsley Memorial Courtroom at the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ School of Law. A leading scholar in the field of conflict resolution, Mnookin will discuss Iraq, the Taliban and other conflicts that raise the questions of whether and when to negotiate.

Native Women Leadership Symposium Held At CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ March 10-15

March 5, 2003

American Indian Advocacy and the indigenous student organization Oyate will host a weeklong conference, "Power, Politics: Native Women Sharing Leadership," at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ March 10-15. "The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ community and general public will have an opportunity to hear Native American women discuss their fields of expertise and experiences addressing contemporary issues as leaders and educators," said Leslee Caballero, American Indian Student Services counselor at the Cultural Unity Center.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Researchers Propose Answer To Basic Atmospheric Chemistry Question

March 5, 2003

Scientists from the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ have proposed a long-sought answer to how atmospheric sulfate aerosols are formed in the stratosphere. Conducted by researchers at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, or CIRES, the research shows how a fundamental molecular process driven by sunlight may play a significant role in determining the planet's energy budget.

Hubble Space Telescope Topic Of CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Fiske Planetarium Show

March 5, 2003

The Hubble Space Telescope's "greatest hits" will be highlighted at CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's Fiske Planetarium on Friday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Doug Duncan, director of the Fiske Planetarium and Sommers-Bausch Observatory at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ will present his live show the "Hubble Space Telescope and Beyond." "During the show, we'll highlight some of the most remarkable images the Hubble has obtained during its 12-year lifetime," Duncan said.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Entrepreneurship Center Announces New Advisory Board Members

March 4, 2003

The CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Deming Center for Entrepreneurship has appointed three Colorado business leaders to its advisory board - Joyce Colson-Quinn, Jon Nordmark and Chris Wand. "The Leeds School relies heavily on advice and interaction with professional business people to ensure our curriculum, research and student services keep pace with current best business practices," said Steven Manaster, dean of the Leeds School of Business. The Deming Center is a joint program of the Leeds School of Business and the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Keck Foundation Donates $1.5 Million To CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Center For Ultracold Molecular Research

March 3, 2003

The W.M. Keck Foundation of Los Angeles has donated $1.5 million to establish the W.M. Keck Center for Ultracold Molecular Research at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, Chancellor Richard L. Byyny announced today. "This center will build on CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's existing strength in atomic, molecular and optical physics," said Chancellor Byyny. "It will enhance the links between the programs of some of our most outstanding researchers and provide outstanding opportunities for training students and post-doctoral research associates in pioneering science."

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