CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Fares Well In U.S. News & World Report Ranking Of Best Colleges

Sept. 11, 2002

The University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ fared well in the U.S. News & World Report's 2003 edition of America's Best Colleges, slated to hit newsstands Sept. 16. In a ranking of the top 50 public national universities offering doctoral programs, CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ was ranked 31st, highest in the Rocky Mountain region. CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ was tied with Michigan State University, the University of Connecticut, the University of Pittsburgh and SUNY Binghamton in New York.

UMAS Celebration Revisits Chicano Activist Movement At CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Sept. 16

Sept. 10, 2002

The CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ United Mexican American Student organization and the Cultural Unity Center will host a welcome dinner and Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebration Monday, Sept. 16, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the University Memorial Center, room 235.

RTD 'Buff Ride' Eases Parking Woes During Home CU Football Games

Sept. 10, 2002

Fans traveling to home CU football games are encouraged to use RTD's BuffRide, which provides a hassle-free alternative to driving and avoids the expense of increased parking fees. This year parking fees for football games are $10 per space and campus parking lots have 200 fewer spaces making availability tight, according to Mark Stevens, CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ's Parking and Transit Outreach Coordinator.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ To Upgrade Libby Hall Dining Facility

Sept. 9, 2002

The Department of Housing at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has begun the next phase in elevating the standard for dining services. After completing the first phase, the "Alley @ Farrand Hall" in July, design plans for the Libby Hall dining area are being prepared for review and work is scheduled to begin during winter break.

CU Officials: New Federal Laws Governing Foreign Student Visas Could Impact 2003 'Show Rate'

Sept. 9, 2002

New federal regulations covering international student visas may make it harder for those students to get visas to study in the United States, and could change the 'show rate' for international students at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ next year. But this fall, the numbers of new and returning international students is shaping up to be about equal to or slightly higher than the university's fall 2001 international student enrollment of 1,110. Final figures will not be available until later in September.

Larry Bell Of CU-Denver Is Named Director Of CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Office Of International Student Services

Sept. 9, 2002

Larry Bell has been named the new director of International Student and Scholar Services at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, formerly known as Foreign Student and Scholar Services. Bell replaces Phil deNeeve, who retired from the post last spring, and comes to CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ from the CU-Denver campus where he was director of the Office of International Education.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Events Remembering 9-11-01

Sept. 9, 2002

CU-BOULDER EVENTS REMEMBERING 9-11-01 Monday, September 9 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Environmental Design, Room 134 Unveiling and Discussion of World Trade Center Redevelopment Proposals Created by CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Students; Accompanying Lecture by Instructor Scott Sworts Sponsor: College of Architecture and Planning Tuesday, September 10 6:00 p.m., Hellems, Room 241 Discussion on what September 11, 2001, meant to Democrats: as people, politicians, and activists Sponsor: College Democrats

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ College Of Engineering Names Two New Associate Deans

Sept. 8, 2002

University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Professors John Bennett and Stein Sture have been appointed associate deans for the College of Engineering and Applied Science, effective at the start of the fall semester. The appointments, announced by engineering Dean Robert Davis, complete the formation of the college's new leadership team. Davis began his appointment as dean of the college on July 1.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Professor To Simulate Black Hole At Fiske Planetarium

Sept. 8, 2002

The mysteries of black holes will be unraveled at Fiske Planetarium on the campus of the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ on Friday, Sept. 20, and Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Professor Andrew Hamilton will present his live star show, "Black Holes and Relativity," to kick off Fiske Planetarium's fall 2002 schedule of monthly astronomy talks. The live talks are given by CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ professors and guest lecturers.

"9/11 One Year Later: How Have We Changed?" Is Topic Of Public Teach-In At CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ

Sept. 5, 2002

On the evening of Sept. 10, professors from eight different departments at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ will gather for a public teach-in titled "9/11 One Year Later: How Have We Changed?" Speaker presentations will begin at 6:30 p.m. in room G1B30 of the Duane Physics building on the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ campus, according to organizer and CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ religious studies Professor Ira Chernus. Admission is free.

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