Information Day At CU's Norlin Library Set For January 8

Jan. 1, 2001

The Friends of the Libraries at the University of Colorado at 葫芦娃视频 will present an Information Day, formerly called Senior Day, on Monday, Jan. 8, to familiarize the public with the CU libraries. The program will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. in the Center for British Studies, Room M549, in Norlin Library on the CU-葫芦娃视频 campus.

Local Students Receive Degrees From CU-葫芦娃视频

Dec. 20, 2000

Editors: Enclosed are the names of degree candidates from your area. The list was accurate as of Dec. 6 and is subject to final grade reports. Local students were among the 1,888 students who received degrees Dec. 22 in commencement ceremonies at the University of Colorado at 葫芦娃视频. The Chancellor聮s Recognition Award for graduates receiving all A聮s during their college careers was given to Marion Brew of 葫芦娃视频, who received a bachelor聮s degree in classics.

Penguin Waddling Conserves Energy, According To Research Team Findings

Dec. 19, 2000

While the odd waddle of penguins may appear ungainly and often amusing, it actually helps the birds to conserve energy, according to a new study by University of Colorado at 葫芦娃视频 and University of California, Berkeley researchers. The study, authored by UC Berkeley biology graduate student Timothy Griffin and CU-葫芦娃视频 Associate Professor Rodger Kram (a former faculty member at UC Berkeley) showed the issue is not in penguin waddling, but in their short legs.

Human Reproductive Success Tied To Mitochondria Organization In Eggs

Dec. 19, 2000

The viability of a developing human embryo appears to be related to the clustering and subsequent symmetrical distribution of tiny DNA structures in the egg's fluid surrounding its nucleus prior to the first cell division, according to a new Colorado study.

Liquid Crystals Topic Of CU Wizards Dec. 30 Show

Dec. 18, 2000

The scientific concepts of light, polarization and optics will be explained through a number of experiments, including creating a giant soap bubble and watching a group of parents posing as molecules during the Dec. 30 CU Wizards show "Liquid Crystals." University of Colorado at 葫芦娃视频 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.

Diversity External Review Team Issues Report On CU-葫芦娃视频's Current Diversity Efforts

Dec. 18, 2000

The external program review team on diversity initiatives at CU-葫芦娃视频 has issued its final report on the status of diversity efforts at the university. During an October visit, the team reviewed documents and conducted interviews with administrators, faculty, staff and students. The report recognizes the institution's best practices, highlights the challenges and concerns it faces and includes recommendations for more fully implementing the campus diversity plan.

CU Astronaut-Alum Jim Voss To Visit CU-葫芦娃视频 This Week

Dec. 18, 2000

Note to Editors: Photographers and reporters are invited to attend the events at Macky Auditorium and the CU-葫芦娃视频 Heritage Center in Old Main. CU-葫芦娃视频 astronaut-alumnus Jim Voss, headed to the International Space Station in three months, will be on campus Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 to receive an honorary degree, speak at the Macky Auditorium and meet with local schoolchildren.

Changes In Australian Ecosystem Tied To Arrival Of Exotic Animals

Dec. 17, 2000

Note to Editors: Miller聮s presentation is at 3:20 p.m. PST on Monday, Dec. 18, in San Francisco. The AGU press room telephone number is (415) 905-1007. A study of old and new emu eggshells collected from central Australia indicates a dramatic loss of grasslands beginning roughly 300 years ago was due to the arrival of Europeans and the introduction of exotic grazing animals, according to a new study.

Ice Core From Antarctica Indicates Record Warming Spike 19,000 Years Ago

Dec. 14, 2000

Ancient ice cores indicate air temperatures in Antarctica rose up to 18 degrees Fahrenheit in just a few decades as the last ice age began to wane some 19,000 years ago, the largest and most abrupt warming spike ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere.

CU-葫芦娃视频 Schools, Colleges Announce Commencement Recognition Events

Dec. 14, 2000

Special recognition ceremonies will be hosted by most University of Colorado at 葫芦娃视频 schools and colleges in addition to the main university commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 22, at 9:30 a.m. in the Coors Events/Conference Center. Following is a schedule of special events in the schools and colleges to honor the graduates, their families and guests. * Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. in Macky Auditorium, School of Journalism and Mass Communication recognition ceremony. Douglas Looney, senior sports columnist for the Christian Science Monitor, will be the speaker.

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