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Well-known local author and retired English Professor Reg Saner of the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, was named the city's first poet laureate by the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Planet at the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Literary Festival on April 28. Saner, whose writing and poems have been featured in more than 140 magazines and 40 anthologies, said he is "really tickled that the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Planet would sponsor such an event" and recognize poetry in a town more known for its world-class runners than its poets.

Editors: Enclosed are the names of degree candidates from your area. This list was accurate as of April 30, and is subject to change pending final grade reports. Local students were among the more than 3,800 who received degrees May 14 in spring commencement exercises at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Of the degrees awarded, 2,872 were bachelor's degrees, 686 were master's degrees, 187 were doctoral degrees and 131 were law degrees. Dennis Van Gerven, professor of anthropology and 1998 Colorado Professor of the Year, gave the commencement address.

The university honored a number of distinguished CU Law School alumni, Saturday, May 10, at the 18th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet. The recipients of the 1999 Distinguished Achievement Awards included: o In the government category, Karen Steinhauser of the Denver District AttorneyÂ’s Office. o In the private practitioner category, John Wittemyer of ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. o In the small firm category, Frank Cooley of Meeker. o In the judicial category, the Honorable Richard Paynter of Denver.

The highest award given to undergraduates in the College of Arts and Sciences at CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, the prestigious Jacob Van Ek Award, will be presented to 18 students tomorrow (May 13). No more than 20 students each year receive the award for their outstanding academic achievement and contributions to the university community. The award includes a $200 check to assist with college expenses.