CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Undergraduates To Present Research Findings

April 19, 1998

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ undergraduates will present research findings in the fields of psychology, biology and kinesiology on April 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom of the University Memorial Center. 25 students will offer poster displays explaining their research results and will be available to answer questions during the third annual Undergraduate Research Day. Topics will include how spouses influence each otherÂ’s health and age-related changes in vision.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival To Visit Colorado's Eastern Plains

April 19, 1998

High school students in Strasburg, Limon and Cheyenne Wells will see Shakespeare taken from the page to the stage this month by the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s acclaimed Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Two professional actors with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival will perform scenes, songs and sonnets in a program titled, "Boy Meets Girl Meets Shakespeare," in a tour of the three communities April 27 and April 28. The actors will begin their tour with a performance at Cheyenne Wells High School, starting at 1 p.m. on April 27.

CU Wizards Show To Examine Lasers, Light On April 25

April 19, 1998

The wonders of light -- from how you get a suntan to how fiber optics can transmit a telephone conversation -- will be the subject of the next CU Wizards science show for children at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. Optical physicist and Professor Dana Anderson will explain the light spectrum, from ultraviolet to infrared, and demonstrate the wonderful world of lasers in "Fantastic Light." HeÂ’ll use a laser to explode a balloon within a balloon and perform other hands-on demonstrations designed for children in grades 5 through 9.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival To Visit Westcliffe

April 19, 1998

High school students in Strasburg, Limon and Cheyenne Wells will see Shakespeare taken from the page to the stage this month by the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s acclaimed Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Two professional actors with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival will perform scenes, songs and sonnets in a program titled, "Boy Meets Girl Meets Shakespeare," in a tour of the three communities April 27 and April 28. The actors will begin their tour with a performance at Cheyenne Wells High School, starting at 1 p.m. on April 27.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Student Wins Goldwater Scholarship

April 19, 1998

A University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ student has been named a Barry M. Goldwater Scholar through a selective national merit scholarship competition. Alan Arrowsmith, a junior majoring in biochemistry and mathematics from Waterloo, Ontario, was one of 316 students awarded scholarships this year by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Arrowsmith will receive up to $7,500 for his tuition, fees, books and room and board expenses for the 1998-99 academic year.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Students Participate In Events During National Volunteer Week

April 16, 1998

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ student volunteers will participate in a number of service activities throughout National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. National Volunteer Week honors people who participate in volunteer community service and calls attention to the on-going need for individuals and groups to serve in their communities. CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students actively volunteer their time and energy to numerous projects and organizations throughout the year. A sampling of the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ student volunteer projects that coincide with National Volunteer Week fellows:

Lorrie Shepard Elected President Of International Research Association

April 16, 1998

Professor Lorrie Shepard, interim dean of education at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, has been elected president of the American Educational Research Association, the most prominent national and international organization devoted to advancing educational research.

CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Names Finalists For Academic Vice Chancellor

April 15, 1998

Four finalists have been named for the position of vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, according to search committee Chair Peter Spear, dean of arts and sciences.

Collaboration Between CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Valley Schools Wins Award

April 15, 1998

A University of Colorado at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ program that brought college students and architects into ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Valley middle schools to teach architecture has won the 1998 Award of Excellence and Innovation from the American Association for Career Education.

Attorney Sonny Flowers, Area High School Students Receive CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Awards

April 14, 1998

Sonny Flowers, a well-known ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ attorney who has been active in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ and Denver civic pursuits for more than two decades, will receive the 1998 Community Service Award from the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Chapter of the University of Colorado Alumni Association at a reception on Sunday, April 26. FlowersÂ’ recognition is part of the annual Scholarship Tea, hosted by the CU-ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ alumni chapter at the Koenig Alumni Center at Broadway and University Avenue from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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