CU-Boulder Professor Awarded National Humanities Fellowship

June 8, 2003

The National Humanities Center's 2003-04 class of humanities fellows will include an English professor from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder. Associate Professor Charlotte Sussman will travel to North Carolina to work on her research project, "Imagining the Population: the Impact of Demographic Theory on British Culture, 1650-1838," and exchange ideas with 40 other humanities scholars from several countries.

Kids To Fall Into 'Black Holes' At June 14 CU Wizards Show

June 4, 2003

Ever wonder what it would feel like to be sucked into a black hole? Audience members will have the chance to fall into an artificial black hole and participate in other activities at the Saturday, June 14, CU Wizards show "Black Holes." Professor Andrew Hamilton of the astrophysical and planetary sciences department will demonstrate the concepts of black holes in CU-Boulder's Fiske Planetarium during a one-hour program starting at 9:30 a.m.

Exploring Impact Of Climate Change And Variability On Water Resources Is Topic Of CU Conference

June 4, 2003

In the wake of the drought, water policy-makers in the West are looking to make sure there will be enough water to meet future demands. Exploring ways to meet this challenge is the focus of the 24th annual ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder Natural Resources Law Center's summer conference. Called "Water, Climate and Uncertainty," the conference will be held June 11-13 at the Fleming Law Building on the Boulder campus.

Top U.S. Water Official And CU Law Grad To Speak At CU-Boulder Conference

June 4, 2003

Bennett W. Raley, the nation's top water official, will be the keynote speaker at the 24th annual CU-Boulder Natural Resources Law Center's summer conference on June 12. Raley is the assistant secretary of the interior for water and science, a division of the U.S. Department of the Interior. His lecture, "Water Resources Allocation and Management in an Era of Scarcity," starts at 7 p.m. in the Lindsley Memorial Courtroom of the Fleming Law Building. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Diverse High School ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ To Attend Business Leadership Program At CU-Boulder

June 3, 2003

Editors: Reporters and photographers are welcome to attend. High school juniors from throughout Colorado will participate in the Business Leadership Program, sponsored by the CU-Boulder Leeds School of Business Diversity Office, during June 15-21.

CU-Boulder, NOAA Scientist Hints Southwest Summer Monsoon May Be Early In Four Corners

June 3, 2003

Drought ravaged southern Colorado and the southwestern United States could see some early relief if the summer monsoon season begins earlier than normal, according to CU-Boulder and NOAA scientist Klaus Wolter. "There is a hint that the monsoon might come early this year in the Four Corners region," said Wolter. "If you look further ahead into the future, the summer monsoon looks near normal for much of Colorado with maybe a hint of being wetter than normal on the Eastern Plains."

CU-Boulder Leeds School Of Business Seeks Nominations For National Award

June 3, 2003

The Leeds School of Business at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder is accepting nominations for the Leeds Summit Award for Social Impact. The first of its kind in the nation, the Leeds Summit Awards program will recognize companies that use social initiatives to increase business performance. To be eligible for the Leeds Summit Award for Social Impact, candidates must be U.S.-based, publicly traded companies that demonstrate innovative and far-reaching impacts to employees, shareholders, customers and communities through corporate initiatives.

Galileo Mission To Jupiter Topic Of Fiske Planetarium Show

June 2, 2003

The many discoveries of the Galileo spacecraft in its journey through space and around Jupiter will be explored at CU-Boulder's Fiske Planetarium on Friday, June 13, at 8 p.m. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder Professor Fran Bagenal will present her live show "Galileo: Mission to Jupiter," as part of the planetarium's monthly astronomy talks. The live talks are given by CU-Boulder professors and guest lecturers.

Steam Cloud And Noise To Be Noticeable June 9-13 As CU-Boulder Tests Boilers

June 2, 2003

Facilities operators at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder will conduct tests on steam boilers at the Williams Village housing complex June 9-13. The system is being tested to ensure provision of steam for the new student housing apartment complex, according to Derrick Watson, project coordinator. The procedure is expected to produce a large steam cloud and noise that will be noticeable to the surrounding community. The steam vapor contains distilled water, which poses no environmental hazard.

CU Parents Association Hosts Summer Orientation Dinners for Parents Of New ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½

June 1, 2003

The CU Parents Association at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder will host a series of orientation dinners for parents of incoming students in June and July at the University Club. The dinners coincide with orientation sessions for new freshmen and transfer students and will provide opportunities for new CU-Boulder parents to become acquainted with the association's board members, the Office of Parent Relations and staff from student affairs programs and services.

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