Two CU-Boulder Faculty Elected AAAS Fellows In 2002

Dec. 25, 2002

Two ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder faculty have been elected Fellows of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science for 2002. Professor Michael Breed of CU-Boulder's environmental, population and organismic biology department was cited for his pioneering research on nest-mate recognition mechanisms in social insects that have illuminated the understanding of kin selection as a potential force in evolution.

CU-Boulder Biologist William Wood named Distinguished Professor

Dec. 22, 2002

Professor William Wood of the molecular, cellular and developmental biology department at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder on Dec. 19 received the prestigious title of distinguished professor from the CU Board of Regents. Wood joins only 19 other CU-Boulder faculty members who currently hold the title of distinguished professor.

Local ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Receive Degrees From CU-Boulder

Dec. 19, 2002

Editors: Enclosed are names of the degree candidates from your area. This list is subject to final grade reports. Local students were among the 1,981 students who received degrees Dec. 20 during winter commencement at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder. The ceremony was held in the Coors Events/Conference Center on the CU-Boulder campus.

CU-Boulder Leeds School Of Business Student Awarded National Scholarship

Dec. 16, 2002

Ashley Larsen, a student at the CU-Boulder Leeds School of Business, was awarded a $3,000 scholarship by the Travel Industry Association of America. Larsen was one of six undergraduates nationwide to receive the Travel Industry Association Foundation scholarship. Larsen is a senior who will graduate from CU-Boulder this month.

CU-Boulder Commencement Guests Are Encouraged To Arrive Early

Dec. 16, 2002

Because an estimated 10,000 people are expected to attend the winter commencement ceremony at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder on Dec. 20, those planning to drive to campus should arrive early. Commencement begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Coors Events/Conference Center and guests are expected to be in their seats by 9:10 a.m. to ensure that the ceremony begins on time.

Body Language, Conversation And Environment Key To Communication

Dec. 16, 2002

Body language is often portrayed by the media as the key to understanding peoples' feelings, thoughts and behaviors. But according to new research by professors at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder and Brigham Young University, body language -- while important -- is only part of the interpersonal communication picture. Focusing on body language alone in order to "mind-read" can cause serious misinterpretations, say CU-Boulder communication department Professor Stanley Jones and BYU Professor Curtis LeBaron.

Origins Of Christmas Traditions Explained By CU-Boulder Professor

Dec. 16, 2002

For centuries, Christians have celebrated the birth of Jesus on Dec. 25. But if you ask historians, they're uncertain what day Christ was actually born. "There's no way we can know," said religious studies Professor Lynn Ross-Bryant of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder. "There is simply no historical record."

Architect Of Renowned CU-Boulder Campus To Retire Dec. 31

Dec. 15, 2002

The man responsible for ensuring the beauty of the nationally admired ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder campus will officially retire on Dec. 31. Campus Architect Bill Deno, 74, has been an integral part of the design and planning of buildings, land use, open space, signage and graphics, transportation and parking at CU-Boulder for nearly 30 years. He has overseen design standards, coordinated construction projects, helped select consultants and worked with dozens of outside contractors on behalf of the campus.

Colorado Economy Expected To Improve Slightly In 2003

Dec. 15, 2002

Amid current uncertainty in the national and state economies, one anticipated bright spot will be a modest employment increase in most sectors of the Colorado economy in 2003, according to CU-Boulder economist Richard Wobbekind. Wobbekind's announcement Monday was part of the 38th annual Business Economic Outlook Forum hosted by CU-Boulder's Leeds School of Business at 1:15 p.m. at Denver's Marriott City Center.

'Lasers And Light' Is Topic Of CU Wizards Dec. 21 Show

Dec. 11, 2002

The origin of light will be explained through a number of experiments at the CU Wizards show "Lasers and Light" on Saturday, Dec. 21. Henry Kapteyn and Margaret Murnane, physics professors at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ at Boulder, will present the free 90-minute show at 9:30 a.m. in Duane Physics room G1B30. Murnane is one of six CU-Boulder faculty members who have received the MacArthur Fellowship or "genius grant."

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