A dozen distinguished guest faculty members from all over the world will teach a series of unique summer courses starting in May at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Astronaut James Voss, CNN senior editor James Schiffman and Brown University professor-at-large and MacArthur fellow Shirley Brice Heath are among the guest instructors, in addition to professors from the universities of Vienna, Austria, and Montesquieu-Bordeaux, France. They are scheduled to teach classes as part of the CU-Boulder First Faculty in Residence Summer Term beginning May 10.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for students to learn from a group of accomplished scholars and experts," said Ann Heinz, associate vice chancellor for CU-Boulder's summer session.
Among the First Faculty in Residence summer courses are:
* "Fundamentals of Human Space Flight" with James Voss, associate dean of engineering for external affairs, Auburn University. June 1 to July 2.
* "Senior Seminar: 9/11, American Politics and Popular Culture" with Bruce Gronbeck, distinguished professor of public address, University of Iowa. June 1 to July 2.
* "Issues in German Thought: Divas, Cultures and Theories of Stardom" with Christopher Laferl, associate professor, University of Vienna. May 10 to May 27.
* "Later Language Development for Older Children and Adolescents" with Shirley Brice Heath, professor-at-large, Brown University, visiting professor, Watson Institute. July 13 to July 23.
For more information on First Faculty summer courses and how to register, visit or call (303) 492-5148.