CU Researchers Find That Dopamine Is Key To Learning Likes And Dislikes

Nov. 3, 2004

Editors: Contents embargoed for use at 2 p.m. EST on Thursday, Nov. 4. For those who have wondered why they like or dislike certain things, or how they decide what to order from a menu, a team of researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder says it's dopamine. A CU-Boulder team studying Parkinson's disease patients found strong evidence that dopamine in the brain plays a key role in how people implicitly learn to make choices that lead to good outcomes, while avoiding bad ones.

CU-Boulder Wardenburg Health Center Issues Precautions To Â鶹ÒùÔº About Norovirus Outbreak In Residence Halls

Nov. 3, 2004

Health officials at the University of Colorado at Boulder said today that the campus is experiencing an outbreak of norovirus and is recommending precautionary measures for students and extra cleaning in certain sections of campus residence halls. Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping. About 35 students have been seen at Wardenburg Health Center with these symptoms since Oct. 26, said Wardenburg Director Robert Cranny.

CU-Boulder Responds To Computer Security Incident

Nov. 1, 2004

The University of Colorado is investigating an incident of unauthorized access to the Division of Continuing Education's computer server that contained personal information of approximately 1,000 students and conference attendees, according to preliminary findings.

Statement By The Family Of Eric Cornell

Nov. 1, 2004

An Update on Eric Cornell's Condition Eric has had four surgeries to combat necrotizing fasciitis. The last one was Friday morning. He is improving little by little every day. He will remain in critical condition for some time. Today, Eric had his first reconstructive surgery. He has a large team of health-care specialists who are adjusting his treatment as his condition changes. We appreciate the continued support of the community and the expertise of the health-care team.

CU-Boulder Opens State-Of-The-Art Earthquake Engineering Facility As Part Of National Network

Oct. 31, 2004

Editors: A complete schedule of events follows the news release. The University of Colorado at Boulder will launch a novel Fast Hybrid Test facility for earthquake engineering Nov. 15 as part of a national effort to improve the engineering of buildings, bridges, transportation systems and other structures to withstand severe earthquakes.

Aspiring Opera Singers Prepare For International Stages Through New CU-Boulder Program

Oct. 31, 2004

Aspiring professional opera singers and concert soloists can now receive highly specialized post-master's degree training at the University of Colorado at Boulder's College of Music. The professional certificate in opera and solo voice performance, which officially began this fall at CU-Boulder, is one of only a few such programs in the country, according to the university's director of opera studies William Gustafson.

Two CU-Boulder Professors Named AAAS Fellows For 2004

Oct. 31, 2004

Two University of Colorado at Boulder faculty members have been elected fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for 2004. CU-Boulder Distinguished Professor Richard McCray of JILA and Professor Veronica Vaida of the chemistry and biochemistry department were among 308 AAAS members worldwide that were awarded fellow status in 2004.

CU's Wardenburg Health Center Supports Â鶹ÒùÔº, Faculty, Staff With Facts, Counseling, Medical Care

Oct. 29, 2004

CU-Boulder's Wardenburg Health Center has provided information and consultation to students, faculty and staff since late this week when word of Professor Eric Cornell's hospitalization with a rare form of Group A streptococcal infection became known, said Wardenburg Director Robert Cranny.

NIST, CU Scientist Eric Cornell In Critical Condition

Oct. 29, 2004

Nobel laureate Eric Cornell, a senior scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and adjoint professor of physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, has been hospitalized with a serious illness. According to a statement from the family, "Eric has been hospitalized with an infection caused by the bacteria that causes strep throat. This is a common bacteria, but the condition Eric now has - necrotizing fasciitis - is not common. Anyone close to him who develops cold symptoms and is concerned should see their doctor for a test for strep.

CU-Boulder Women's Studies Dept. Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Oct. 28, 2004

Editors: Reporters and photographers are welcome to attend the Nov. 4 event. Colorado's oldest women's studies program will celebrate its 30th anniversary at the University of Colorado at Boulder Nov. 4 with a private reception including some of the program's original faculty members and students. CU President Elizabeth Hoffman will offer remarks at the reception, which will be held at the Koenig Alumni Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is not open to the public.

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