Groundbreaking Researcher Of The Biology Of Emotions To Lecture Feb. 3

Jan. 27, 2000

Editors: Joseph LeDoux will be available for press interviews before the lecture between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Contact Steven Maier at (303) 492-6275 to arrange an interview. Joseph LeDoux, groundbreaking researcher in the biology of emotions and author of the 1996 book "The Emotional Brain," will give a talk at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, in Old Main Chapel on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus.

CU-Boulder, I Have A Dream Foundation Kick Off Mentoring Partnership On Feb. 2

Jan. 27, 2000

Note to Editors: Photographers are welcome to attend this event. The Minority Arts and Sciences Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder will announce a new mentoring partnership with the Kalmia Dreamer Class of the I Have a Dream Foundation on Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. in the MCD Biology Building fourth floor interactive room. MASP, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, is an academic excellence program emphasizing study leading to a bachelor's degree in selected science, mathematics, humanities and social science fields.

Increased Production Of Antibiotics In Space Reported By CU Researchers

Jan. 26, 2000

Several space shuttle experiments flown by the University of Colorado at Boulder-based BioServe Space Technologies Center in October 1998 show promise for developing new biomedical products, according to recent research results.

CU-Boulder Spring Parents Weekend Features 'The Right Stuff' In Arts, Academics, Athletics And Astronauts

Jan. 26, 2000

Spring Parents Weekend, Feb. 25-27 at the University of Colorado at Boulder, will give parents the opportunity to learn about CU聮s connection to space, attend a basketball game and learn about off-campus housing options. The reservation deadline for parents who want to participate is Friday, Feb. 4. Parents can view astronaut mementos during the reception in the CU Heritage Center and hear Professor Jim Palmer聮s film lecture on, "The Right Stuff," about the selection of the Mercury astronauts.

CU Professor Creates On-Line Textbook

Jan. 26, 2000

CU-Boulder psychology Professor Gary McClelland had long been frustrated by a lack of illustrations to help him teach statistics classes. Textbooks provided only limited numbers of pictures because of publishing costs. Overhead projectors and blackboards also had drawbacks. But advances in technology allowed him to try something new. "When the Internet and Java came along it struck me that this was the perfect way to provide all the pictures we have been missing in our statistics courses," he said.

CU Professor Linda Watkins To Kick Off Chancellor's Community Lecture Series

Jan. 25, 2000

The University of Colorado at Boulder Chancellor聮s Community Lecture Series resumes in February with four distinguished women faculty from the Boulder campus presenting topics from their fields of expertise. Completing its second year, the series brings CU faculty into the community for talks ranging from arts and humanities to business and the sciences.

Lichtenstein Appointed Associate Dean Of CU-Boulder College Of Business

Jan. 25, 2000

Citing his strong leadership ability and dedication to the university, CU-Boulder College of Business Dean Steven Manaster has named Professor Donald Lichtenstein associate dean of academic programs. "Donnie brings strong management skills and great commitment to this position," Manaster said. "He is well respected at the College of Business and throughout the university." Lichtenstein聮s appointment runs through June 30, 2002. He will oversee the daily operation of the undergraduate and graduate business programs and also will spearhead faculty issues.

Lecture To Be Given By Winning Attorney In Roe V. Wade Case

Jan. 24, 2000

Editors: Sarah Weddington will be available for press interviews before the lecture between 12:15 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. in the Kelly Room of the CU law school. Contact Assistant Dean Anthony L. Bastone at (303) 492-5911 to arrange an interview. Sarah Weddington, the winning attorney in the landmark case Roe v. Wade, will give a lecture at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, in the Lindsley Memorial Courtroom at the CU School of Law on the Boulder campus.

New Summer Physics Institute At CU-Boulder Receives $830,000

Jan. 24, 2000

The University of Colorado at Boulder has received $830,000 to launch a national summer school for talented graduate students pursuing advanced studies in condensed matter and materials physics. The institute will attract about 15 of the world's top scientists to teach about 50 of the best graduate students in the United States each year, said physics Professor Leo Radzihovsky, a co-founder of the new school. The institute is patterned after a similar summer school held in Boulder since 1989 for top graduate students in high-energy physics.

CU-Boulder 麻豆淫院 To Address Statewide GLBT Student Leadership Conference

Jan. 24, 2000

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students at the University of Colorado at Boulder will participate in the "Leadership Growing Beyond 2000: LGBT Colorado Statewide Leadership Conference," Feb. 4-6 at Colorado State University. The conference is a collaborative effort by GLBT resource centers from universities in Colorado and Wyoming to bring student leaders together. Organizers said the conference is an opportunity for students to learn and grow as activists and to create regional networks with other GLBT students and advocates.

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