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Former Defense Secretary William Perry answers questions during a roundtable discussion with faculty and students, Nov. 9. His visit to CU-Boulder is part of the College of Arts and Sciences' "Dialogue on Defense: Briefings by the Secretary of Defense" series offered by the history and political science departments in conjunction with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. The program, led by history and international affairs Professor Thomas Zeiler and political science lecturer Michael Kanner, will bring other defense secretaries to campus in the future. Perry, secretary of defense during the Clinton Administration discussed a variety of topics with students and faculty members from several disciplines. (Photo/Casey A. Cass)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight CU Solar Decathlon team helps lead the way in sustainable home design
The contest is over – at least for this year – but the work isn't yet done. The CU Solar Decathlon team continues to labor toward its goal of designing and building a marketable 2,100 square foot solar home, a house that can accommodate an average-sized family. More >>

Office of Veterans Affairs established to recruit and serve veteran students
The newly established Office of Veterans Affairs provides expanded services for veteran students on the Boulder campus. More >>

New "CU-Boulder Women" website highlights campus organizations
"Gender equity" is a watch-phrase at CU-Boulder, and as evidence of the university's focus on gender diversity, the Office of Planning, Budget, and Analysis has developed a website, CU-Boulder Women: An Institutional Commitment. More >>

Student Perspective
Students are approaching fall break, midterms are nearly at an end and finals are a mere six weeks away. Ryan Zerfoss has experienced detours and triumphs, and is solidifying his goals as the semester continues. More >>

Faculty Focus
Our faculty are a source of great pride and bring a world of expertise, experimentation and excellence to our students and our community. Meet George Rivera, a professor in the department of art and art history. More >>


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Brilliant clouds silhouette the engineering tower at sunset.

FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Guest Column - Athletic Director Mike Bohn

Teamwork makes a difference
We in the Department of Athletics are honored by and proud of the growing sense of teamwork emerging on the Boulder campus. The enthusiasm and involvement of you and many of your colleagues in our athletics program are major reasons for the current excitement surrounding your team, the Colorado Buffaloes. More >>

AWARDS AND KUDOS

Stephen Yeaple receives Journal of International Economics honor
Three faculty members elected 2007 AAAS Fellows
Wetmore named Big 12 Coach of the Year
CU-Boulder earns good grades in Sustainable Endowments Institute report card
Housing Information Technology receives award for integrating computer systems

DID YOU KNOW?

Chancellor's Veterans Day message
Fall break begins next week, Nov. 19.
Reminder: one issue of Inside CU November through January
CU Foundation accepting monetary donations for Gold Run fire victims
The eighth annual Winter Warmth Drive is underway
Create a Better Colorado - the 2007 Colorado Combined Campaign has launched
MRSA awareness – protection from infection
Sign up for CU-Boulder campus alert via text messaging, email
February 2008 Diversity Summit – save the date!

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