Ross B. Corotis, dean of the University of Colorado at Boulder's College of Engineering and Applied Science, has resigned from his position effective at the end of the current academic year, July 31, 2001, Vice Chancellor Phil DiStefano announced today.
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September 1, 2000
September 1, 2000
University of Colorado at Boulder researchers will test the effects of low gravity on two biomedical experiments aboard the upcoming flight of NASAs space shuttle Atlantis, now slated for liftoff Sept. 8 from Cape Kennedy, Fla. to the International Space Station.
September 1, 2000
Fiske Planetarium at the University of Colorado at Boulder will explore the red planet during "Mars Quest," Friday, Sept. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the planetarium.
The pre-recorded show examines the history of humankinds exploration of Mars, glancing in at the planet from space and exploring its surface. The show also delves into the question of life on Mars.
September 1, 2000
The University of Colorado at Boulder tied for 26th in the 2000 ranking of the nations top public four-year institutions in U.S. News & World Reports annual Best Colleges issue, moving up from 31st in 1999.
CU-Boulder was tied with the Colorado School of Mines, Indiana University-Bloomington, the University of California-Santa Cruz, the University of Delaware, Virginia Tech and Miami University of Oxford, Ohio.
August 31, 2000
University of Colorado at Boulder Professor Bruce Jakosky, an internationally known space scientist, will speak on the legacy of NASAs Apollo Program and the future of human planetary exploration on Sept. 7 in the Old Main Chapel.
August 31, 2000
The University of Colorado at Boulder was chosen as one of the best colleges for Asian Pacific Americans in a recent college survey. The rankings appear in the August/September issue of aMedia's national publication, aMagazine: Inside Asian America.
August 31, 2000
A memorial service for Salvador Rodriguez del Pino, former professor of ethnic studies and Chicano studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, is set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Old Main Chapel.
Immediately following the service, a remembrance potluck will be held at Koenig Alumni Center. Participants are asked to bring a main dish to serve six to eight people and a salad or dessert. Cooking facilities are not available. Beverages and utensils will be provided.
August 31, 2000
The Housing Department at the University of Colorado at Boulder will hold its annual Global Jam smorgasbord of culturally diverse foods on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Farrand Field.
The special meal is meant to raise awareness about other cultures through ethnic entertainment and cuisine, according to Peggy Bonner, a CU-Boulder residence hall director. This years menu will offer foods from Africa, Brazil, the European Alps and down-home Southern cooking.
August 31, 2000
A number of safety improvements are in place at the University of Colorado at Boulder for the 2000-2001 school year and more are on the way.
More than $300,000 in lighting improvements have been completed on the CU-Boulder campus over the past year. Another $300,000 is expected to be spent on lighting projects this year in an ongoing effort to improve campus safety, according to Jim Fadenrecht, public safety director at CU-Boulder.
August 30, 2000
Professor Fran Bagenal of CU-Boulders astrophysical and planetary sciences department has received the Presidents 2000 Faculty Excellence Award for Advancing Teaching and Learning through Technology from the University of Colorado system.
Established in 1998, the prestigious award goes to one faculty member annually from each of the four CU campuses. Winners are honored for their creativity using technology in teaching, their commitment to students, leadership in promoting educational technology and overall contributions to their fields.
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