Richard A. Tharp, interim athletic director at the University of Colorado at Boulder since August 1996, will be recommended to the CU Board of Regents as the campus permanent director of intercollegiate athletics, according to Chancellor Richard L. Byyny.
Following an internal search, Tharp was a finalist for the job along with Theophilus D. Gregory, director of athletics at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Jane H. Bock, a biology faculty member since 1968, has won the University of Colorado at Boulders highest recognition for teaching and research, the Hazel Barnes Prize.
Chancellor Richard L. Byyny announced that Bock, a world-class scientist who successfully blends research and teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, will receive the Hazel Barnes Prize and a cash award of $20,000.
Local students were among about 3,800 receiving degrees May 16 in outdoor ceremonies at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The Chancellors Recognition Award for students receiving all As in their college careers was given to Shawn Timothy Stone of Monument, who received a bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering. Stone, a graduate of Rampart High School in Colorado Springs, also was named Outstanding Graduate of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
The University of Colorado at Boulder Graduate School has named geological sciences doctoral student Stephen Hasiotis winner of the Graduate Student Research and Creative Work Award for 1997.
Local students were among about 3,800 receiving degrees May 16 in outdoor ceremonies at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The Chancellors Recognition Award for students receiving all As in their college careers was given to Shawn Timothy Stone of Monument, who received a bachelor of science in electrical and computer engineering. Stone, a graduate of Rampart High School in Colorado Springs, also was named Outstanding Graduate of the College of Engineering and Applied Science.
Registration is under way for summer credit courses in the Division of Continuing Education at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
The program is offering both five-week and eight-week evening classes so students will have time to enjoy other summer activities.
Mark Anderson, student library technician for the government publications library, has been selected as the University of Colorado at Boulders Student Employee of the Year.
Anderson received a plaque and a $50 award April 9 from Ron Stump, dean of students, at a ceremony in the library.
Forty eight nominations were received this year, the first time the award has been given. All nominees received a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their efforts.
The Center for Educational and Career Transition (Womens Center) at the University of Colorado at Boulder has announced the recipients of its 1997 fall semester scholarships.
The recipients were selected from a field of more than 30 candidates. The scholarships are based on academic standing and financial need.
Mary Fran Myers, co-director of the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder, has received the highest national award given by the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
In receiving the 1997 Goddard-White Award, Myers was cited for two decades of leadership in flood-plain management in government and academia. She is credited with encouraging a multidisciplinary approach among flood-plain managers and for linking hazards management and sustainability.
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