CU Professor Advises Avoiding Ski Injuries By Preventing Fatigue, Getting In Shape

Dec. 10, 2002

As snow piles up in the high country and skiers and boarders hit the slopes, injuries are an all too common side effect. But CU-Boulder Kinesiology Professor Robert Mazzeo says there are several ways to stay injury free. "Fatigue is one of the primary causes of falls, which is the major cause of injuries," said Mazzeo. "The best way to battle fatigue is to get into shape."

CU-Boulder Student Perseveres After Car Accident That Stalled Studies To Graduate On Dec. 20

Dec. 10, 2002

University of Colorado at Boulder senior Artis Selby doesn't remember much of what happened in the hours and days following a serious car accident nearly four years ago, but she remembers well the difficult months and years she has spent putting her life back together. Selby will graduate from CU-Boulder on Dec. 20 with a bachelor's degree in psychology and will receive a teaching certificate in elementary education. She plans to teach special education, a goal she had set before the car accident that nearly took her leg.

Second Speaker On Middle East: Former Ambassador Dennis Ross To Speak At CU-Boulder Jan. 22

Dec. 10, 2002

Note to Editors: Reporters and photographers wanting media passes to this event should contact Peter Caughey at (303) 492-4007. The Cultural Events Board of the University of Colorado at Boulder's student government will host a talk on the Middle East by former U.S. Ambassador Dennis B. Ross on Jan. 22. Ross served as a special ambassador in the first Bush administration and the Clinton administration and for more than 12 years was instrumental in developing the U.S. role in the Middle East peace process.

CU-Boulder Transportation Services Merges With Parking And Transit Services

Dec. 10, 2002

The CU-Boulder departments of Transportation Services and Parking and Transit Services are merging to join resources and work collaboratively to address campus parking and transportation issues. The joined departments will be known as Parking and Transportation Services.

University Of Colorado At Boulder Budget Reductions Summary

Dec. 9, 2002

Vacant Faculty Positions Academic Affairs: Arts and Sciences 20.00 Music 1.50 Law 1.00 Business 2.00 Engineering 4.00 Journalism 1.00 Education 1.00 Libraries 3.00 Vacant Staff Positions Academic Affairs and Student Affairs: Law .75 Information Tech 1.00 Business .50 Student Affairs 4.00 Libraries 1.00 Sub-total Vacant Staff Positions Cut: 7.25 FTE Sub-total Reduction: $499,827 Administration and Finance:

CU-Boulder Risk Management Office To Be Consolidated At CU System Level

Dec. 9, 2002

Risk management services at the University of Colorado at Boulder will be consolidated with those of other CU campuses under the system-wide University Risk Management Department, effective March 14, 2003. The merger is intended to increase efficiency through shared resources and greater coordination of programs throughout the four-campus university system, according to Paul Tabolt, CU-Boulder vice chancellor for administration. Currently, Boulder campus risk management reports to Ron Ried, assistant to the vice chancellor for administration.

CU-Boulder Announces Details On Budgetary Cutbacks

Dec. 9, 2002

Detailed information on budget reductions totaling about $11 million at the University of Colorado at Boulder was announced Tuesday, Dec. 10, by Chancellor Richard L. Byyny at a campus-wide open forum. In his remarks at the forum in the Glenn Miller Ballroom, Byyny said the campus will eliminate 33.5 vacant faculty positions, 26.25 vacant staff positions and 21.55 filled staff positions resulting in layoffs. Also, he said, selected operating budgets will be cut by nearly $2.1 million.

CU-Boulder Schools, Colleges Announce Commencement Recognition Events

Dec. 8, 2002

Special recognition ceremonies will be hosted by most University of Colorado at Boulder schools and colleges in addition to the university commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the Coors Events/Conference Center. Following is a schedule of special events in the schools and colleges to honor the graduates and their families and guests. College of Architecture and Planning recognition ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. in Muenzinger E050. Leeds School of Business recognition ceremony, Thursday, Dec. 19, at 5 p.m. in Macky Auditorium.

Memorial Scheduled Dec. 12 For CU-Boulder Student Zach Martin

Dec. 8, 2002

A memorial service for Zachary Tyler Martin, a University of Colorado at Boulder student who died in a car accident on Nov. 28 in Arizona, is being held Thursday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Main chapel on campus. Martin, 25, was a senior at CU-Boulder majoring in the journalism news editorial sequence through the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He was the son of Kathy and David Martin of Snellville, Ga.

CU-Boulder Celebrating 50-Year Collaboration With NASA

Dec. 8, 2002

The CU Heritage Center will celebrate its 50th anniversary of the University of Colorado's at Boulder's contribution to the national space program in December, including information on space instruments, missions and alumni-astronauts. "The Heritage Center could not pass up the opportunity to celebrate our space pioneers of yesterday and today," said Heritage Center Assistant Director Nancy Miller. "CU-Boulder has a long story of accomplishments to share."

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