Cameron leaves Rocky Mountain Indian chamber Jul 25, 2008
She also served as a commissioner on the University of Colorado system s diversity commission, under former CU President Hank Brown. Cameron said she plans to stay in Denver and pursue other ongoing projects, including the Indigenous Women s Leadership Training Program and mentoring Native American youth. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Full Story » Mar 25, 2008
The Daniels Fund has been a continued supporter of many diverse initiatives and programs throughout the University of Colorado system, said J. Wayne Hutchens, president and CEO of the CU Foundation. We are thankful for their support of these two very important CU programs, and always proud to work with such an excellent organization. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
‘Nobody asked me to leave,' Doc says Mar 15, 2008
On Monday, Bruce D. Benson, a big-time businessman and major player in the Republican party, marked his first day as president of the University of Colorado system, reported. He was elected into office on a controversial 6-3 vote. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Why so angry? Feb 19, 2008
As co-chairs and members of the Chancellor's Committee on Women, we have serious concerns about Bruce Benson's position as sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Colorado System. We urge you to stop his candidacy due to his poor record on issues regarding women. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Business as usual Feb 5, 2008
I strongly urge all students of the entire University of Colorado system as well as CU alumni to call your regents and voice your concerns for this most egregious error in judgment on the part of so many members of the board. Alexa Sample. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Grassroots PR consultant joins Metropolitan State communications staff Jan 9, 2008
McGowan, who holds a bachelor's in communication and a master's in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder, joins Metro State after most recently serving as executive assistant to the associate vice president for University Relations at the University of Colorado system office in Denver. Her work as a public relations consultant has largely focused on helping governmental agencies implement health-awareness campaigns to Colorado's minority communities. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
CU-Boulder technology used to identify unexpected bacteria in cystic fibrosis patients Dec 4, 2007
"This is a great example of a successful research collaboration between campuses in the University of Colorado system," said Pace a member of the National Academy of Sciences and 2001 winner of a $500,000 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, popularly known as the "genius grant." "My feeling is that those involved in cystic fibrosis research internationally will be very interested in these findings.". . (EurekAlert!)
CU-Boulder Set To Begin Requiring Background Check Nov 20, 2007
The University of Colorado System, which oversees all three CU campuses, is also reviewing background-check policies. ( 2007 The Associated Press. (CBS 4, CO)
Ward Churchill Fired Jul 25, 2007
The vote followed a special, all-day meeting of the board, in which it heard in private from Churchill, a faculty panel and from Hank Brown, president of the University of Colorado System, who in May from his tenured post. The regents emerged from their private deliberations at around 5:30 p.m. Colorado time and voted to fire Churchill, but they did not discuss their views and they quickly adjourned. (Inside Higher Ed)
Elite staff get UC mortgages May 27, 2007
The University of Colorado system helps junior faculty buy their first home in the state. That program is based on financial need, and offers faculty deferred-interest loans that allow the university to share in the appreciation of the house once it's sold. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Committee: Suspend, don't fire, controversial professor May 17, 2007
"This will make it more difficult for Hank Brown (president of the University of Colorado system) and the regents to fire him," Lane said. Brown could still decide to fire Churchill, give him a lesser punishment or close the case. (CNN -- Education)
University of Colorado Hospital Joins realhealth.TV May 4, 2007
It is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, one of three universities in the University of Colorado system. About realhealth. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Presidential search restarts from scratch Jan 26, 2007
In early November, the committee narrowed a field of 80 candidates to two: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research of the University of Colorado System, Dr. Jack Burns, and President of the University of West Florida, Dr. John Cauvanaugh. But when the candidates were brought to campus in early December, neither one was able to meet the demands of "campus constituents," said Chairman of the Presidential Search Committee Edward Dupont. (The New Hampshire, NH)
