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The Great Big Piano Trio: Fresh approach to chamber music, May 9

(May 7, 2008) The UC Denver College of Arts & Media and the Ucross Foundation present a special performance of The Great Big Piano Trio on Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the King Center Concert Hall on the Auraria campus.

 

Three of the most original instrumentalists to ever mutate out of the classical gene pool join forces to breathe new life into the time-honored piano trio tradition. The Trio features pianist Philip Aaberg, cellist Eugene Friesen and violinist Tracy Silverman.

 

Performing works from their new all-Bach CD, 3 Part Invention, an album of reinterpreted versions of Bach masterpieces, their live concerts also include original works and reinventions of other classical repertoire. Their iconoclastic performances are full of approachable good humor and break all the pretenses of classical performance conventions – jazz, pop and world influences accent the beauty, elegance and soulfulness of traditional masterworks.

 

Tickets are $12 for general admission and $5 for UCD students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ahec.edu/kingcenter or in person at the King Center Box Office at 855 Lawrence Way in Denver. Parking is FREE in the Tivoli lot with a valid ticket stub.

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CAP photos featured in DIA exhibit

(May 5, 2008) The Crossroads: Colorado Architecture Then, Now and Beyond exhibit has been installed at Denver International Airport on Concourses A and C. Nine images are from our college’s Luna Insight digital image library, and many were created as part of the ENVD 4122 Advanced Technical photography course over the years. Additional information regarding the exhibit can be found on the DIA website.

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Ride for World Health cyclists make pit stop at Anschutz Medical Campus

(April 29, 2008) As part of Global Health Day, the Ride for World Health (R4WH) cycling team will bring its cross-country bike ride to the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus noon Wednesday, April 30, as part of its national trek to raise awareness of global health.  R4WH is a national, nonprofit organization which advocates for improvements in the quality and accessibility of global health care. 

The event, at the Education Quad, is sponsored by the Colorado School of Public Health, the state’s first ever school of public health comprising three of Colorado’s public universities: the University of Colorado Denver, Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado. Classes begin in the fall of 2008.

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Auraria Library offers ARTstor training May 9

(April 29, 2008) ARTstor representatives, who will be attending an Art Librarians conference in Denver, have arranged to spend a day at the Auraria Library on Friday, May 9. That morning, their they'll focus on IT troubleshooting then they conduct several training sessions in the afternoon. To attend any or all of the afternoon sessions, RSVP to Linda Tietjen: Linda.D.Tietjen@cudenver.edu or 303-556-4298 by Friday, May 2.

 

Afternoon sessions:

1 - 2 p.m. -- General ARTstor support information, promoting ARTstor on campus

2 - 3 p.m. -- Teaching with ARTstor (searching, discovery features, levels of users)

3 - 4 p.m. -- Teaching with ARTstor2 (image groups, shared folders, personal collections, focus on interoperation with other systems for teaching on campus)

4 - 5 p.m. -- OIV (Off-line Image Viewer) and follow up

 

Auraria Library: http://library.auraria.edu/

ARTstor link: ARTstor

ARLIS/NA link: http://arlisna-mw.lib.byu.edu/denver2008/

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Auraria Campus researching commuting needs

(April 28, 2008) The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is conducting an online survey to understand how students, staff and faculty commute to and around the Auraria Campus. You can participate in this survey that will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey results automatically are stored online, so when you finish just hit the ‘done’ button.  

If a question does not apply to you, either select ‘no’, ‘does not apply’ or skip the question. When you get to the question about where you park on campus, if you don’t know the lot name, you can check the Auraria Campus parking map at http://www.ahec.edu/parking/ParkingMap07color.jpg.

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College of Nursing 110th anniversary celebration, May 19

(April 25, 2008) The University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing at Anschutz Medical Campus is celebrating its 110th anniversary and new location with an open house, 4-6 p.m. Monday, May 19, at the Education 2 North Building, P28. Participants will be treated to tours of the new facilities, a ribbon cutting, drawings for prizes, live music and refreshments. RSVP to Karen Marks via e-mail or call 303-724-1679.

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Screening of 'A Dream in Doubt' at Starz Filmcenter April 30

The University of Colorado Denver’s College of Arts and Media (CAM), Rocky Mountain PBS and the Denver Film Society are partnering on a free public screening/discussion of the documentary “A Dream in Doubt” on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Starz FilmCenter. The film is about a post-9/11 hate crime suffered by a Sikh family from Arizona.

A small panel of experts will be part of a casual post-screening discussion: Jana Everett, PhD, chair of UC Denver’s political science department; four representatives from Denver’s Sikh community and Reverend Bill Kirton, minister at Cameron United Methodist Church and co-founder of the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado. Civil rights attorney Trish Bangert will moderate.

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Get ready for Colfax Marathon May 18

(April 18, 2008) It's time to get registered for the 2008 Post-News Colorado Colfax Marathon, Half-Marathon or 5-person Marathon Relay Team events on Sunday, May 18. You can run, jog, walk and raise funds for 41 local charities. You can even just show up along the route to cheer on the participants, or volunteer to help make things run smoothly.  

UC Denver's Jay Gershen, vice chancellor for External Affairs, is the chair of this year's event. He especially notes that forming a relay team might be an ideal option to get in on the action without having to go the full distance alone. While the races start and finish at Denver's City Park, the Half-Marathon course loops through the Anschutz Medical Campus.  

This event is packed with more interest activities including the National Wheelchair Marathon Championships and the Colorado Kids Marathon Milers. A call also is going out for musical entertainment that will be featured along the route. Get all the details at www.coloradocolfaxmarathon.org  

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Auraria Campus promotes Earth Day, new recycling program

(April 18, 2008) In honor of Earth Day and in an ongoing effort to sustainability, Auraria Campus announces a new recycling program and the Sustainable Campus Fair.  The Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board Presents the Sustainable Campus Fair 2008 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, Tivoli Commons and 10th Street Mall Area. This festival offers activities, art, information, services, and live music.  For additional information or to register concerns, please contact Lia Peckman with SACAB at x64589.  

In addition, the Auraria Higher Education Center kicked off a new recycling program for the Auraria Campus. A pilot program called Single Stream Recycling has been introduced as a part of Auraria’s Sustainable Campus Program. Offices and common areas in the Administration Building, Plaza Building, and the Tivoli Student Union will be supplied with new, blue single stream collection bins.  

Single stream recycling allows for the collection of more than just office paper.  Now items such as soda bottles, soup cans, magazines, aluminum foil, and glass containers can be included by using the same recycle container. 

This pilot program can only be successful if we all do our part and use it responsibly. With success, the program can eventually be expanded to the entire campus. 

If you have any questions regarding Single Stream Recycling, call the AHEC Environmental Health and Safety Department at 303-556-8397.  

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Big cranes on Auraria Campus April 25 to help install equipment

 

(April 24, 2008) Repairs to the chiller equipment for the PE Event Center Building on the Auraria Campus are complete and are ready to be reinstalled.  There will be two large cranes on the west side of the building Friday, April 25, from approximately 5–10 a.m. 

The first crane will be located between the Tivoli Student Union (south side) and the Plaza Building to remove a large piece of mechanical equipment from the roof of the Tivoli.The second crane will be on the pedestrian mall between the PE/Event Center and the Plaza Building. This crane will be used to remove large HVAC equipment from the roof of the PE/Event Center.

There will always be access to the building except perhaps for a momentary closure when the materials are being craned directly overhead. 

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Reception for John Fielder exhibit at Health Sciences Library Gallery April 24

(April 16, 2008) The photographic art of world renowned photographer John Fielder will be on display on the third floor of the Health Sciences Library at Anschutz Medical Campus March 5 through Aug. 29. The campus community is invited to the opening reception 3-5 p.m Thursday, April 24. Light refreshments will be served.

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Farewell Reception for Provost Heckler

(April 11, 2008) All faculty, staff, students and alumni, are invited to a farewell reception for the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Mark Heckler on Tuesday, May 6, 3-5 p.m. in Terrace Room located on the second floor of the Lawrence Street Center.

Heckler has been with the University of Colorado since 1995 when he joined the School of Arts as a tenured professor and director for the school. Under his leadership, the School of Arts was expanded and renamed the College of Arts & Media and he was chosen the college’s founding dean in 1998. He held that position until 2003 when he served as Acting Chancellor. He held that position briefly before being appointed to his current position of Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. 

Valparaiso University named Heckler as that university's 18th president in December 2007. He will take the helm at on July 1.


Please join us in wishing him well.

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Enjoy music from around the World with Earth Tones II

(April 10, 2008) The Department of Music and Entertainment Industry Studies in the College of Arts & Media will present Earth Tones II, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall at the King Center on the Downtown Denver Campus.

The campus community and metro community as a whole is invited on a musical expedition around the world at Pamela Weng’s latest creation, Earth Tones II,  featuring unique and traditional sounds from Argentina for the “Tango,” Australia for “Outback Ochre,” Africa for “African Amber,” America for “Sky Suite” and France for “Garden of Stars.”  Through a number of special guests, traditional and unique instruments such as the bandonion, didgeridoo, Native American flute, various percussion and cello will be highlighted.

Tickets are $12 for general admission and $5 for UC Denver students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ahec.edu/kingcenter or in person at the King Center Box Office at 855 Lawrence Way in Denver. Parking is free in the Tivoli lot with a valid ticket stub.

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Queer Symposium: Sex in the Voting Booth, April 11

(April 9, 2008) In this important election year, the University of Colorado Denver and other campus Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender organizations invite the campus community to the Queer Symposium: Sex in the Voting Booth, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11 in the St. Francis Atrium on the Downtown Campus.

Sexuality has become a critical campaign issue for all sides of the political spectrum. Since the Stonewall Riots in 1969, GLBT issues, lifestyles, and politics have had a major impact on the political reality of this country as a whole.

The campus community is encouraged to come learn, discuss and listen to the many voices that make up the past and future of identity politics. RSVP at 303-556-6333.

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2008 UC Denver Campus Directory now available

(April 7, 2008) Plan to pick up your new 2008 Campus Directory and recycle last year’s edition. Here’s where you’ll find the new books:

Help Desk Note: The Telecom Department will be delivering directories to various buildings beginning this week. Please call Cathy Sprinkle at 303-724-0402, regarding your building.

Remember to recycle your old directories by following the internal recycling processes already in in place at your work location; place used directories in the blue recycling receptacles in individual offices or department recycling bins/receptacles.

Please do not leave old directories at the IT Help Desk or outside the IT/Telecom Offices. Special note for the Anschutz Medical Campus, Building 500 will have a recycling bin available on 4 West through the end of April.

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UC Denver police offer self-defense program for men, May 4

(April 3, 2008) University of Colorado Denver Police Department is now offering its "RAD For Men" basic self-defense program for men, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4 on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This program is designed to provide responsible information and tactical options of self defense for men who find themselves in confrontational situations.

This is not only a class to teach men how to defend themselves; it is a class to teach men to avoid confrontation. The program provides means to resist aggression, but also offers realistic strategies for men forced into physical confrontation.

  

Participants must be able to attend the full nine hours. Space in the class is limited, and registration is by payment only. The class is open to men 14 years of age and older.

Registration deadline is April 30 at 2 p.m.

Cost for the class is as follows:

For more information or to remit payment for registration, call Officer Lynn Whitten at 303-724-0739, or e-mail Lynn.Whitten@UCHSC.edu                                 

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Library campaign nets more than $5,000 so far, with more titles available to adopt

(April 7, 2008) As the Auraria Library Adopt a Title campaign continues, the library reports it has received $5,391 from 31 donors, including four staff members, to buy 45 titles. Ellen Nedzel, administrative assistant in grants and development, notes that anyone can adopt a title at any time during the year, they only need to look at the wish lists on the Library's website: http://library.auraria.edu/development/wishlists/. 

 

In 2007, the library received $18,028 from 43 donors to buy 86 titles, which included two sizable one-time gifts, she explains. In 2006 we rec'd $10,713 from 33 donors to buy 50 titles.

 

The final tally for 2005 is estimated at $7,491 from 19 donors to buy 25 titles.

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Weathered trees along Auraria Parkway being replaced
(April 3, 2008) As a way to spruce up the Auraria Parkway, the City of Denver is undertaking an effort to improve the medians and tree lawns.To that end existing trees, which have not held up well in the harsh environment along the Parkway, are being replaced.

Crews are removing the existing trees in the medians and in the tree lawn (the area between the curb and sidewalk) this week. New trees will be planted on April 23rd. Additionally, the medians will be landscaped with a variety of urban and low water use plants. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Jennings, AHEC Campus Planner, at 303-556-3236.

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Elitch Gardens discounted tickets for April 12

(April 1, 2008) The UC Denver community is invited to Elitch Gardens Theme Park 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday April 12 for the discounted ticket price of $20 (regularly $34.99), which includes lunch. Parking is $10. Lunch will be served 1-3 p.m. in the Longs Peak Pavilion and will include barbecue beef sandwich, veggie burgers, baked beans, chips, dessert and soda.

Tickets are available at:

For more information, contact Joyce Cheatham at 303-315-2751 or Mary Mauck at 303-724-2129.

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Changes afoot in Research Administration/Contracts and Grants
(March 24, 2008) Downtown Denver faculty are invited to attend a meeting regarding changes that will be implemented in the Research Administration services offered dealing with educational and development activities, grant submissions, and post awards. Since the changes will be coming fairly soon, it is important that you understand the nature of what we think will be a more efficient and responsive organization.
Meeting details:

Questions? Contact Bob Damrauer or call the Research and Grants Office 303-315-5821.

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Get discounted tickets for Auraria Library Night as the Avalanche hosts the Oilers

(March 20, 2008) The Colorado Avalanche is offering discounted tickets for its home game against the Edmonton Oilers, 7 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Pepsi Center. A portion of every ticket sale comes back to the Auraria Library. Tickets are $35 for corner balcony seating. Call Shane Koenig at the Avalanche office at 303-405-6186 to purchase tickets or for further information. Tickets are limited.

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Biomedical and life sciences presentations available online

(March 20, 2008) The University of Colorado Denver libraries are offering a free trial of Henry Stewart Talks: Biomedical and Life Sciences Collection Available through May 31, 2008. Henry Stewart Talks provides online access to more than 700 seminar-style presentations by world experts in the biomedical and life sciences. Presentations consist of animated slides with accompanying synchronized narration. Talks are approximately 40-50 minutes long and cover a range of topics, including:

Downtown Auraria Library users can access Henry Stewart Talks here  http://library.auraria.edu/findit/dbasetrials.html. Health Sciences Library users can access HST here  http://hsclibrary.uchsc.edu/news/2008/03/04/henry-stewart-talks-trial-access-to-biomedical-life-sciences-collection/.

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Copper Nickel announces its first student literary festival
(March 20, 2008) Copper Nickel will host its first student literary festival on Tuesday, April 15, to showcase the works of young writers at the University of Colorado Denver. The festivities, which include readings by eight student writers, begin at noon in St. Cajetan’s Student Center on the Auraria Higher Education Campus.

This event is free and open to the public. In addition to the readings, Copper Nickel will recognize the winners of its first Half Nickel undergraduate writing contest, Stephanie Smith, Emily Cervantes, and Amber Rickner.The festival will also serve as the campus release of Copper Nickel’s ninth issue.

For more information, contact Jake Adam York, at 303-556-8828, or by e-mail to Jake.York@cudenver.edu.

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Anschutz employees may be eligible for free 'Invisalign' orthodontic consultation

(March 19, 2008) On Friday April 11, the UC Denver Department of Orthodontics is holding the next of a series of free consultations for Anschutz Medical Campus employees interested in Invisalign technology—an alternative to traditional braces. They offer employee specials as well as a free consultation, free records (x-rays, photos, etc.), and free teeth whitening with an Invisalign treatment. An Invisalign representative will also be available to answer your questions. Space is limited to the first 28 appointments. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 303-724-7001.

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Hickenlooper, Wirth, Hart to speak at 11th Wirth Chair Luncheon, April 8

(March 19, 2008) On Tuesday, April 8, the 11th annual Wirth Chair Luncheon will celebrate Colorado’s leaders in sustainability noon to 2 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center. Join featured speakers Mayor John Hickenlooper, former Sens. Gary Hart and Tim Wirth in honoring some of Colorado’s “Pioneers of the New Energy Economy,” including the CU IGERT Program. Tickets are $50 per person ($500/table of 10), and $35 for CU faculty, staff, and students. For more information, please call 303-315-2070 or e-mail the Wirth Chair. Click here to register.

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Friends of Auraria Library book sale is April 7-9

(March 18, 2008) The Friends of Auraria Library Semi-Annual Book Sale is coming April 7-9. Hardbacks are available at $2 and paperbacks at just $1. Hours Monday and Tuesday are 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For Friends Members Only: don’t miss the Friends Preview Sale Saturday, April 5, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call 303-556-2805.

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UC Denver School of Medicine students prepare for Match Day

(March 17, 2008) For more than 30 years, the UC Denver School of Medicine’s graduating fourth-year medical students have been invited to attend a Match Day Celebration Luncheon to learn where they will be undertaking their residencies. This year's event will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Grand Ballroom in the Grand Hyatt, 1750 Welton St.  

At the luncheon, emotions run the gamut as approximately 140 eager yet anxious graduating medical students hold their future in their hands as they discover where they will be spending the next three to five years as resident physicians. The National Resident Matching Program places medical school graduates with hospital-based graduate training programs across the United States. 

Students from the UC Denver School of Medicine as well as students from around the country will each receive and open a letter at precisely 11 a.m. disclosing their highly-anticipated residency placement on this life-changing day.

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Auraria Early Learning Center offers free parenting classes
(March 13, 2008) The Auraria Early Learning Center's free parenting classes are offered to everyone 4-6 p.m. Thursdays through May1 at the center. The classes are facilitated by Amy Morin, a teacher at Loyola Catholic Grade School, and Carrie Huston-Hogan, reading specialist at Loyola Catholic Grade School. Upcoming topics include:

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UC Denver community invited to 'Adopt a Title' at Auraria Library

(March 10, 2008) The Auraria Library's Adopt a Title campaign to buy needed titles for the library is under way. Committee members mailed out 327 letters along with the bibliographers' wish list on Feb. 26. So far, the library has received $2,993 to buy 19 titles. Any one can adopt a title at any time. Click to see the list of books.

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Silver & Gold Record wants your opinion

(March 3, 2008) The University of Colorado faculty and staff print and online newspaper Silver & Gold Record is conducting a readership survey online during the month of March. Survey participants may enter a drawing to win an iPod Shuffle or their choice of S&GR prizes: a one-year subscription via mail, three free classified ads or a framed photo from the newspaper's archive. To participate in the survey, which takes about 15 minutes, visit www.surveymonkey.com/silverandgold or the S&GR Web site at www.cu.edu/sgrecord. For a paper copy of the survey, contact S&GR at 303-492-8556.

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Campus Life Committee changes date for Challenge Bowling

(March 4, 2008) The Chancellor’s Campus Life Committee has rescheduled  March Madness -- Challenge Bowling on Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m.—1 p.m. at the Brunswick Zone, 1135 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Lots of fun and prizes are part of the plan. But you have to get registered. So, to get rolling, gather and register your team of four or five participants. Team registration is $50 to covers two games of bowling per team member, shoe rental, pizza and soda. For more information contact Joyce Cheatham at 303-315-2751 or Richard Pettis of the Public Service Credit Union at 303-639-2860.

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Register now for Summer Web Camp 2008: Online Course Development

(Feb. 28, 2008) Ready to go online? CU Online wants you to come to camp! Whether you are just thinking about putting together your first online course, or are a seasoned veteran with a new online course idea you’d like to develop, the CU Online Summer Web Camp is a perfect opportunity to start building this summer. A new call for proposals seeks faculty interested in developing a new online course during a one week “camp,” June 9-13. Selected campers will enjoy a focused, hands-on course development environment.

With support from CU Online staff, as well as access to tools and support, each camper will complete at least 50 percent of a new online course. This paid, one-week, intensive online course development workshop is sponsored by CU Online and the Center for Faculty Development.

 

Financial support, breakfasts and lunches, tools and technology, give-aways and more make Web Camp productive, memorable and fun. For more information and to apply, contact Kim Penoyer by e-mail or at 303-556-6529.

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Cancer Center symposium, 'Structural Biology in Cancer Drug Design,' is March 21

(March 14, 2008) The University of Colorado Denver Cancer Center Molecular Oncology Program is bringing a who’s-who of structural biologists and cancer drug design experts to campus March 21 for its first mini-symposium, Structural Biology in Cancer Drug Design. The symposium will focus on key aspects of structure-based drug discoveries and advances in cancer medicine.

This symposium gives a place and time for people who are working on basic science and the people who are working with patients to get together to learn about what’s going on in cancer drug design, target selection and other topics. Topics being covered include mechanisms of EGFR activation, antibody and small molecule inhibitors or EGFR, protein tyrosine kinase regulation, development of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, NMR- and fragment-based approaches to drug design, scaffold-based drug discovery, and studies aimed at the discovery of new targets and anti-tumor therapeutics.

It’s being put on by Molecular Oncology Program members Elan Eisenmesser, Tanya Kutateladze and Rui Zhao. Register online before Friday, March 7. Lunch is included.

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New mass spectrometer to be featured at open house March 3

(March 1, 2008) An open house to debut the CLAS Department of Biology's new mass spectrometer -- an instrument that can detect small changes in large biological proteins or lipids by comparing mass to charge ratio of the moleculesy -- will be 10 a.m. to noon Monday, March 3, at the Shared Analytical Services Laboratory, room 3009, in the North classroom of the Downtown Campus. There will be a slide show with information on the capabilities and uses of the instrument.

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Auraria Campus updates Master Plan and Science Building project

(Feb. 26, 2008) The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is posting updates online regarding the status of construction on the Science Building. In the coming weeks, you can expect to get quarterly updates including the latest construction photos on the AHEC web site at: http://www.ahec.edu/sciencebuilding.htm  

 

AHEC also is providing the latest details of the Auraria Campus Master Plan, check it out at http://www.ahec.edu/masterplan.htm.

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'Copper Nickel' ninth edition debuts March 7

(Feb. 26, 2008) Copper Nickel, a journal of art and literature published at the University of Colorado Denver, will celebrate the release of its ninth issue on Friday, March 7th. A public reception for the issue, its editors and contributors begins at 7pm at Matter Studios, 2134 Market Street in Denver. This event is free and open to the public.
 
Copper Nickel’s ninth issue features photography by Bill Adams, prose works by Molly Giles, Andrew S. Bodine, Wm. Anthony Connolly, Nate Stone, and Snezana Zabic, and poems by Anne Heide, Meagan Wilson, Oni Buchanan, John Major, and Emily Cervantes.
 
The issue will be on sale for $10, a discount off the newsstand price of $12.
 
This event will also serve as a reception for writer Ander Monson, who will be visiting Denver as a guest of Copper Nickel. The author of a book of poems, a novel in stories, and an award-winning book of essays, as well as an influential editor, Monson will read from his work on Wednesday March 5th at 6pm in the St. Cajetan’s Student Center on the Auraria Higher Education Campus. That event is also free and open to the public.
 
For more information, contact Jake Adam York via e-mail, by phone at 720-289-5487, or visit the Web site at http://www.copper-nickel.org.

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Sign up for Community Emergency Response Training

(Feb. 26, 2008) The City and County of Denver, Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management is now offering free Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) on the Auraria Campus April 1 & 2 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training designed to help citizens protect themselves, their family, their neighbors and their neighborhood in an emergency.

 

The ability of our community to recover from a devastating terrorist event or any natural disaster/emergency requires active planning, participation, and cooperation from all members of society. Each individual shares the responsibility for preparedness. By encouraging preparedness and hazard mitigation, CERT can help minimize the effects of a disaster and facilitate a faster recovery. The long-term goal for the Denver CERT program is to train as many citizens and organizations as possible to be prepared for a local disaster.

 

To register for this free, two-day training and for more information, contact Mike Moreland, Auraria Campus Emergency Preparedness coordinator at 303-556-3299.  Additional information about is available at: www.Denvergov.org/oem.

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Support university sponsored science and engineering fair for 6th through 12th graders
The 2008 Denver Metropolitan Regional Science and Engineering Fair is coming to the University of Colorado Denver Area Health Education Center Feb. 28 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. This challenging event draws from the seven-county Denver metropolitan area some of the best minds from grades 6 through 12 enrolled in public, charter, private and parochial schools or home schooled, and marks the 45th year that students have showcased their work. The science fair is a nonprofit organization which provides Denver-area students the opportunity to display their projects in an atmosphere of competition, creativity and education.

The success of each year's fair is directly dependent upon the support of public and private organizations, corporations, government agencies, school districts and universities. The fair also depends upon the efforts and coordination of more than 130 volunteers including more than 80 judges, all with doctoral or professional degrees. The fair is sponsored by the University of Colorado Denver, Intel Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Synopsis, Colorado BioScience, Denver Society of Professional Engineers, Hutton Architects, Colorado Area Health Education Center System Office and the Central Colorado Area Health Education Center. 

For more information contact Kris Wenzel, fair director, at 303.724.0335. 

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Healthy Moves program invites you to free upcoming programs

For more information, visit the Healthy Moves Web site.

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Get appreciation cookies today at Anschutz, Friday, Feb. 22 Downtown
The Chancellor's Campus Life Committee invites the campus community to enjoy appreciation cookies at Anschutz Medical Campus today, Feb. 21, at 2:30 p.m. in Building 500 in the 1st Floor Atrium and in the School of Dental Medicine's 1st Floor Landesman Pre-Function Area; and on the Downtown Campus 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in the first floor atrium of the Lawrence Street Center.

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Auraria Police apprehend thief; employees, students reminded to lock up valuables

A man who stole a campus employee’s wallet on the Auraria Campus was arrested by the Auraria Campus Police Department.  The victim, a UC Denver employee, said that the suspect took her wallet out of her purse in her office in the Administration Building, then fled. The victim quickly contacted the Auraria Campus Police Department, who chased and arrested the suspect, who was not affiliated with the campus.  The Auraria Campus Police Department would like to remind all students, faculty and staff to be mindful of their surroundings and to not leave purses, backpacks, laptops or any other valuables unattended. Report any suspicious incidents, persons or crimes to the Auraria Campus Police Department at 303-556-5000 or 911 from a campus phone.

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Nominations being accepted for 2008 President’s Diversity Award
(Feb. 18, 2008) The annual President's Diversity Award recognizes significant achievements of faculty, staff, student, and academic or administrative units toward developing a more culturally diverse, competent, and inclusive university community. The deadline for receipt of nominations and all supporting documents is Friday, March 14, 2008.

Up to four awards of $1,000 each are given for projects or practices that best reflect the implementation of system and/or campus diversity goals. Awardees will be recognized at the President’s Diversity Award Reception in May (Denver location to be announced), and their names published in the Silver & Gold.

Nominations are welcome from any member of the university community and are sought in four categories: (1) faculty, (2) staff, (3) student, and (4) academic unit or administrative unit. Faculty must be full-time tenured/tenure track or senior instructors/instructors; staff must be full-time professional exempt or classified employees; and students must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Unit refers to academic and administrative offices; staff, faculty, and student committees; and organizations (such as alumni) directly associated with CU.

Criteria for the award will be judged on significance, implementation and impact. A committee with representatives from each campus will make selections based on the criteria.

Nomination letters should indicate the nominee’s category, explicitly address the three criteria stated above, be no longer than three pages, and include the name and e-mail address of nominee and nominator. Additional supporting materials may be included as appendices.

Submit nomination letters (electronic submissions are welcome) to: Rae Ann Armijo, University of Colorado, 1800 Grant St. Suite 800/35UCA, Denver, CO 80203, or raeann.armijo@cu.edu, 303.860.5617 (Ph.), 303.860.5620 (Fax).

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Encourage students to showcase their scholarly work

(Feb. 19, 2008) UC Denver’s 11th annual Research and Creative Activities Symposium Friday, April 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m will celebrate scholarly student activities. Any UCD undergraduate or graduate students at either the Downtown Campus or Anschutz Medical Campus engaged in faculty-mentored research, creative or entrepreneurial activities can participate. Poster presentations, exhibits, interactive media, video presentations, performances and literary readings are just some of the ways students have presented their work in the past.

Four faculty-nominated students will be selected to present their scholarly work during the morning general session on April 11 as recipients of the Outstanding Research and Creative Activity awards. Faculty are encouraged to nominate their most talented students. Two graduate students and two undergraduates each will receive this $250 award. Student applications will be accepted though 5 p.m. March 28. Faculty nominations for the Outstanding Research and Creative Activity awards will be accepted through March 31. All submissions are accepted online at http://www.cudenver.edu/researchday

Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey will be this year’s general session speaker discussing DNA: from Crime Scene to Courtroom. Morrisey will describe how crime scene DNA evidence is used to solve cases, prosecute criminals and exonerate innocent people. He also will explain the scientific techniques involved in forensic DNA analysis. For more information regarding the Research and Creative Activities Symposium, contact Lissa Gallagher lissa.gallagher@cudenver.edu.   

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University Staff Council seeks nominations for Service Excellence award

(Feb. 15, 2008) The University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) seeks nominations for its annual Service Excellence Award (SEA) for classified staff and professional exempt employees of the university. The award includes a $1,000 cash award to be presented at the All Staff Council Conference on April 20 and is given to one qualified individual per campus and one from university system administration. Each recipient and her or his nominator, supervisor, and one guest will be invited to attend the luncheon. 

The award recognize individuals who have provided outstanding volunteer service to their campus, community/civic/professional activities, and the university as a whole through involvement in staff issues, committee work, teamwork, professional development of peers and community relations. Nomination packets must be received by Thursday, Feb. 28.

Any active, certified, classified staff or professional exempt employee of the University, excluding the current members of UCSC, is eligible to receive this award.  Nominations will be accepted from any staff, faculty, student or administrator within the University.  Nominators need to work with their nominee for a complete nomination packet. 

Nominations will be judged on the candidate's service. Please not service does not include activities that are poart of an employee's job description or activities that are directly related to the employee's current job duties.

Nominations packets (not to exceed 10 pages) and the nomination form must be received by Thursday, Feb. 28, and must include:

The nomination materials will be reviewed by the University of Colorado Staff Council and recipients will be chosen based on the above criteria.  Accuracy of the nominee’s qualifications will be verified by UCSC.

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President's lecture series: 'From High School to College,' Feb. 26

The President’s Distinguished Lecture Series invites the campus community to a lecture and panel discussion, "From High School to College," at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Tivoli Turnhalle. The discussion will be moderated by SPA Professor Paul Teske and is sponsored by the Center on Reinventing Public Education Denver. Panelists include:

What does it mean to be ready for college?  How can high schools in Colorado and throughout the nation prepare students most effectively for success in higher education?  Recent data shows the average income for a person with a high school degree is $28,645: those holding a four-year college degree earn an average of $51,554.  The economic benefits are evident, but across the country over 40 percent of those who enroll in four-year colleges do not finish within six years and that figure is higher in Colorado. 

The public is invited to attend the lecture and the reception to follow the presentations.

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Chase Faculty Community Service Award call for nominations

(Feb. 15, 2008) Nominations are being sought for the annual Faculty Community Service Award. The endowment provides $10,000 to a full-time faculty member at one of the campuses of the University of Colorado who has rendered exceptional educational, humanitarian, civic or other service in his or her community, external to the faculty member’s primary university responsibilities and for no additional remuneration. Any university employee or student can submit nominations. Each nomination packet must include: 

This award is made possible by an endowment from the Chase Corporation through the CU Foundation. Submit your completed nomination packet to:2008 Chase Faculty Community Service Award University of Colorado Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research1800 Grant Street, Suite 800 Denver, CO 80203-1187 (OR)Campus Box:  35 UCA (for Intercampus Mail Only)

 

For questions regarding these awards call or e-mail Linda Starkey, (303) 860-5623.

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Save the date for Physical Therapy Program anniversary open house, April 17
(Feb. 14, 2008) The Physical Therapy Program at UC Denver is hosting an open house April 17 to showcase its new location at Anschutz Medical Campus and celebrate its 60th anniversary. The program continues to show an ongoing commitment to excellence in physical therapy education, graduating its first class of doctors of physical therapy in 2007. The program transitioned from a master of science degree in 2004. More than 50 students have graduated from the transition DPT Program.

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Volunteer now for 2008 spring commencement

(Feb. 11, 2008) Spring commencement on the Downtown Campus calls for a university-wide commitment of staff resources. To ensure that events surrounding commencement run smoothly, we are seeking 45+ volunteers for various tasks throughout the spring semester.

Why volunteer now? 

This is your chance to step away from your desk and interact with our primary customers – students, parents, and alumni.

So, sign up now – and ask your colleagues, friends and/or family to join you. Your prompt response to this request will greatly facilitate planning and coordination. As you sign up, specific assignments and responsibilities will be developed and communicated to you via e-mail along with your assigned time.

If you have any questions regarding the various volunteer opportunities, contact Commencement Coordinator Desiree Mondragon at 303-315-5815 in the Office of the Chancellor. 

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Health and Humanities Colloquia inaugural meeting, March 12
The Health and Humanities Colloquia of the Colorado Center for Public Humanities will host its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:30pm in Tivoli 640 on the UCD downtown campus. The title of the session is "Medical Narrative: Critical Perspectives on Storytelling," and the colloquia explores the shared intellectual terrain of those researching and teaching in the humanities and health sciences. Readings focus on Dr. Rita Charon's work on "narrative medicine," as well as critiques of this approach. Lunch is provided. To RSVP (for lunch) and receive relevant background readings, please contact Amy Vidali at by e-mail or at 303-556-4765. Click for more information on the Health and Humanities Colloquia of the Colorado Center for Public Humanities.

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Team Auraria seeks members for Denver Heart Walk

Team Auraria is looking for participants for the 2008 Start! Denver Heart Walk in support of the American Heart Association Saturday, June 7, at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The Walk is a great opportunity to serve the community, represent our institution, exercise and earn great prizes.

Our goal has been set at $2,000. In raising these dollars, we enable the American Heart Association to continue funding life-saving research projects and education programs to reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke.

As a walker, you are asked to raise a minimum of $150 through a personal fund-raising campaign. (though this is NOT a necessity) Everyone participating will receive a specially designed Team Auraria T-shirt.

Contact the team captain at 303-556-2384 or via e-mail at wanda.underwood@ccd.edu, or stop by CCD’s Office of Institutional Advancement at 1068 9th Street Park to sign-up and to receive more information.

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CU Online releases spring 2008 faculty workshop schedule

CU Online has released faculty workshop schedules for online course development and delivery for faculty using eCollege and Blackboard.  Workshops being held at the Downtown Denver Campus have DDC following the workshop title and those held at the Anschutz Medical Center have AMC following the workshop title.  Faculty are invited to attend workshops at either campus.

 

What’s New in Blackboard 7.3? - AMC

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 12
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai                    

Location: Ed 2 North P28, Room 2201C

Respondus Exam Builder for Blackboard - AMC

Date:Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai                    

Location: Ed 2 North P28, Room 2201C

     

Using the Discussion Forum tool in Blackboard 7.3 - AMC

Date: Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai                    

Location: Ed 2 North P28, Room 2201C


Course Copy within Blackboard 7.3 - AMC

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai                    

Location: Ed 2 North P28, Room 2201C

Online Video Lectures and Virtual Classes using Breeze - DDC

Date: Thursday, Feb. 21

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Instructor: Brian Yuhnke

Location: UC Denver Building, Suite 800

Respondus Exam Builder for Blackboard - AMC

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai                    

Location: Ed 2 North P28, Room 2201C

Using the Discussion Forum tool in Blackboard 7.3 - AMC

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Instructor: Anna Thai                    

Location: Ed 2 North P28, Room 2201C

Respondus Exam Builder for eCollege - DDC

Date: Friday, Feb. 29

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Instructor: David Thomas

Location: UC Denver Building, Suite 800

Academic Honesty with Safe Assign – DDC

Date: Friday, March 14

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Instructor: David Thomas

Location: UC Denver Building, Suite 800

Online Course Development Workshop using eCollege - DDC

Date: Friday, April 4

Time: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Instructors: David Thomas, Marty Tessmer, Ellen Stevens, Joni Dunlap

Location: UC Denver Building, Suite 800

CU Online 2008 Spring Symposium – DDC

Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: Tivoli- DDC

To register for workshops, contact Kim Penoyer at 556-6529 or Kim.Penoyer@cudenver.edu

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Catch previews of two David Liban documentaries

(Feb. 4, 2008) Get a preview of David Liban’s documentary “The Ghosts of Elitch Theatre” on YouTube. The clip offers a sample of the full-length documentary scheduled to air Sunday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 11:30 p.m. on Denver’s Public Television station KBDI Channel 12.

An assistant professor in the College of Arts & Media, another trailer of Liban’s work “Geocache” also can be viewed on Youtube. You’ll learn more about the idea behind geocaching and hear from some of it’s players. It airs air 9:30 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 12, on KBDI, Channel 12.

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Writer’s Workshop: A Productive Playgroup for Creative Writers

(Feb. 1, 2008) The Writing Center is offering a writer’s workshop, A Productive Playground for Creative Writers, to encourage writers to explore all genres of creative writing and the opportunity to read other student’s novels-in-progress, short stories, flash fiction, poetry, essays, screen plays, creative nonfiction, and more. Informational meetings will be Tuesday, Feb. 19, and Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Writing Center (Central Classroom 206).  All UCD community members are welcome to attend. Workshops are scheduled for the first Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Those who can’t make the meetings but want to participate can call 303.556.4845 or stop by the Writing Center and ask for Charray.

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Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management offers free training for students, faculty, staff

(Jan. 31, 2008) The City and County of Denver, Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management is now offering free Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) on the Auraria Campus on April 1 and 2, 8 a.m.–5  p.m. The CERT program is an all-risk, all-hazard training designed to help citizens protect themselves, their family, their neighbors, and their neighborhood in an emergency. The long-term goal for the Denver CERT program is to train as many citizens and organizations as possible to be prepared for a local disaster.  

To register for this free, two-day training and for more information, contact Mike Moreland, Auraria Campus Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, at 303-556-3299. Additional information about this CERT program is available at www.Denvergov.org/oem.

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All services available through Dental Faculty Practice

(Jan. 22, 2008) The CU Dental Faculty Practice is welcoming new patients at the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, fifth floor. Services are provided by faculty from the School of Dental Medicine. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 720-848-0687 or visit online at www.dentalfacultypractice.com. Major credit cards accepted, and assistance is provided for insurance paperwork including the Delta PPO/EPO plans.

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'GEOCACHE' documentary by David Liban takes gold, airs Feb. 12
CAM Assistant Professor David Liban's GEOCACHE documentary will air 9:30 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 12, on KBDI, Channel 12. The documentary looks at an emerging outdoor sport in which players employ multi-billion dollar global satellite positioning technology, the Internet and hiking skills on a high-tech but low-stakes treasure hunt to locate items hidden all over the world. GEOCACHE details the origins and rules of the game, the various types of caches - typically small, water-proof containers filled with a log book and trinkets - and the lengths players will go to in hiding and finding caches. The program spotlights the sport's zealous fan base, a quirky group of self-proclaimed techno-geeks, and visits GeoWoodstock IV, an international convention where players gather to socialize and geocach. Check out the GEOCACHE trailer.

GEOCACHE won a gold 2007 Audio Visual Award (Ava). Liban's Ghosts of Elitch Gardens, won a platinum award in the Ava competion and also is an official selection in the White Sands International Film Festival.