CU Foundation Hires New Vice President

Sept. 9, 1997

Myrna Hall, interim vice president for university relations and development at San Diego State University, has been appointed vice president for development, Boulder campus, at the CU Foundation, Inc. Hall will work closely with the Boulder campus administration to develop and implement a fund-raising plan that will increase private support for CU-Boulder. Her appointment is effective Oct. 6.

New and Recently Established Undergraduate Education Programs Highlighted

Sept. 8, 1997

Editors: Following are new or recently established programs at the University of Colorado at Boulder that focus on enhanced opportunities or increased faculty contact for undergraduate students. Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication are returning to campus this fall to find a New Media Center in their midst.

CU-Boulder Real Estate Center Looks At Growth, Transportation

Sept. 8, 1997

Editors Note: Reporters interested in covering one or more sessions should contact Barb Duran at (303) 492-3258. Growth, responsible development and transportation issues are among the topics to be discussed at a conference sponsored by the University of Colorado at BoulderÂ’s Real Estate Center. More than 350 real estate and development professionals are expected to attend the conference on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Denver.

CU-Boulder Deals With Higher Enrollment

Sept. 7, 1997

Schools and colleges at the University of Colorado at Boulder will receive extra funds to handle a larger-than-expected fall enrollment, according to an announcement by CU-Boulder Chancellor Richard L. Byyny. Although the official fall census will not be taken until Sept. 10, preliminary figures indicate the fall enrollment may top 25,000, including possibly the largest freshman class in CU-BoulderÂ’s history. Freshmen may total as many as 4,220 -- or 40 more than the all-time high set in 1995.

1998 Fiske Guide To Colleges Ranks CU-Boulder "Best Buy"

Sept. 4, 1997

The University of Colorado at Boulder is ranked in the 1998 Fiske Guide to Colleges among the best of the nation’s universities and one of 21 “best buys” among the nation’s public universities. The highly regarded guide to colleges is written by Edward B. Fiske, former education editor of the New York Times.

Renovated Women's Studies Cottage Takes CU-Boulder Back In Time

Sept. 4, 1997

The Hazel Gates Woodruff Cottage, an historical landmark on the CU-Boulder campus, is open this fall after a renovation that restores the buildingÂ’s place in time. The Cottage, formerly known as the WomenÂ’s Studies Cottage No. 1, was built in 1885 to house the first womenÂ’s dormitory on campus. It originally provided dining facilities for 100, sleeping rooms for 12, a bath and an office for the chaperone on the first floor.

Success Magazine Ranks CU-Boulder Program Among Best In Nation

Sept. 3, 1997

For the fourth consecutive year, Success magazine has named the University of Colorado at Boulder one of the nation's top 25 schools for entrepreneurship education. Other colleges making the list, published in the magazineÂ’s September issue, included the University of California-Berkeley, Harvard, Northwestern, Cornell and the University of PennsylvaniaÂ’s Wharton School of Business.

Avoid Delays By Knowing Routes To CU-CSU Football Game On Sept. 6

Sept. 3, 1997

Fans heading to the CU-Boulder campus for Saturday’s football game against the CSU Rams can save time and headaches by knowing in advance where they plan to park and by taking one of several suggested routes. CU Parking Services Manager Pam Greager said fans should try to arrive at least an hour before the 11:30 a.m. gametime to avoid traffic jams and to ensure getting parked and into the stadium on time. Stadium gates open at 10 a.m. “We expect a large crowd at this game because CSU is such a big rival of CU, so we’re encouraging fans to arrive early,” said Greager.

Bruce Ekstrand Memorial To Be Dedicated Friday

Sept. 3, 1997

Bruce Ekstrand Memorial to be Dedicated Friday The media are invited to attend the dedication of a sculpture plaza at the University of Colorado at Boulder Friday, Sept. 5, in memory of the late Bruce Ekstrand, former vice chancellor for academic affairs. The dedication will begin at 4 p.m. and last about 45 minutes. The event is not open to the general public, but about 200 friends and relatives were invited to attend.

CU Study Abroad Fair Set For Sept. 10

Sept. 3, 1997

The University of Colorado at Boulder will hold its annual Study Abroad Fair Sept. 10 for students to learn more about the universityÂ’s study abroad programs, including six new semester-long options. CU-Boulder now offers more than 100 study abroad programs in 56 different countries.

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