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Five questions for Eric Cornell

Since its formation 50 years ago, JILA, the joint institute of the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards (NIST), has been the...
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Philanthropy at Work: Josephine Benavidez

UCCS program director understands the importance of investing in youth because she’s been on the other side of the fence.
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Five questions for Jose Mercado

He was doing what he loved – acting – when a personal event changed the trajectory of his career.
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Five questions for M. Deane Bowers

It was common to find live butterflies flitting around and jars of caterpillars and collections of sea shells and feathers and pressed leaves decorating M...
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Love for literacy lands Bacon in lifelong quest in education

As a young person who loved to read, Margaret “Peg” Bacon thought being an English teacher would lead to great discussions about great books. But as an...
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Four honored for dedication to the university, their communities

Honoring staff who have provided outstanding volunteer service to their campus, the university, and the community.
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Bill on PERA retirement calculations for new hires tabled

A bill that would have changed the way retirement benefits are calculated for new hires joining the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) was tabled...
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Five questions for Revi Sterling

She left her research position to pursue a doctorate in Information and Communication Technologies for Development. After graduating from the ATLAS Institute...
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UBAB, other ‘boiling issues’ inspire discussion among Staff Council members

Council members were unanimously in favor of “continuing UBAB’s role.” Council Chair Carla Johnson will develop a formal resolution, which will be reviewed by...
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Five questions for Rob Pyatt

Working on sustainability design projects on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana and the Navajo Nation in Utah have made a big impression.
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PERA’s benefit calculation method spurs debate at Capitol

A bill that would change the way retirement benefits are calculated for those who join thePERA after Jan. 1, 2013, was given preliminary approval by the...
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Contributions help pave high schoolers’ path to college

Thousands upon thousands of young men and women have successfully found their way to college and graduation thanks to the guidance of Danny Martinez.
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Five questions for Erin Foster

The university’s tuition benefit program offered Foster a chance to earn an advanced degree without borrowing money and going into debt. And working at CU...
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Five questions for Angela Buchanan

Her courses emphasize research skills, discursive versatility and critical thinking.
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Mostly talk, little action so far regarding PERA changes

The 2.5 percent PERA contribution shift for University of Colorado employees will end this July.
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Five questions for Philip Zeitler

Although he is an internationally known expert in pediatric endocrinology who has made substantial contributions to the understanding of Type 2 diabetes,...
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Role of UBAB under review

Amid an upcoming administrative policy statement review and concerns about efficacy of the University Benefits Advisory Board (UBAB), a member of the board...
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Uncommon team helps new moms cope with mood disorders

Through PROMISE, care providers identify women who are suffering from symptoms of depression and then work to help them manage the issues.
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Five questions for Mary Jane Rapport

“In order to feel compassion for others, you need to recognize, refer and respond to them as a person first,” Rapport says.
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Five questions for Tom Bowen

A partnership between the Crow tribe and the University of Colorado is working to change conditions on the reservation, which sits just southeast of Billings.
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Five questions for Carmen Stavrositu

Whether you spend hours updating your status and writing on others’ walls or roll your eyes at the thought of Facebook, there’s no arguing that the social...
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Five questions for Steven Johnson

While the number of new HIV cases has declined and the number of AIDS-related deaths has decreased, there still are more than 33 million people worldwide who...
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Mini Med School expansion aims to teach people what doctoring is all about

Dennis Boyle, M.D., speaks Wednesday at Mini Med School Part 2 on the Anschutz Medical Campus. Attendees learned about the doctor-patient relationship. (Photo...
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Wellness initiative could gain new participation incentives

Possible incentives the CU wellness program might include in the future: partnerships with exercise franchises such as 24 Hour Fitness, or discounted premiums...
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Five questions for Kenneth Morse

He clearly loves machinery, and during his leisure time he builds and restores vehicles.

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