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Second recent seven-figure gift to CU Eye Center

Malik Y. Kahook, MD,

AURORA, Colo. (May 23, 2013) - Craig Slater and his wife, Colleen, have donated $1.5 million that establishes the Slater Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology. Chair holder will be Malik Y. Kahook, MD, of the CU Eye Center.

Historians recognize Komara for book on Skyline Park

Lawrence Halprin’s Skyline Park

DENVER (May 21, 2013) - Ann Komara, associate professor and chair of Landscape Architecture, will receive a Leadership in History Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH).

CU President’s Diversity Awards honor leaders in inclusiveness

Andrew Yeh

DENVER (May 17, 2013) - Faculty, staff and students from across the University of Colorado System were honored May 8 during the annual CU President’s Diversity Awards reception.

School of Medicine announces 2013 Sabin and Ford Scholarships

Owori Mang’eni, Maggie Reinsvold, Regina Richards, Susan Anduaga, Chase Yarbro

DENVER (May 17, 2013) - The CU School of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library hosted a scholarship reception May 16 in Denver's historic Five Points.

Panel disscusses technology and international development

Panel discusses media, technology and international development at CU Denver

DENVER (May 16, 2013) - The growing role that fast-changing media and technology play in developing countries around the globe was discussed this morning by a panel organized by the School of Public Affairs.

Patel tapped for Dream Team to fight Childhood Epilepsy Syndrome

AURORA, Colo. (May 16, 2013) - Manisha Patel, PhD, has been selected to lead one of eight “Dream Teams” of research scientists at a variety of institutions throughout the country tasked with curing childhood epilepsy.

Kempe appointed to CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

AURORA, Colo. (May 16, 2013) - Allison Kempe, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics, CU School of Medicine, has been appointed to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Franklins donate major scholarship gift to university

CU Denver officials and Franklins sign scholarship agreement

DENVER (May 15, 2013) - Leading youth advocates Les and Marianne Franklin committed a major scholarship gift to the University of Colorado Denver, ensuring that at-risk students have an opportunity to achieve their dreams.

CU Foundation hosts faculty/staff luncheon at Anschutz Medical Campus

​AURORA, Colo. (May 14, 2013) - The CU Foundation hosted a luncheon May 10 for Anschutz Medical Campus faculty, staff and fundraisers.

Chadwick is ‘Let Your Light Shine’ EPA Employee of the Month

Kelly Chadwick

DENVER (May 15, 2013) - Chadwick is the recipient of the ‘Let Your Light Shine’ award for April. This Employee of the Month award is given by the Exempt Professional Assembly (EPA).

Foss presented four lectures in China

Sonja Foss

DENVER (May 14, 2013) - Sonja K. Foss, Ph.D., College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, research professor in communication, just completed a lecture tour of four universities in China.

Martinez publishes new article

Donna Martinez, Ph.D.

DENVER (May 14, 2013) - Donna Martinez, Ph.D., professor and chair of ethnic studies, was published in the Journal of Modern Education Review.

Walker performs world premiere in Washington, D.C.

Gregory Walker

DENVER (May 14, 2013) - Professor Gregory T.S. Walker performed the world-premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer George Walker's Bleu at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on April 20.

American Thoracic Society to honor Schwartz

David Schwartz, MD

AURORA, COLO (May 5, 2013) - David Schwartz, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine in the School of Medicine, will be receiving the American Thoracic Society’s Amberson Lecture award.

Geography students go to farm to learn urban agriculture

CU Denver instructor Amanda Weaver pets a goat at Five Fridges Farm in Wheat Ridge

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (May 9, 2013) -- As sunshine melted another spring blanket of snow, grass sprouted in clumps, goats milled in pens and a stream trickled. CU Denver students checked on animals and crops at this urban farm in the suburbs.

Yang co-authors award-winning paper regarding IPO pricing

DENVER (May 9, 2013) - Business School Associate Professor of Finance Jian Yang, Ph.D., CFA has co-authored “The Differential Impact of the Bank-Firm Relationship on IPO Underpricing: Evidence from China.”

Davies earns promotion to rank of major

AURORA, COLO. May 9, 2013 - Brett Davies, MD, MS, ASOPRS Fellow in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has been promoted from captain to major in the United States Air Force.

Spring 2013 Joint Faculty Assembly Meeting

Denver and Aurora, Colo. (May 7, 2013) - Faculty at both campuses gathered today for a joint meeting via teleconference.

Students faculty and staff honored for diversity efforts

Diversity Award winners pose with Lilly Marks, Don Elliman and Brenda Allen at May 6 luncheon

AURORA, Colo. (May 6, 2013) - Outstanding individual and collective efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus were celebrated Monday.

More light less heat needed in energy debate

Panelists discuss energy development during a Buechner Breakfast at CU Denver

DENVER (May 3, 2013) -- While record amounts of oil and gas are flow, Colorado is wrestling with the boom's scale and potential health consequences. A panel at CU Denver discussed energy policy and pushed for "more light and less heat."

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