University of Denver students and faculty are making national and regional news. Here are some of the top headlines.
President Bush’s National Security Advisor is a DU graduate
Condoleezza Rice’s new biography, Condi, was just released by Newmarket Press. Rice graduated from DU with a BA and PhD. Following her graduation from DU, Rice became professor and later provost at Stanford University. She is the youngest National Security Advisor in the White House and influential presidential advisor.
Mass Communication professor given prestigious award
Neil Jordan, faculty emeritus of mass communications and journalismstudies, was selected by the National Academy of Television Arts andSciences for his groundbreaking work at NBC and his service to the Denver broadcast community. Jordan was also inducted into the Denver Emmy ceremony.
Internships helpful for students
DU internship opportunities give students a competitive edge in a tightjob market. Read more: http://www.du.edu/dumagazine/studentLife.html.
Visiting other countries endows students with great skills
Study abroad programs give students unique experiences and skills, which they can carry into their professional lives. Programs include Project Bosnia and the International Human Rights Advocacy Center where students can begin to shape their careers. Contact the Study Abroad office at X14912.
Chancellor donates 50 baby grand pianos to Lamont School
This fall, the Lamont School of Music returned to the University Parkcampus and moved into the new Performing Arts Complex, which is unlike any other performing arts school in the world. To illustrate, DU’s chancellor donated 50 baby grand pianos to help complete the state-of-the-art building comprised of music and concert halls, and recital and faculty studios. The complex was made available thanks to our dedicated alumni. This is a must-see facility. Also, beginning next fall 2003, all of the University colleges will reside on the University Park campus. The College of Law, who is committed to building “green,” will also join the rest of the campus. A united community will benefit all incoming students- even more resources will be made available to new students.
DU isn’t a pricey school after all, maybe
DU was ranked as a moderately priced university in large part due to the resources available for each student. See U.S. New and World Reports 2002.
Provost Robert Coombe announced that DU will raise the bar for academic enterprises. Coombe declared that DU will continue to transform society and the public’s interest by emphasizing academic quality, curriculum balance, faculty and student interaction, and by rewarding faculty contributions.
Chemist professor leads conference
Chemist and professor Don Stedman was invited to lead an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conference concerning the Smart Sign vehicle emissions technology.
Geography professor authors environmental report
Professor of geography Paul Sutton co-authored a report concerning theeconomic differences between developing wild ecosystems versus allowing such ecosystems to remain untouched.
Music professor directs operas
Larry Glenn, music professor, directed the operas of Trouble in Tahiti and Let’s Build a City as part of the Maud Powell Festival in Peru. In addition, Glenn also directed operas in Rome and Japan.
Gabbay invited to talk on CNBC show
The CNBC show, The News with Brian Williams, hosted international studies professor Shaul Gabbay. Gabbay offered his expertise concerning U.S. relationship with Iran.
Human communications professor receives award
Human communications professor Alton Barbour received the 2002 David Kipper Outstanding Scholar award from the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama.
English professor publishes literary work
English professor W. Scott Howard recently published two book chapterson grief expression in Renaissance England and postmodern America and one journal article on Shakespeare and film, which can be viewed at: http://www.shu.ac.uk/wpw/renaissance/howard.htm
Biology professor presents lectures
Biology professor Phil Danielson presented a lecture at the National LawEnforcement and Corrections Technology Center for the Rocky MountainRegion’s DNA program.
News made available by the Denver University Magazine, the Source, Newmarket Press and the Denver Post.
