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The College of Music is hosting eight guests this week as part of an exchange with Renmin University in Beijing, China. From left: Gao Jing (viola player); Zhang Bolun (cellist); Fungfong Xu (piano instructor); and Huang Huirong (violin), look over drink selections while having lunch at the UMC on March 8, 2010. The students will take lessons, observe classes and attend concerts throughout the week. Several events featuring the visiting musicians are open to all. Visit the CU-Boulder Events Calendar for more information.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight Miramontes Festival celebrates women in the arts
Yesterday, March 8, marks the opening of CU-Boulder's Fourth Annual Miramontes Music and Arts Festival. More >>

CU-Boulder INVST program celebrates 20 years of developing leaders
The INVST Community Leadership Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder has been involving CU students in community service since 1990, and on March 12 through the 14, alumni of the program will gather in Boulder for a 20th anniversary reunion weekend. More >>

Students will spend spring break helping others
About 150 University of Colorado at Boulder students will spend their spring break vacations in service-learning programs helping people manage chronic disease through nutrition, serving as youth camp counselors teaching kids about the environment or taking part in one of eight other projects around the country. More >>

Realizing campus accessibility through collaboration
Teresa Nguyen, who uses a wheelchair, simply wanted the same classroom experience that other students undergo in her human anatomy lab in Ramaley 268. What transpired was a remarkable collaboration among the departments of Integrative Physiology, Disability Services, and Facilities Management that ensured her full participation in class. More >>

Cracking the 'abominable mystery' of flowers
Charles Darwin called the relatively sudden rise of flowering plants an “abominable mystery.” William (Ned) Friedman, a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, calls it his life's work. More >>

A selection of College of Music photos.

FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Philip DiStefano

Successful re-accreditation a tribute to our faculty, staff and students
I want to take this opportunity to thank students, faculty, staff and administrators for their dedication and sacrifice in preparing for our 10-year re-accreditation. More >>

AWARDS AND KUDOS

Lorrie Shepard appointed to Governor's Council for Educator Effectiveness
Niels Damrauer named Alfred P. Sloan Fellow
Eric Stade receives Burton Jones Distinguished Teaching Award
Serving Communities Award solicitation
Nominations for 2010 Chancellor's Employee of the Year Award
Nominations for President's Diversity Awards
CACMA seeking Diversity Service Awards nominations

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DID YOU KNOW?

ODECE March calendar of diversity events
College of Architecture and Planning spring lecture series
Seeking nominations for BFA representatives
45th Annual Gamow Lecture
Classified staff performance evaluations deadline approaching
Register for the annual Buffalo Can Challenge
Participate in the Build A Better World day of service

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