Dear Alum,
Below are two items about the important new Energy Initiative on campus. CU is already at the leading edge of energy conservation and ready to advance our academic discussions about the many dimensions of energy. Send your stories and photos for Buffalum Notes to Marc Killinger. Think also about writing a thoughtful or humorous piece about some aspect of CU for the CU Voices column. We need five or six photos to accompany that article. If you’ve moved or changed e-mail addresses, let us know. And don’t forget, you can always find the latest CU happenings at www.cualum.org.
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By Rebecca Ernst Lange Remember the students walking around in a military uniform on Thursdays? They marched on Balch Courtyard regardless of the weather; they sat beside you in calculus, ate lunch with you in the UMC and lived in your freshman dorm. Ever wonder what happened to them? In this edition of “CU Voices,” I am honored to highlight my fellow alums who now wear the Air Force blue. The “voices” of CU’s military alumni can be heard around the world. They’ve traveled to each continent and participated in every military and humanitarian operation you see on television, plus many more that never make the news Read more
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Alumni College May 16-17, 2008
Last chance for 50-year reunion!
Lavender Graduation draws GLBT community
Al Bartlett to give talk in Fort Morgan
Members get Continuing Education discounts
Join us for a Lifetime!
Cost is $750 for Life! Please sign up online today or call 303-492-8484 for more information. We’d love to CU for life!
The importance of parents’ involvement
Alums at the Great Wall
Travel cheaper to Tuscany and elsewhere!
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Spring Game and fun April 19
Join us in awarding on May 7
To R.S.V.P. for the awards ceremony, which will be followed by a reception in the Heritage Center, e-mail Ally Frusciano or call 303-492-4256. Complete information on the Alumni Association awards is here.
Coloradan readers’ survey
Energy Initiative Smart Lunch April 22
Ralphie loves renewers!
Family Camp is just around the corner
Share your news!Class Notes are a way to share news, events and photos with other registered members of the MY CU Network on the alumni website. Not registered? There is no cost to do so – just click here.
Be a marshal at May commencement
Kent’s back!
Career Services is here for you!
Big 12 track and field meet at CU!
Buffalo Bicycle Classic Sept. 7
Contest Corner
The prize for one of the randomly selected correct answers is a beautiful CU-Boulder CD!Which CU department or program was ranked 9th in the nation in the 2004 U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings
The answer is in the CU-Boulder Just the Facts. And congratulations to Beth Langs (Engl’89) of Dallas, one of many who knew or found out that it was recent past CU President Hank Brown (Acct’61, Law’69) who said, “The only objective I was not able to accomplish was my personal goal of total demolition of the Engineering Center” (page 28, March Coloradan).
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Aiming to lead the country in renewable and sustainable energy research and education, CU has appointed an energy czar.
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court and one of the better-known justices of modern times, will give a public talk at CU-Boulder on Thurs., April 17 at 7 p.m. in Macky Auditorium. O’Connor will receive the Center of the American West’s 2008 Wallace Stegner Award.
Join other alums for a two-day spirited discussion on Health Care: Insurance, Delivery and Innovation, one of the central issues of our day. Click here for more information and to register. Space is limited, 
The deadline has been extended for the 50-year reunion events May 8-9 in Boulder, so please call right away to make your reservation. Also, if you graduated before 1958 you’re invited to the Golden Anniversary Club luncheon on Fri., May 9 at the Harvest House, 10:30 a.m. reception, 11:30 luncheon. Chancellor Bud Peterson will be our keynote speaker, and he will introduce new CU President Bruce Benson (Geol’64, HonDocSci’04). 
Lavender Graduation, a highlight of the year for campus gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities and parents, takes place May 6 to honor graduates earning a certificate in GLBT Studies, other GLBT graduating seniors and their friends and recipients of several scholarships and awards. Two scholarships will be awarded by the GLBT Alumni chapter. Sponsored by the GLBT Resource Center, the GLBT Studies Certificate Program and the GLBT Alumni chapter, this year’s celebration will be at Koenig Alumni Center, 1202 University Ave., on May 6, 5-7 p.m. A buffet will be served. For more information, contact 
Professor emeritus of physics Al Bartlett will travel to Fort Morgan to give his celebrated talk, “Arithmetic, Population and Energy: Sustainability 101″ on Thur., April 17, at the Morgan Community College. Bartlett first delivered the lecture in 1969 to explain the arithmetic of steady growth and to alert the public to rising human population. The monthly series has featured some of CU-Boulder’s best faculty. 
Expand your knowledge this summer by enrolling in a CU Continuing Education course. Whether advancing your degree or simply wanting to learn Italian before heading to Italy this fall, 
Have you ever considered upgrading to a Lifetime Membership? There are many reasons to consider joining, including:
Over the years, parents of CU-Boulder students have demonstrated how important they are to the campus through their involvement and generosity. One family in particular demonstrates their genuine commitment to CU in every way possible. Tom Pazik (MEngr’81) and Leanne Pazik are exceptional parents and supporters who realize the importance of higher education. The Paziks are experienced philanthropists and volunteers and have been integrally involved with the CU Parent Fund since 2006. 
In the photo are Liz Brigham Moores (Edu’74) and Tony Moores (MEdu’77) at the Great Wall of China at Badaling, outside of Beijing. They were attending the first major league baseball games held in China, March 15-16. They hail from Boulder, and say that Liz was a cheerleader in the early 70′s!
Travel now and save! We all know the dollar has seen better days. Take advantage of prices our tour operators locked in last fall and save big through the summer. How does Tuscany sound? Join fellow Roaming Buffs July 9 for a stay in Cortona while you explore the Tuscan countryside with visits to the Florence, Assisi, Perugia and much more. 
There are plenty of fun and free activities for the whole family to enjoy the day of the spring game! Healthy Kids Day: Kids 8th grade and under will have a chance to go on the football field, meet CU student athletes and the football team, participate in sports skills stations and say “Hi” to Ralphie, 10:30 a.m. until noon. Pregame Party: Get in the spirit at the Balch Fieldhouse from 11:30 a.m. until kickoff. Free food, games and souvenirs will be available for alumni and fans on game day on a first come, first served basis.
Some of the University’s top awards, including four George Norlin Awards for distinguished lifetime achievement by alums and three Robert L. Stearns Awards for exceptional achievement and service to the university, will be given out on Wed., May 7 at 7 p.m. at Old Main Chapel.
Now that the redesign of the Coloradan alumni magazine is in your hands, we invite you tell us what you think. 
Have lunch and learn about CU’s exciting new energy initiative at the Hotel Boulderado. This initiative’s purpose is to find innovative solutions for renewable and sustainable energy for the future. The lunch and program costs $20 for alumni association members and $25 for nonmembers. 
Renew your membership online by April 30 and be entered to win an Ipod nano. To better serve our alumni, eliminate paper invoicing and put more of your membership dues towards great benefits, we’re launching 
Load up the gang and head into the beautiful Rocky Mountains for a week at CU Family Camp, where kids can be kids and mom and dad can be on vacation. Dates are July 6-13, with mini-camp dates are available as well. Family Camp is an all-inclusive week of activities and fun for people of all ages to enjoy. For more info 
Marshals are a vital part of a successful graduation ceremony. Alumni of all ages make wonderful marshals and we want you there on Fri., May 9, at 7:30 a.m. A complimentary luncheon following commencement, hosted by Chancellor Bud Peterson, is included. To volunteer to be a marshal 
“The wonderful misadventures of Chris and Kent” is the name of 
Your Colorado Buffaloes are hosting the Big 12 Track and Field Championships May 16-18 at Potts Field. Catch three-time All American Stephen Pfifer, two-time All- American Jenny Barringer and the rest of the Buffs as they go up against the best in the Big 12. Tickets start at just $6 and can be purchased by calling 303-49-BUFFS. 
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