February 2012 | Alumni Association

Alumni Event

Do you know a CU standout?

Honor a CU alum, faculty or staff member by nominating worthy candidates for the 2012 Alumni Association awards. They will be presented on Thursday, Nov. 1 to kickoff Back to Boulder Weekend. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 23.

Award descriptions and nomination forms.

Alumni ski event

Exclusive Eldora Ski Offer

Eldora Mountain Resort is offering Forever Buffs a full-day lift ticket (valid for alpine and Nordic skiing) and an incredible BBQ lunch served on the deck of the West Wing Building for only $30! Take advantage of this amazing deal on Saturday Feb. 25 and/or Sunday, March 18. Register here with username CUALUMNI and password ELD12CUALUM.

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CU Voices

An asylum gives hope

By Morgan Smith (Law’66)

It’s dawn on New Year’s Day, and I’m crossing the border just west of Ciudad Juárez (Juarez City), Mexico. In the semi-darkness I can see the silhouettes of five soldiers at the checkpoint. Fortunately, they don’t stop me and inspect my car. Read more.

Interested in writing a “CU Voices” essay? E-mail Marc.

Athletics

Get a break on basketball tickets

CU athletics is excited to offer Forever Buffs and their families specially priced tickets for two basketball games — a women’s game vs Utah on Saturday, Feb. 18 and the men’s game against Stanford on Thursday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $3 for the women’s game and $5 for the men’s game when you go to CUBuffs.com/promo and use CUALUMNI for the promo code.

Jobs and Careers

Tour China and Tibet

Travel with us as we delve into the history, exotic architecture and exceptional culture of China and Tibet. Traveling for 16 days, Oct. 4-19, visit the many splendid highlights, including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, the terracotta warriors and the Shanghai Museum. For a detailed brochure contact Clark Oldroyd at 303-492-5640 or Best China Tour at 866-566-7788, or go to the trip posting at our travel site.

Alumni Association

Our board needs you

Join the CU-Boulder Alumni Association board of directors! If you’re energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated, please apply and give back to CU! Applications must be received by Friday, March 2. For more information and the application form, go online here or contact Deb Johnson at 303-735-2382.

Contest Corner

Win Buff stuff!

Get a chance at a sharp black CU baseball cap by correctly answering the following: Twins Betty Fitzgerald Hoover (A&S’46) and Peggy Fitzgerald Coppom (A&S’46) may hold the record for attending the most CU sports games. They’ve been season football ticket holders since what year? Check out the Coloradan magazine online for the answer.

A. 1957 B. 1963 C. 1970 D. 1975

CU Foundation

Leeds alumnus gives big to mentoring

The Leeds School of Business is raising funds for an endowment to support mentoring programs that connect undergraduates brimming with knowledge to professionals with real-world experience. The program received a significant boost from Gordon Trafton (Bus’77), a Leeds alumnus who knows firsthand the value of mentoring. He is a member of the CU-Boulder Alumni Association Board of Directors. Read more. Give to this program.

CU Book Store

Perfect for your little Buff!

Hello Ralphie is 50 percent off! Every CU fan will enjoy this children’s book about Ralphie, our proud mascot, as she makes her way across campus to a football game. She meets friends along the way and tours the campus visiting its many historic landmarks.

Go to the CU Book Store site.