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The University of Colorado at BoulderÂ’s 50-year involvement in AmericaÂ’s space program comes to life in the CU Heritage Center, a museum packed with exhibits depicting the universityÂ’s history. The space gallery, one of seven galleries tucked away on the third floor of Old Main, displays numerous articles taken into space by CUÂ’s 15 astronaut alumni. Visitors also can learn about the universityÂ’s contributions to space exploration and the technology that dots the solar system after CUÂ’s 50-year involvement in the quest to explore and learn about space.

A new, high-speed fiber-optic network capable of sending the equivalent of scores of encyclopedia sets per second is up and running in Boulder, connecting CU researchers with colleagues at major federal laboratories and the City of Boulder. "This joint project is an excellent example of the goals of the administrationÂ’s Information Technology Initiative," said U.S. Congressman Mark Udall, who spoke at a news briefing on the subject at CU-Boulder April 28. "ItÂ’s a wonderful model for partnering among local, state and federal government agencies."

Since the late 1940s, when CU-Boulder scientists first begin designing and launching instruments on sounding rockets, the campus has become known worldwide for its extensive space science, exploration and education program.

CU-Boulder researchers have made a large number of astronomy and space discoveries in recent years that have impacted the nation and world. Following is a list of some -- but certainly not all -- of the major accomplishments faculty and students have achieved in recent years.

The University of Colorado at Boulder College of Engineering and Applied Science is accepting applications for the 33rd High School Honors Institute to be held on campus July 31 to Aug. 2.

An Earth-orbiting satellite designed and built primarily by undergraduate CU-Boulder students will measure atmospheric ozone and solar ultraviolet radiation as part of a larger educational effort involving K-12 students around the world. Dubbed the Citizen Explorer, the 100-pound satellite is slated for launch aboard a Delta 2 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California in August 2000. The flight is being provided free of charge by NASA, which has designated the Citizen Explorer as a secondary payload.

Three science instruments launched in 1998 aboard a $5 million satellite designed and built by CU-Boulder students, faculty and engineers are returning a treasure trove of valuable data, according to project scientists.

The University of Colorado at Boulder jumped to 28th in the Yahoo! Internet Life survey of AmericaÂ’s Most Wired Colleges 2000, up from 61st last year. CU-Boulder also now ranks 17th among all public research institutions across the country, and, for the second consecutive year, is first in the Rocky Mountain Time Zone.

On May 4th at 11:30 a.m. the University of Colorado Student Union, the University Memorial Center Board and the UMC Administration will gather with CU-Boulder students, faculty and staff to celebrate the official groundbreaking ceremony for the UMC Expansion and Renovation project. The event will take place, weather permitting, outside the UMC at the northwest corner of the building. A reception will follow under the existing UMC outdoor arcade.

Â鶹ÒùÔº at the University of Colorado at Boulder are being advised to keep their end-of-the-year celebrations in check or risk disciplinary action. Ron Stump, interim vice chancellor for student affairs, recently issued an e-mail message to students with information on university and municipal sanctions for public misconduct, as well as tips on how to celebrate safely. "Many students have encountered -- and overcome -- academic and personal challenges during the course of the year," Stump said. "They have reason to celebrate their accomplishments.