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CSU chancellor on respect, the F.B.I. and future funding
Joe Blake brings business savvy to CSU system
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Leaning forward quickly from his chair to rest on his elbows on the conference table, lightly tapping a toothpick on the hard surface to emphasize each point, newly appointed CSU Chancellor Joe Blake chuckles and says he only has two rules. Attitude, ta
Judge ruled BOG violated state open-meetings law
BOG awaiting legal counsel, case outcome will not void new CSU chancellor appointment
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A spokesperson said Monday the CSU System Board of Governors is awaiting advice from legal council after a judge ruled the board violated ColoraProxy-Connection: keep-alive Cache-Control: max-age=0 open-meetings law when it selected Joe Blake as chancellor in a May 5 closed-door session. Making clear the outcome of the lawsuit, whether the board chooses to appeal or not, will not void Blake's appointment to the position today, BOG Spokesperson Michele McKinney said in an e-mail the BOG "is reviewing the judge's order and will be considering its op
Penley takes position as consultant
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A contender for the presidency at the University of Idaho this past spring, former CSU President Larry Penley took a consulting position at the Hayes Group International in March, a month before it was announced he had been beaten out in Idaho. Two employees for the Hayes Group, a business consulting firm, confirmed that Penley had been conducting "adjunct-type work" for the North Carolina-based firm since March and was listed on payroll as an affiliate for the months of April and May.
N. Korea cargo ship could test new UN sanctions
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - An American destroyer tailed a North Korean ship Tuesday as it sailed along China's coast, U.S. officials said, amid concerns the vessel is carrying illicit arms destined for Myanmar. The sailing sets up
Intensified crackdown mutes protests in Iran
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CAIRO (AP) - Overwhelmed by police and left with limited alternatives, Iranian demonstrators resorted Tuesday to more subtle ways of challenging the outcome of the presidential election: holding up posters, shouting from rooftops and
BOG approves $422.3 million FY10 budget
Tuition increases, government backfill part of national trend
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At a time when higher education is suffering tremendous state cuts, the CSU System Board of Governors approved the 2010 fiscal budget today while keeping tuition increases to single digits. As previously announced, students can expect to pay a 9 percent, or $398, inc
Community reacts to slavery, segregation apology resolution
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After the U.S. Senate passed a resolution apologizing for slavery and for racial segregation last Thursday, CSU community members and legislators were torn in their opinions of the apology - some saying it came too late and others a step in the right direction.
Century old tree loses limb, crushing two unoccupied cars
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CSU Facilities Management responded to a call on the Oval about a massive tree branch that fell off and crushed two unoccupied vehicals. No one was injured. Officals say that the suspected cause of the falling branch was from the recent splurge in moisture and severe weather.
University of Alaska Anchorage Police Chief "Dale" Pittman shares his view on campus policing
Pittman participates in third and final open forum interview before final CSUPD chief selection
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Joe Dale Pittman, one of the three final candidates for CSU's police chief, shared with the community Thursday on his experience and revealed how his current department relates comfortably with students through hacky sack, fishing and knitting. During an open forum in the Senate Chambers in the Lory Student Center, the seven-year University of Alaska Anchorage Police Chief discussed his approach to university policing and the differences between the city and the campus.
2009 Brewfest to feature over 50 beers along with food, music
Event coordinators predict 30,000 people at festival's 20th year
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Wondering where to go this weekend to sample more than 50 beers and 400 kegs, carefully crafted by more than 30 breweries, all at one convenient location? The answer: the 20th Annual Colorado Brewers' Festival in Downtown Fort Collins. Nearly 30,000 beer lovers and festival-goers are expected to grace the streets of Downtown Fort Collins June 27 and 28, an increase from the attendance at the festival's birth two decades ago, which started up to showcase the work of a few local breweries and a drew in on
Michael Jackson dies in LA hospital
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken at his rented home in Holmby Hills.
Michael Jackson was much more than the King of Pop
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NEW YORK (AP) - When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sensation with record-setting sales of "Thriller," and yes, he may have had a string of No.
'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Farrah Fawcett, a 1970s sex symbol and TV star of "Charlie's Angels," spent almost three years in private fighting for her life against cancer. But shortly before her battle ended, she allowed the public an intimate and inspiring look inside.
BOG appoints Tony Frank and Joe Blake as CSU president and chancellor, respectively
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The CSU System Board of Governors voted to approve the appointment of Tony Frank and Joe Blake to the positions of CSU president and chancellor of the university system in its board meeting Wednesday morning. Blake, who is charged with establishing a long-term sustainable revenue stream for the CSU system, used the analogy of Lewis and Clark's "voyage of discovery" to rep
BOG to vote today on 'constricted' FY10 budget
Tony Frank senses board understanding but 'somewhat disappointed' in finance constraints
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As the CSU System Board of Governors prepares to vote on the budget for fiscal year 2010 today, CSU President Tony Frank said he anticipates the board will approve the budget but suspects they are somewhat disappointed by depleted funds. Frank said the board understood the university's need to compensate for devastating state cuts to higher education in past months, which left a $30 million shortfall that will be filled by money
Obama lays down harder line on Iran violence
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Dramatically hardening the U.S. reaction to Iran's disputed elections and bloody aftermath, President Barack Obama condemned the violence against protesters Tuesday and lent his strongest support yet to their accusations the hardline victory was a fraud. Obama, who has been accused by some Republicans of being too timid in his response to events in Iran, declared himself "appalled and outraged" by the deaths and intimidation in Tehran's streets - and scoffed at suggestions he was toughening his rhetoric in response to the criticism.
Terrific Tiny Toys
Little shop of science lands in Old Town
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In Old Town Square lies a tiny shop full of gadgets and gizmos called Science Toy Magic. Nose prints on the front window are visible but only in a certain light, and owner Matt Hannifin, 51, is amused but not surprised to see them. "This is the tiniest store to ever a
