The Campus Press recently sat down with CU’s newly-appointed chancellor, George “Bud” Peterson. Here’s what he had to say about his new job, his goals and some of the most pressing issues on campus today.
CP: You formerly served as a research scientist for NASA.
College does not have to be a spectator sport and the dorm couch and TV do not have to be a university athlete’s chosen arena.
Thirty-two club sports, from Water Polo to Fencing, make venturing away from the couch an easy choice, especially with the camaraderie, traveling and chance to battle it out against other teams.
Many people are attracted to CU because it’s a mecca for all things outdoors, especially skiing.
Two of the more popular season ski passes are the Rocky Mountain Super Pass and the Colorado Pass.
The Rocky Mountain Super Pass allows full access to Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain.
It’s difficult to match the energy of screaming high schoolers being filmed for MTV’s “Super Sweet 16,” but a sold-out Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver on Tuesday gave The Format a welcome they would not soon forget.
After independently releasing their new album, “Dog Problems,” in early July, The Format has been hard at work promoting their most recent project.
Here’s a tip to college studying that may double, triple or even quadruple your productivity: leave the dorms.
Get out. Find another location to take on your studies. A dorm room only allows you to be vulnerable to such distractions as hallway squirt gun fights, your neighbor’s band practices, or the not-so-inconspicuous party going on in room 311.