JFK

Losing President John F. Kennedy

March 1, 2011

Former Secret Service agent Gerald Blaine (Bus’59) breaks his silence to share memories of his job protecting Kennedy.

bob sievers

The Man Fighting Measles One Breath at a Time

March 1, 2011

Professor Bob Sievers has invented an inhalable measles vaccine that could save thousands of lives.

mike kaplan

There’s No Business Like Snow Business

March 1, 2011

Mike Kaplan (IntlAf'86), CEO of Aspen Skiing Co., tackles climate change and an aging skier population while managing four ski resorts.

kepler

Is Anybody Out There?

March 1, 2011

With help from CU students, scientists have discovered the first Earth-sized planet outside our solar system.

Editor's Note – Spring 2011

March 1, 2011

The ski season is not what it used to be for me and my husband Tom Rutkowski (MCivEngr'03), since we had kids. We used to explore Colorado's mountains on backcountry hut trips and ski moguls at the resorts. Last year Tom lost one of my ski poles. I haven't missed...

Goldsmith

In Memoriam – Spring 2011

March 1, 2011

Forever Buffs who have passed away

Linda Watkins

Closer to a Cure?

March 1, 2011

A professor's pain drug enables a paralyzed rat to walk. Can it provide a cure for multiple sclerosis?

campus aerial

Fertile Females Fantasize About Foxy Fellas

March 1, 2011

The Brad Pitts of the world have an edge over men like Bill Gates when it comes to attracting fertile women.

ellie vaughter

Profile: Ellie Vaughter

March 1, 2011

After a lifetime of helping others and dreaming about what it would be like to serve in the Peace Corps, Ellie Vaughter’s (Thtr’91, MHum’00) aspiration is finally coming true.

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Beauty Is in the Life of the Beholder

March 1, 2011

Was my life a total failure? This question blindsided me in a high school gymna­sium during a graduation ceremony.

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