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PLC SPRING JUBILEE

PLC SPRING JUBILEE
May 1, 2012

PLC Spring Jubilee! Cocktails, Karaoke & Silent Auction

PLC Graduation Reception

PLC Graduation Reception
April 29, 2011

Set Your Alarm! A final early morning wake-up for PLC seniors and their families: Thursday, May 5th

Taste of PLC

Taste of PLC
November 8, 2010

Prospective Students! On November 30th, take the opportunity to experience the Presidents Leadership Class at Taste of PLC!

Limited Space Available for Patti Clayton’s Service Learning Workshop!

Limited Space Available for Patti Clayton’s Service Learning Workshop!
October 7, 2010

On November 5th, CU-Boulder will hosts a workshop with a national expert in service-learning, Patti H. Clayton, Ph.D. The event is limited to 75 people and is filling fast!

Planchard Granted Fulbright 2013

Planchard Granted Fulbright 2013
May 14, 2013

Planchard Gets Fulbright to go to Spain

Brittany Earle wins Goldwater

Brittany Earle wins Goldwater
May 14, 2013

Brittany Earle wins very prestigious Goldwater Scholarship as a budding leader in her field

Meyer wins Van Ek Award

Meyer wins Van Ek Award
May 7, 2013

PLC senior, Amy Meyer, wins highly esteemed van Ek Award

PLC’s Matt Bull named Outstanding Engineering Physics Graduate 2013

PLC’s Matt Bull named Outstanding Engineering Physics Graduate 2013
April 25, 2013

Matthew Bull wins Outstanding Engineering Physics Graduate

Brittney Manzagol - CU Student Employee of the Year

Brittney Manzagol - CU Student Employee of the Year
April 23, 2013

PLC's Manzagol wins CU Student Employee of the Year working for ENVS Department

CESR Stampede at Leeds

CESR Stampede at Leeds
April 2, 2013

The Leeds School is is holding the CESR Stampede, a conference on social responsibility.

1st Year Greene Wins National Acheivement Award

1st Year Greene Wins National Acheivement Award
March 20, 2013

Jack Greene awarded $6,000 for exceptional acheivement with learning differences

U.S. Energy Independence - Federico Pena

U.S. Energy Independence - Federico Pena
March 13, 2013

Hear Frederico Pena speak about U.S. Energy Independence in our lifetime

CU-Boulder amphibian study sheds new light on disease prevention

CU-Boulder amphibian study sheds new light on disease prevention
February 14, 2013
CU Communications

A CU-Boulder study shows that diversity in frog species can protect against deformities.

Campus Doubles Power Production with New Solar Panels

Campus Doubles Power Production with New Solar Panels
January 15, 2013
Campus Communications

CU-Boulder doubles power production by adding new solar panels around campus.

CU-Boulder to House Ira Wolff Photography

CU-Boulder to House Ira Wolff Photography
January 15, 2013
CU Communications

The University of Colorado at Boulder recently obtained over 14,000 original Ira Wolff photographs.

PLC on Leeds Council!

PLC on Leeds Council!
December 10, 2012

Siegel and Mills gain spots on Leeds Council

What’s Your Leadership Style?

What’s Your Leadership Style?
November 20, 2012

International Leaderhip Association Is Surveying Leaders on LinkedIn. Join the Group!

Diversity Summit Addresses White Privilege and Social Justice - Keynote - Tuesday UMC

Diversity Summit Addresses White Privilege and Social Justice - Keynote - Tuesday UMC
November 11, 2012

Wellesley's Peggy McIntosh Presents New Research on Privilege as Catalyst for Change

Deborah Jin of Physics Honored With Prestigious UNESCO Science Award

Deborah Jin of Physics Honored With Prestigious UNESCO Science Award
November 9, 2012

President Benson Praises Jin, David Wineland, Eric Coleman, and Overall Faculty Excellence

Veterans Day Tribute to America’s Hero’s - November 14th in Old Main

Veterans Day Tribute to America’s Hero’s - November 14th in Old Main
November 7, 2012

2 Documentary Films Portraying the Sacrifices Made by our Veterans. Q&A Panels Follow

Adventure Filmmaker and CU Grad Michael Brown Returns to Campus This Friday

Adventure Filmmaker and CU Grad Michael Brown Returns to Campus This Friday
October 29, 2012

A Showcase of Brown's Films - Alumni & Newton Leadership Chair Host Free Lunch & Event

PLC Hosts Leadership Panel As Part of Global Conference

PLC Hosts Leadership Panel As Part of Global Conference
October 22, 2012

Dr. Leslie Leinwand and author Mark Gerzon Join Leadership Conference Roundtable

Chancellor’s State of the University Address, Focus on Future Funding

Chancellor’s State of the University Address, Focus on Future Funding
October 15, 2012

Implementation of Flagship 2030 Goals Plus Funding the University Top Chancellors Agenda

Put Down that Remote and Back Away from the TV. Books Every Young Leader Must Read

Put Down that Remote and Back Away from the TV. Books Every Young Leader Must Read
October 11, 2012

"Leaders Should be Readers." Harvard Biz Review List includes Boulder's Jim Collins

PLC’s Van Leeuwen Sponsors Bishop of Rwanda’s Visit to Denver

PLC’s Van Leeuwen Sponsors Bishop of Rwanda’s Visit to Denver
October 4, 2012

Board Member's "Global Livingston Institute" Hosts Bishop of Rwanda to Promote Dialogue of Peace

Apollo and shuttle astronaut Vance Brand to present PLC’er with prestigous Award

Apollo and shuttle astronaut Vance Brand to present PLC’er with prestigous Award
September 28, 2012

Sri Radhakrishnan wins a $10,000 scholarship from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

PLC Welcomes You to Family Weekend —-     ___ Join Us Friday Night @ 6

PLC Welcomes You to Family Weekend —-    ___ Join Us Friday Night @ 6
September 26, 2012

Annual Event Introduces Parents & Students to a Variety of Campus Acitvities

Energy Justice Conference Concludes With Call to Action from Andrew Romanoff

Energy Justice Conference Concludes With Call to Action from Andrew Romanoff
September 17, 2012

Former Gubernatorial Candidate Challenges Conference to Connect Locally and Globally

Indiana University Study Links the Recession, Jobs and College Disciplines

Indiana University Study Links the Recession, Jobs and College Disciplines
September 4, 2012

A new study explores the potential effect of academic majors on unemployment dynamics

Is A College Degree Creating A New Caste System in the United States?

Is A College Degree Creating A New Caste System in the United States?
August 31, 2012

The High Cost of Education, Is Not Sustainable.

President Obama Visits CU on Sunday for Campaign Appearance

President Obama Visits CU on Sunday for Campaign Appearance
August 29, 2012

Norlin Library Will Be Closed on Sunday _ Campus to Host President for 2nd Visit.

Creating A Smart, Four-Year College Plan

Creating A Smart, Four-Year College Plan
August 29, 2012

When Is It Time To Start Polishing Your Job Skills? Now, According to Wall Street Journal.

Thinking of Buying A Bike?  CU Is Selling Abandoned Bikes For Great Prices

Thinking of Buying A Bike?  CU Is Selling Abandoned Bikes For Great Prices
August 22, 2012

Sale Set For Friday, August 31st, 5-7pm on East Campus _ Get There Early For Best Deals

CU Addresses Concealed Carry Court Placing Dorms Off Limits

CU Addresses Concealed Carry Court Placing Dorms Off Limits
August 16, 2012

Students in on Campus Housing Will Be Asked to Leave Weapons Elsewhere

Unlocking the Secrets of Thought Disorders In College Age Students

Unlocking the Secrets of Thought Disorders In College Age Students
August 13, 2012

New CU Study Offers Hope On Why Personality and Behavioral Changes Occur

Homesickness Is Real & Coming Soon To A Family Near You. We Promise.

Homesickness Is Real & Coming Soon To A Family Near You. We Promise.
August 7, 2012

Here are Some Strategies for Parents & Students To Cope with Feelings of Homesickness

Former PLC Instructor Leads Longmont City Council Charge Against State of Colorado

Former PLC Instructor Leads Longmont City Council Charge Against State of Colorado
July 31, 2012

At Issue, Can Municipalities Trump State Drilling Regulations For Oil & Gas Development?

Leveraging Technology At CU Boulder _ In and Out of the Classroom

Leveraging Technology At CU Boulder _ In and Out of the Classroom
July 29, 2012

MIT, Harvard, Stanford, UC Berkeley and the Move Towards Online, OpenCourse Models. Is CU Next?

3 PLC Grads Make  the INC, “30 Under 30” List of America’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs

3 PLC Grads Make the INC, “30 Under 30” List of America’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs
July 11, 2012

Sarah Schupp for University Parent, plus Daniel Epstein & Teju Ravilochan for Unreasonable Inst.

Jake Davis Selected as new PLC Program Director _ Welcome!

Jake Davis Selected as new PLC Program Director _ Welcome!
July 2, 2012

Davis Brings Background in Nonprofit management as former Director of Safe Conflict Project

Leslie Danks Burke Running for Congress in upstate New York as Democrat in Primary

Leslie Danks Burke Running for Congress in upstate New York as Democrat in Primary
June 11, 2012

Colorado native now a candidate in NY's 23rd Congressional District's Primary June 26th

PLC Graduation Speech

PLC Graduation Speech
May 21, 2012

Zachary Siegel delivered the Top-Ten Things You Learn in PLC

Latin Honors for PLC

Latin Honors for PLC
May 2, 2012

PLC scholars demonstrate their academic success and merit latin honors

President Obama Visits CU & the Hill

President Obama Visits CU & the Hill
April 24, 2012

PLC's Dir. Steve Grace meets the President on the Hill - with yogurt flying.

Obama to appear at CU-Boulder on Tuesday

Obama to appear at CU-Boulder on Tuesday
April 23, 2012
Daily Camera

Presidents Leadership Class Students Will be in Attendance

Multicultural Leadership Open For May Enrollment

Multicultural Leadership Open For May Enrollment
April 18, 2012

PLC Maymester Class Open to All CU Students & Meets Core Req.

GlobeMed Fundraiser April 17-19

GlobeMed Fundraiser April 17-19
April 16, 2012

Support PLC Students work with GlobeMed, through Himalayan Happy Hour!

U.S.- Brazil Network: with the Presidents Leadership Institute

U.S.- Brazil Network: with the Presidents Leadership Institute
April 8, 2012

From April 11-13, join PLC for a look inside Brazil-U.S. relations: Conference of World Affairs

Elizabeth Bloemen Wins Campus Leader of the Year

Elizabeth Bloemen Wins Campus Leader of the Year
April 2, 2012

A PLC student, Class of 2009, was recognized by the program for her dedication to dementia advocacy.

PLC is Hiring!

PLC is Hiring!
March 31, 2012

We are looking for an experienced individual to serve as our new Program Director/Program Manager!

2 PLC Students Honored As Goldwater Scholars for 2012

2 PLC Students Honored As Goldwater Scholars for 2012
March 29, 2012

Sri & Sai Radha awarded prestigious honor as top science and engineering scholars nationwide

PLC Student Reflects on NCLS

PLC Student Reflects on NCLS
March 20, 2012

Peter Lawson reflects on his experience at the National Character and Leadership Symposium

From Folsom Field to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House

From Folsom Field to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
March 19, 2012
Denver Post

PLC Alumni, Keith Miller, takes his talents from the football field to the opera house.

Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Game

Colorado Buffaloes NCAA Game
March 15, 2012

The Buffs take on UNLV from Albequerque today for the first round of the NCAA torunament!

Class Divisions Limit College Opportunity in U.S. - It’s No Laughing Matter

Class Divisions Limit College Opportunity in U.S. - It’s No Laughing Matter
March 12, 2012

The startling statistics behind class divisions in America based on access to college.

CU President Responds to University Critics. Thanks Faculty for Stepping Up

CU President Responds to University Critics. Thanks Faculty for Stepping Up
March 9, 2012

Perception Versus Reality About Tuition, Salaries and the state of CU Boulder campus

CU to Host Brazilian Environmental Scientists

CU to Host Brazilian Environmental Scientists
March 1, 2012

PLC Professor Scanlan-Lyons Organizes Campus Event On Cross-Cultural Research

Supreme Court to hear Affirmative Action Case

Supreme Court to hear Affirmative Action Case
February 21, 2012

Texas case challenges whether race should be a consideration in college admissions

Don’t Read This Article - You Have Better Things To Do

Don’t Read This Article - You Have Better Things To Do
February 20, 2012

Is There Too Much Attention Paid To Attention Disorders?

Modern (Hip) Indian Culture in America

Modern (Hip) Indian Culture in America
February 14, 2012

Activist & artist Bunky Echo-Hawk showcases native culture Thursday night in UMC @ 6:30

The Bad News About Death

The Bad News About Death
February 10, 2012

The mathematics of aging and the Gompertz Law. The clock is ticking but not accelerating.

Harvard Conference Seeks to Jolt University Teaching. About Time?

Harvard Conference Seeks to Jolt University Teaching. About Time?
February 7, 2012

Are Universities Adequately Preparing Faculty to be Effective Teachers? A New Study Suggests ...NO!

An Introvert’s Guide to Networking

An Introvert’s Guide to Networking
February 6, 2012

Networking is an important skill in the business world. For Introverts, it does not come naturally.

Sandy Bracken Named to CU Leadership Position

Sandy Bracken Named to CU Leadership Position
February 1, 2012

Former CU President and Current PLI Board Member New Quigg Newton Chair

Illegal Immigrant Tuition

Illegal Immigrant Tuition
January 25, 2012

CU regents could back in-state tuition for undocumented students

Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘Occupy’ Message

Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘Occupy’ Message
January 16, 2012

Comparing the Message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the Occupy Movement.

CU’s Leeds School On Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business

CU’s Leeds School On Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business
January 12, 2012

Are America's Business Schools Doing Enough to Promote Ethics? Dean Ikenberry Featured in Bus. Week.

Professor Gordon Riggle and Tebow

Professor Gordon Riggle and Tebow
December 19, 2011

The Denver Post asked the Presidents Leadership Class about Tim Tebow and Leadership

Happier Holidays

Happier Holidays
December 14, 2011

The Hip Family Guide to Happier Holiday

What’s To Be Learned from Occupy Wall Street?

What’s To Be Learned from Occupy Wall Street?
December 7, 2011

CU faculty offer their perspectives on the occupy movement this Friday in UMC.

State Senator Johnston & Regent Bosley At Taste of PLC

State Senator Johnston & Regent Bosley At Taste of PLC
December 1, 2011

Prospective students and parents hear their passionate support for education in Colorado and for CU.

Support PLC on Colorado Gives Day

Support PLC on Colorado Gives Day
November 28, 2011

Join the state-wide effort on December 6th to support PLC and local non-profits in Colorado.

PLC, PBS, the Mayor and Change

PLC, PBS, the Mayor and Change
November 28, 2011

Wine, Cheese and Change brings alumni together

PLC Alumni Set to Begin Colorado Senate Campaign

PLC Alumni Set to Begin Colorado Senate Campaign
November 16, 2011

PLC Scholar, Jessie Ulibarri, Class of 2001, set to run for newly formed Adam's County District

Denver Mayor Hancock to Address PLC Alums

Denver Mayor Hancock to Address PLC Alums
November 11, 2011

Wine, Cheese & Change targets changes in Denver under new Mayor

The Taboo of Ph.D Job Opportunities

The Taboo of Ph.D Job Opportunities
November 10, 2011

If a Ph.D. no longer guarantees a university job, what are the alternatives?

CU to Remember the Fallen This Veteran’s Day

CU to Remember the Fallen This Veteran’s Day
November 10, 2011
Colorado.edu

University to Honor Fallen Soldiers from the Middle East Wars

First Friday Night Football Game for CU

First Friday Night Football Game for CU
November 3, 2011
dailycamera.com

Campus Negotiates to avoid interrupting classes with a Thursday night game.

PLC’ers Teammates In Class and On the Courts

PLC’ers Teammates In Class and On the Courts
October 26, 2011

Students play Intramural Sports on official PLC teams to build bonds in other aspects of CU.

Happiest Place in the U.S.

Happiest Place in the U.S.
October 26, 2011
Coloradodaily.com

Boulder residents have the highest sense of Well-Being in the nation.

Lending a Helping Hand in Africa

Lending a Helping Hand in Africa
October 20, 2011

The newly formed Global Livingstone Institute Inspires Change in Uganda

Keystone Center Pres. encourages students to develop conflict and problem solving skills

Keystone Center Pres. encourages students to develop conflict and problem solving skills
October 19, 2011

Peter Adler promotes consensus building - a trait all leaders share and often learn the hard way.

CU Announces Bioneers Conference Last Weekend of October

CU Announces Bioneers Conference Last Weekend of October
October 12, 2011

The Conference takes on different aesthetics and conversations for looking at the Earth's problems.

Leadership Lessons from the Man Who Wore Silver and Black

Leadership Lessons from the Man Who Wore Silver and Black
October 11, 2011

With the passing of Raiders Owner Al Davis, a look at leadership lessons he left behind.

Steve Jobs  [ 1955 - 2011 ]

Steve Jobs [ 1955 - 2011 ]
October 5, 2011

The passing of Steve Jobs inspires us to share this video with everyone we know.

PLC’s Parent Lecture Brings Families & Faculty Together Around Leadership Themes

PLC’s Parent Lecture Brings Families & Faculty Together Around Leadership Themes
October 5, 2011

PLC prof's present their unique perspectives as part of Friday night Parents Weekend event.

First Year Lecture: Climate Change and Women’s Issues through Theatre

First Year Lecture: Climate Change and Women’s Issues through Theatre
September 28, 2011

Dr. Beth Osnes of the University of Colorado Theatre Department engages students with her activism

The Global Lessons of a Drug War

The Global Lessons of a Drug War
September 26, 2011

Jeffrey Sweetin, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Administration, talks to Global Issues

Managing Yourself: The Paradox of Excellence

Managing Yourself: The Paradox of Excellence
September 20, 2011
Harvard Business Review

Are you a high achiever who lets anxiety about your performance compromise progress?

Boulder Enters Crowded Field for 2012 Pro Cycle Challenge Stages

Boulder Enters Crowded Field for 2012 Pro Cycle Challenge Stages
September 19, 2011

28 Colorado towns vie to host stages in next year's race. Will Boulder be among the chosen few?

Scot Douglass challenges Students to be Authentic

Scot Douglass challenges Students to be Authentic
September 14, 2011

The Andrews Hall Engineering Professor connects with First Years on matters of self

In Remembering September 11th, One Man’s Leadership Stood Out

In Remembering September 11th, One Man’s Leadership Stood Out
September 11, 2011

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani's new book offers insight into the events of 9-11.

New partnership brings powerful, state-of-the art Neuroimaging scanner to CU-Boulder

New partnership brings powerful, state-of-the art Neuroimaging scanner to CU-Boulder
September 9, 2011
CUalum.org

CU has paired with the Mind Research Network to bring new research opportunities to campus

PLC Announces 2011 Opportunities for Students to Explore Colorado

PLC Announces 2011 Opportunities for Students to Explore Colorado
September 1, 2011

This Fall's Experiential Weekends offer opportunities for PLC'ers around four key economic sectors

CU Regent Steve Bosley: “Do The Right Thing Because It’s the Right Thing to Do.”

CU Regent Steve Bosley: “Do The Right Thing Because It’s the Right Thing to Do.”
August 30, 2011

Regent Bosley addresses PLC 1st Year Students with words to live by for leaders of all ages.

Before You Book That Vacation…. You Might Want to Think Twice.

Before You Book That Vacation…. You Might Want to Think Twice.
August 28, 2011
BBC News Magazine

Are leadership positions now 24/7? In a non-stop news cycle, vacations are a relic of the past.

Class of 2011 - Dressed for Success At First Lecture on Leadership Principles

Class of 2011 - Dressed for Success At First Lecture on Leadership Principles
August 24, 2011

Professor Scanlan Lyons encourages 1st Years' to follow their passions, whereever that may lead.

Building Ethical Cultures… An Impossible Dream?

Building Ethical Cultures… An Impossible Dream?
August 24, 2011

Free Lecture Series Sponsored by Notre Dame University Spotlights Ethics Education & Research

In State vs. Out of State Tuition—What’s Fair?

In State vs. Out of State Tuition—What’s Fair?
August 19, 2011

Should Elite Public Universities Eliminate In-State Tuition? One CU Professor Says Yes - It's Time!

PLC Alumni Advisory Outlines Strategies for 2011/12

PLC Alumni Advisory Outlines Strategies for 2011/12
August 14, 2011

Board redefines its objectives moving forward as a part of the Presidents Leadership Institute.


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