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New Honors Program Director named
CSU professor Don Mykles has been named the new director of the University Honors Program. He steps in for Bob Keller, who has been director of the Honors Program for 13 years, on July 1. According to a university press release, Mykles will be responsible for the more than 1400 students who participate in Honors courses and activities each semester as the director of the University Honors Program at Colorado State University. “I am particularly happy that we have a person with Don’s experience, educational insight and professionalism to succeed Bob Keller,” said Alan Lamborn, vice provost for Undergraduate Affairs. Mykles has been a faculty member at CSU since 1985, serving in the Biology, Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences Program, the Cell and Molecular Biology Program, and Natural Sciences Program.
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Scotty Chase, 11, climbs the bouldering problem outside the student recreation center at CSU. Chase’s family is from Littleton, Colorado and are visiting CSU while his older sister attends Preview Orientation.
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Man arrested for impersonating firefighter
Police arrested 30-yearold Michael Stillman Maher this morning after he was
found, driving in a vehicle with a stolen government liscense plate in the High Park Fire area. According to a press release, Maher possessed false firefighter credentials when contacted by a wild land fire chief last night. Maher was last seen driving a silver Toyota Tacoma leaving the fire area at about 10:30 June 16. Police later located Maher at a bar in Laporte. While the Toyota was registered to Maher, police traced the stolen liscense plate to Glenwood Springs. Police also discovered stolen property inside the vehicle along with a firearm. Maher is currenlty at Larimer County Jail, pending the setting of bond.
CSU parking services hours changed June 19
Starting Monday, June 18th, CSU parking service’s hours will shift in order to “accomodate shifting customer behavior,” accoring to Today at Colorado State. The office will be open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
-- Collegian Staff Report
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