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Attempting to install democracy too quickly in post-war Iraq could result in disaster, according to a University of Colorado at Boulder expert on nation-building in war-torn states. Roland Paris, CU-Boulder assistant professor of political science and international affairs, has written and researched extensively on the political aftermath of war.

Richard Wobbekind, associate dean of external relations at the CU-Boulder Leeds School of Business, has won the Boulder Chamber of Commerce "Member of Distinction" award for his numerous contributions to the organization. Wobbekind is an economics professor and director of the Business Research Division. He was recognized for his contributions to the chamber and the Boulder Economic Council.

The University of Colorado at Boulder is accepting applications from qualifying high school juniors throughout Colorado to participate in a free business leadership program from June 15 to June 21. Sponsored by the Leeds School of Business, the program offers 30 outstanding students an opportunity to get a head start on their college careers.

The University of Colorado at Boulder physics department will complete its new monthly Saturday Physics Series with a presentation on "Global Positioning Systems" on Saturday, April 12. Physics Professor Neil Ashby will explain the physics behind GPS technology and some of its extraordinary uses during his talk at 2 p.m. in Duane Physics room G1B20.

Nobel laureate Thomas Cech, president of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, or HHMI, and a University of Colorado distinguished professor, will give the 2003 Gamow Memorial Lecture on campus on April 2.

The Colorado Court of Appeals hearing originally slated for March 18 on the CU-Boulder campus has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 3, due to the March 18 snowstorm. Lawyers will present their arguments in the Lindsley Memorial Courtroom at the University of Colorado at Boulder School of Law from 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Lawyers and students are encouraged to attend the event because the presiding judges will take questions from the audience after oral arguments.

The ninth annual "Expanding Your Horizons" career conference, aimed at encouraging middle school girls to pursue careers in science, math, technology and other non-traditional careers, will be held at the University of Colorado at Boulder on Saturday, April 12. The career conference, which is sponsored by CU-Boulder and the American Association of University Women, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in CU-Boulder's Engineering Center Complex. Registration will be in the Engineering Center Complex lobby.

Note to Editors: Members of the press are welcome to attend without charge. To arrange, call Jae Baik at (303) 735-5633 or e-mail sftp@colorado.edu . Exploring the vibrant wireless communications market will be the focus of discussion at a CU-Boulder forum April 9 featuring Federal Communications Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein.

The University of Colorado at Boulder on April 2 will begin running one of its student "Buff" buses on 100 percent biodiesel fuel, an alternative fuel made from used cooking oil that will be collected from residence halls and other kitchens on campus. The demonstration project, led by engineering student Andrew Azman with support from the CU Environmental Center, will make CU-Boulder the second campus in the nation to power part of its fleet with 100 percent biodiesel. The University of Montana was the first.

"Native American Languages in the West: A Prognosis for the Future" will be addressed by CU-Boulder Associate Professor Andrew Cowell as part of the Chancellor's Community Lecture Series on Wednesday, April 2. The talk will be from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Chautauqua Community House at 900 Baseline Road in Boulder and is free and open to the public. No reservations are required.