Archive for May, 2013

University of Denver Announces Transformational Gifts of $40 million to Launch New Interdisciplinary STEM initiative

Gifts will fund construction and expansion of the newly named Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science and Knoebel Center for the Study of Aging

Crisis simulation gives students experience in disaster relief

Whether made by man or by nature, a disaster leaves distraught and displaced people in its wake. Addressing the needs of survivors is the work of highly skilled aid workers and mental health professionals. To ensure that the next generation of those workers is prepared for effective service in the […]

Men’s lacrosse erases six-goal deficit, advances to Final Four

Junior goalie Jamie Faus made 11 saves and allowed just five goals in 50:23 to jump-start the fourth-seeded University of Denver men’s lacrosse team’s largest come-from-behind victory under head coach Bill Tierney, a 12-11 win over fifth-seeded North Carolina in the NCAA Quarterfinals on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. […]

Musical theater major already a regular on local stages

Musical theater major already a regular on local stages

Finding a job after graduation has never been a worry for senior Faith Goins. The voice major will walk in the undergraduate Commencement ceremony on the morning of June 8, and that night she’ll go on stage at the Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton as a member of the […]

Third annual spring powwow celebrates Native American culture

Third annual spring powwow celebrates Native American culture

Native American students at the University of Denver are holding a celebration of their community and culture — and all of DU and the Denver community are invited to join in. The University’s third annual spring powwow will be held from 1–6 p.m. May 19, with the grand entrance at […]

Pioneers hockey team announces 2013-14 schedule

Pioneers hockey team announces 2013-14 schedule

The University of Denver hockey team will play 36 games, including 18 regular-season home contests at Magness Arena, in its 2013-14 season. The team’s inaugural season in the newly formed National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) is also its first under new head coach Jim Montgomery, who replaces the departed George […]

Lamont students serenade Prince Harry

Lamont students serenade Prince Harry

Ten students from the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music got a royal opportunity on May 10 — they were invited to perform for Prince Harry during his visit to Colorado. “He’s a really nice guy,” says junior voice major John Jones. “I expected him to either be a […]

"They are the most peaceful species I have ever had the opportunity to work for," Sarah Bexell says of the giant panda. Photo: Wayne Armstrong

Interview: Sarah Bexell on the giant panda

Conservationist Sarah Bexell serves as scholar-in-residence at the Graduate School of Social Work’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection. She also is director of conservation education at China’s Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where she works with DU social work students to staff an education program that highlights the connection […]

Men’s lacrosse beats Albany, advances to NCAA quarterfinals Sunday

Editor’s note: This story was edited on March 13 to clarify the start time of Sunday’s game and to add information on watch parties. Sophomore Wesley Berg recorded career-highs in points and goals as the No. 4-seeded University of Denver men’s lacrosse team defeated Albany 19-14 Saturday in the opening […]

University College student climbs Mount Everest with Air Force team

University College student climbs Mount Everest with Air Force team

Kyle Martin had to miss registration. While his peers signed up for summer classes, Kyle was at 24,500 feet with limited access to oxygen, let alone the Internet or phone. As part of the USAF 7 Summits Challenge, Martin and a group of fellow U.S. Air Force members are aiming […]

Korbel professor receives ADVANCE grant for work on counterterrorism

Erica Chenoweth, an assistant professor at the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies, has received a $20,000 ADVANCE grant, given by the National Science Foundation to promote scholarship by women. The grant will facilitate Chenoweth’s research on the impact of positive rhetoric in reducing terrorist activity. Chenoweth […]

Expert Alison Schofield to speak about Dead Sea Scrolls research

Expert Alison Schofield to speak about Dead Sea Scrolls research

Alison Schofield, associate professor of religious studies, is an expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient religious manuscripts originating in Jerusalem. Most of the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered between 1947 and 1955, but it was not until the early 2000s that nearly all of the Scrolls were translated and […]

Men’s and women’s lacrosse teams headed for NCAA Tournaments

The University of Denver men’s lacrosse team will make its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance Saturday, hosting the University at Albany at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium on the DU campus at 5:30 p.m. MDT. The game will air live on ESPNU and WatchESPN. “We are thrilled about the season that […]

Women’s golf headed to West Regional

Women’s golf headed to West Regional

The University of Denver women’s golf program has been selected to play in the West Regional at the Stanford Golf Course May 9–11, the NCAA announced Monday evening. Monday’s selection is Denver’s 12thstraight NCAA Regional bid. “We are looking forward to competing at Stanford for Regionals next week,” head coach […]

Men’s, women’s lacrosse teams advance in postseason; next games on Saturday

Led by a five-point effort from senior Cameron Flint, the top-seeded University of Denver men’s lacrosse team defeated the No. 4 seeded Fairfield University Stags 10–8 in Thursday evening at Boswell Field in Geneva, N.Y. The Eastern College Athletic Conference Tournament win advances the Pioneers to the Championship game on […]