Astronomy was one of the first disciplines taught at the University of Denver, and the program remains strong 125 years later. “Astronomy is one of the academic disciplines at DU nearly as old as the University itself,” says astronomy Associate Professor Robert Stencel. DU astronomy owes its start to Prof. […]
In the grand parental tradition of cultivating aspirations, I’m always assuring my daughter that, given some effort on her part, she can be anything she wants. An architect. An entrepreneur. A marine scientist. Secretary of state. (Gum-smacking mall rat, I caution her, is out of the question.) Upon further reflection, […]
When it comes to writing, Mary Finley, BA English ’64, is convinced of one thing: “You have to write that to which you are entitled.” For Finley, that translates into serendipitous story encounters that span decades. She recalls the time a full-grown cougar stared at her as it crossed in […]
Earning a master’s degree in business management and going on to retire from a career as a training director for a bank system is a pretty good way round out a resume. At least that was what Jane Nielsen thought until she started taking courses through University College’s Enrichment Program, […]
I recently bumped into a dear old friend — Prof. Emeritus Larry Herold, who was my undergraduate geography adviser. In just the few minutes we spent catching up, I recalled, quite vividly, what this professor had meant to me as a student and how he impacted my life. Professor Herold […]
Some professors are exceptional lecturers, holding sway over a classroom of students with an unerring command of facts, inspiring oratory and a touch of theatrics. Likewise, some students thrive under the traditional lecture hall format, readily absorbing the information presented and using it to compete with their classmates for the […]
In fall 1940, David Kerr, BS ’47, enrolled in DU’s engineering school. Like any other freshman, he was eager to earn his degree and start his career. But it was an uncertain time. Europe was embroiled in World War II, and the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 brought the […]
This fall, the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) welcomed its students into a new home — Craig Hall — which is a renovation and expansion of Spruce Hall, the school’s home since 1976. The building was revamped with a specific purpose in mind: to provide an environment that facilitates […]
This issue of the University of Denver Magazine contains articles about some of our wonderful current students and graduates, about some of the important research projects being pursued at the University and about our engagement with the Denver community. We read often these days about different definitions of academic quality, […]
This 450-million-year-old, foot-long trilobite fossil, which now resides in the biological sciences teaching lab in the Mudd Science Building, was found in the Sahara Desert. Predating insects, trilobites were marine bottom feeders that appeared during the Cambrian era and became extinct about 250 million years ago. Although there are no […]
Her lyrics may sound silly, but for alumna Katherine Dines, making children’s music is a serious pursuit.
For senior history and political science major Colin Rydell, there’s more to studying history and politics than memorizing dates and facts. Rather, he strives to apply his lessons to the world around him. “History is my passion,” explains Rydell, who prefers European history. “I’ve always loved it. Growing up, I’d […]
As chancellor emeritus, Dan Ritchie is continuing a relentless pursuit of excellence in all that he does.
DU researchers have some 350,000 wonderful reasons to study Down syndrome. They are the 350,000 Americans with the common yet baffling genetic disorder.
It’s rare for a DU alumnus to gain a fan club in his first job, but Nat Borchers did. With dual accounting degrees, Borchers, BSAcc and MA ’04, would probably have to produce some sizable tax returns to land a fan club. But Borchers isn’t putting numbers on paper. He’s […]