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DU adds new chapter to its black history

For years the University of Denver identified Grace Mabel Andrews as its first African-American graduate. But as is often the case, history may need a little re-writing. Last May, Adjunct Professor Valeria Wenderoth arrived at DU to teach musicology classes for a Lamont School of Music faculty member who had […]

Presale inventory reveals artistic treasures at Phipps mansion

Last year’s inventory of University-owned art at the Phipps mansion yielded an unexpected but pleasant surprise. Sharp-eyed grad students discovered a 6-inch bronze sculpture—whose whereabouts were unknown for years—lounging in a bucket of brass doorknobs in the mansion’s basement. The sculpture was one of a set of four pieces by […]

Erik Markusson: My Story

People living to be 40 years old with the Duchenne muscular dystrophy is rare.  I just turned 40 so I felt compelled to share my life story and philosophy about living with Duchenne’s with you.  I wrote this especially for others who have muscular dystrophy, their caregivers, and the people […]

Summer at DU will never be the same

The University of Denver is dramatically increasing the number of courses available for undergraduate students during summer quarter. Beginning in June, more choices will be available online and on-campus in each of the academic divisions that offer undergraduate education. “A survey in April of last year showed that undergraduate students […]

Alumna Alicia Deters behind Denver’s hottest new eatery

One of New York’s hottest chefs is now based in Denver, thanks to DU alumna Alicia Pokoik Deters. ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro, which opened Oct. 5 in the SugarCube Building at 16th and Blake streets, is a collaboration between chef Lon Symensma — formerly of Manhattan hotspots Spice Market and […]

Tickets on sale for WCHA playoffs

Tickets for the first round of the 2011 WCHA playoffs are on sale. The first round of the WCHA playoffs are set for March 11–13. DU clinched home ice for WCHA playoffs for the eighth consecutive season.  Season-ticket holders can call the season ticket holder hotline at 303-871-GOAL. All other […]

TED speakers encourage people to find their passions

The “brand guru” of a popular burrito chain told about 150 people — mostly University of Denver students gathered at the Daniels College of Business — not to wait to find their true passion.  “You’re not a 45-year-old man with a bunch of responsibilities; take advantage of the opportunity now. […]

Alumna donates $25,000 winnings from “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” to Women’s College

Alumna donates $25,000 winnings from “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” to Women’s College

The Women’s College will receive $25,000 for scholarships thanks to alumna Carter Prescott (BA English ’71). Prescott was selected as a contestant on the syndicated game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” in late 2010 and pledged her winnings to the college. The episode featuring Prescott aired Feb. 17. […]

Alum’s micro-lending initiative sends Kenya children to school

Alum’s micro-lending initiative sends Kenya children to school

When mothers with HIV/AIDS asked Karambu Ringera (PhD human communication studies ’07) for help to send their children — who would soon be orphans — to school, she didn’t just listen. She made a plan, rallied friends, raised funds and has since sent nearly 1,000 children to school in her […]

Alumna pledges ‘Millionaire’ winnings to Women’s College

Alumna pledges ‘Millionaire’ winnings to Women’s College

Carter Prescott (BA English ’71) will be a contestant this week on ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” and she has pledged to donate any winnings to the Women’s College to support scholarships. The segment featuring Prescott will air in Denver at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 on KMGH, channel […]

Alums chronicle Tuskegee Airmen as part of documentary

Alums chronicle Tuskegee Airmen as part of documentary

Shane Carrick and Bobby Deline became fast friends when they earned their bachelor’s degrees in communications from DU a couple years ago. But after graduation they went their separate ways: Deline started a local production company and Carrick worked in television production before deciding to teach English to fifth-graders in […]

Memorial service announced for Murray Armstrong

Memorial service announced for Murray Armstrong

 The University of Denver and the Denver Hockey Alumni Association (DHAA) will hold a memorial service for legendary hockey head coach Murray “The Chief” Armstrong. Armstrong, who coached DU to five NCAA national championships, died Dec. 8, 2010. He was 94. The “Hail to The Chief” service will take place […]

Alum Ed Stein reinvents his Denver comic strip for a national audience

Alum Ed Stein reinvents his Denver comic strip for a national audience

Fans of Denver Square, the Mile High City-themed comic strip that ran for 12 years in the Rocky Mountain News, might be wondering just what looks so familiar about Freshly Squeezed, a new comic that started running Oct. 11 in the Denver Post. The answer is that both strips are […]

For the bookshelf: Patrick’s Home Run

Patrick’s Home Run By Elizabeth McCarthy Tate Publishing, 2010   War has many victims. But one group of people affected by the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan can’t fend for themselves, and Elizabeth McCarthy is determined to do something about it. “When a parent is deployed, children don’t fully understand […]

This month in history: February

This month in history: February

Pioneers basketball vs. People’s Republic of China February 1980   On Feb. 2, 1980, the DU Fieldhouse played host to an international athletic competition when the Pioneers men’s basketball team took on the People’s Republic of China’s Junior National Team in an exhibition scrimmage. Although the young team was “quick […]