Just under 300 University of Denver Sturm College of Law graduates will take their final steps as students May 21 — and their first as alumni — as they cross the stage and accept diplomas. The Commencement speaker will be U.S. Rep. Dianna DeGette (D-Denver). A native Coloradan in her […]
When DU art and anthropology Professor Christina Kreps met Daniele Pario Perra in Bologna, Italy, in 2009, she knew he’d be a great artist-in-residence for Denver. The Italian artist is known for using a technique called fresco removal to remove graffiti and preserve it as art. The process has many […]
DU’s annual exhibit of works by graduating seniors will run from May 12–June 3. The 2011 BFA Senior Exhibition — which includes pieces by students from DU’s School of Art & Art History, studio arts and electronic media arts and design programs—will feature mixed media, prints, ceramics, photography and electronic […]
Members of the DU community are invited to celebrate the artistic talents of the Asian-American community at the 4th annual “eXpressions: The Next Generation” event at 7 p.m. on May 11 in Davis Auditorium. The event is intended to provide an outlet for aspiring performers to showcase their talents and […]
As Commencement looms, some DU seniors may be scratching their heads while nervously asking themselves, “Now, what?” DU’s Career Center will help answer that question at an event for seniors at 4 p.m. on May 11 in the Driscoll Gallery. “Graduating, Now What? Employers and Alumni Tell All” will offer […]
Jamie Faus was a little uncertain whether he would be able to capably step in as starting goalkeeper for the University of Denver men’s lacrosse team. There is little question that the jump from high school to Division I — let alone playing for a program looking to take the […]
Students, faculty and alumni from the Lamont School of Music brass department will gather to perform in celebration of Joe Docksey, the director of the school who’s retiring this summer. “Joe is deeply loved by all his students,” says Kathy Brantigan, Lamont tuba instructor. Brantigan says 12 alumni of the […]
When the University of Denver club baseball team takes the field May 8, one name will be missing from the lineup, but not from the hearts of scores of friends, family and teammates. Joe Lubar—a 21-year-old junior and team leader remembered for his even temperament and quiet leadership—died Feb. 11 […]
Just as hip-hop has multiple elements (up to nine, depending on whom you ask), flamenco is about more than fiery guitar playing or dramatic dance moves. The centuries-old art form is about the blend of singing, dance and guitar — components that come together live on stage during a Noche […]
The University of Denver’s 10th annual Diversity Summit on Inclusive Excellence is just around the corner on May 6, and so is the deadline to register to attend the event. Online registration will close April 30. The event theme is “Inclusive Excellence in Practice.” The day-long summit emphasizes better understanding […]
Denverites can dine out at more than 300 Denver-area restaurants to help people with life-threatening illnesses on April 28. Project Angel Heart is hosting its 17th annual Dining Out for Life event, when participating restaurants will donate 25 percent of food sales to Project Angel Heart. The nonprofit, which delivers […]
On an ordinary Wednesday, DU faculty and staff members wouldn’t typically wear jeans to work. However, the entire University of Denver community is encouraged to wear jeans on April 27. “Denim Day” is part of a public campaign to raise awareness about rape and sexual assault for Sexual Assault Awareness […]
More than 170 students, faculty and staff at the University of Denver took part April 22 in an Earth Day celebration of sustainability as students presented the DU’s second annual Earth Day Summit. Summit co-founders Megan Marshall and Mariah Shell said they were pleased with the turnout as scores of […]
Organizers of TEDxDU — an independently organized event licensed by TED, which stands for “Technology, Entertainment and Design” with the theme of “radical collaboration” — have released the full slate of speakers for the May 13 event. “Using a bold mix of humor, science, technology, music and more, the TEDxDU […]
For those who love to bask in the romance of eras gone by, you won’t want to miss: “Ballet Struck: Lillian Covillo and Colorado Ballet,” a special exhibit of vintage dance memorabilia on the main level of DU’s Penrose Library. The exhibit offers an opportunity to learn about the history […]