Editor’s note
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...
View ArticleAn enriching experience
In the University College Enrichment Program, community members learn and share ideas on topics including the art of the organ. Photo: Michael Richmond Earning a master’s degree in business management...
View ArticleWriter Mary Finley turns serendipitous encounters into award-winning fiction
“When a story comes, it bursts into my mind and I grab it,” says writer Mary Finley. When it comes to writing, Mary Finley, BA English ’64, is convinced of one thing: “You have to write that to which...
View ArticleOf learning and knowing
"I say to my daughter -- would-be teacher, writer, diva and dolphin trainer: Go where the experts stand guard and dare to claim some turf of your own." Photo: Michael Richmond In the grand parental...
View ArticleDU’s bright star
In 1880, Prof. Herbert Howe (pictured in the Chamberlin Observatory) introduced the study of astronomy at DU. Photo courtesy of DU Archives Astronomy was one of the first disciplines taught at the...
View ArticleErnie Stroud is an advocate for military vets
“Our freedoms in America did not come free,” says alumnus and Air Force veteran Ernie Stroud. When asked whether a military career is a viable option for a college graduate, Ernie Stroud, BS management...
View ArticleLetters
Thank you I was both saddened and delighted to see the article about Yale Huffman in your fall issue [“A Point of View“]. I was saddened to hear about the loss of his sight but delighted to find a way...
View ArticleBetty Marler helps create new futures for troubled girls
“I still believe education is the escape route out of criminal lifestyles and poverty,” says Betty Marler. Being the namesake for a correctional facility may be an uncomfortable tribute for some, but...
View ArticleDestined to teach
"I have always tried to bring out the best in my students," says Assistant Professor Cathy Grieve. Photo: Tim Ryan Her mother was a teacher, her sister is a principal, and two of her other siblings...
View ArticleChill factor
"He contributed more during his freshman year than any other freshman forward I've ever coached," says Head Coach George Gwozdecky about forward Paul Stastny. Photo: Michael Richmond If you pricked one...
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