In Memoriam

Remembering Los Seis de Boulder through education and preservation

Anonymous — Wed, 15 May 2024 18:46:27 +0000

Remembering Los Seis de Boulder through education and preservation Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:46

At the 50th anniversary, read about the history, research opportunities, a related scholarship and the preservation of this history. Also, attend an event on May 21.

At the 50th anniversary, read about the history, research opportunities, a related scholarship and the preservation of Los Seis de Boulder. Also, attend an event on May 21.

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Keith Julien, world-renowned CU applied mathematician, passes away at 58

Anonymous — Thu, 02 May 2024 19:43:24 +0000

Keith Julien, world-renowned CU applied mathematician, passes away at 58 Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 13:43

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

Keith Julien was a longtime leader in his department and at the university. He made significant contributions to his discipline and also helped engineer the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Honoring Los Seis de Boulder

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:55:23 +0000

Honoring Los Seis de Boulder Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 04/30/2024 - 08:55

Coloradan

This May marks the 50th anniversary of the Los Seis de Boulder tragedies, which remain unsolved. In 2019, Jasmine Baetz designed a sculpture in memory of the six killed.

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Celebrating the legacy and impact of Anna Sie, lifelong supporter of the arts and humanity

Anonymous — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:56:48 +0000

Celebrating the legacy and impact of Anna Sie, lifelong supporter of the arts and humanity Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/24/2024 - 08:56

College of Music

Known for her heartfelt philanthropy on both local and national levels, Anna Sie left a powerful legacy of impact at CU Boulder, including establishing a transformational student scholarship in the College of Music.

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In memoriam: Monique LeBourgeois

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:05:14 +0000

In memoriam: Monique LeBourgeois Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:05

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

Monique LeBourgeois, a pioneering sleep researcher at CU Boulder, helped answer questions about sleep disruptions in children, knowledge that has been helpful to parents.

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Nature was his classroom

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:01:50 +0000

Nature was his classroom Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 10/19/2023 - 10:01

A new memorial scholarship in the CU Boulder Department of Environmental Studies honors the late Joey Herrin’s nontraditional educational path and love for the natural world.

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CU Boulder architectural pioneer dies at 94

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:56:49 +0000

CU Boulder architectural pioneer dies at 94 Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/05/2023 - 11:56

At the beginning of the spring semester, the University of Colorado Infrastructure and Sustainability department lost a cherished colleague. Campus Architect Emeritus Bill Deno, 94, passed away on Feb. 20.

“Bill’s impact on our campus cannot be overstated,” said d’Andre Willis, the fifth campus architect at CU Boulder. “He had a passion for the sense of place created by our warm sandstone buildings, their limestone details and red tile roofs, and the welcoming quadrangles and shaded walks that tie the buildings together.”

Deno held both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture from CU Boulder. He began working at the university as a student in the late 1960s and remained until his retirement in 2002, serving as the first campus architect for nearly two decades.

Deno was a passionate steward of the campus aesthetic, known as “Tuscan Vernacular,” which was developed by Philadelphia architect Charles Klauder through his 1919 Campus Master Plan and the design of more than a dozen buildings, including Norlin Library, Hellems Arts & Sciences, Sewall Hall, Ketchum, Carlson Gymnasium, and Balch Fieldhouse. Characterized by multi-hued sandstone walls and red tile roofs, off-white limestone trim and black metal accents, this vision for the campus was continued by Klauder until his death in 1938 and by his successor firm well into the late 1950s.

Deno recognized the power of this work, and wrote the book "Body & Soul" in 1994 to record how this physical development of the campus in the University of Colorado style (the body) supports the academic and social culture of the university (its soul). The book was updated in 2018 and made into a made into a film by Deno. The book is a statement of what makes our campus aesthetic unique and serves as a reminder of what should be protected for the future.

Work under Deno’s leadership includes the building of the Student Recreation Center and the Dal Ward Athletics Center, additions to Fleming (now the Ofelia Miramontes and Leonard Baca Education Building), the Engineering Center, and Imig Music; planning for the development of East Campus, and renovations of dozens of buildings.

Deno also worked to create a wider appreciation of design on campus and expanded the team of professionals who carry on his legacy. He worked to create the role of campus landscape architect and mentored Richelle Goedert to take that role. “Bill’s dedication and enthusiasm around the campus architecture and landscape was infectious,” said Goedert. “My campus tours and discussions with him remain one of my most favorite activities as campus landscape architect.”

In addition to his unwavering passion for and dedication to preserving CU Boulder’s physical campus, Deno’s philanthropy will have a lasting impact on campus. In 2019 he created an endowed fund to support tree replacement and the development of trees on the Main Campus, ensuring the campus’s canopy is maintained alongside campus buildings.

Bill Deno’s legacy will continue to inspire generations of students, faculty, staff and the larger CU Boulder community, said Willis: “The architectural elements work together against the backdrop of Colorado sunshine and stirring views of the Flatirons to build lasting emotional connection to the campus for students, alumni, faculty and staff.”

Deno’s book "Body & Soul" is available for purchase at the CU Book Store.

At the beginning of the spring semester, CU's Infrastructure and Sustainability department lost a cherished colleague. Campus Architect Emeritus Bill Deno, 94, passed away on Feb. 20.

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Charles Wilkinson was a trailblazer for justice, the Earth and American Indian law

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:45:38 +0000

Charles Wilkinson was a trailblazer for justice, the Earth and American Indian law Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 06/15/2023 - 07:45

The University of Colorado Law School and the Getches-Wilkinson Center communities mourn the profound loss of Charles Wilkinson, the Moses Lasky Professor of Law Emeritus and a distinguished professor. Wilkinson passed away surrounded by family on June 6.

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Dedicated to the memory of Chas Wetherbee

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 18:11:02 +0000

Dedicated to the memory of Chas Wetherbee Anonymous (not verified) Thu, 01/19/2023 - 11:11

College of Music

This month, the �� College of Music lost a cherished colleague and treasured friend. Associate Professor of Violin Charles “Chas” Wetherbee, 56, passed away on Jan. 9 after a courageous fight against cancer.

“Our hearts are heavy,” says College of Music Dean John Davis. “Chas was a beloved member of our faculty since 2012. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.”

Having studied at the Curtis Institute of Music, Wetherbee brought to the College of Music a wealth of expertise and experience from his varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral concertmaster, teacher, coach and collaborator. He performed throughout the world—including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, Mexico and across the United States—and at many international music festivals.

A devoted chamber musician, Wetherbee was first violinist of the highly respected Carpe Diem String Quartet with whom he regularly toured. He also served as concertmaster of the Boulder Philharmonic. Wetherbee was scheduled to perform Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 with the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra on Jan. 22. That concert will now be dedicated to his memory. As well, the College of Music's next Faculty Tuesdays recital on Jan. 24 will feature Professor of Piano David Korevaar in a program presented in Wetherbee's memory.

A native of Buffalo, New York, Wetherbee gave his first performances at age 6. He made his debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under Symon Bychkov and went on to perform with the National Symphony under Mstislav Rostropovitch—as well as the Kyoto Symphony and Japan Philharmonic, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Bogotá, the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Mexico, the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and the National Repertory Orchestra, among others. As a recording artist, he was represented on Naxos, Seize the Music Records, Weasel Records and Vienna Modern Classics, as well as the Cascade labels; he was also featured on a recording with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra playing Jules Massenet’s soaring “Meditation” from Thaïs. Learn more about Wetherbee’s remarkable professional achievements.

The Washington Post described Chas as “a consummate artist … with flawless technique.” But, according to Davis, that’s only part of his legacy. “He was also a consummate Mensch, widely known and loved for his kindness, enthusiasm, unwavering optimism and overall graciousness,” he says. “I know we’ll all miss his artistry, his humanity, his friendship and his ready, sparkling smile. And I know we all share in the grief of his wife, Karina, and their three children.”

See more tributes to Chas Whetherbee.

The campus community lost a cherished colleague and treasured friend, Associate Professor of Violin Charles “Chas” Wetherbee. The Boulder Philharmonic's performance on Jan. 22 and the CU Boulder College of Music's next Faculty Tuesdays recital on Jan. 24 will be presented in Wetherbee's memory.

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Life celebrated for David Bolen, CU’s 1st Olympian

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 20:35:02 +0000

Life celebrated for David Bolen, CU’s 1st Olympian Anonymous (not verified) Mon, 01/02/2023 - 13:35

Ambassador Dave Bolen, the University of Colorado's first Olympian who went on to have amazing career of accomplishments outside of the sports arena, passed away in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Dec. 10; he was two weeks shy of his 99th birthday.

David Bolen, the University of Colorado's first Olympian who went on to have amazing career of accomplishments outside of the sports arena, passed away in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Dec. 10; he was two weeks shy of his 99th birthday.

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