Homecoming /coloradan/ en Alumni Awards: Celebrating the Legacy of Forever Buffs /coloradan/2024/07/16/alumni-awards-celebrating-legacy-forever-buffs <span>Alumni Awards: Celebrating the Legacy of Forever Buffs</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-07-16T00:00:00-06:00" title="Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 00:00">Tue, 07/16/2024 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/alumniawards2023-127.jpg?h=53cac1b6&amp;itok=amxCBSWy" width="1200" height="600" alt="Olivia Omega at the 2023 alumni awards"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/428" hreflang="en">Alumni</a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/980" hreflang="en">Awards</a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <span>April Driver</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/alumniawards2023-127.jpg?itok=FQTuWos5" width="1500" height="1001" alt="Olivia Omega at the 2023 Alumni Awards"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>CU’s annual Alumni Awards shine a spotlight on high-achieving Buffs who demonstrate excellence, from professional achievements to philanthropic generosity and innovative research.</p> <p>Each year, a volunteer committee and the Alumni Association review nominations submitted by alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members to select winners for the six award categories.&nbsp;</p> <p>“Winning this award is not just a personal honor, but a powerful reminder of the enduring impact of community and education on individual success,” said <strong>Stephen Hatfield</strong> (Bus’96), winner of the 2023 Leanne Skupa-Lee Award and a leader in the Boulder Forever Buffs chapter.</p> <p>The 2024 winners, announced in May, include <strong>Paul Beddie</strong> (IntlAf’89) and <strong>Penny E. Patterson </strong>(Geol’76; MS’81; PhD’90) for the Alumni Recognition Award, <strong>Benny Shendo Jr. </strong>(OrgMgmt’87) and <strong>Tanya Mares Kelly-Bowry</strong> (IntlAf’93) for the George Norlin Award, <strong>Joseph Arora</strong> (Mgmt’12) for the Kalpana Chawla Outstanding Recent Graduate Award, <strong>D.B. Wilson </strong>(Hist, Mktg’75) for the Leanne Skupa-Lee Award, Chancellor Phil DiStefano, Reiland Rabaka and <strong>Christopher Pacheco</strong> (Bio’88; MEdu’16) for the Robert L. Stearns Award, and <strong>Manasa Kolavennu</strong> (MDataSci’24) and <strong>Sydney Strecker</strong> (Fin, Phil’24) for the Forever Buffs Student Award.</p> <p>The awards highlight that alumni can continue their Buff legacy long after graduation. Hatfield continued: “It reaffirms my commitment to uphold and advance the values that define our shared experiences and aspirations at the University of Colorado."&nbsp;</p> <p>The recognition culminates with the Alumni Awards ceremony and dinner during Homecoming. It’s an evening of inspiring stories, shared accomplishments, community connection and CU pride.</p> <p>“We recognize and honor outstanding individuals in our Forever Buffs family. I am always awestruck by the impressive accomplishments and superb character of our award winners. It is a night that makes you proud to be a Buff!” said <strong>Ryan Chreist</strong> (Kines’96; MPubAd’09), assistant vice chancellor of Alumni and Constituent Engagement and executive director of the Alumni Association.</p> <p>ýĻƷ <a href="http://www.colorado.edu/homecoming" rel="nofollow">www.colorado.edu/homecoming</a> to register for the celebration.&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"> <span class="ucb-link-button-contents"> <i class="fa-solid fa-pencil">&nbsp;</i> Submit feedback to the editor </span> </a> </p> <hr> <p>Photos by Stephanie Yves</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>CU’s annual Alumni Awards shine a spotlight on high-achieving Buffs who demonstrate excellence, from professional achievements to philanthropic generosity and innovative research.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 12335 at /coloradan Buffs, Recognized /coloradan/2023/11/06/buffs-recognized <span>Buffs, Recognized</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-11-06T00:00:00-07:00" title="Monday, November 6, 2023 - 00:00">Mon, 11/06/2023 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/head_shot_2017_226.jpg?h=3b6b7bea&amp;itok=OU35d7W4" width="1200" height="600" alt="Kim Christiansen"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/head_shot_2017_226_0.jpg?itok=YN-jrf-S" width="375" height="515" alt="Denver 9News"> </div> </div> <p>As the lead anchor of Denver’s 9News broadcast, <strong>Kim Christiansen</strong> (Jour’84) has earned a reputation as a trusted source for news.</p><p>“Kim Christiansen’s superpower is her empathy...She cares about people,” said 9News colleague <strong>Chris Vanderveen</strong> (Jour’96).&nbsp;</p><p>Kim also is a huge ýĻƷ supporter. As a journalism student in the 1980s, she credits the foundational writing and reporting skills she gained at CU with helping her land her first job at 9News.&nbsp;</p><p>She’s also a parent to her son and recent graduate <strong>Tanner Feith</strong> (Mktg’23). Since 2016, the nine-time Emmy Award winner has dedicated hours of her time to ýĻƷ’s annual Alumni Awards Ceremony as emcee and video narrator.</p><p>For her efforts, the Alumni Association gave her theAlumni Recognition Award during the 94th awards ceremony Nov. 2. Eight other alumni also received awards at the ceremony, which kicked off Homecoming Weekend, Nov. 2–4.</p><p>See videos of all Alumni Award winners, plus other Homecoming 2023 highlights, at <a href="/homecoming" rel="nofollow">colorado.edu/homecoming</a>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Photo courtesy Kim Christiansen</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><hr></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Kim Christiansen was recognized with the Alumni Recognition Award during the 94th awards ceremony Nov. 2. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <a href="/coloradan/fall-2023" hreflang="und">Fall 2023</a> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 12096 at /coloradan Let the Good Times Roam /coloradan/2023/07/10/let-good-times-roam <span>Let the Good Times Roam</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-07-10T00:00:00-06:00" title="Monday, July 10, 2023 - 00:00">Mon, 07/10/2023 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/cuboulderhomecoming2022-56.jpg?h=82f92a78&amp;itok=jYyVRUrE" width="1200" height="600" alt="CU Homecoming"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <span>Emily Wirtz</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/cuboulderhomecoming2022-134.jpg?itok=50p8GMjY" width="375" height="250" alt="ýĻƷ Homecoming"> </div> </div> <h3 dir="ltr">Homecoming Weekend Returns Nov. 2–4</h3><p dir="ltr">One of <strong>Maribeth Hite</strong>’s (CommThtr’73) favorite memories from her time at ýĻƷ is the peaceful walk home to University Hill after late nights at theater rehearsals.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">“I remember walking the campus without fear,” she said. “I never felt any worries — CU was a place of safety and happiness for all four years.”</p><p dir="ltr">This fall, Hite will return to campus for her 50th reunion, joining Forever Buffs from around the world at Homecoming — one of ýĻƷ’s most treasured traditions.</p><p dir="ltr">The celebrations include the annual <a href="/homecoming/alumniawards" rel="nofollow">Alumni Awards</a> ceremony, the popular Buffs on Tap event featuring Buff-owned breweries and wineries, a chance to learn about the history of beer from a ýĻƷ lecturer and beer archeologist — and, of course, the chance to see the Buffaloes take on Oregon State, led by Coach Prime. .</p><p dir="ltr">After a three-year pandemic hiatus, the <a href="/homecoming/class-reunion-committee" rel="nofollow">Homecoming class reunion committee</a> has also reconvened to welcome back the classes of 1973 and 1983 for their 50th and 40th reunions. Both classes will celebrate alongside members of the Golden Anniversary Club, which includes Forever Buffs who graduated in 1973 or earlier.</p><p dir="ltr">For committee member <strong>Zach McNeal</strong> (ElEngr’83), who’ll be celebrating his 40th reunion this fall, it’s a chance to reconnect with his classmates and the rest of the ýĻƷ community — and be reminded of what it means to be a Forever Buff.</p><p dir="ltr">Said McNeal, “It’s about being a part of a family tradition that will live on: the Buffs!”&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><em>ýĻƷ </em><a href="/homecoming/" rel="nofollow"><em>colorado.edu/homecoming</em></a><em> for more details and to register.</em></p><p dir="ltr"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Photo by Stephanie Robinson</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><hr></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Homecoming Weekend Returns Nov. 2–4</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <a href="/coloradan/summer-2023" hreflang="und">Summer 2023</a> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2024-10/banner-cuboulderhomecoming2022-56.jpg?itok=y-r9ZwlO" width="1500" height="563" alt="CU Homecoming Banner"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 11986 at /coloradan ýĻƷ Reunions /coloradan/2023/03/06/cu-boulder-reunions <span>ýĻƷ Reunions</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-03-06T00:00:00-07:00" title="Monday, March 6, 2023 - 00:00">Mon, 03/06/2023 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/image001_0.jpg?h=00bd0908&amp;itok=iq1gJtxS" width="1200" height="600" alt="a reunion group"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2024-10/image001_2.jpg?itok=ASb1u1xC" width="750" height="430" alt="ýĻƷ Reunions"> </div> </div> <p dir="ltr">At Homecoming Weekend last fall, nearly 480 people attended one of 10 affinity reunions — including 185 people at the Silver Buffs Marching Band reunion and 106 people at the CU Buffoons’ 60th-anniversary reunion. Other reunions were hosted by the Black, American Indian, and Latinx alumni clubs and CU Student Government. In addition, about 40 people attended the 50-Year and Golden Anniversary Club reunion, which included a private lunch at The Sink and an exclusive tour of campus.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">“Attendees love to tell stories of their time on campus, revisit meaningful facilities, talk to former professors and learn about current campus culture,” said <strong>Sarah Lurie</strong> (Mgmt’20), local engagement program manager at the Alumni Association.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">While Homecoming is the largest event for reunions to gather each year, groups can meet at other times. Last October, 19 alumni gathered in Bordeaux, France, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their study abroad experience. The Koenig Alumni Center, home of the Alumni Association, can also serve as a venue for reunions.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">“With such a large alumni base at CU, reunions serve as a way to nurture special connections with smaller campus communities,” said Lurie.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="/alumni/communities/host-reunion" rel="nofollow">Sign up to host a reunion here.</a></p><p dir="ltr"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;Submit feedback to the editor</span></a></p><hr><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Photo by Dennis Blum</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><hr></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Sign up to host a reunion of your own.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <a href="/coloradan/spring-2023" hreflang="und">Spring 2023</a> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 11928 at /coloradan Homecoming 2022 /coloradan/2022/07/11/homecoming-2022 <span>Homecoming 2022</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2022-07-11T00:00:00-06:00" title="Monday, July 11, 2022 - 00:00">Mon, 07/11/2022 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/1homecoming_image_banner.jpg?h=481e6f4c&amp;itok=fPKFdWy_" width="1200" height="600" alt="ýĻƷ marching band at Homecoming"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2024-10/1homecoming_image_banner.jpg?itok=JQnmCDqr" width="1500" height="1120" alt="Homecoming 2022 banner"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr">Plan a trip this fall to come back to campus for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 27–29, and relive some of your favorite CU memories.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Experience the annual Alumni Awards Ceremony, an evening of inspiring stories depicting positive impact around the world. Get your fill of laughter and comradery over drinks and food at Buffs on Tap, a popular alumni event showcasing the libations of Buff-owned breweries and wineries. A new addition, this year you can tour campus with a CU architect enjoying new places and old favorites. And don’t miss cheering on the Buffs at Folsom Field as they take on the Arizona State Sun Devils.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">“Octobers in Boulder are often spectacular,” said <strong>Ryan Chreist </strong>(Kines’96; MPubAd’09), assistant vice chancellor and executive director of the alumni association. “Plus, Homecoming is the perfect time for alumni to reconnect with some of the best memories of their lives.”&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Find more information about the weekend’s events, including how to register, at <a href="/homecoming/" rel="nofollow">the ýĻƷ Homecoming website</a>.</p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/coloradan/submit-your-feedback" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents"><i class="fa-solid fa-pencil">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;Submit feedback to the editor&nbsp;</span></a></p><hr><p dir="ltr">Photo by Glenn Asakawa</p><hr></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Plan a trip this fall to come back to campus for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 27–29, and relive some of your favorite CU memories.&nbsp;</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <a href="/coloradan/summer-2022" hreflang="und">Summer 2022</a> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 11713 at /coloradan Homecoming Weekend Returns to ýĻƷ Nov. 4-7 /coloradan/2021/07/02/homecoming-weekend-returns-cu-boulder-nov-4-7 <span>Homecoming Weekend Returns to ýĻƷ Nov. 4-7</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-07-02T00:00:00-06:00" title="Friday, July 2, 2021 - 00:00">Fri, 07/02/2021 - 00:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/ralphie_running.jpg?h=8014c49f&amp;itok=gKqwz5mq" width="1200" height="600" alt="ralphie running"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <span>Kelsey Yandura</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Wherever they roam, Buffs can be part of CU’s Homecoming 2021 festivities — including in person in Boulder.</p> <p>This year’s Homecoming tradition includes virtual activities for Buffs across the globe and several on-site events for those who come to campus.</p> <p>“We’re trying to create an experience that all members of the Forever Buffs community can enjoy,” said Brennan Jones, Alumni Association associate director for events and outreach. “It’s important that we create Homecoming events that are flexible and accessible for all this year.”</p> <p>Kicking off Nov. 1 and running through Nov. 7, virtual events include a virtual 5K race, a career panel for the Class of 2021 and a virtual “Dinner and a Movie” event featuring The Light Shines On, a short documentary celebrating CU’s history, pride and traditions.</p> <p>For those returning to Boulder for the Nov. 4–7 weekend, anticipation is building for in-person events such as the annual Alumni Awards ceremony, Spirit Days on the Quad, Buffs on Tap, the 50-Year Reunion for the class of 1971 and the Ralphie’s Corral tailgate.</p> <p>For Athletic Director Rick George, the school spirit that comes with in-person attendance is invaluable to the football season.</p> <p>“The energy that [Homecoming] brings is crucial to our team, our campus and our community,” he said. “It’s going to be great for our alumni around the country, maybe even the world, to come back to Boulder and see what we’re doing.”</p> <p>For extra-involved Forever Buffs like <strong>D.B. Wilson</strong> (Hist, Mktg’75) and his wife, Cindy, this year’s Homecoming will be a welcome reunion with friends. The couple is known for hosting a packed house at their Boulder home before walking down The Hill toward campus amid laughter and cheers.</p> <p>“There’s such a wonderful energy that comes from everybody gathering together,” said Wilson. “Being on campus is always a treat. There's nothing like CU.”&nbsp;</p> <p>ýĻƷ <a href="http://colorado.edu/homecoming" rel="nofollow">colorado.edu/homecoming</a> for more details.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href rel="nofollow"> <span class="ucb-link-button-contents"> <i class="fa-solid fa-pencil">&nbsp;</i> Submit feedback to the editor </span> </a> </p> <hr> <p>Photo&nbsp;by Glenn Asakawa</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Join the festivities Nov. 1-7<br> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 10895 at /coloradan Homecoming Throwback  /coloradan/2019/11/01/homecoming-throwback <span>Homecoming Throwback&nbsp;</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-11-01T10:10:46-06:00" title="Friday, November 1, 2019 - 10:10">Fri, 11/01/2019 - 10:10</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/macky-homecoming-slider-3.jpg?h=e214d65e&amp;itok=rWoZQYjK" width="1200" height="600" alt="old homecoming window display"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/164"> New on the Web </a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/72"> Old CU </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-white"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><div class="row ucb-column-container"><div class="col ucb-column"><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/22-valentine-hardware-fire-hydrant-dog-cu-vs-mo-possibly-1955.jpg?itok=fRZDef9E" width="375" height="179" alt="Window display from the 1900s"> </div> </div><div class="col ucb-column"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/homecoming-slider-3.jpg?itok=cSzSObJf" width="375" height="179" alt="Window display on Homecoming"> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="col ucb-column"><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/macky-homecoming-slider-3.jpg?itok=M1kPqadL" width="375" height="179" alt="Macky Homecoming Decor"> </div> </div></div></div></div></div><p>From the 1920s and through the 1950s, a window-display mastermind joyfully created spectacular scenes in his hardware store on what is now the Pearl Street Mall.&nbsp;</p><p>One display from the mid-1950s depicted a dog made out of pipes and brushes. Another featured a detailed sideshow of animals made from various random hardware parts.&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-right image_style-small_500px_25_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/first_place_1956_2013_018_00171.jpg?itok=4ViS6eJj" width="375" height="469" alt="CU Homecoming Merchant Window Decorating Contest"> </div> </div> <p>Harold Stevens’ displays at Valentine Hardware on 1144 Pearl Street (home now to Lindsay’s Boulder Deli and Häagen Dazs) often won contests, especially during CU Homecoming. In 1956, he won the Homecoming Merchant Window Decorating Contest for a large scene of jousting knights depicting a battle between CU and that year’s homecoming rival Nebraska.&nbsp;</p><p>But mostly, his art brought immense joy. Eager to be a part of his work, community members often brought him items in hopes that he’d use them in his displays.&nbsp;</p><p>Harold, who was born in England but lived in Boulder for 67 years, worked nearly 50 years at Valentine Hardware before retiring in 1958. The strong CU supporter loved his football season tickets, and he attended home games well into his 90s.&nbsp;</p><p>Harold died in 1982 at the age of 102.</p><p>These photos were shared with the Heritage Center by his granddaughter <strong>Nancy Stevens Comprelli</strong> (Edu'61) and the Don Stevens family.&nbsp;</p><hr><p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>From the 1920s and through the 1950s, a window-display mastermind joyfully created spectacular scenes in his hardware store on what is now the Pearl Street Mall.&nbsp;</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 01 Nov 2019 16:10:46 +0000 Anonymous 9775 at /coloradan Alumni Briefs — Fall 2018 /coloradan/2018/09/01/alumni-briefs-fall-2018 <span>Alumni Briefs — Fall 2018</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2018-09-01T14:25:00-06:00" title="Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 14:25">Sat, 09/01/2018 - 14:25</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/wonders-of-peru.jpg?h=06ac0d8c&amp;itok=o6qslR0U" width="1200" height="600" alt="peru"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/84"> Events </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/290" hreflang="en">Travel</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-white"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><h2>2019 Trips</h2><div><div><div> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/windward-islands.jpg?itok=9n9CQkKN" width="375" height="188" alt="The Windward Islands"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/sailing-windward-islands" rel="nofollow"><strong>Sailing the Windward Islands</strong></a><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br><span>Feb. 26-March 5, 2019</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/israel.jpg?itok=DKBUUVUB" width="375" height="188" alt="Timeless Wonder in Israel"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/israel-timeless-wonder" rel="nofollow"><strong>Israel: Timeless Wonder</strong></a><span>&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br><span>April 6-17, 2019</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/southern-grandeur.jpg?itok=1AIw5V--" width="375" height="188" alt="Southern Grandeur"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/southern-grandeur" rel="nofollow"><strong>Southern Grandeur</strong></a><br><span>April 7-15, 2019&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/everest-basecamp.jpg?itok=Xc4B2wQb" width="375" height="188" alt="Mt Everest Basecamp"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/everest-basecamp-trek" rel="nofollow"><strong>Mount Everest Base Camp Trek</strong></a><br><span>April 23-May 9, 2019&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/wonders-of-peru.jpg?itok=KRD3k45O" width="375" height="188" alt="Children in Peru"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/wonders-peru" rel="nofollow"><strong>Wonders of Peru</strong></a><br><span>April 25-May 6, 2019&nbsp;</span></p><p><em>For more information about the Roaming Buffs travel program, email </em><a href="mailto:lisa.munro@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow"><em>lisa.munro@colorado.edu</em></a><em>, call 303-492-5640 or visit </em><a href="/alumni/roaming-buffs-travel" rel="nofollow"><em>colorado.edu/alumni/travel</em></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><h3>Homecoming Weekend 2018&nbsp;</h3><p>This Homecoming, <strong>Jeff Randall </strong>(Geog, Soc’78) of Boston and<strong> Jeff Gray</strong> (Psych’78) of Los Angeles will reconnect in Boulder to hike, visit friends, roam Pearl Street and rally behind the Buffs at Folsom Field. They and a core group of pals do it every few years.&nbsp;</p><p>“It’s Boulder and CU that brought us all together in the first place,” said Randall, who, with Gray, is co-hosting a 40-year reunion for the Class of 1978.&nbsp;</p><p>Also at Homecoming 2018 (Oct. 25-28), the alumni association will host its annual awards ceremony in the Glenn Miller Ballroom, a series of Buff Talks — short, Ted Talk-style lectures — in Old Main and Buffs on Tap, an afternoon of beer and wine tasting in Koenig Alumni Center’s backyard. There’s the Homecoming parade and pep rally on Pearl Street and the alumni tailgate before the big game against Oregon State.</p><p>In addition to the 40-year reunion, which includes a dinner at the Hotel Boulderado, more than 15 other reunions are planned.</p><p><em>ýĻƷ </em><a href="/homecoming/" rel="nofollow"><em>colorado.edu/homecoming</em></a><em> to register.</em></p><hr><h3>Alumni Association Tidbits &nbsp;</h3> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/reel_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Cinema reel logo "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/reel_icon.jpg" alt="Cinema reel logo"> </a> </div> <p>This summer, more than 600 people gathered in Colorado, California and Alaska for exclusive alumni showings of a new 30-minute documentary about CU’s history, <em>The Light Shines On: A Celebration of ýĻƷ.</em> See the film yourself on campus during Homecoming Weekend.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/chapter_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Megaphone logo "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/chapter_icon.jpg" alt="Megaphone logo"> </a> </div> <p>The NorCal alumni chapter has new leaders: <strong>Summer Vaughn </strong>(Phil’16) and <strong>Jenna Kinsinger </strong>(Fin’16). <strong>Kelly McKee</strong> (PolSci’94) has taken over the Orlando chapter. Catch Buffs games this fall with alumni in your area. ýĻƷ <a href="/alumni/chapters" rel="nofollow">colorado.edu/alumni/chapters</a> to see which group meets nearest you. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/football_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Football icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/football_icon.jpg" alt="Football icon"> </a> </div> <p>Join us on Duane Field before every home CU football game for our <a href="/alumni/ralphies-corral" rel="nofollow">Ralphie’s Corral Tailgate</a>. The free event, located south of Folsom Field, begins three hours prior to kickoff. Take a photo with live mascot Ralphie, pick up alumni swag, play games with your kids and get a bite to eat. On the road, we’ll hold Buff Bash tailgates at USC, Washington, Arizona and Cal.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/board_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Board logo "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/board_icon.jpg" alt="Board logo"> </a> </div> <p>The Alumni Association welcomes its newest advisory board members: <strong>Chip Bollendonk </strong>(MechEngr’17), <strong>Kyle Evashevski</strong> (Econ’96), <strong>Timothy Gurba</strong> (Chin, Fin’04), <strong>Svein Hasund</strong> (MechEngr’67), <strong>Mina McCullom</strong> (ArchEngr’09), <strong>Landon Mock</strong> (Psych’07), <strong>Floyd Pierce</strong> (ApMath, Econ’17), <strong>Laurie Porter</strong> (Mktg’88) and <strong>Chrissy Renegar</strong> (Jour’06). The roughly 40-person volunteer board provides guidance and feedback to Alumni Association staff.&nbsp;</p><hr><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Homecoming Weekend, The Light Shines On and Ralphie's Corral. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <a href="/coloradan/fall-2018" hreflang="und">Fall 2018 </a> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Sat, 01 Sep 2018 20:25:00 +0000 Anonymous 8651 at /coloradan Alumni News Briefs — Summer 2018 /coloradan/2018/06/01/alumni-news-briefs-summer-2018 <span>Alumni News Briefs — Summer 2018 </span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2018-06-01T09:00:00-06:00" title="Friday, June 1, 2018 - 09:00">Fri, 06/01/2018 - 09:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/stough.jpg?h=4f3c45b6&amp;itok=L62LGV8S" width="1200" height="600" alt="eric stough"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/84"> Events </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/764" hreflang="en">Scholarship</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-white"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><h2>2019 Trips</h2><div><div><div> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/nile.jpg?itok=xZdmk0_e" width="375" height="188" alt="The Nile"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/legends-nile" rel="nofollow"><strong>Legends of the Nile</strong></a><strong> &nbsp;</strong><br><span>Jan. 22-Feb. 2, 2019</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/tanzania.jpg?itok=yxpXZ8XQ" width="375" height="188" alt="Tanzania Safari"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/tanzania-migration-safari" rel="nofollow"><strong>Tanzania Migration Safari</strong></a><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong><br><span>Jan. 23-Feb. 3, 2019</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/radiant_rhythms.jpg?itok=P8jbiJxN" width="375" height="188" alt="Radiant Rhythms"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/brazils-radiant-rhythms" rel="nofollow"><strong>Radiant Rhythms</strong></a><br><span>Feb. 10-23, 2019&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/cambodia_vietnam.jpg?itok=msGDtThY" width="375" height="188" alt="Cambodia Vietnam"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/wonders-vietnam" rel="nofollow"><strong>Wonders of Vietnam and Cambodia</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><span>Feb. 12-26, 2019</span></p> <div class="imageMediaStyle small_500px_25_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/2024-10/down_under.jpg?itok=D4cNvi81" width="375" height="188" alt="Kangeroos in Australia"> </div> <p class="text-align-center"><a href="/alumni/dazzling-down-under" rel="nofollow"><strong>Dazzling Down Under</strong></a><br><span>Feb. 13-March 1, 2019</span></p><p><em>For details, email </em><a href="mailto:roamingbuffstravel@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow"><em>roamingbuffstravel@colorado.edu</em></a><em>, call 303-492-8484 or 800-492-7743 or visit </em><a href="/alumni/roaming-buffs-travel" rel="nofollow"><em>our travel website</em></a><em>.&nbsp;</em></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><h2><em>South Park</em> Animator Joins ýĻƷ Next</h2><p>When <em>South Park</em> joined Comedy Central’s lineup more than 20 years ago, Eric Stough (Film’95) was the first person hired by creators <strong>Trey Parker</strong> (A&amp;S ex’93) and <strong>Matt Stone</strong> (Art, Math’93).</p><p>He’s never looked back.</p><p>Now producer and lead animator for the taboo-shattering animated satire, Stough has won five Emmys and a Peabody Award for his work — and stands as the inspiration for the beloved character “Butters.”</p><p>In April, at the second installment of ýĻƷ Next — the university’s large-scale, multiyear road show — Stough regaled the Washington, D.C., audience with tales of his days at CU (where Parker encouraged him to join the film department) through the present day, in which <em>South Park</em>-themed mobile and console games are part of American culture.</p><p>“All facets of my life echo the foundation given to me by CU,” he said during the conference’s closing remarks.</p><p>For videos of ýĻƷ Next in Los Angeles and D.C. and information about next year’s San Francisco and Denver events, visit <a href="/next/" rel="nofollow">colorado.edu/next</a>.</p><hr><h2>Alumni Association Tidbits &nbsp;</h2> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/chapter-icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: chapter icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/chapter-icon.jpg" alt="chapter icon"> </a> </div> <p>Northern Nevada now has an alumni chapter led by <strong>Tiffany Smith</strong> (Acct’92). … The Grand Valley chapter in western Colorado, led by <strong>Matt Jennings</strong> (Hist’05; MPubAd’14) and <strong>Katie Larson</strong> (Comm, Psych’05), hosts monthly mixers every third Friday of the month at the Ale House on 12th St in Grand Junction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/trophy_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: trophy icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/trophy_icon.jpg" alt="trophy icon"> </a> </div> <p>Plan a trip to Boulder Oct. 25-28 for Homecoming Weekend 2018. Attend the Alumni Awards Ceremony, BuffTalks, reunions, the Buffs on Tap craft beer and wine event, the Parade and Pep Rally on Pearl Street and Ralphie’s Corral tailgate. CU football plays Oregon State Oct. 27 at Folsom Field. Register at <a href="/homecoming/" rel="nofollow">colorado.edu/homecoming</a> and receive a free Homecoming T-shirt while you’re here.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/scholarship_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Scholarship icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/scholarship_icon.jpg" alt="Scholarship icon"> </a> </div> <p>The ýĻƷ Alumni Association received 1,399 scholarship applications this year, including 385 from legacy applicants. It awarded 96 scholarships, including 41 to legacy students, worth more than $170,000.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/golf_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Golf icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/golf_icon.jpg" alt="Golf icon"> </a> </div> <p>The Alumni Association is hosting its first golf outing Monday, July 30, at the Boulder Country Club. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. To join as a sponsor, contact Tricia at <a href="mailto:tricia.essenpreis@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow">tricia.essenpreis@colorado.edu</a>. ýĻƷ colorado.edu/alumni/golf2018&nbsp;to register to play.</p><hr></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>ýĻƷ Next, Homecoming, 2019 Roaming Buffs trips, Alumni Golf Outing. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <a href="/coloradan/summer-2018" hreflang="und">Summer 2018 </a> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0000 Anonymous 8230 at /coloradan Alumni Briefs - Fall 2017 /coloradan/2017/09/01/alumni-briefs-fall-2017 <span>Alumni Briefs - Fall 2017</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2017-09-01T11:45:39-06:00" title="Friday, September 1, 2017 - 11:45">Fri, 09/01/2017 - 11:45</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/toga_party_alumni_news.jpg?h=52d3fcb6&amp;itok=eIDSZHqc" width="1200" height="600" alt="toga party "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/58"> Campus News </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/250" hreflang="en">Football</a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/532" hreflang="en">Homecoming</a> <a href="/coloradan/taxonomy/term/52" hreflang="en">LEGO</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><h2>Homecoming 2017: Oct. 26-29</h2> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2024-10/toga_party_alumni_news.jpg?itok=q8YByHZr" width="750" height="563" alt="Toga Homecoming Party "> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>At Homecoming 1978 Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids, still basking in fame from their appearance in George Lucas’ film <em>American Graffiti</em>, played for about 10,000 people in Balch Fieldhouse. Nearly everyone wore a toga.</p><p>“The movie <em>Animal House</em> had just been released,” said <strong>James Barry</strong> (Econ’79), who planned the event as the head of the Interfraternity Council. “It was the wildest party I remember at CU.”</p><p>Barry, a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity while at CU, is eager to reminisce about the event and others during this year’s Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 26-29. He’s hosting a reunion for all classes of Delta Upsilon, the first in more than 20 years.</p><p>“Delta Upsilon was at CU for over 35 years, and in that time over 2,500 members graduated from CU,” said Barry, CEO of marketing consultancy Duly Inc.</p><p>Barry hopes reunion attendees can “kindle the old spirit,” catch up with each other and discuss whether Delta Upsilon should reactivate a chapter in Boulder. (CU announced the launch of a new interfraternity council in July. Two fraternities, Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Tau Gamma, agreed formally to affiliate with the university.)</p><p>Also reuniting among nearly 20 other groups are American Indian Alumni, the President’s Leadership Class, Black Alumni, Veterans and Latino Alumni. All groups will celebrate at an exclusive reunions&nbsp;tailgate before the Buffs take on the Cal Bears at Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 28.</p><p>The weekend kicks off Oct. 26 with the annual Alumni Awards ceremony in the University Memorial Center. Eleven individuals will be honored, including Uncharted (formerly Unreasonable Institute) CEO <strong>Teju Ravilochan</strong> (IntlAf’09), education dean emerita <strong>Lorrie Shepard</strong>&nbsp;(MEdu’70; PhD’72) and student leader <strong>Alexander Martin</strong> (Geog’18).</p><p>During the BuffTalks micro lecture series Friday, Oct. 27, CU experts will succinctly discuss intriguing topics — space and brain injuries, for example — and alumni brewers will showcase their best libations during the Buffs on Tap beer tasting event. From there, the annual Homecoming parade and pep rally will commence on Pearl Street. On gameday, all are encouraged to attend the free, family-friendly Ralphie’s Corral tailgate on Duane Field before Ralphie takes the field in her 50th anniversary run. <a href="http://www.cvent.com/events/01-alum-171026-homecoming2017/registration-93c7511dd7054de59f10d92524360d5a.aspx?refid=hc_web&amp;fqp=true" rel="nofollow">Register for Homecoming Weekend </a><a href="https://www.cvent.com/events/01-alum-171026-homecoming2017/registration-93c7511dd7054de59f10d92524360d5a.aspx?refid=hc_web&amp;fqp=true" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p><p>Photo courtesy James Barry</p><hr><h4>A Growing Class of Scholars</h4><p>In 2012, <strong>Benoit Gorgemans</strong> (Bus’21) was the first student to represent Colorado in the National History Bee Finals in Washington, D.C. During a televised broadcast, moderator Al Roker quizzed competitors on topics such as apartheid and the fall of Communism. Gorgemans, who placed eighth, realized the payoff for hard work.</p><p>He’s not stopping now. Gorgemans joins CU’s class of 2021 this fall intending to pursue international business and finance. The Alumni Association is helping him get started: Gorgemans is one of nearly 90 standout students to receive a Forever Buffs scholarship.</p><p>Funds for the scholarships come from the sales of CU license plates, personal donations and alumni chapter and club events. This year, 86 students received $158,264, up from 67 and $151,950 a year earlier.</p><p>Some scholarships, 32 this year, are allocated for legacy students — Buffs whose parents or grandparents attended ýĻƷ — as part of an endowment left by <strong>George</strong> (Bus’33) and <strong>Helen Lesser </strong>(Psych’31).</p><p>Since elementary school, Gorgemans has watched the Golden Buffalo Marching Band perform in Friday-night pep rallies on Pearl Street. Now he's eager to attend as many athletic games as he can.</p><p>“CU represents everything that I desire in my college experience,” he said.</p><p><a href="http://www.colorado.edu/alumni/scholarships" rel="nofollow">Learn more about the Forever Buffs Scholarship Program</a>.&nbsp;</p><hr><h4>Alumni Association Tidbits</h4> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/lego_icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Lego icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/lego_icon.jpg" alt="Lego icon"> </a> </div> <p>The CU Heritage Center’s approximately 1-million-piece depiction of ýĻƷ’s campus is getting a makeover. Beginning Oct. 26, visit the expanded exhibit in a larger room. New additions include the business school, the Ralphie-shaped pool and the Champions Center.</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/chaptericon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Chapter icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/chaptericon.jpg" alt="Chapter icon"> </a> </div> <p>There are two new alumni chapters, in Honolulu and Santa Barbara. <strong>David Markle</strong> (Soc’12) leads the Honolulu chapter and <strong>Ryan Connery</strong> (PolSci’08), a former Phoenix chapter leader, heads the Santa Barbara chapter.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/tailgate-icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Tailgate icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/tailgate-icon.jpg" alt="Tailgate icon"> </a> </div> <p>Tailgate with the Alumni Association this fall at Ralphie’s Corral, a free, family-friendly pregame on Duane Field starting three hours before each home football game. Ralphie and her handlers will make an appearance for photo opportunities. For away games, check out our equally festive Buffs Bash tailgates.</p> <div class="align-left col gallery-item"> <a href="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/board-icon.jpg" class="glightbox ucb-gallery-lightbox" data-gallery="gallery" data-glightbox="description: Board icon "> <img class="ucb-colorbox-small-thumbnail" src="/coloradan/sites/default/files/2024-10/board-icon.jpg" alt="Board icon"> </a> </div> <p>The Alumni Association welcomes its newest advisory board members: <strong>M. Susan Harvey </strong>(Ger’76), <strong>Mark Lambert</strong> (Econ, Engl’88), <strong>David Knox</strong> (DistSt’82), <strong>Theresa Szczurek</strong> (MBA’84; PhD’89), <strong>Meghan Martelon Evans</strong> (PolSci’89), <strong>Chris Allieri </strong>(EnvSt, LatAmerSt’96), <strong>Amanda Freeberg Donovan</strong> (Mktg’03) and <strong>Jennifer Gray Graves</strong> (Comm’06).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><hr></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Homecoming, alumni tidbits and Roaming Buffs travel.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <a href="/coloradan/current-issue" hreflang="und">Fall 2017</a> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:45:39 +0000 Anonymous 7338 at /coloradan