Students in Focus
Born and raised in Denver, Chris Falkenberg's life eventually led him to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·, where he decided to focus his efforts on a degree in finance. His work as a cofounder of Phi Delta Theta's CU chapter and on the CU Interfraternity Council will leave a legacy that will be remembered for years to come as he enters the next chapter in his life.
Shelbi Davenport will graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in molecular, cellular and developmental biology, having served as the vice president of administration for ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s Delta Delta Delta chapter last year.
Ethan Anderson came to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· as an eager first-year student ready to make the most of his time on campus. Now, after four years and helping to found ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·'s Phi Delta Theta chapter, Ethan will be remembered as a respected leader.
After exploring theater, anthropology and ethnic studies as majors during her freshman year, it was Therese Gardner’s love of TED Talks––and her eventual involvement with TEDxCU––that set her on a path toward earning her bachelor’s degree in communication.
Senior Delaney Schoenfeldt is graduating as the College of Media, Communication and Information’s William W. White Outstanding Senior, an honor earned by the student with the highest GPA in the college.- During her time at CU Boulder, Grace Ojebuoboh has made a lasting impact on the community, sparking an interest in social justice work that she plans to take on in the future.
Once senior Hannah Metzger joined ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s CU Independent during her first year, she knew she needed to switch her major to journalism. It turned out to be a good decision. Metzger is the Department of Journalism’s William A. White Outstanding Senior.
Founding a fraternity chapter, starting up a university interfraternity council (IFC) and graduating with a bachelor's degree in computer science were never part of Keaton Hoeger’s plan when first starting college. However, these were all among the things Keaton accomplished in his four years at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·.
Daniel Wilson's interest in the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking started early in life. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in cinema studies with an emphasis on film production, he hopes to take those interests into the world of cinematography while not forgetting his Colorado roots.
Read about some of the class of 2020's talented, innovative and entrepreneurial College of Engineering & Applied Science undergraduate and graduate students.