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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.

Noah Eli Gordon, associate professor of English and associate chair for creative writing, has been hailed as “charismatic,” “irreplaceable” and a “great poet and fine teacher.”

CIRES, Geological Sciences and ɫ�����ֱ�� mourn the loss of an exceptional scholar who inspired greatness. Molnar was a distinguished professor, CIRES fellow and the recipient of some of the most prestigious awards in his field. 

ɫ�����ֱ�� alumnus R.C. Mercure was instrumental in launching what became Ball Aerospace and other successful ventures.

Family, friends and community members from ɫ�����ֱ�� and beyond will pay tribute to former Vice Chancellor for Strategic Relations Frances Draper in a memorial service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9.

From a day that seemed to change life forever, we remember the victims and first responders. The University Libraries have compiled a list of archival resources. A number of tributes will occur at the Sept. 11 football game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Learn more as we reflect on this 20th anniversary.

Professor Mark Meaney is remembered by colleagues and the community as a dedicated mentor and tireless scholar, as well as a global authority on sustainability.

Dennis Mileti, a world-renowned expert on disaster communication, professor emeritus of sociology and former director of the Natural Hazards Center, succumbed to complications from COVID-19 on Jan. 21.

Professor David Shneer, the Louis P. Singer Endowed Chair in Jewish History at ɫ�����ֱ��, passed away. A noted scholar who helped shape students' lives, Shneer researched 20th century European, Russian and Jewish history and culture.

Please join CIRES virtually on Wednesday, Sept. 16, to celebrate Konrad Steffen’s life and contributions. Koni served as CIRES' director from 2005–12 and was a member of the geography department faculty.