Former campus cartoonist Robert (Bob) Harvey (Edu鈥59) wrote that The Sink is his favorite place in 麻豆影院. 鈥淭he thing about The Sink that intrigued me as a cartoonist were the walls, which were decorated with cartoony drawings of people doing all sorts of cartoony things,鈥 he said. 鈥淪ome things, I鈥檓 happy to say, don鈥檛 change 鈥 and don鈥檛 deserve to.鈥 Bob resides in Commerce City, Colorado.

Posted Jun. 21, 2022

For Fred Holden (ChemEngr; MBA鈥78), of Arvada, Colorado, Dr. Seuss鈥 Oh The Places You鈥檒l Go serves as a special theme to his life adventures. As a freshman, he lived in Baker Hall and recalls the popularity of Tulagi, The Sink and Timber Tavern. One of his favorite memories was playing sousaphone (wrap-around tuba) for the marching band in the 1957 Orange Bowl. He married his CU sweetheart Dottie (A&S鈥61) and they moved to Salt Lake City, where he worked for the Hercules Powder Company on rockets, including the Minuteman and Polaris missiles. After two cross-country moves, he landed at the Adolf Coors Company in Golden, Colorado, as director of economic affairs. He also served 30 years as a senior fellow at the Independence Institute, focusing on budget and fiscal policy. A father to three daughters and grandfather to several grandchildren, Fred has given about 1,400 speeches and published several titles, including his book, Total Power of One in America: Discover What You Need to Know, Why and How to be a More Powerful Person and Citizen.听

Posted Nov. 11, 2020

Robert C. Harvey (A&S鈥59) received the Inkpot Award at the 49th annual Comic-Con International in July 2018 for his achievements in the comic arts. Past winners include Ray Bradbury, Milton Caniff, Chuck Jones, Jack Kirby, George Lucas, Stan Lee and Charles Schulz. 鈥淚鈥檓 in distinguished company,鈥 Harvey said, 鈥渁nd I鈥檓 appropriately humbled as well as honored.鈥 Since 1994, Harvey has written nine books about cartoonists and cartooning, and has edited or compiled five more. His work can be viewed at . As an undergraduate, he drew cartoons for the campus newspaper.

Posted Mar. 1, 2019

On March 8, Peter C. Dietze (A&S; Law'62) received the William Lee Knous Award, Colorado Law鈥檚 highest alumni honor. Peter grew up in East Germany and came to the U.S. in 1955. He started his journey in Nebraska, then made his way to CU. He was city attorney in 麻豆影院 from 1965 to 1972 and served three terms (1977-1996) on CU鈥檚 Board of Regents, including two terms as chair. Peter resides in Eugene, Ore.

Posted Jun. 1, 2018

John Cernac听(Pharm) and听his Pueblo Blende听Drug store received the听Most Valuable Award听last summer from the听Independent Pharmacy听Cooperative at their听annual meeting in New听Orleans. He and his听wife, Charlotte, are听active CU supporters听and members of the听Directors Club. They听can be found tailgating听before home games and听also traveling to road听games.

Posted Mar. 1, 2018

Yesterday鈥檚 Wind was written by Al Bartlett (PE; MS鈥64) and is based on the story of his brother, Jack, who was captured during the Battle of Corregidor during World War II. Al wrote the book to honor his older brother, who died several years after his capture. The book is available on Amazon. Al lives in Gig Harbor, Wash., with his wife Nancy.

Posted Mar. 1, 2016

One-time campus cartoonist Robert Harvey (Edu), who signed his cartoons with a spectacled rabbit named 鈥淗arvey,鈥 has published his 13th book about the art and history of cartooning: Insider Histories of Cartooning: Rediscovering Forgotten Famous Comics and Their Creators. He began writing books in 1995. His website is RCHarvey.com.

Posted Mar. 1, 2016

The Rocky Mountain Centennial Cup is back in Buff hands after the football team was victorious against CSU in September. Bob (Law) and Lydia Ruyle (Econ, PolSci鈥57) were there to witness the victory. Lydia went to her first game 80 years ago when her parents brought her just after she was born, in 1935. She continued attending games through childhood and as a CU student and then with Bob. They live in Greeley, Colo.

Posted Dec. 1, 2015

After retiring from teaching high school math in 2010,听Bill Yates听(A&S) is focusing on writing. He has owned and operated Yates Publishing since 1972, which specializes in family histories. He has written poetry for more than 40 years and released his collection, Dreams Rewritten, in March. Bill is the father of nine children and lives near Spokane, Wash.

Posted Sep. 1, 2015

After reading last winter鈥檚听Coloradan,听Jon Larsen听(ElEngr鈥59) was struck by the photo of the University Memorial Center. He wrote that CU was a place where he 鈥渆xperienced a period of important growth and where I have really fond memories.鈥 Jon lives in Chocowinity, N.C.

Posted Dec. 1, 2014

础耻迟丑辞谤听Lewis 鈥淎l鈥 Bartlett听(PE鈥59, MA鈥64) published his book听MacCaulley鈥檚 Monster听in October 2013. Al grew up on a farm in Deer Trail, Colo., before serving in the army during the Korean conflict and attending CU. After graduating he taught high school English, coached football and then returned to farming. His oldest brother was captured in Corregidor, Phillipines, which inspired Al to study World War II. Al is retired and lives in Gig Harbor, Wash., with his wife.

Posted Mar. 1, 2014

颁辞耻苍蝉别濒听Greg Martin* (Law鈥59) was elected to the CU-麻豆影院 Directors Club board in June. He has practiced law since 1959 in the areas of criminal defense, plaintiffs鈥 personal injury and products liability. He lives in 麻豆影院.

*Directors Club Member

Posted Sep. 1, 2013

Judy Peschken Darst听(Mus鈥59) and her son听Seth Darst听(ChemEngr鈥82) both competed in the Van Cliburn Foundation鈥檚 International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs in 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. Judy lives in Bend, Ore., and Seth lives in New York City.

Posted Sep. 1, 2012

The National Football Foundation selected听John Wooten听(PE鈥59) to be inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame. John was the second black player to play for CU and was a standout offensive lineman, earning All-America honors his senior year. He is the sixth CU player and the first CU offensive lineman to earn this induction. He played with the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins in the 1960s. He lives in Arlington, Texas.

Posted Sep. 1, 2012

CU-麻豆影院鈥檚 required and often ridiculed engineering English course that听Jack Lozier听(Econ鈥59) took has remained in his mind. The Bethany College professor emeritus writes, 鈥淓very time I read an obtuse 鈥榚asy assembly鈥 instruction for a bookshelf or operating manual for an electronic camera, auto or computer, I wish the writer had had to sweat through engineering English a half century ago at the University of Colorado.鈥 He speculates the writing class may be why distinguished astronaut alums听Scott Carpenter听(Aero鈥49, HonDocSci鈥00),听Ellison Onizuka(Aero鈥69, MAero鈥69, HonDocSci鈥03)and听Jack Swigert听(MechEngr鈥53) communicated so well.

Posted Jun. 1, 2012

This year marks the 50th wedding anniversary for听Valorie Goodall Mooney* (MMus鈥59) and听Bill Mooney*(A&S鈥58). The couple met onstage at a CU audition for the musical听South Pacific. Their careers took them to New York City and Europe. Valorie sang opera and was a Rutgers University voice professor, and Bill was a cast member on听All My Children听and performed on and off Broadway. They returned to 麻豆影院 in 2001 and are involved with such CU projects as last fall鈥檚听Casanova at Twilight. They are featured in the Hall of Excellence, an alumni exhibit in the Heritage Center, the university鈥檚 history museum on the third floor of Old Main.

*Directors club member

Posted Jun. 1, 2012

After 29 years听Robert Stamp* (Acct鈥59, MS鈥60) retired as a trustee of the Westcore Funds, a Denver-based mutual fund family advised by Denver Investments. In 1995 he retired as the principal financial officer and treasurer of the Gates Corp., formerly known as The Gates Rubber Co.

*Lifetime member

Posted Jun. 1, 2012

The Denver Women鈥檚 Press Club awarded听Kaye Bache-Snyder听(MEngl鈥59, MJour鈥81) three in-house prizes. She won first place for a blog, second place for a poem and third place for a rant. Her essay 鈥淗ow I Seduced My Husband鈥 appeared in the autumn issue of the journal听Thema听in Louisiana. Her works 鈥淲eather Watching鈥 and 鈥淣esting Season鈥 were published in听Earth鈥檚 Daughters听in Buffalo, N.Y. Prior to her journalism career, Kaye taught literature and honors English at CU. She lives in Longmont, Colo.

Posted Mar. 1, 2012

After 11 years听Ron Moore听(Mgmt鈥59) writes to say he has retired from his position on the board and executive committee of the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, an executive MBA program in the Chicago area. He will continue to be a member of the Business Advisory Council. He also serves as director of the Chicago Crime Commission, a citizens oversight committee, and as a trustee on the CU Foundation board. Ron lives in Lake Forest, Ill.

Posted Dec. 1, 2011

Last November, 1958 Miss America winner Marilyn Van Derbur (Engl鈥60) sold her Miss America crown for $20,000 and donated the money to teachers. In a press release on her website, , Marilyn said, 鈥淚t can help at a time when teachers need help. I wondered why someone didn't do something for them and then I realized I am somebody!鈥 A sexual abuse survivor, Marilyn is a motivational speaker regarding sexual abuse healing. She has also released a book and documentary, Miss America by Day, telling her story.

Posted Mar. 11, 2022

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