by admin | Dec 4, 2025 | In Memoriam
December 4, 2025 Dear DU community members, We write with the sad news of the passing of Edward Zieglar, emeritus professor in the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver, on October 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Professor Ziegler taught at DU for over 20 years...
by Elise Rosado | Oct 8, 2025 | In Memoriam
October 8, 2025 Dear DU community members, We write with the sad news of the passing of Anne Rankin Mahoney, PhD, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology and Criminology and former Director of Women’s Studies at the University of Denver, on Sept. 19,...
by Elise Rosado | Jun 30, 2025 | In Memoriam
June 25, 2025 Dear DU community, I write with the news of the passing of former DU Vice Chancellor and Research and Technology Director, Dr. Jerry Plunkett, who was 97 when he passed away in Waynesville, Missouri earlier this spring. Dr. Plunkett was a materials...
by Elise Rosado | Jun 30, 2025 | In Memoriam
June 24, 2025 Dear DU community, I write with the sad news of the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Tuttle, Professor Emeritus of Physics, within the Department of Engineering on May 18, 2025, at the age of 86. Dr. Tuttle was a key faculty member who contributed to the...
by Elise Rosado | Jun 4, 2025 | In Memoriam
Dear DU community members, I write with sad news of the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Spilka, Professor Emeritus in Psychology in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences on Friday May 23, at the age of 98. Dr. Spilka was a military veteran and earned his...
by Elise Rosado | May 19, 2025 | VPFA
By: Jenn Bellamy, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs The Faculty Affairs team is excited welcome the newly named Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Leslie Hasche. Leslie is a professor in the Graduate School of Social work whose scholarship focuses on the quality of...
by Elise Rosado | May 18, 2025 | VPFA
By: Jenn Bellamy, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs On April 15 the Accessibility Steering Committee hosted this quarter’s Accessibility Council Meeting. The meeting featured a panel of accessibility support and resources on campus including those from the Office of...
by Elise Rosado | May 17, 2025 | VPFA
By: Jenn Bellamy, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Thinking about applying for a sabbatical soon? Not sure where to start? Back from a sabbatical and looking for guidance on the report? Last Spring Faculty Senate and Faculty Affairs hosted a workshop on writing a...
by Elise Rosado | May 11, 2025 | VPFA
By: Laura Perille, Executive Director, 4D Experience This year’s 4D Symposium, Journeys in Character, features dozens of informative sessions, engaging panels, and interactive workshops that bring the 4D Experience to life for students, faculty, and staff...
by Elise Rosado | May 8, 2025 | VPFA
By: Terese Rainwater, Project Manager Are you looking for dedicated writing time? This writing retreat will provide a supportive and focused environment for faculty to begin, make progress on, and/or finish their scholarly or creative writing projects. All full-time...
