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 | Feb 27, 2025 | In Memoriam
Dear DU community members, It is with great sadness that I write to share the news that John Tiedemann, a Teaching Associate Professor in the University Writing Program, passed away on September 18, 2024. Professor Tiedemann taught courses in the University Writing...
by Elise Rosado | Dec 23, 2024 | In Memoriam
December 20, 2024 Dear DU community members, We write with sad news of the passing of former University Historian and Library Associate Professor Steve Fisher on December 4, 2024. Steve earned his Bachelor of Arts in History, Master of Arts in History, and...
by Elise Rosado | Dec 16, 2024 | In Memoriam, VPFA
Dear DU community members, It is with great sadness that we write to share the news that Dr. William E. “Bill” Cross, Jr., Emeritus Professor in the Morgridge College of Education, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2024. Professor Cross was an unparalleled leader in...
by Elise Rosado | Jan 5, 2024 | In Memoriam, VPFA
Dear DU community members, It is with deepest sorrow that we write to inform you of the passing of Emeritus Professor Ved Nanda, a Distinguished University Professor in the Sturm College of Law. Professor Nanda passed away on Monday in the company of family and...
by Elise Rosado | Dec 14, 2023 | In Memoriam, VPFA
Dear DU community members, It is with great sadness that I write to share the news that Joseph “Joe” Docksey, a longtime faculty member and former Director of the Lamont School of Music, passed away on Saturday December 9, 2023. Joe was beloved by many colleagues and...
