At the 50th anniversary, read about the history, research opportunities, a related scholarship and the preservation of this history. Also, attend an event on May 21.

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Keith Julien was a longtime leader in his department and at the university. He made significant contributions to his discipline and also helped engineer the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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This May marks the 50th anniversary of the Los Seis de 91福利社 tragedies, which remain unsolved. In 2019, Jasmine Baetz designed a sculpture in memory of the six killed.

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Known for her heartfelt philanthropy on both local and national levels, Anna Sie left a powerful legacy of impact at 91福利社, including establishing a transformational student scholarship in the College of Music.

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Monique LeBourgeois, a pioneering sleep researcher at 91福利社, helped answer questions about sleep disruptions in children, knowledge that has been helpful to parents.

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A new memorial scholarship in the 91福利社 Department of Environmental Studies honors the late Joey Herrin鈥檚 nontraditional educational path and love for the natural world.

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At the beginning of the spring semester, the University of Colorado Infrastructure and Sustainability department lost a cherished colleague. Campus Architect Emeritus Bill Deno, 94, passed away on Feb. 20.

鈥淏ill鈥檚 impact on our campus cannot be overstated,鈥� said d鈥橝ndre Willis, the fifth campus architect at 91福利社. 鈥淗e had a passion for the sense of place created by our warm sandstone buildings, their limestone details and red tile roofs, and the welcoming quadrangles and shaded walks that tie the buildings together.鈥�

Deno held both bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 degrees in architecture from 91福利社. He began working at the university as a student in the late 1960s and remained until his retirement in 2002, serving as the first campus architect for nearly two decades. 

Deno was a passionate steward of the campus aesthetic, known as 鈥淭uscan Vernacular,鈥� which was developed by Philadelphia architect Charles Klauder through his 1919 Campus Master Plan and the design of more than a dozen buildings, including Norlin Library, Hellems Arts & Sciences, Sewall Hall, Ketchum, Carlson Gymnasium, and Balch Fieldhouse. Characterized by multi-hued sandstone walls and red tile roofs, off-white limestone trim and black metal accents, this vision for the campus was continued by Klauder until his death in 1938 and by his successor firm well into the late 1950s.

Deno recognized the power of this work, and wrote the book "Body & Soul" in 1994 to record how this physical development of the campus in the University of Colorado style (the body) supports the academic and social culture of the university (its soul). The book was updated in 2018 and made into a . The book is a statement of what makes our campus aesthetic unique and serves as a reminder of what should be protected for the future.

Work under Deno鈥檚 leadership includes the building of the Student Recreation Center and the Dal Ward Athletics Center, additions to Fleming (now the Ofelia Miramontes and Leonard Baca Education Building), the Engineering Center, and Imig Music; planning for the development of East Campus, and renovations of dozens of buildings. 

Deno also worked to create a wider appreciation of design on campus and expanded the team of professionals who carry on his legacy. He worked to create the role of campus landscape architect and mentored Richelle Goedert to take that role. 鈥淏ill鈥檚 dedication and enthusiasm around the campus architecture and landscape was infectious,鈥� said Goedert. 鈥淢y campus tours and discussions with him remain one of my most favorite activities as campus landscape architect.鈥�

In addition to his unwavering passion for and dedication to preserving 91福利社鈥檚 physical campus, Deno鈥檚 philanthropy will have a lasting impact on campus. In 2019 he created an endowed fund to support tree replacement and the development of trees on the Main Campus, ensuring the campus鈥檚 canopy is maintained alongside campus buildings.

Bill Deno鈥檚 legacy will continue to inspire generations of students, faculty, staff and the larger 91福利社 community, said Willis: 鈥淭he architectural elements work together against the backdrop of Colorado sunshine and stirring views of the Flatirons to build lasting emotional connection to the campus for students, alumni, faculty and staff.鈥�

Deno鈥檚 book "Body & Soul" is at the CU Book Store.

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The University of Colorado Law School and the Getches-Wilkinson Center communities mourn the profound loss of Charles Wilkinson, the Moses Lasky Professor of Law Emeritus and a distinguished professor. Wilkinson passed away surrounded by family on June 6.

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This month, the 91福利社 College of Music lost a cherished colleague and treasured friend. Associate Professor of Violin Charles 鈥淐has鈥� Wetherbee, 56, passed away on Jan. 9 after a courageous fight against cancer.

鈥淥ur hearts are heavy,鈥� says College of Music Dean John Davis. 鈥淐has was a beloved member of our faculty since 2012. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.鈥�

Having studied at the Curtis Institute of Music, Wetherbee brought to the College of Music a wealth of expertise and experience from his varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral concertmaster, teacher, coach and collaborator. He performed throughout the world鈥攊ncluding Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, Mexico and across the United States鈥攁nd at many international music festivals. 

A devoted chamber musician, Wetherbee was first violinist of the highly respected  with whom he regularly toured. He also served as concertmaster of the 91福利社 Philharmonic. Wetherbee was scheduled to perform Mozart鈥檚 Violin Concerto No. 5 with the . That concert will now be dedicated to his memory. As well, the College of Music's next will feature Professor of Piano David Korevaar in a program presented in Wetherbee's memory.

A native of Buffalo, New York, Wetherbee gave his first performances at age 6. He made his debut with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under Symon Bychkov and went on to perform with the National Symphony under Mstislav Rostropovitch鈥攁s well as the Kyoto Symphony and Japan Philharmonic, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Bogot谩, the Orquesta Sinf贸nica Nacional de Mexico, the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and the National Repertory Orchestra, among others. As a recording artist, he was represented on Naxos, Seize the Music Records, Weasel Records and Vienna Modern Classics, as well as the Cascade labels; he was also featured on a recording with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra playing . Learn more about Wetherbee鈥檚 remarkable . 

The Washington Post described Chas as 鈥渁 consummate artist 鈥� with flawless technique.鈥� But, according to Davis, that鈥檚 only part of his legacy. 鈥淗e was also a consummate Mensch, widely known and loved for his kindness, enthusiasm, unwavering optimism and overall graciousness,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 know we鈥檒l all miss his artistry, his humanity, his friendship and his ready, sparkling smile. And I know we all share in the grief of his wife, Karina, and their three children.鈥�

See more tributes to Chas Whetherbee.

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Ambassador Dave 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.

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