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Denver Mayor fills backpacks for back to school | CLASSNOTES
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston rolled up his sleeves Thursday to stuff backpacks with school supplies for elementary and middle school students as the city gears up for the return to class. Johnston was joined by nearly two dozen city employees who filled more than 400 backpacks for some of Denver’s...
History Colorado seeking input from Indigenous community as part of research into past boarding school abuses
History Colorado will begin its second wave of research into Native American boarding schools next month — this time with help from Indigenous people whose family members survived the horrifying experience. The three-year project, funded with $1 million from the state legislature, will focus on consultation with Native American...
Back-to-school spending survey: Denver parents expect to cut back
The Deloitte Denver 2024 Back-to-School Retail Survey released Tuesday found that local parents are tightening their wallets this back-to-school shopping season amid higher prices. Denver parents surveyed expect to spend slightly less than their estimated spend of $765 in 2023. Key findings from the Denver survey:. Denver parents report that...
University of Denver Swim and Dive Team in No More Under Swim Safely Series at El Pomar Natatorium
The University of Denver men's swimming and diving team is actively involved in a community program aimed at preventing drownings among children aged 4 to 18 in the Denver area. The "No More Under Swim Safely Series," led by collegiate swimmers, focuses on water safety skills to reduce the risk of drowning incidents. The team's head coach, Alicia Hicken-Franklin, highlights the positive impact of the program on both the participants and volunteers, emphasizing the importance of water safety education.
Regis volleyball earns 10th straight AVCA Team Academic award, posts a top 20% GPA in Division II
DENVER, Colo. — The Regis University volleyball program added another accolade for the 2023-24 squad earlier this month, earning its 10 th straight American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT. More than 1,400 high school and collegiate volleyball programs from across the country were represented...
Denver Puts 152 Student-Athletes on Summit League Academic Honor Roll
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The University of Denver Division of Athletics had 152 student-athletes recognized on the 2023-24 Summit League Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced on Wednesday. Qualifications. Student-athletes must have at least a 3.2 cumulative grade-point average (GPA), on a 4.0 scale, for the year awarded.
Meet the MBA Class of 2025: Erin Stevens, Notre Dame (Mendoza)
“Air Force officer, devoted family member, passionate about all things outdoors!”. Fun Fact About Yourself: I’ve been free fall skydiving five times!. Undergraduate School and Major: United States Air Force Academy, Business Management. Most Recent Employer and Job Title: United States Air Force, First Lieutenant. When you think of...
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