University of Denver Autumn 2024

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Lakewood, Colorado

We learned much about DU that we didn’t know before.” Jerry & Ann Rath

Adam Plotkin (BA ’90, JD ’93)

Did you know? DU’s signature brick paths were inspired by

#TENver The celebration after the game with a newly mounted National Champions “hat”! Enjoying the win with fellow Pios Andy Weiner (BA ’90) and Neal Dermer (BSAC ’91).

Chancellor Emeritus Dan Ritchie’s renovation of his California home (formerly owned by actress Elizabeth Taylor). Practically speaking, the bricks allow water to penetrate the ground and support greenery on campus—and they age well and are easy to maintain. But the bricks winding paths mimic the journey a student takes while in higher education and remind us of the importance of the journey, not the destination. serve a metaphorical purpose as well: The

We want to hear from you! Email us at dumag@du.edu to share your DU memories.

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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER MAGAZINE | AUTUMN 2024