University of Denver Spring 2024

50 Reasons to Love DU

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WE LOVE ANIMALS Elevating the interrelationships of humans, animals and the environment is the work and passion of the Institute for Human-Animal Connection. Recently named one of six new DU Research Institutes, IHAC focuses on therapeutic human-animal interactions, animals in communities and conservation social work. Recent projects include studying how interacting with farm animals can improve student outcomes in the classroom; the effects of a dog training program on incarcerated individuals; and how to increase access to veterinary care in historically marginalized communities.

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NEWMAN CENTER PRESENTS

Over the last two decades, the Newman Center has become a staple in the Denver arts community, showcasing performances by unique artists, storied singers and talented dancers from all across the globe. Vocal powerhouses like John Legend and Idina Menzel have graced one of Newman’s four performance spaces, which boast not only world-class acoustic construction but also uniquely intimate theatre environments. Known for its traditional and contemporary jazz and dance performances, its mission is to add more global acts each year.

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RECIPES THAT LIVE FOREVER Food trends like avocado toast or matcha may come and go—but not for the library archivists managing University Libraries’ Cookery and Foodways Collection of 15,000 cookbooks. Here, recipes live forever, including your mom’s questionable tuna casserole, a menu from one of Bill Clinton’s state dinners and boiled pigeon from a British cookbook dating back to 1695.

Credit: Anthony Camera