University of Denver Winter 2023

Contents Winter 2023

magazine.du.edu du-magazine@du.edu 303.871.2776 Volume 23, Issue 2

FEATURES 20 Research for Peace and Prosperity

Executive Editor Renea Morris

Managing Editor Tamara Chapman

Across the disciplines, DU’s research community is dedicated to serving the public good and fostering a better world.

Art Director René Moffatt Senior Editor Heather Hein

30 Galaxy Hopping at the

Chamberlin Observatory The stars come out when DU trains its refracting telescope on the night sky.

Contributing Writers Emma Atkinson Janette Ballard Matt Meyer Connor Mokrzycki Jon Stone Designers Kari Burns Brooke Harman Production Designer Todd Fisher Photographers Wayne Armstrong Connor Mokrzycki

DEPARTMENTS

6 Campus Update 12 Arts 14 Academics 16 Athletics 18 Books 33 Alumni Connections

DIGITAL EXCLUSIVES @magazine.du.edu Don’t miss: Historian Susan Schulten introduces readers to a 19th century education innovator. In his new book, a sociology professor explores the perils of denial. Denver 101: The historic Shorter AME Church in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood is a community treasure.

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