University of Denver Winter 2024

Class Notes

1981 Rich Agnello (MPA ’81) was a 1970

Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association. Michael has been a trial lawyer for more than 30 years and practices in Casper. 1988 Jim Doerner (PhD ’88) was named dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado. Jim joined UNC in 1994 and is a professor of geography, GIS and sustainability. 1999 Joy Armstrong (BA ’99) has

finalist in the sports genre category for his sports- behavioral health novel, “Going to Williams port,” in the

CLEO PARKER ROBINSON (BA ’70, Hon. PhD ’91) was awarded the National Medal of the Arts, along with the International Association of Blacks in Dance, from President Joe Biden at the White House in March 2023. Cleo was also featured in an episode of the “Colorado Experience” documentary series by Rocky Mountain PBS.

2023 American Fiction Awards, sponsored by the American Book Fest.

1973 Janet Ancel (JD ’73) has been elected to the board of the Public Assets

ment open to adults of all skill levels. It was held in March in Richmond, British Columbia. 1977 Don Ratcliff (BSBA ’77) and Chris Fowler (BSBA ’78)

Condoleezza Rice (BA ’74,

been named the director of the University of Colorado- Colorado Springs Galleries of Contemporary Art. 2003 Kyle Schlachter (BS ’03)

Institute in Montpelier, Vermont. Janet was

the chief architect of Vermont’s Child Tax Credit, which became law in 2022. 1976 Chris West (BA ’76) repre

PhD ’81) received the 2023 Medal of Glory Award from the Foundation for Democracy in Africa for her extraordinary contributions to democracy, good governance and the advancement of trade, investment and cultural ties in Africa. 1985 R. Michael Shickich (JD ’85) was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the

displayed their Pioneer spirit in Telluride in January 2023. 1980 Carolyn French (MS ’80), a recently retired victim advocate with the Boulder District Attorney’s Office, received this year’s Colorado Organization of Victim Assistance award.

sented the U.S. in the 70s division of the CARHA Hockey World Cup, a tourna

has been appointed executive director of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. Kyle currently serves as the mayor of the City of Littleton.

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