Author Archives: Patricia Kuster

Commencement Trivia

When was the first graduation ceremony at the University of Colorado Boulder? How many people were in the first graduating class? When was the Alumni Association formed? When did the first woman graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder? Who … Continue reading

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Tree Walk

ENJOY THE ANNUAL TREE WALK ON CU-BOULDER  CAMPUS Join the always entertaining and enlightening Alan Nelson, CU senior grounds specialist, on the Tree Walk to learn about the campus arboretum. As senior ground specialist, Nelson has been conducting this popular tour for … Continue reading

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Peace Corps Director Visits the Heritage Center

Peace Corps Director Aaron Williams visits with alumna Sally Lazar, 86, at the CU Heritage Center Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Lazar volunteered the first year the Peace Corps was created and served abroad twice: in Tanzania (1961-1963), and Malawi (1987-1990). … Continue reading

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Original Old Main Bell Unveiled

The first University bell has been through a lot. It has been behind a temporary wall for the last two years, and on July 15 , 2011, that wall came down. Cast in 1877 by Van Deuzen & Lift of … Continue reading

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