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Oral History

A Renaissance IN Crimson and Gold

The University of Denver's rescue and renewal 1984-2014

The oral history interviews capture personal perspectives and stories from individuals involved with the rescue and renewal of the University of Denver. They highlight the bold actions and commitments that helped make the University of Denver what it is today — a thriving university poised for national prominence, balanced with a strong commitment to serving the public good.  

DWIGHT M. SMITH

dwight smith at podium

Former Chancellor and Professor

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WILLIAM (BILL) ZARANKA

William Zaranka

Former DU Provost, Dean and Professor

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CRAIG WOODY

Craig Woody

VC Business and Financial Affairs, Chief Financial Officer

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DANIEL L. RITCHIE

Daniel L. Ritchie at podium

Chancellor Emeritus, DU Board of Trustees member

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TRYGVE MYHREN

trygve myhren at podium

DU Board of Trustees, former Chair

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VICTOR QUINN

Victor Quinn

Long-serving Outside Counsel to DU

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MICHELE (MIKE) BLOOM

Mike Bloom at podium

Former Dean of Colorado Women's College at DU

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VIRGINIA MALONEY

virginia maloney at podium

Dean Emerita, College of Education

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GREGG KVISTAD

Gregg Kvistad in regalia

Provost Emeritus, former Dean and Professor

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BARRY HUGHES

trygve myhren at podium

Professor, Former VP Graduate Studies, Founder Pardee Center

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RICHARD CALDWELL

Rick Caldwell

Professor, Director Institute for Public Policy Studies

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DONALD L. STURM

donald sturm at podium

DU Board of Trustees

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JAMES GRIESEMER

trygve myhren at podium

Professor, Dean Emeritus, DU Board of Trustees, former CFO

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