Mark Mikkelsen

Fortepiano refurb is a labor of love

July 2, 2024

Piano Technician Mark Mikkelsen—who supports the care and maintenance of the College of Music’s fleet of 160 pianos, two harpsichords and an organ—used ingenuity to rebuild, refurbish and restore a donated fortepiano.

 Detective Tim DeLaria and Sergeant Matt DeLaria at his police academy graduation in 1999

Sergeant reflects on department’s 75-year history, his inspiration to serve

May 23, 2024

Matt DeLaria, a second-generation CU Boulder police officer, followed his father’s footsteps, not only going into law enforcement but specifically joining the campus police department.

Matt Dillon and his mother Cathy Chestnut being sworn in as CUPD officers

Mother and son serve together as CU Boulder police officers

Oct. 17, 2023

A shared passion for community service has drawn two generations to the same career, on the same campus.

CUPD Officer Marc Mustoe

Former football player back on field in a different uniform

Oct. 5, 2023

In his current role, as part of his duties, CUPD Officer Marc Mustoe navigates larger, louder crowds and an “electric” atmosphere to support security efforts for head football coach Deion Sanders.

Joan McLean Braun

‘A Boulder treasure’—Joan McLean Braun’s career at CU Presents

Sept. 27, 2023

CU Presents is celebrating the inspiring, illustrious career of longtime Executive Director Joan McLean Braun, who will retire at the end of this academic year.

CU head ski coach Andrew LeRoy

Former Olympian Andy LeRoy enters 2nd season as CU ski coach

Nov. 17, 2022

LeRoy is CU’s 18th head ski coach, replacing Richard Rokos after more than three decades with the Buffs. The former Olympian discusses leading CU’s only coed athletic team, what inspired him to coach and ways to generate revenue for collegiate skiing.

Ofelia Morales

In the business of making dreams come true—Get to know Ofelia Morales

Nov. 8, 2022

A first-generation student, she now works to support CU Boulder students who are pursuing their educational dreams. She's passionate about the UndocuNetwork group on campus and knows where to find the best chai latte. Learn more about Ofelia Morales.

Associate Professor Shideh Dashti

Video: Pioneering the resilient infrastructure of the future

June 29, 2022

Associate Professor Shideh Dashti discusses her research on geotechnical engineering, centrifuge modeling and designing resilient infrastructure in the wake of earthquakes and climate-related natural disasters.

Hilary Morgan

Video: How to treat burn-damaged books

May 24, 2022

Hillary Morgan, a conservator with the University Libraries is no stranger to repairing books damaged by any of the elements. In this video, Morgan will teach you how to save a book that’s suffered soot or smoke damage from a fire.

Commander Paula Balafas

CU Police Commander Paula Balafas to become Pac-12’s 5th female chief of police

Feb. 9, 2022

Balafas, a CU Boulder alumna, has taken the top job at the University of Arizona Police Department, helping the Pac-12 conference lead the way in women in policing.

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