A salute to saloons: Booze runs in the veins of Denver’s history

December 22, 2017Community and culture, Learning and teachingbars, Colorado history, CU Denver, Dr. Colorado, history, saloons, University of Coloradocuontheair

Throughout its history, the city of Denver was home to saloons that served up a lot more than alcohol. Ken McConnellogue talks with CU Denver History Professor Tom Noel – aka Dr. Colorado – about the liquid history of Denver and how bars evolved throughout the ages and helped form the Denver of today. Ethnic … Continue reading A salute to saloons: Booze runs in the veins of Denver’s history →

Colorful CU: (True) tales from the old west to today

September 27, 2017Community and culture, Learning and teaching1876, Colorado, history, University of Colorado, University presidentscuontheair

The University of Colorado and the state of Colorado were both founded in 1876 and our fortunes have been intertwined since. From a small building standing in a field in Boulder – complete with cows – to the highly advanced and expansive medical facilities in Aurora, CU has a picturesque past and present that reach … Continue reading Colorful CU: (True) tales from the old west to today →