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Veterans Day Concert: United States 250, Colorado 150, CU Boulder 150
On Nov. 11, the CU Boulder College of Music and CU Boulder Wind Symphony will observe Veterans Day—also commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood and the 150th anniversary of the University of Colorado Boulder—in an evening of music. Student and military musicians will share the stage in a program that features a world premiere at its center and the public launch of a nationally funded project.
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More than 50 years ago, CU Boulder planted a bold idea: that leadership isn’t reserved for a select few—it lives within us all. Today, CFL supports a vibrant leadership ecosystem on campus and empowers thousands of students to lead with purpose and authenticity.
George Norlin became president of CU in 1917. During his tenure, he oversaw the implementation of Charles Klauder’s iconic architectural designs for the campus, watched the student population triple and completed a $4 million building program despite the troubles of the Great Depression, according to the CU Heritage Center.
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Tanya Kelly-Bowry
Tanya Kelly-Bowry served as one of the most influential advocates in CU Boulder’s history as the first Latina vice president. She shaped its relationship with the state and federal governments, securing billions of dollars for the university and working with seven university presidents. Tanya played an integral role in CU’s growth and research mission, securing around three billion dollars to establish the university as a nationally known research institution and opening the first office in Washington, D.C. For her achievements, she was named vice president emerita after her retirement in 2020, leaving a legacy of advocacy, leadership and institutional change in her wake.
150th Anniversary Events
150th Project Team
- Ann Schmiesing, Senior Vice Chancellor, Strategic Initiatives
- Ryan Chreist, Associate Vice Chancellor, Strategic Initiatives
- Katherine Eggert, Vice Chancellor, Academic Planning and Assessment
- Katy Herbert Kotlarczyk, Vice Chancellor, Advancement
- Jon Leslie, Vice Chancellor, Strategic Relations and Communication
- D’Andra Mull, Vice Chancellor, Student Life
- Sarah Adderholt, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Events, Protocol and Outreach
- Lori Call, Associate Vice Chancellor Local Government and Community Relations
- Theresa Hernandez, Professor and Director, Crawford Family WHOLE student athlete program
- David Humphrey, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Leadership Support and Programming
- Hon. Gary Jackson, Alumnus
- Taylor Jarvis, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Engagement and Executive Director, Marketing and Communications
- Polly McLean, Assoc. Professor, Media Studies
- Carolyn Moreau, Assistant Dean, Communications and External Relations
- Hope Saska, Acting Director, Chief Curator and Director of Academic Engagement
- Jennifer Schufer, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Marketing and Content Strategy
- Stein Sture, Vice Chancellor for Research Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, Engineering
- William Wei, Professor, History