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Save the date for the University of Denver's Founders Day Gala celebrating 144 years of rich DU culture!

The 2008 Founders Day Gala will take place on Friday, March 14, 2008

Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202

Cocktail Reception ~ 6:00 p.m.
Dinner ~ 7:30 p.m.
Business or Cocktail Attire

Live entertainment provided by famed artist Michael Israel

RSVP by Monday, March 3

Please register online by clicking here
Or downloaded our RSVP form and fax to 303.871.4544 or mail to:
Attn: Mary Beth Patterson
University Events
2240 E. Buchtel Blvd.
Denver, CO 80208

Questions please contact:
Kaylen O’Donnell: 303-871-4448

We are pleased to announce our 2008 Founders Day Gala Award Recipients:

Evans Award:
Donald L. Sturm (LLB '58)
The Evans Award, named for John Evans, principal founder of the University, is presented annually to a distinguished alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated achievement in his or her profession, offered humanitarian service to the community, and demonstrated continuing interest in the University. It is the highest honor that the Alumni Association bestows. Recipients must hold a degree from the University of Denver (earned or honorary). First awarded in 1951.

Distinguished Service to the University Award:
Joy S. Burns
Recipients (individuals or groups) must have demonstrated outstanding and lengthy dedication and service to the University by serving as a faculty or staff member, trustee, volunteer or friend. Recipients need not be alumni of the University. This award need not be presented annually. First awarded in 1976.

Professional Achievement Award:
Hao Jiang Tian (MA '87)
Recipients must have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in his or her field, and be considered unusually successful or innovative by colleagues in the field. Recipients must qualify as an alumnus or alumna of the University, but need not be degreed. First awarded in 1973.

Community Service Award:
Theresa M. Chase (MA '90)
Recipients must have been heavily and continuously involved in major community activities and charitable causes either as a professional or volunteer. Contributions of time and/or money must have earned a considerable level of recognition. Recipients must qualify as an alumnus or alumna of the University but need not be degreed. First awarded in 1973.

Randolph P. McDonough Award for Service to Alumni:
Dan (BSBA '71) & Martha E. Benson (BA'71)
This award is named for Randolph McDonough, DU alumni director from 1934 to 1963. Recipients should have contributed to or served DU alumni in a noteworthy and significant fashion. Service to alumni may be demonstrated locally, nationally or internationally. The recipient need not be an alumnus or alumna. First presented in 1968.

Ammi Hyde Award for Recent Graduate Achievement:
Aaron Huey (BFA '99)
Recipients of this award must have graduated from the University of Denver in the previous 10-year period with an undergraduate degree, and must have demonstrated achievement of notable measure in his or her field. First awarded in 1993.