Giving in Action /today/ en Buffs achieve record-breaking fundraising year /today/2025/09/25/buffs-achieve-record-breaking-fundraising-year <span>Buffs achieve record-breaking fundraising year</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-09-25T14:09:07-06:00" title="Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 14:09">Thu, 09/25/2025 - 14:09</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/fall_oct22.cc49-1_0.jpg?h=6c1c1bb9&amp;itok=TG18I7W7" width="1200" height="800" alt="Old Main and fall foliage"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Donors helped 桃色视频 achieve a record-breaking fundraising year through transformative gifts supporting student achievement, sustainability leadership, research excellence and community partnerships.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">These philanthropic investments ensure the university continues to support students, faculty and the broader community by aligning donor interests with institutional priorities. Many gifts are guided by gift agreements that ensure expenditures align with donor intentions and cannot be reallocated to cover other funding losses.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">During 桃色视频鈥檚 2025 fiscal year (July 2024鈥揓une 2025), 44,055 donors contributed a total of $228.9 million, making it the university鈥檚 most successful fundraising year to date. Generosity from alumni, community members, staff, faculty and student donors reflects the power of private philanthropy in fueling 桃色视频鈥檚 mission to transform lives as Colorado鈥檚 leading public research university.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">From life-changing scholarships to groundbreaking sustainability initiatives and widespread community support, every gift, large or small, demonstrates a shared commitment to the university鈥檚 vision and drives momentum as 桃色视频 heads into 2026鈥攊ts 150th year celebration.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h2><span lang="EN-US">Empowering student success鈥&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h2></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Last fall, political science alum Michael Klump made a landmark $15 million gift motivated by his experience at 桃色视频. His investment is </span><a href="/today/2024/09/12/15m-gift-transform-real-estate-education-and-student-wellness-cu-boulder" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">transforming the Real Estate Center</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and strengthening the campus鈥檚 student wellness services to prepare graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving world.鈥&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淚 owe a lot of my success to attending the University of Colorado, where I had the privilege of meeting inspiring individuals and forming lifelong connections across the country,鈥 said Klump. 鈥淭hese experiences have deeply motivated me to give back and set an example. I hope my contribution to 桃色视频 will inspire others to join in the spirit of generosity and make a meaningful impact.鈥濃&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Klump鈥檚 hope was realized earlier this year when a friend from college and fellow alum, John Cumming鈥攚ho graduated with a degree in French from CU鈥</span><a href="/today/2025/07/21/transformative-gift-help-elevate-leeds-school-community-mission" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">contributed to the Leeds School of Business through the Cumming Foundation</span></a><span lang="EN-US">. The gift will amplify applied learning, immerse students in real-world business challenges alongside industry leaders, and, like the gift from Klump, enhance well-being initiatives for students.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Student success and belonging are at the heart of 桃色视频鈥檚 mission鈥攆rom health and wellness programs to scholarships and experiential learning. Philanthropic support eases financial barriers, bolsters mental health resources and expands programs that prepare students for success in college and beyond.鈥&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h2><span lang="EN-US">Leading in sustainability</span></h2></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Earlier this year, Spike Buckley, a 桃色视频 alum who studied economics, made a $10 million gift to </span><a href="/today/2025/08/05/10m-investment-invigorate-sustainability-education-cu-boulder" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">establish the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education</span></a><span lang="EN-US">. The center will support campuswide initiatives that build upon the over 400 sustainability-related courses, world-class research institutes and a refreshed </span><a href="/sustainability/climate-action-plan" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Climate Action Plan</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, guiding new course development, faculty fellowships, curriculum ambassadors, professional development and recognition for outstanding sustainability educators.&nbsp;</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">桃色视频鈥檚 long-standing reputation for advancing sustainability inspired Buckley鈥檚 philanthropic support. 鈥淚t is my fervent hope that CU students, faculty and alumni will ultimately see the Center for Sustainability Education as their vehicle to make the world a better place for future generations,鈥 he said.&nbsp;</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><div class="feature-layout-callout feature-layout-callout-medium"><div class="ucb-callout-content"><p class="hero"><i class="fa-solid fa-newspaper">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<a href="/advancement/your-impact" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Read more impact stories</strong></span></a></p></div></div><h2><span lang="EN-US">Advancing research excellence&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h2></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">For nearly 25 years, faculty and students have conducted research at the</span><a href="/today/2025/08/12/spruce-gulch-land-gift-enhances-future-ecological-and-academic-studies-cu-boulder" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US"> Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve</span></a><span lang="EN-US">鈥攁 living laboratory for ecological discovery. In June, Linda Holubar Sanabria, an arts and sciences alum, donated the 476-acre Boulder County reserve and created an endowment to support ecological research and academic work at the site. The $10.4 million gift ensures future generations of university researchers and students can continue and expand the research legacy at Spruce Gulch.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">As one of the </span><a href="/about/rankings-achievements" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">nation鈥檚 top public research universities,</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> 桃色视频 is a hub of discovery and innovation. With a dozen </span><a href="/researchinnovation/node/8547/research-institutes-cu-boulder" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">research institutes</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and over 75 interdisciplinary centers, the university鈥檚 research mission drives hands-on learning, cross-disciplinary collaboration and global impact.鈥&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h2><span lang="EN-US">A year of impact and a future of possibility</span></h2></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">This year鈥檚 philanthropic success and impact are the result of broad donor support. The 2025 </span><a href="/advancement/2025/03/10/record-breaking-buffs-all-tops-1m" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Buffs All In</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> campaign marked the university鈥檚 most successful giving day on record. In just 24 hours, 桃色视频 raised over $1 million from 2,499 donors with an average gift of $433鈥攖hanks to the collective effort of generous alumni, students, faculty and staff uniting around initiatives that benefit student success, research and the campus community.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Private philanthropy touches all aspects of the university, propelling its mission forward and preparing students to become tomorrow鈥檚 leaders. This positions 桃色视频 to advance research, academic excellence, sustainability and student success to solve humanity鈥檚 greatest challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Join fellow Buffs supporting higher education. Explore the many ways you can</span><a href="https://giveto.colorado.edu/campaigns/50245/donations/new?a=9939692&amp;amt=50.00" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US"> make a difference through 桃色视频</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>桃色视频 donors gave a record-breaking $228.9 million this year, fueling student success, sustainability and research that will shape the university's future.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/feature-title-image/fall_colors.longcc57.jpg?itok=P-kSdaIA" width="1500" height="491" alt> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:09:07 +0000 Megan Maneval 55331 at /today CU engineering center renamed in honor of Campos Foundation's $5M gift /today/2025/08/15/cu-engineering-center-renamed-honor-campos-foundations-5m-gift <span>CU engineering center renamed in honor of Campos Foundation's $5M gift</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-15T13:05:47-06:00" title="Friday, August 15, 2025 - 13:05">Fri, 08/15/2025 - 13:05</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-08/Marco_Campos.CC12.JPG?h=43f97a0a&amp;itok=FSLr9YHF" width="1200" height="800" alt="Marco Campos"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">The </span><a href="/engineering/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">College of Engineering and Applied Science</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> has received $5 million from the Campos Foundation, founded by alumnus and longtime donor Marco Campos, to support the BOLD Center and amplify its impact on student success. In recognition of this generous investment, the college is renaming the center as the </span><a href="/engineering/campos-student-center" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Campos Student Center</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><div class="feature-layout-callout feature-layout-callout-xlarge"><div class="ucb-callout-content"> <div class="align-center image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-08/Marco_Campos.CC12.JPG?itok=GSXcoqPA" width="750" height="500" alt="Marco Campos"> </div> </div> <p><i class="fa-solid fa-quote-left fa-3x ucb-icon-color-lightgray">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<span lang="EN-US">An engineer can define life on their own terms, and that鈥檚 powerful. I want that for everybody.鈥&nbsp;<strong>鈥揗arco Campos, alumnus and donor</strong></span></p></div></div><p><span lang="EN-US">The center will continue its existing mission鈥攖o support engineering students鈥 success by expanding access to opportunities, community and leadership. To amplify this work, the Campos Foundation's gift will create a permanent endowment to secure the center鈥檚 long-term future and bolster its programming, including academic support, leadership development, professional programs and networking.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淭he Campos Foundation鈥檚 generous gift is a powerful example of how philanthropy can create meaningful impact,鈥 said 桃色视频 Chancellor Justin Schwartz. 鈥淏y investing in our students鈥 futures, this gift will help ensure the Campos Student Center remains a beacon of opportunity for generations to come, empowering 桃色视频鈥檚 engineering students to become the leaders and innovators our world needs.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">When fully funded over the next five years, the endowment will provide $200,000 annually to strengthen the center's programs, which serve students from all backgrounds.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淓ngineering is hands-down the best undergraduate degree you can get,鈥 said Campos, who graduated in 1998 with a degree in civil engineering. 鈥淵ou learn how to think critically, to take calculated risks鈥攜ou learn common sense, how to build, how to sequence things. An engineer can define life on their own terms, and that鈥檚 powerful. I want that for everybody.鈥</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h2><span lang="EN-US">Continuing the BOLD legacy</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h2></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">The BOLD Center was founded in 2008 when the college combined two existing programs: the Multicultural Engineering Program and the Women in Engineering Program. Since then, the center has made significant progress in supporting and retaining engineering students from a variety of backgrounds, earning recognition as a </span><a href="https://www.cpr.org/2024/05/01/cu-boulder-engineering-freshman-class-41-percent-women-highest-in-nation/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">top engineering college for women</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and </span><a href="/engineering/2024/11/13/cu-boulder-among-top-colleges-indigenous-students" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Indigenous students</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">The Campos Student Center focuses on undergraduate engineering students who have a scholarship from the center or a partner-affiliated scholarship, as well as those who are members of various student societies.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Through scholarships, academic support and professional programs, the center equips students with the skills, mentorship and networks necessary to succeed in engineering and address complex societal challenges.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淭he Campos Foundation's gift will ensure the Campos Student Center鈥檚 long-term sustainability and excellence,鈥 said Keith Molenaar, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science. 鈥淲ith this support, we can continue to provide the engineers of tomorrow with the tools, communities and resources to help them succeed鈥攂oth while they鈥檙e here at CU and after they graduate, ready to make a positive impact in their communities.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-right ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-darkgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><div><p class="hero"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Campos Student Center fast facts</strong></span></p></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>2,500</strong> unique student participants</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>1,700</strong> engineering undergraduate participants (about 25% of the college's undergraduate population)</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>9</strong> affiliated student societies</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Over 1,000</strong> student society participants</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>265</strong> student tutoring participants</span></li></ul><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://giveto.colorado.edu/campaigns/50706/donations/new?amt=50.00" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Support the Campos Student Center</span></a></p></div></div></div></div></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">The partnership between the Campos Student Center and the Campos Foundation represents a shared vision and commitment to student success鈥攁ll of which would not be possible without the unwavering dedication of the center鈥檚 staff. Their commitment to fostering a positive environment has been crucial in creating a space where students can thrive鈥攁nd where the foundation鈥檚 significant gift can continue that impact.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淭he center鈥檚 incredible staff and faculty have cultivated an environment where students feel seen, supported and empowered to achieve their academic and career goals,鈥 said Amy Moreno-Sherwood, senior director of the Campos Student Center. 鈥淭his gift allows us to build on that momentum and carry it well into the future.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h2><span lang="EN-US">From scholar to supporter</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h2></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Marco Campos and the </span><a href="https://camposfoundation.com/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Campos Foundation</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> have been critical partners in supporting engineering student success at 桃色视频 and in schools, colleges and universities around Colorado.&nbsp;</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">The Campos Foundation is financially supported in whole by Campos Companies, a portfolio of energy infrastructure companies focused on engineering, construction and fabrication throughout North America. Campos Companies donates 1% of its revenues to supporting underrepresented communities in STEM through the Campos Foundation.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">A CU graduate and first-generation college student himself, Campos is committed to </span><a href="/engineering/2024/06/05/inclusion-design" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">giving back to other aspiring engineers</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淢y first day of college was the first time I鈥檇 ever been on a college campus,鈥 he said. 鈥淭he BOLD Center鈥攖hen the Multicultural Engineering Program鈥攚as a fabulous asset for me throughout my college career.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">鈥淎s a foundation, we've made it one of our purposes to support student success centers [like CU Engineering鈥檚 Campos Student Center] because we know they鈥檙e so meaningful. They鈥檙e a powerful mechanism to elevate students and improve retention.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Campos鈥 support for 桃色视频 has included funding for the </span><a href="/engineering/enginearme" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">EngiNearMe</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> program, $1 million for the </span><a href="/engineering/2020/07/16/campos-epc-enables-transformative-bold-renovation" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">renovation of the BOLD Center</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> in 2020 and scholarships for the first cohort of the </span><a href="/today/2023/08/10/cu-engineering-offers-debt-free-degrees-first-gen-colorado-students" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Lattice Scholars Program</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> in 2023.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Earlier this year, he even surprised a graduating senior by agreeing to </span><a href="/engineering/cu-boulder-alum-surprises-student-debt-payoff-grad-ceremony" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">pay off his remaining student debt</span></a> at the civil, environmental and architectural engineering recognition ceremony.</p><p>By investing in the next generation of engineers, 桃色视频 and the Campos Foundation are helping to ensure all students have access to the mentorship, resources and community they need to thrive and lead.</p><p><span lang="EN-US">Said Campos: 鈥淚 want people to understand that a first-gen student like me, who didn鈥檛 have much, can do it. If you bring passion, grit and skillset to the table, these students can do whatever they want.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淚 hope students are inspired by my story and know I鈥檓 just a regular guy who cares about them鈥攁nd that they learn to pay it forward.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><a href="/advancement/your-impact" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Read more impact stories.</strong></span></a></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The BOLD Center is getting a new name鈥攖he Campos Student Center鈥攁nd will continue its mission of broadening engineering student opportunities, community and leadership. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:05:47 +0000 Megan Maneval 55071 at /today Spruce Gulch land gift enhances future ecological and academic studies at 桃色视频 /today/2025/08/12/spruce-gulch-land-gift-enhances-future-ecological-and-academic-studies-cu-boulder <span>Spruce Gulch land gift enhances future ecological and academic studies at 桃色视频 </span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-12T11:41:33-06:00" title="Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 11:41">Tue, 08/12/2025 - 11:41</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-08/DSCN5489.jpg?h=30c08e7f&amp;itok=b6XzE4p6" width="1200" height="800" alt="Volunteers from a co-sponsored U.S. Forest Service event remove invasive spotted knapweed from an upland meadow"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <span>Jessica Winter</span> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>桃色视频 has received a momentous 476-acre land gift, the Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve, alongside endowment funds to support ecological and academic work at the site. Donated by Linda Holubar Sanabria (A&amp;S鈥67), the gifts are valued at a combined total of $10.4 million and managed by the university鈥檚&nbsp;</span><a href="/instaar/" rel="nofollow"><span>Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR)</span></a><span>. INSTAAR鈥檚 faculty and students have conducted research at the Spruce Gulch Reserve for almost 25 years, and the gifts will support current and future on-site studies across the sciences, humanities and fine arts.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The donated land, located in Boulder County, was previously owned by Holubar鈥檚 family for almost 100 years. Holubar鈥檚 grandmother, Irma Freudenberg, purchased part of it in 1927, and Holubar鈥檚 parents, Alice (A&amp;S鈥33) and LeRoy Holubar (ElEngr鈥36), expanded it. The site was once hunting grounds&nbsp;</span><a href="/about/land-acknowledgment" rel="nofollow"><span>for Indigenous peoples</span></a><span> like the Arapaho, but later sustained mining and logging operations, grazing and agriculture, plus wildfires and floods.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>After inheriting the land in 1994 and managing it as a natural reserve since 2001, Holubar and her spouse, Sergio Sanabria (A&amp;S鈥66; Arch鈥70; MArtHist鈥75), concluded a conservation easement with the county prior to donating the site to 桃色视频. The wildlife reserve and endowment funds were officially transferred to the university on June 24.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-default"> <div class="field_media_oembed_video"><iframe src="/today/media/oembed?url=https%3A//youtu.be/qwMPPzeCleA&amp;max_width=516&amp;max_height=350&amp;hash=3PeuglZc2wKnWB2GomG8Q_KOBmo0DOz7-y3Y2i7aHBY" width="516" height="290" class="media-oembed-content" loading="eager" title="Spruce Gulch Reserve enhances ecology research and academic studies"></iframe> </div> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淥ur gift to the university was conditional on the easement and additional preservation terms,鈥 said Holubar. 鈥淗aving grown up on this land and having it be a part of my family for almost a century, I view it as my heart and soul and want nothing more than to protect it.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The donations consolidate Holubar鈥檚 dedication to environmental conservation and 桃色视频鈥檚 long-standing relationship with the wildlife reserve.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淭he Spruce Gulch property has had a real impact on 桃色视频 research studies over the years, and it鈥檚 inspiring to consider the ways in which this will continue to grow,鈥 said Chancellor Justin Schwartz. 鈥淭hrough her land and endowment gifts, Linda Holubar is fostering hands-on learning opportunities and strengthening the university as a leading research institution.鈥&nbsp;</span></p><h2><span>A symbiotic friendship</span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span>For nearly 25 years, 桃色视频 has carried out ecological research studies on the Spruce Gulch Reserve, led by ecology and evolutionary biology Professor Emeritus Tim Seastedt from INSTAAR. The university鈥檚 symbiotic relationship with the land began in 2001, when Holubar contacted Seastedt for assistance with an invasive plant on the land.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淢y lab had just reported the results of a successful demonstration project, in which biological control insects could reduce densities of a particular weed infestation,鈥 said Seastedt. 鈥淭hose using this approach saved thousands of dollars in management costs.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>At the time, a similar plant was dominating over 50 acres of the Spruce Gulch Reserve. Seastedt and his lab group thought they could help while avoiding the use of toxic herbicides, which would have contaminated the drinking water and wells.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淟inda鈥檚 enthusiasm and persistence to use non-chemical management approaches was inspiring,鈥 said Seastedt. 鈥淲e organized volunteer groups to assist our insects and set up monitoring plots where the only treatment was the presence of the insects. The projects were often a lot of fun, empowering and certainly good exercise.鈥&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Over time, and with the assistance of volunteer weeding efforts, the project proved successful and Holubar agreed to 桃色视频 conducting more experiments on the property. As of early 2025, the Spruce Gulch site has aided CU faculty and students in research for 29 scholarly publications, plus chapters in six doctoral dissertations, three master鈥檚 theses and four undergraduate honors theses.&nbsp;</span></p> <div class="align-right image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-08/DSCN5489.jpg?itok=qc7GBmaG" width="750" height="563" alt="Volunteers from a co-sponsored U.S. Forest Service event remove invasive spotted knapweed from an upland meadow"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <div><div><div dir="ltr">Volunteers from a co-sponsored U.S. Forest Service event remove invasive spotted knapweed from an upland meadow on the Spruce Gulch Reserve. (Photo: Tim Seastedt)</div></div></div> </span> </div> <p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淔ield ecologists don鈥檛 pass up opportunities to leverage a new field site, and this one is special,鈥 said Seastedt, who serves as director of the reserve.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The varied landscape of the wildlife reserve includes canyons and cliffs intermixed with forest, savanna and prairie meadows. In addition to offering multiple research opportunities, the land also provides 鈥渟olitude and adventure,鈥 said Seastedt.&nbsp;</span></p><h2><span>Land of possibilities</span></h2><p dir="ltr"><span>While 桃色视频 has primarily used the property for ecology studies, the gifts open new educational possibilities across disciplines.&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淪ergio was a professor of architecture for 42 years and understood the necessity of weaving many disciplines into his teaching,鈥 said Holubar. 鈥淚t seemed particularly important to extend that approach to a research site where ecology would be a central discipline. We wanted to discourage an inevitable disciplinary blindness by opening the site to as many different world views as possible.鈥</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Holubar鈥檚 long-term vision for the wildlife reserve is that its complex landscape offers intellectual and creative opportunities across the university. The reserve and its endowment will enrich and support studies by academics of many departments鈥攆rom biologists to visual artists. CU affiliates and other local organizations can&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:timothy.seastedt@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow"><span>inquire with Seastedt</span></a><span> about research, education and conservation initiatives and opportunities on the land, which is not open to the public.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The endowment will mainly fund student and faculty research projects, and it will also aid in the maintenance of access trails and the future construction of a modest educational center and research support facility.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>Through her gifts, Holubar hopes 桃色视频 will steward her family鈥檚 legacy of environmentalism into the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>鈥淭he history of CU鈥檚 environmental efforts includes some of the largest and most significant contributions to our understanding of high-elevation systems,鈥 said Seastedt. 鈥淭he acquisition of Spruce Gulch now allows us to pursue essential science relevant to the grasslands and foothills region, where most of us live. Therein lies the magnitude of this gift.鈥&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>To learn more about the Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve, or to inquire about research and conservation opportunities on the land, visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="/instaar/research/programs/spruce-gulch-wildlife-and-research-reserve" rel="nofollow"><span>INSTAAR Spruce Gulch Reserve webpage</span></a><span>.</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><p><a href="/coloradan/degree-abbreviations" rel="nofollow"><em>Reference the Alumni Association's degree abbreviations.</em></a><em>&nbsp;</em></p></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Preserving a century of family legacy, a transformative $10.4 million land and endowment gift will turn 桃色视频's Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve into a living laboratory for generations of scholars, scientists and artists.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-08/Drone%20Pano%20comp%20%284k%29.jpg?itok=WxgTjge7" width="1500" height="429" alt="Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:41:33 +0000 Megan Maneval 55043 at /today Employer gift matching multiplies donor impact /today/2025/08/07/employer-gift-matching-multiplies-donor-impact <span>Employer gift matching multiplies donor impact</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-07T09:06:40-06:00" title="Thursday, August 7, 2025 - 09:06">Thu, 08/07/2025 - 09:06</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-09/cu-marching-band.jpeg?h=32216090&amp;itok=_JIBVi9f" width="1200" height="800" alt="CU marching band on the field"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Employer gift matching empowers 桃色视频 donors to double their impact through simple, yet transformative giving.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Employer gift matching empowers 桃色视频 donors to double their impact through simple, yet transformative giving.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/advancement/2025/07/31/employer-gift-matching-multiplies-donor-impact`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:06:40 +0000 Megan Maneval 55034 at /today $10M investment to invigorate sustainability education at 桃色视频 /today/2025/08/05/10m-investment-invigorate-sustainability-education-cu-boulder <span>$10M investment to invigorate sustainability education at 桃色视频</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-08-05T12:47:50-06:00" title="Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 12:47">Tue, 08/05/2025 - 12:47</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-08/Buckley%20gift%20announcement_Secondary%20photo_Andrew%20Mayock-%20Spike%20Buckley%20and%20Chancellor%20Justin%20Schwartz%20at%20signing%20ceremony.jpg?h=2621db35&amp;itok=dSu9evMy" width="1200" height="800" alt="Andrew Mayock, Spike Buckley and Chancellor Justin Schwartz at the signing ceremony"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/914"> Sustainability </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div> <div class="align-center image_style-wide_image_style"> <div class="imageMediaStyle wide_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/wide_image_style/public/2025-08/Buckley%20gift%20announcement_Secondary%20photo_Andrew%20Mayock-%20Spike%20Buckley%20and%20Chancellor%20Justin%20Schwartz%20at%20signing%20ceremony.jpg?h=2621db35&amp;itok=8IuaWyfU" width="1500" height="563" alt="Andrew Mayock, Spike Buckley and Chancellor Justin Schwartz at the signing ceremony"> </div> <span class="media-image-caption"> <p class="small-text"><em>Left to right: Vice Chancellor for Sustainability Andrew Mayock, alumnus and donor Spike Buckley, and Chancellor Justin Schwartz at the signing ceremony.</em></p> </span> </div> <p><span lang="EN-US">A $10 million gift from a 桃色视频 alumnus will transform the way sustainability is taught at 桃色视频鈥攅mpowering students and faculty to create a more environmentally sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Through a venture-style investment designed for rapid impact, the gift from Spike Buckley will establish the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education. Buckley鈥檚 donation will provide $2 million annually for the next five years to implement a robust sustainability curriculum across campus, advance faculty impact and educate students for a more sustainable future.</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥溙疑悠 is already a powerhouse in sustainability and climate research,鈥 said Chancellor Justin Schwartz. 鈥淪pike's remarkably generous gift will allow us to better support the growing number of students across disciplines who are seeking the knowledge, skills and experiences to lead and thrive in a rapidly changing world.鈥</span></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><div><div><h2><span lang="EN-US">Investing in a more sustainable future</span><span> &nbsp;</span></h2></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Universities play a key role in helping students engage with the environmental challenges shaping our future. The new Buckley Center for Sustainability Education will guide this work at 桃色视频, providing resources to students, faculty and staff to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their ability to integrate sustainability into the curriculum.</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">In this way, the center will help respond to the growing demand for sustainability education and support students in their pursuit of meaningful work.</span><span> &nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Through course development, teaching collaborations, learning modules and tech tools, the center will create best practices and offer support for integrating sustainability concepts into courses across campus. The center will also support faculty in effectively teaching sustainability concepts鈥攆or example, through a fellowships program, curriculum ambassadors, professional development and recognition for outstanding sustainability educators.</span></p></div></div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淭he Buckley Center will use a hub-and-spoke approach to accelerate this work, serving as the central coordinator for sustainability-related curricular efforts on campus,鈥 said Andrew Mayock, 桃色视频鈥檚 </span><a href="/today/2025/02/13/cu-boulder-announces-vice-chancellor-sustainability" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">vice chancellor for sustainability</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淏y fostering a collaborative and dynamic environment for learning, research and real-world application, the center will not only prepare students to tackle environmental challenges but empower them to lead global solutions.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Lastly, all students on campus will have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning, civic engagement, career pathways and leadership development related to sustainability, including through a new, competitive Buckley Scholars Program for students committed to sustainability work.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">桃色视频 is uniquely equipped to continue its leadership role in sustainability education. By combining its legacy of environmental leadership鈥攊ncluding its </span><a href="/today/2025/02/25/cu-boulder-achieves-stars-gold-rating-sustainability" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">fifth STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education</span></a><span lang="EN-US">鈥攚ith world-renowned research institutes, academic programs and local partners, the university is an ideal hub for advancing innovative learning.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淭he impact of these efforts will resonate around the world, preparing graduates who are equipped to shape a sustainable future for all,鈥 Mayock said.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h2><span lang="EN-US">A legacy of impact</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h2></div><div><p><a href="https://www.grimleycapital.com/team/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Spike Buckley</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> is a proud graduate of 桃色视频鈥檚 economics program and a successful real estate redeveloper with four decades of experience across the U.S. and Canada. A longtime environmental philanthropist and advocate, Buckley founded the nonprofit Earth鈥檚 Call Fund in 2019 and </span><a href="https://www.oneearth.org/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">One Earth Philanthropy</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> in 2021 to help discover and fund climate solutions.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">He has been recognized for his leadership in climate action, including with the Earth Legacy Leadership Award from the American Renewable Energy Day Summit in 2019. He has also served on the boards of several organizations focused on climate, public health and technology, and actively supports a wide range of environmental and conservation causes.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Buckley's gift to establish the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education underscores his confidence and commitment to advancing education in areas critical to the planet鈥檚 future.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">鈥淭hanks to recent initiatives, events and awards, CU finds itself uniquely positioned to take a leadership role among universities in the drive toward a more sustainable world,鈥 said Buckley. 鈥淚t is my fervent hope that CU students, faculty and alumni will ultimately see the Center for Sustainability Education as their vehicle to make the world a better place for future generations.鈥</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><em><span lang="EN-US">This gift is part of 桃色视频鈥檚 strategic vision and investments in a more sustainable future. For more information, visit </span></em><a href="/sustainability" rel="nofollow"><em><span lang="EN-US">colorado.edu/sustainability</span></em></a><em><span lang="EN-US">.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></em></p></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="ucb-article-secondary-text"> <div><div><p class="hero"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Sustainability at 桃色视频</strong></span><span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><p class="lead"><span>&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US">Recognition and rankings</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">First university to earn and maintain a </span><a href="/today/2025/02/25/cu-boulder-achieves-stars-gold-rating-sustainability" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">STARS Gold rating</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> for five consecutive cycles</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Ranked 11th in the U.S. for sustainability by QS World University Rankings (2024)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Top five global rankings in earth and atmospheric sciences</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><p class="lead"><span lang="EN-US">Pioneering achievements</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">First U.S. campus with a student-run </span><a href="/ecenter/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Environmental Center</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (1970)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Launched the nation鈥檚 first campus recycling program (1976)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Among the first universities to commit to carbon neutrality (2007)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">First major college football stadium with a </span><a href="/ecenter/programs/sports-sustainability" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">zero-waste program</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">First university to sign the UN鈥檚 Sports for Climate Change Action Framework</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span lang="EN-US">&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><p class="lead"><span lang="EN-US">Academic and research leadership</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Sustainability to be integrated across all colleges and schools through the Sustainable Futures Common Curriculum</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Home to leading institutes and centers like </span><a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">CIRES</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="/rasei/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">RASEI</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="/instaar/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">INSTAAR</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="https://lasp.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">LASP</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="https://ibs.colorado.edu/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">IBS</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and </span><a href="https://nsidc.org/home" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">NSIDC</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Strong national and global research collaborations with federal labs, NGOs and industry partners</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Established the campus-wide </span><a href="/researchinnovation/research-strategy-development/sustainability-research-initiative" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Sustainability Research Initiative</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (SRI) in 2024</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><p class="lead"><span lang="EN-US">Climate action and innovation</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><a href="/sustainability/climate-action-plan" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Climate Action Plan</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> targets 50% emissions reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Investments in solar, geothermal and electric fleet upgrades</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Zero-waste and net-zero initiatives in athletics facilities</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><a href="/today/2025/07/17/cu-boulder-eliminates-single-use-beverage-plastics-campus" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Eliminated single-use beverage plastics</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> on campus (2025)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><p class="lead"><span lang="EN-US">National leadership and partnerships</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Founding member of the </span><a href="/today/2018/02/06/cu-boulder-announces-membership-new-university-climate-change-coalition" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">University Climate Change Coalition</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> (UC3)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Member of the Board of Directors of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US">Co-hosted the inaugural </span><a href="/globalclimatesummit/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> with the UN (2022)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-blue ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/advancement/your-impact" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read More Impact Stories</span></a></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>A $10 million gift from a 桃色视频 alumnus will transform the way sustainability is taught at 桃色视频鈥攅mpowering students and faculty to create a more environmentally sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:47:50 +0000 Megan Maneval 55024 at /today Transformative gift to help elevate Leeds School community, mission /today/2025/07/21/transformative-gift-help-elevate-leeds-school-community-mission <span>Transformative gift to help elevate Leeds School community, mission</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-07-21T09:25:25-06:00" title="Monday, July 21, 2025 - 09:25">Mon, 07/21/2025 - 09:25</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-07/09.10.24%20Koelbel%20Sunrise-3.jpeg?h=e03ac6ae&amp;itok=C0YcpdjX" width="1200" height="800" alt="aerial view of the Koelbel building at sunrise"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>A significant gift to the Leeds School of Business at 桃色视频 will expand experiential learning, enhance student success and mental health, and support faculty excellence鈥攁ll in service of the mission to elevate business as a force for good.</p><p>鈥淭his transformative gift to Leeds expands experiential learning for students, empowering them with real-world opportunities,鈥 said Chancellor Justin Schwartz.</p><p>鈥淭his investment aligns with 桃色视频's broader applied education initiatives across campus, providing tomorrow鈥檚 leaders with access to a broad toolkit of resources for their academic and professional success.鈥</p><h2>Amplifying experiential learning</h2><p>In honor of his mentor and friend, 桃色视频 alumni John Cumming and the Cumming Foundation are launching the Nicholas Dante Badami Office for Experiential Learning. The new, high-impact initiative will bring together and amplify existing experiential efforts, serving as a hub to strengthen student career outcomes, foster leadership and entrepreneurial mindsets, and ensure professional readiness, better equipping students for lifelong success.</p><p>Cumming鈥檚 desire to advance experiential learning stems from Badami鈥檚 guidance and his own professional experiences.</p><p>鈥淣ick used to say, 鈥楳anagement starts where the fingertips end,鈥欌 said Cumming. 鈥淲hat he meant by that was that management is not just formulaic. It鈥檚 not just what is in the job description. It is human.</p><p>鈥淚 also took it to mean that it requires enhanced EQ [emotional intelligence]...To know how to manage people, I had to have interpersonal relationships and experiences, and I had to navigate existing human organizations. I worked in every department, in every location, with different managers, in different roles, and I learned that the job description wasn鈥檛 the only parameter for success.鈥</p><p>Experiential learning deepens students鈥 understanding of the concepts learned in the classroom and how that knowledge can be applied to careers. Through project-based engagements, students will work in dynamic environments to learn to solve challenges and develop skills that empower them to contribute in professional settings on day one of their careers.</p><p>鈥淪tudents will gain invaluable real-world experiences that deepen their learning, broaden their perspectives and prepare them to lead with confidence, empathy and purpose,鈥 said Vijay Khatri, Tandean Rustandy Endowed Dean at the Leeds School of Business. 鈥淭his gift will help close the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world impact, shaping the future of business education.鈥</p><h2>Business faculty and student excellence</h2><p>In addition to supporting the new Office for Experiential Learning, the Cumming Foundation鈥檚 donation will establish programs that promote well-being and community within Leeds, with a special emphasis on mental health initiatives that foster connection and belonging.</p><p>Lastly, the investment will establish two endowed faculty professorships and four fellowships for faculty whose work advances high-impact, cross-disciplinary education in the business school.</p><p>These roles strengthen 桃色视频 and Leeds鈥 ability to attract top-tier educators and students while maintaining a reputation for academic excellence. Having exceptional faculty means students can obtain a high-quality education with engaged mentors.</p><p>This holistic focus on the student experience, including experiential learning, reinforces 桃色视频鈥檚 standing as a national leader in applied business education.</p><h2>Impactful year for Leeds</h2><div class="feature-layout-callout feature-layout-callout-medium"><div class="ucb-callout-content"><p class="hero"><a href="/advancement/your-impact" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-solid fa-newspaper">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<span><strong>Read more impact stories</strong></span></a></p></div></div><p>This transformational gift marks the culmination of Leeds鈥 best-ever fundraising year, totaling a record-breaking $41.6 million. That total includes a <a href="/today/2024/09/12/15m-gift-transform-real-estate-education-and-student-wellness-cu-boulder" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c72beaad-61cc-418d-a1dc-68de6f41d938" data-entity-substitution="canonical" rel="nofollow" title="$15M gift to transform real estate education and student wellness at 桃色视频">$15 million gift last fall to establish the Klump Center for Real Estate</a> and support student wellness鈥攑art of the inspiration for the Cumming Foundation鈥檚 own donation.</p><p>Cumming is the founder and chairman of POWDR, an adventure lifestyle company. With his foundation鈥檚 gift, he honors his mentor Nicholas Dante Badami by naming the new Office of Experiential Learning and associated endowed funds after him.</p><p>A pioneering figure in the ski industry and former chairman of the United States Ski Association, Badami shared Cumming鈥檚 passion for the outdoors and experiential learning. He played a key role in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and was later inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.</p><p>The Cumming family鈥檚 generosity amplifies 桃色视频鈥檚 commitment to experiential education and student success. The foundation's transformative gift will strengthen the university鈥檚 leadership in applied learning鈥攅nsuring students graduate with the skills, experience and confidence to thrive in the job market and lead in the business world.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>A significant gift to the Leeds School of Business at 桃色视频 will expand experiential learning, enhance student success and mental health, and support faculty excellence鈥攁ll in service of the mission to elevate business as a force for good.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-07/09.10.24%20Koelbel%20Sunrise-3.jpeg?itok=95kHTaQn" width="1500" height="843" alt="aerial view of the Koelbel building at sunrise"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:25:25 +0000 Megan Maneval 54948 at /today Supporting future business and engineering leaders by paying it forward /today/2025/07/02/supporting-future-business-and-engineering-leaders-paying-it-forward <span>Supporting future business and engineering leaders by paying it forward</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-07-02T12:06:07-06:00" title="Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - 12:06">Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:06</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-07/66%20Quarton.JPG?h=7967ee55&amp;itok=xEsZETc6" width="1200" height="800" alt="Terry and Charlotte Quarton in front of a 'Welcome to Colorful Colorado' sign"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>Terry and Charlotte Quarton turned their gratitude into impact by creating a scholarship fund at 桃色视频. Through tax-wise giving, they support future business and engineering leaders.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Terry and Charlotte Quarton turned their gratitude into impact by creating a scholarship fund at 桃色视频. Through tax-wise giving, they support future business and engineering leaders.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/advancement/2025/06/30/supporting-future-business-and-engineering-leaders-paying-it-forward`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:06:07 +0000 Megan Maneval 54906 at /today New endowed professorship in space policy and law to expand frontiers of global collaboration /today/2025/06/23/new-endowed-professorship-space-policy-and-law-expand-frontiers-global-collaboration <span>New endowed professorship in space policy and law to expand frontiers of global collaboration</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-06-23T13:30:44-06:00" title="Monday, June 23, 2025 - 13:30">Mon, 06/23/2025 - 13:30</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-06/Dale%20and%20Pat%20Hatfield.jpg?h=4951b277&amp;itok=zanNJAdN" width="1200" height="800" alt="Dale and Pat Hatfield"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/18"> Space </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>A $2.5 million donation will establish a new endowed professorship in space policy and law, with broad implications for national security, global communications, navigation, weather forecasting and international collaboration.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>A $2.5 million donation will establish a new endowed professorship in space policy and law, with broad implications for national security, global communications, navigation, weather forecasting and international collaboration.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/advancement/2025/06/24/new-endowed-professorship-space-policy-and-law-expand-frontiers-global-collaboration`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:30:44 +0000 Megan Maneval 54874 at /today Jazz swings forward at 桃色视频 thanks to Thompson endowment /today/2025/04/10/jazz-swings-forward-cu-boulder-thanks-thompson-endowment <span>Jazz swings forward at 桃色视频 thanks to Thompson endowment </span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-10T13:17:06-06:00" title="Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 13:17">Thu, 04/10/2025 - 13:17</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/TJazz%20photo.jpg?h=4e240a16&amp;itok=FZmTAdmO" width="1200" height="800" alt="Thompson Jazz Studies group performing live"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/28"> Announcements &amp; Deadlines </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p>In the fall, alumni and longtime donors Jack and Jeannie Thompson expanded their endowment, adding a vocal jazz degree option to the Thompson Jazz Studies Program in 桃色视频鈥檚 College of Music.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>In the fall, alumni and longtime donors Jack and Jeannie Thompson expanded their endowment, adding a vocal jazz degree option to the Thompson Jazz Studies Program in 桃色视频鈥檚 College of Music.</div> <script> window.location.href = `/advancement/2025/03/20/thompson-endowment-swings-jazz-forward-cu-boulder`; </script> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:17:06 +0000 Megan Maneval 54479 at /today Buffs All In鈥攖omorrow鈥檚 the day! /today/2025/03/05/buffs-all-tomorrows-day <span>Buffs All In鈥攖omorrow鈥檚 the day!</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-05T07:47:39-07:00" title="Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 07:47">Wed, 03/05/2025 - 07:47</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/buffalo_sunset.cc98_0.jpg?h=c97ae3c1&amp;itok=NrhYURFt" width="1200" height="800" alt="The Ralphie statue at sunset"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/30"> Getting Involved </a> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1268"> Giving in Action </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 1"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>March 6 is 桃色视频鈥檚 annual giving day. When you give, it shows your belief in the life-changing work that happens here. Be part of Buffs All In鈥檚 collective impact.</span></p><p class="lead"><span>Plus: Don鈥檛 miss the chance to </span><a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/buffs-all-in" rel="nofollow"><span>celebrate with the Buffs community</span></a><span>. Stop by Farrand Field from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy free games, giveaways and food. Together, we鈥檙e </span><em><span>all in</span></em><span>.</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-darkgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><p class="hero"><a href="https://giveto.colorado.edu/buffs-all-in" rel="nofollow"><i class="fa-solid fa-link">&nbsp;</i><strong>&nbsp;Explore different causes and donate today!</strong></a></p></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Tomorrow is 桃色视频鈥檚 annual giving day. When you give, it shows your belief in the life-changing work that happens here. Be part of Buffs All In鈥檚 collective impact.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:47:39 +0000 Megan Maneval 54233 at /today