Alumni Briefs — Spring 2018

Dinner with 12 Buffs

April 19-22, alumni and students across the U.S. will dine together during the fourth annual Dinner with 12 Buffs. More than 30 alumni hosts as near as Boulder and as far away as New Jersey will open their homes to an intimate group of Buffs for a casual meal and camaraderie.

Last year, financial executive Erik Evans (Math, Phys’00) hosted a fajita dinner for 15 alumni in his approximately 600-square-foot apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. There was CU talk, of course, but another theme emerged.

“Mostly we talked about the struggle,” said Evans. “The struggle of daily life in New York City and what each of us did. It was a really welcome reprieve.”

Lisa Corboy (Mktg’91) hosted several students in Louisville, Colo., for salmon, and will host again this year.

“We have two children at CU now, so we love staying in contact with the student body!” she said. “It helps keep us young.”

Students and graduates of the past decade are encouraged to attend. More information. 

Alumni Association Tidbits 

Join us for Buffs at the Ballpark this summer. Each family-friendly event at a pro baseball park starts with a pre-game reception. All attendees receive a Buffs-themed ball cap. Sites include Houston, Atlanta, Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Dates and details at colorado.edu/alumni.

Nominate a CU alum, faculty or staff member or a student for an Alumni Association Award by April 4 at colorado.edu/alumni/awards. Past winners include Grammy winner Dave Grusin (Mus’56), astronaut Scott Carpenter (Aero’49; HonDocSci’00) and women's basketball hall of famer Ceal Barry.

The Alumni Association’s annual nationwide day of service, Buffs Give Back, is May 19-20. Past projects have included tree maintenance in Atlanta, trail cleanup in Seattle and food sorting in Nashville. 

There are new alumni chapters in Baltimore, led by Jeff Spitz (EnvDes’14); Charlotte, S.C., led by Kate Kliebert (Engl’07); and Spain, led by Adam Mackstaller (Fin’95). In London, Sigrid Keough (Comm’89) took the reins as chapter leader.

The Big Red rivalry is back! On Sept. 8, the Buffs take on the Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Neb. Join us for a free Buffs Bash at Pinnacle Bank Arena before kickoff.