Pinnacle History News

Noel on the Ambitious Founding of Denver

Nov. 22, 2016

When the city was first founded, there was little hope that it would last. Thomas J. Noel or "Dr. Colorado," a Professor of History and Director of Public History, Preservation & Colorado Studies at the University of Colorado Denver explains, "The difference was the people involved – the human beings...

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Whitesides on Historic Election

Nov. 22, 2016

Clinical Assistant Professor (C/T) of History Greg Whitesides explains where this election will fit in history. How election 2016 measures up historically 9News, Oct 12

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Noel on the Ambitious Founding of Denver

Sept. 27, 2016

When the city was first founded, there was little hope that it would last. Thomas J. Noel or "Dr. Colorado," a Professor of History and Director of Public History, Preservation & Colorado Studies explained recently, "The difference was the people involved – the human beings who worked to keep the...

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CU Denver History Day in Colorado Celebrates Success at Nationals

Sept. 29, 2015

The National History Day 2015 contest wrapped up on June 18, in College Park, MD, after 58 middle and highs school students from around Colorado competed with great success. After exciting adventures (like a moonlight tour of the Capitals' monuments, meetings with Senators Bennet and Gardner, and a trip to...

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History and Political Science bring General James Mattis to campus

May 5, 2015

The History and Political Science departments worked together to bring General James Mattis to campus on Tuesday, February 17th. General Mattis, a retired United States Marine Corps general who last served as the 11th commander of United States Central Command, met with students for Q & A sessions, tours, and...

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