History Day 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 2pm to 3:30pm

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Join us for the second annual History Day! The event is a celebration marking major moments in research and education from across the university’s past – from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver to the connections to the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center to CU Anschutz today.

Hear from campus leaders and alumni in an interactive conversation revisiting major milestones in genetics and education — including the birth of cell culture, the Denver Chromosome Classification and the launch of the country's first Nurse Practitioner and CHA/PA programs.

Speakers:

  • Richard Spritz, MD | Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics

  • Madeline (Maddie) Nichols, BSN, CPNP | Class of 1967

  • Cindy Tanner, CHA/PA | Class of 1972

Moderators:

  • Thomas Flaig, MD | Vice Chancellor for Research and Professor, Medicine

  • Richard Krugman, MD | Distinguished Professor, Pediatrics, former Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Dean, CU Anschutz School of Medicine

1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Reception with light refreshments
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Program

Snacks will be provided. Space is limited so please register to attend! 

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