CU leaders hosting Botanic Gardens reception for CU alumni, friends

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University of Colorado President Bruce D. Benson and other top CU officials will meet with alumni and other higher education supporters during CU in Denver, a special reception at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

All CU alumni, donors and friends are encouraged to attend the Friday, July 30, event at the gardens, where 20 works by renowned British sculptor Henry Moore are currently featured in a special exhibit. Attendees also will be treated to musical performances by students from three CU campuses, and will have the opportunity to meet Benson and his wife, Marcy.

Other CU leaders scheduled to attend are Phil DiStefano, chancellor of CU-Boulder, and Lilly Marks, vice president for health affairs and executive vice chancellor of the Anschutz Medical Campus.

The reception runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-12; children ages 3 and under will be admitted free. The price includes food, nonalcoholic beverages and entrance to the Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St. Tickets are available at www.cualum.org/CUinDenver.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Collins, director of community and special events in the Office of the President, at 303-860-5624 or at elizabeth.collins@cu.edu.