CONTENTS
CMU celebrated a milestone in 2015 when
its first three doctoral students graduated from the
unique health sciences program. They represent the
latest graduates making a lasting impact on health care.
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Leaders
of
Change
2 University Journal
6 Whiz Kids
7 School Ties
8 Poetry and Prose
10 Cooking for the Gold
12 Triple Threat
13 Happy Together
14 All the Right Words
14 A Beautiful Friendship
15 The Natural Artist
16 Digging In
18 Tomlinson Library
20 Thinking Outside the Classroom
22 The Stories Behind the Language
23 The Maverick Family
Leaders of Change
25 From Bottom to Top
26 Healers. Leaders. Pioneers.
29 Elbow Room
30 Nice to Tweet You
31 A Website for Sore Eyes
32 Music, Murder and More
34 Winter Commencement
35 Jump-Starting Colorado's Economy
36 Out to Win
38 Best of the West
40 Class Notes
47 Mavs on the Move
48 Maverick Nation
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WINTER 2016 • VOLUME 5.2
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
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