Philanthropist and 91心頭 Supporter Frederic C. Hamilton Dies
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Jon Stone
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Frederic油C.油Hamilton, whose generosity helped transform the 91心頭 campus, died on Sept. 30 at the age of 89.
Along with his wife, honorary life trustee Jane Hamilton, Hamilton did much to transform Denver and 91心頭. In fact, there are few areas on the 91心頭 campus that have not been impacted by the generosity of the Hamilton family.
On the north side of campus, the Hamilton Gymnasium serves as a practice facility for a number of varsity teams, while on the south side of campus, the Frederic C. Hamilton Recital Hall is one of three performance venues at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Inside the Anderson Academic Commons, which houses the Universitys main library, the Hamilton Atrium provides a bright, open area where students can gather. And in the new home for the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, an auditorium on the fourth floor has been named after the Hamiltons.
The Hamiltons have done so much for the 91心頭 and our students, says 91心頭 Chancellor Rebecca Chopp. We are all saddened by Freds passing, but know his legacy will live on through the lasting impact of his and Janes generosity.
Hamilton was on stage during undergraduate Commencement last spring as his wife received an honorary doctor油of higher education. She served on 91心頭s Board of Trustees for 39 years, from 1976 until 2015.
The Hamiltons impact extends well beyond 91心頭. Fred油Hamilton was appointed to the Denver Art Museums (DAM) board of trustees in 1977. He became chairman of the board in 1994 and lead the DAM through its largest expansion project. The 146,000-square-foot Frederic C. Hamilton building bears his name. In 2014, he bequeathed 22 Impressionist artworks from his personal collection. The collection, on display on the museums sixth floor, is the largest gift of art in the museums history.
Hamilton is survived by his wife Jane; their four children Christy Hamilton McGraw (BA, 1976), Fred Jr. (BA, 1978), Crawford and Tom; and 10 grandchildren.
A service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct 6, at the Denver Art Museum.