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Join President Janine Davidson, Ph.D. for the Spring 2026 Commencement Reception honoring ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s commencement speaker and Marathon Award winners.

 

Meet our Honorees

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Stephen Lease, CEO goodr Sunglasses

Stephen Lease (’16)
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

As the CEO and co-founder of goodr, Stephen Lease has built the company into one of the world’s largest independent eyewear brands. goodr is anchored in fun, authenticity and accessibility, delivering high-performance and fashionable products at unapologetically affordable prices. He operates from a simple belief: Everyone deserves to look good and feel great.Ìý

Over the past decade, he has led the strategic vision and direction of the brand, whichÌýcontinues to takeÌýgoodrÌýto new heights. But more than growth and scale,ÌýLeaseÌýis focused onÌýhowÌýgreat workÌýgets done,Ìýbuilding a next-level team and culture rooted in professionalism,ÌýcreativityÌýand the courage to move forward without all the answers.

Ferd and Christy Belz standing in front of the red and blue ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï sign

Ferd and Christy Belz

Christy and Fed Belz
MARATHON AWARD WINNERS

Ferd and Christy Belz are community leaders, philanthropists and advocates for education whose shared commitment to opportunity, leadership and service has made a lasting impact across Colorado. As recipients of the 2026 Marathon Award, they are honored for their enduring partnership with ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï and their dedication to expanding opportunity for students and communities.Ìý

Together, theyÌýremainÌýcommitted to supporting ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s mission of access,ÌýopportunityÌýand student success, helping ensure that future generations have the support and resources they need to thrive.Ìý

Event Details

Commencement Reception

May 14, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
800 Kalamath StÌý |Ìý Denver, CO 80204

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