Robert Durham Obituary

Durham
Bob completed his PhD in Experimental Psychology at Vanderbilt University after which he was hired as a professor of Psychology at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. For forty-seven years, Bob taught generations of students in courses related to statistics, experimental design, cognition, and the history of psychology. During his truly prolific career, he chaired the Psychology Department where he created the Psychology Honors program and became an inaugural member of the Million Dollar Club. He co-authored over 45 technical articles and journals.
January 5, 1944 March 13, 2021
ROBERT "BOB" L. DURHAM
Robert L. Durham 'Bob,' was born on January 5, 1944 to Robert C. Durham and Virginia Arnold in New York, NY. He grew up in Manhattan and Bronxville, NY and spent his summers in the Adirondacks. He attended Choate preparatory school, graduated from Bronxville HS in 1962, and enlisted in the army in 1963. He became fluent in German after attending the Defense Language Institute and went on to become an elite Green Beret, serving our country for four years.
Bob had a desire to pursue higher education and attended UC Boulder where, not only did his career take shape, but it's where he met Lee, the love of his life. They spent every summer in their cottage on Lake Michigan, a place dear to both their hearts. They were married for fifty years before Lee passed away in May 2020, proceeding Bob in death by less than a year.
Despite his many achievements, he was most passionate about helping students. Through leadership roles which he held at UCCS, he mentored countless students and acquired research grants to evaluate innovative initiatives in student success. And in that success, his legacy will live.
Bob passed away peacefully on Saturday, surrounded by family. He is survived by his sisters, Cat Wollrab and Dangia England, his nephews and nieces and his loving extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Karen Possehl Women's Scholarship Fund: giving.cu.edu