Nearly 800 faculty and staff listened to Chopp’s remarks inside Hamilton Gymnasium on Monday, Jan 29. “I am so thankful and excited by how we are building and creating One DU; how we are using knowledge to address the local and global challenges and expand our deep engagement in Denver and beyond,” she said. Chopp began her speech by focusing on what she has learned about the University and the city of Denver in her three-and-a-half years as chancellor.