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Kevin Rucker

Senior Lecturer of History

History

Bio

Born in Clarinda, Iowa, and raised outside Brighton, Colorado. Owned restaurant & lounge for ten years in Brighton 1981-1991. Married and have two children and resides in Arvada, Colorado.

Degree

MA in History

University of Colorado at Denver

BA in History

University of Colorado at Denver

BS in Marketing

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Published Works

  • Rucker, E. K., Melton, B., Butler, D. (2008). "Secrets of the City". Denver Magazine,
  • Rucker, E. K. (2001). Where Time Stands Still: The History of the Dome Lake Club. (). Hirschfeld Publishing.
  • Rucker, E. K., Leonard, J. S., Noel, J. T. (1998). Colorado Givers: A History of Philanthropic Heroes. (). University Press of Colorado .
  • Rucker, E. K., Noel, J. T. (1998). Eaton Metal Products Company: The First 80 Years - A Story of Vision and Commitment. (). Hirschfeld Publishing.

Research Interests

Research & write Denver, Colorado & American West history.

Teaching Interests

College instructor since 1997. Teach Colorado History, US History I & II, Western Civilization I & II, World History I, II & 20th Century and American Civilization.