Kristy Frie

Kristy Frie serves as a Senior Instructor in the Department of Communication within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. She also holds the position of CU Succeed Liaison, connecting with students in this capacity.

• Department: Communication
• School: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• University: University of Colorado Denver

Ms. Frie holds a Master of Arts degree and specializes in areas related to communication studies. Her academic focus centers on citizenship, public address, and rhetoric, with particular attention to how these concepts intersect with social justice issues and community engagement. Her expertise extends to workplace communication dynamics and professional speaking contexts.

As an educator, Ms. Frie teaches a comprehensive range of communication courses including COMM 1001: Communication and Communities, COMM 2020: Communication, Citizenship, and Social Justice, COMM 2045: Workplace Communication, COMM 2050: Business and Professional Speaking, and COMM 4688: Transitioning from College to Career. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates a commitment to both foundational communication skills and their practical application in social and professional contexts.

Ms. Frie maintains regular office hours, available Mondays via Zoom from 12-1pm, and by appointment throughout the week for phone or video conferences. She can be reached via email at KRISTY.FRIE@UCDENVER.EDU for academic inquiries and student support. Her physical office is located at 1201 Larimer Street, 3rd Floor, Suite 3015, Denver, CO 80204, with mailing address Department of Communication, Campus Box 176, P.O. Box 173364, Denver, CO 80217-3364.