Philip DiStefano, Chancellor of the University of Colorado Boulder, gives the State of Campus speech at the University Memorial Center Glenn Miller Ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (Photo by Glenn Asakawa/University of Colorado)

State of the Campus event to return in person Sept. 13

Sept. 7, 2022

Chancellor Philip DiStefano will hold the annual State of the Campus event in person for the first time in three years. Plan to attend, hear his address and enjoy a buffet breakfast following the talk. A livestream option will be available as well.

Linda Villarosa

Under the skin: Book talk with author Linda Villarosa Sept. 12

Sept. 6, 2022

Alumna Linda Villarosa covers race, inequality and public health for The New York Times Magazine. In her new book, she tells the full story of racial health disparities in America, revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and public health.

Rita Moreno

Longtime film star Rita Moreno to speak at on Sept. 20

Sept. 1, 2022

Rita Moreno, one of only 17 performers to have won entertainment’s grand slam of prestigious awards—the Emmy, the Grammy, the Oscar and the Tony—will give an inspirational talk in the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom.

Coloradan magazine cover

Coloradan Conversations Sept. 7: Climate change, impact on human rights

Aug. 12, 2022

Climate change is increasing the frequency of natural disasters—and those disasters have enormous impacts on human life. Held in person and streamed live, Coloradan Conversations is an opportunity to gain insights and think differently about this important issue that impacts us all.

Lionel Shriver

Abominations: Why hasn’t Lionel Shriver been canceled already?

Aug. 4, 2022

Join Aug. 31 as controversial novelist and commentator Lionel Shriver, in conversation with Benjamin Teitelbaum, discusses her first nonfiction book “Abominations: Selected essays from a career of courting self-destruction.”

U.S. Supreme Court building

US Supreme Court review—a panel discussion Aug. 4

July 21, 2022

Join Colorado Law as a distinguished panel of former U.S. Supreme Court clerks and legal scholars discuss the notable cases the U.S. Supreme Court decided during the 2021–22 term and the impact of those decisions on practitioners.

Tina McDaniel

Understanding the historical context and significance of Juneteenth

June 9, 2022

Tina McDaniel, a retired human resource professional, passionate social justice advocate and diversity, equity and inclusion leader will lead an honest conversation about the remembrance and celebration of Juneteenth during a virtual event June 16.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Rebuilding Ukraine's higher education with President Zelenskyy May 16

May 15, 2022

The campus community is invited to attend a virtual address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 16. The event, discussing how America's leading research universities and Ukrainian officials can work together to help rebuild and transform Ukraine's decimated higher education sector, will be hosted by the AAU, of which Boulder is a member.

Professor Celeste Montoya

May 14: Presente! Latina legislative leadership in the Colorado General Assembly

May 4, 2022

During this on the Weekend lecture, Professor Celeste Montoya will discuss her research on increasing Latina legislative leadership in the Colorado General Assembly from 1970 to 2020.

People putting hands together in a circle

Finding joy in mixed company: A discussion April 26

April 21, 2022

Join Patty Limerick, of the Center of the American West and past Thompson Prize winner, and local author Jenny Shank for a lively discussion about how Shank’s writing career harmonizes with the mission of the center. “Mixed Company” has been named a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards.

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