clouds and mountains

Religious studies and reimagining the human in the climate crisis—a lecture April 14

April 1, 2022

Join an exhibit tour and keynote address focusing on the emerging field of religion and ecology. The lecture series honors the 50th anniversary of religious studies on campus and the opening of the sixth exhibit in the CU Legends series: “Becoming Less: The Journey of Robert Lester.”

TEDx speaker

TEDxCU to explore Breaking Boundaries April 2

April 1, 2022

TEDxCU is returning in person this season, when a slate of speakers will examine and challenge the self-imposed boundaries that often limit people.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Conversation April 4 to explore MLK’s radical vision for interracial democracy

March 30, 2022

Join Anthony Siracusa, senior director of inclusive culture, and Reiland Rabaka, professor of Africana studies and director of the Center for African and African American Studies, for a conversation about Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision on a day commemorating his legacy 54 years after his assassination.

Stephanie Toliver

Talk March 30 to explore impact of Black storytelling

March 29, 2022

The Center for African and African American Studies will host Assistant Professor Stephanie Toliver for a lecture exploring Black storytelling, Afrofuturism and “womanism’s” role in qualitative research. Toliver will guide attendees through understanding the impact of Black storytelling passed from generation to generation.

Boulder sunset

US representatives to hold bipartisan discussion on climate solutions April 14

March 17, 2022

Tune in for a moderated discussion about bipartisan climate solutions with U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse of babyֱapp and John Curtis of Utah. Attendees may participate virtually or in person at the SEEC Auditorium.

Audrey Zibelman

Electric grid expert to give energy lecture March 31

March 17, 2022

Audrey Zibelman of X, "the moonshot factory," will discuss the opportunities and challenges for governments, utilities, system operators, developers and customers of harnessing data to accelerate decarbonization policy with reliable affordable power.

Roy Parker

Roy Parker to deliver talk April 5 on ‘adventures with RNA’

March 11, 2022

The distinguished professor of biochemistry and director of the BioFrontiers Institute will deliver an in-person distinguished research lecture, “Adventures with RNA in Health and Disease.”

columns on campus

Causes and consequences of groupthink in American universities—a lecture April 11

March 9, 2022

This talk focuses on ideological conformity in academia: where it comes from, which issues are especially sensitive and why it can be dangerous to enforce taboos around sensitive issues rather than encouraging different sides to openly debate them.

View of outdoors from inside a camping tent

Talk March 12 to explore camping grounds—public nature in American history

March 7, 2022

A closer look at recreational camping reveals how its history and meanings are far from obvious. In the next CU on the Weekend lecture, Professor Phoebe Young will explore its unexpected and interwoven histories.

Zoom webinar on a laptop next to a cup of coffee

Heading into a career outside of higher education? Get insights March 7, March 10

March 3, 2022

Panelists from various disciplines will discuss their career paths from graduate degree to professional. They will address how they used their degrees and training to prepare for their current positions, and any advice they can give to current graduate students. Plenty of time will be given for questions.

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