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Alumni Events
Attending events is one way to stay connected with your alma mater and catch up with fellow alumni. Check this page often for a list of activities or online events and engagement opportunities that are open to all CU Denver alumni. To view and explore all CU Denver events, view the university event calendar.
Election Series Event: Colorado Ballot Initiatives Seismic Decisions
Friday, October 11 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room and Zoom
Join the School of Public Affairs for the next in their Fall 2024 Election Series. Direct democracy is appealing to some voters who believe there are problems legislators don’t address and that a ballot initiative can be a solution. But many are concerned by the volume and complexity of the proposals, and 2024 is an example of the issue. Fourteen statewide propositions crowd the ballot, ranging from animal rights to guns, and from abortion to criminal justice and education. Some, if passed, represent significant changes to public policy, which is not necessarily evident in the ballot wording.
Panel moderated by Pollster and Senior Fellow Floyd Ciruli
5:30 – 5:45 p.m. | Check-in and light refreshments for in-person attendees
5:45 – 7:00 p.m. | Programming for in-person and virtual attendees
Brought to you by the Herrick Roth Lecture Series and Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development.
Inaugural Dr. Mary Guy Distinguished Lecture: The Future of Social Equity featuring Susan T. Gooden, PhD
Wednesday, October 16 | 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room (2nd Floor), Denver
Join the School of Public Affairs for the Inaugural Dr. Mary Guy Distinguished Lecture featuring Susan T. Gooden, Ph.D., dean and professor of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture series, presented by the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs, brings world-renowned speakers to Denver annually to participate in a forum dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the most important governance issues of the day. The series presents opportunities to connect our community to distinguished scholars and thought leaders. Events in the series are open to the public and free of charge.
The Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series is made possible by the Dr. Mary E. Guy Endowed Lectureship Fund.
Love Your Library
Wednesday, October 16 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Auraria Library, Denver
CU at the Table: Host International Students for a Meal
Sign Up by Friday, October 18 | Meal Dates: November 9–24, or 28 | Denver
Give the gift of a meal in your home while helping international students at CU Denver feel welcome in our community. CU at the Table is a great opportunity to learn about other customs, share cultures, and meet some of the current international students studying at CU Denver!
Sign up to host at least two students on the date and time of your choosing between November 9–24, or 28. Meal expenses may be credited as a gift-in-kind.
CU at the Table is an initiative of CU Denver Alumni and the Office of International Affairs.
Thrive Series: October
Tuesday, October 22 | 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. | Lawrence Street Center
Introducing the Thrive Series brought to you by the Center for Community Safety and Resilience at the CU Denver School of Public Affairs. The Thrive Series are conversations with academic and lived experience experts and members of the community. Discussions will focus on issues related to criminal and social justice, public safety, individual and societal violence, and community resilience. This series will utilize a variety of formats, including panel discussions, debates, and guest speakers, and will conclude with public discourse, welcoming learners of all levels to engage and cultivate a healthier and more prosperous community.
More information and a registration link coming soon.
Election Series Event: Election Administration and Security
Friday, October 25 | 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. | Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room
Join the School of Public Affairs for the next in their Fall 2024 Election Series.
More information and registration link coming soon.
First* Friday with the School of Public Affairs: Election Results
Friday, November 8 | 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room or Zoom
Join the School of Public Affairs for the next in their First Friday Series. The fall 2024 topic areas will all be related to the election. Stay tuned for more information and a registration link.
Moved to the second Friday of November to accommodated the election.
CU Night at Zoo Lights
Sunday, November 17 | 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Tickets: $24 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street
CU Night at The Nutcracker
Sunday, November 17 | 6:15 – 9:00 p.m. | Tickets: $35 and $74 | Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Celebrate the holiday season by joining fellow CU Denver alumni and families for a reception and art exhibition, followed by a performance of The Nutcracker by Colorado Ballet.
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception, CU Denver Experience Gallery
7:30 p.m. | The Nutcracker Performance, Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so please reserve your tickets as soon as possible.