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First* Friday with the School of Public Affairs: Election Aftermath and Key Takeaways for Colorado
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.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion as we unpack the recent election's results and their implications for Colorado. With two days of media coverage and multiple news cycles, we’ll delve into the big takeaways, highlighting who emerged as winners and losers in this pivotal moment.
Featuring political leaders and experts, our panel will provide diverse perspectives on what the voters’ decisions mean for Colorado's political landscape and policy direction and how these election outcomes will shape Colorado.
We’ll also explore the broader impact on democracy itself:
- Has the election been definitively decided?
- Were there significant election challenges?
- How will the newly elected officials address or overlook the needs of democracy?
- What role did democracy play in motivating voters this cycle?
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that will shed light on the future of our state and its governance.
Panelists
- Paul Teske, PhD Dean and Distinguished Professor
- Floyd Ciruli, Senior Fellow, CU Denver School of Public Affairs; pollster and political commentator; President, Ciruli Associates
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Check-in and breakfast buffet for in-person attendees
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Programming for in-person and virtual attendees
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
Friday, December 6 | 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.