Join us for a fascinating fireside chat with Dr. A. Dirk Moses, Anne and Bernard Spitzer Professor of International Relations, City College of New York, and editor of the Journal of Genocide Studies. Following his remarks, Korbel Prof. Marie Berry will moderate a conversation with Dr. Moses and Dr. Simon Maghakyan, University of Oxford Associate and Colorado College Visiting Professor.

Refreshments will be provided.

This event is presented by the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy in partnership with Armenians of Colorado.

Jackson/Ho China Forum CCUSC is proud to be the local host of:

China Town Hall Webcast
Tuesday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. MT
The China Town Hall provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship, examines how that relationship reverberates at the local level, and connects people around the country with U.S. policymakers and thought leaders on China. The virtual webcast is free and open to the public.

Watch webcast here: https://www.ncuscr.org/livestream/

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Is China an Existential Threat? Getting China Right
Following the town hall, please join us for a separate local webinar featuring a special guest speaker.

Tuesday, April 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m. MT
Speaker: Mr. Dennis Wilder, Senior Fellow, Georgetown University and Former Senior Director for East Asian Affairs, National Security Council

Moderated by Korbel Professor Suisheng Zhao.

Register for Zoom here: https://udenver.zoom.us/meeting/register/SBIxWMyeSL-KQSAPFSDGWg#/registration

Please join us as we recap an international meeting of experts reflecting on the ethical dilemmas surrounding the scramble for critical minerals to meet the clean energy transition. Building on our own research as well as those of our participants studying China, the US, and European investment in mining in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa, we will discuss 1) geopolitical dynamics, material requirements, and different visions of a sustainable future; 2) communities, strategies, and democracy around extractive industry expansion; and 3) opportunities and challenges moving forward.

Speakers: Deborah Avant, Devin Finn, Linda Mendez-Barrientos, and Tricia Olsen. Read their bios here.

Colorado SunFest 2026, hosted by The Colorado Sun at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs will be a daylong event bringing Coloradans together to discuss what makes A Better Colorado on Friday, May 1.

Whether the conversation is centered on politics, outdoors, environment or education, all Coloradans have a say in how to make this great state even better.

Students are eligible for discounted tickets!

Colorado SunFest 2026

Join us for Colorado SunFest 2026, a full-day event bringing together journalists, community leaders, and engaged Coloradans for compelling conversations and meaningful connections. General admission includes access to all sessions — including a featured Keynote conversation — plus breakfast, lunch, all-day coffee and tea, a sponsor tote bag, and access to the Networking Lounge.

Registration is through The Colorado Sun. Discounted tickets are available for students and Colorado Sun members.

Member & Group Discounts:

Colorado Sun members save $40 -  email [email protected] to confirm your membership, or [email protected] to receive your discount code.

Groups of 6 or more save 20% with promo code SF2026Group.

Nonprofits receive 15% off with promo code SF2026Nonprofit (use your organization's email at checkout).

[Register now through The Colorado Sun → https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/]

The Korbel Honors is an annual celebration of the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs and members of our community making a difference in the world. This event brings together faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends to celebrate all the Korbel School has accomplished, and can accomplish to advance a more just, prosperous, sustainable, democratic, and peaceful world. The Korbel School is pleased to announce the 2026 honored guest and speaker, Melinda French Gates.

For more information about past events, please visit the Korbel Honors webpage.

*This is an invite only, closed event.

The Sustainable Development in Africa Conference convenes academics and cultural leaders to address pressing African challenges and opportunities. This year's theme is Reimagining Africa's Future Through Democracy, Economic Growth, and Youth Innovation.

This conference is presented by the Africa Center and Students for Africa group at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs.

Join the Scrivner Institute of Public Policy at the Korbel School for a policy dialogue with the two leading Democratic candidates for the next Governor of Colorado, diving into key state policy issues, including affordability, federal-state relations, and rural economic development.

After the dialogue, stay, socialize, and discuss the issues with other attendees and our guest speakers. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Registration is required.

This event is open to the Scrivner Institute, Korbel School, and DU communities. We kindly request that you do not circulate this registration to others.

Agenda

• 11:30am - Doors open
• 12:00pm - Dialogue begins
• 1:15pm - Pizza and meet and great

Please note that the event is open seating and if the room reaches capacity, guests will be directed to an overflow room with a closed-circuit, live stream of the dialogue.

Join the Scrivner Institute of Public Policy for the next Scrivner Policy Roundtable. This edition will feature The Colorado Project, a program convened by the Korbel School that brings together a politically and geographically diverse group of civic, political, and private‑sector leaders to address Colorado’s most pressing policy challenges.

At this roundtable, you’ll learn about Colorado Project 2.0: Rural Renaissance, which focuses on elevating the experiences and perspectives of rural communities in shaping policy opportunities for economic thriving. A 2025 Rural Learning Tour, which included site visits to the Northeast Plains, the San Luis Valley, and the Yampa Valley, allowed the project team to engage with local leaders and understand the challenges and innovations unique to these rural communities.

You’ll hear directly from participants about their insights from the site visits and take part in dynamic discussions on policy priorities for an inclusive and sustainable state economy.

Light breakfast will be provided. Please RSVP for more details.

We invite you to join the Center for Middle East Studies (CMES) at the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs for an evening of discussion, featuring Faysal Itani, senior fellow at the New Lines Institute. The discussion will examine Lebanon’s ongoing political and economic crisis alongside broader post-war regional dynamics, including rising U.S.-Iran tensions and their implications for Lebanon and the wider Middle East.