Join us for a conversation with Gazan Analyst and Peacemaker, Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. Alkhatib is also a resident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

Food will be served.

Join us on Earth Day for interactive workshops with experts from Eco-Cycle and Compost Colorado—learn practical tips on going zero waste, recycling right, and composting like a pro.

Food will be provided.

Join the Sié Center at the Korbel School of International Studies for this interdisciplinary course offering as part of the Cultural Diplomacy Initiative!

This graduate-level course will provide an in-depth look at how the arts and culture have been harnessed by nations, communities and individuals to advance positive social impact worldwide. As a half-course, it meets the required number of times for students to receive 2 credits instead of the typical 4 credits for a full class; however, the course is also open to the public or for students to audit for 0 credits. If you are a student who would like to take this course for credit, please register via MyDU!

The course meeting dates and times are as follows:
1. April 16th from 5:30-8:30pm
2. April 18th from 2-5pm
3. April 19th from 9am-2pm (lunch provided)
4. April 23rd from 5:30-8:30pm

Carla Canales has been praised by Opera Magazine for possessing a voice that “grabs the heartstrings with its dramatic force and musicality.” She has won acclaim on leading stages around the world as a performer while also being recognized as an educator, advocate, and entrepreneur. Most recently, Carla joined the Biden Administration in a newly created role at the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, as Senior Advisor and Envoy for Cultural Exchange. In addition, Carla led a course titled "Finding Your Authentic Voice" at the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard’s Kennedy School, and she also served as Senior Fellow at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

Questions? Email us at [email protected] for more info!

The Center for China-U.S. Cooperation is hosting special guest David R. Stilwell.

David R. Stilwell is the Fox Fellow for Future Pacing Threats at the Air Force Academy. He most recently served as the Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs from 2019-2021. He is a 35-year Air Force veteran, beginning as an enlisted Korean linguist in 1980, and retiring in 2015 with the rank of Brigadier General as the Asia advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.  He served multiple tours of duty in Japan and Korea as a linguist, a fighter pilot, and a commander.  He also served as the Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, People’s Republic of China, 2011-2013. He earned a B.S. in History from the U.S. Air Force Academy (1987), and a master’s degree in Asian studies and Chinese language from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (1988).

Colorado SunFest 2025, hosted by The Colorado Sun at the University of Denver Josef Korbel School of International Studies, will be a daylong event bringing Coloradans together to discuss what makes A Better Colorado.

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.

Join us for one-on-one conversations, panel discussions and Q&As with some of the top thought leaders in the state.

The day-long event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will coffee and tea throughout the day, breakfast and lunch, and opportunities to meet The Colorado Sun staff.

The Center for China-U.S. Cooperation is inviting special guest Patricia M. Kim to speak.

Patricia M. Kim is a fellow at the Brookings Institution. A leading expert on Chinese foreign policy, U.S.-China relations, and East Asian security and politics, Dr. Kim co-leads Brookings’ Global China Project. Before joining Brookings, Dr. Kim was a senior China specialist at the U.S. Institute of Peace. She has held fellowships at the Council on Foreign Relations, Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, and the Princeton-Harvard China and the World Program. Dr. Kim’s research and commentary have been featured in Foreign Affairs, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and other major outlets. She is a frequent advisor to U.S. policymakers and has testified before the House Intelligence Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. She holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University and a B.A. with highest distinction in Political Science and Asian Studies from the University of California, Berkeley

Join us for the next Scrivner Policy Roundtable, an event series with the aim of building a network and collaborative research and learning environment among local policy actors and the campus community. At this roundtable, the DU Center for Immigration Policy & Research (CIPR) will discuss findings from the DU Courtwatch Project, providing a brief explanation of U.S. immigration court proceedings with a focus on Denver’s non-detained immigration court.

Presenters will explain the Courtwatch Project and its focus on two expedited mechanisms: the Dedicated Docket and the Family Expedited Removal Management Program (FERM). Both programs were implemented under President Biden to attempt to speed up immigration proceedings for recently arriving migrant families seeking asylum. The research documents significant concerns about due process, access to representation and relief, and the overall workings of the immigration system.

The presentation will then transition into lessons we can apply to the current moment, which has been exacerbated by pre-existing obstacles as well as an erosion of due process and a delegitimization of asylum claims.

The DU Courtwatch Project is led by Dr. Rebecca Galemba (Korbel School) and in collaboration with:

• CIPR Faculty: Lisa Martinez (Sociology), Liz Jordan (Law), and Jesse Acevedo (Political Science)
• Student research assistants: Ella Iveslatt, Kelly Nilan, Jasmine Salgado Simentel, and Kay Shepherd

Community partners: Colorado Asylum Center and the Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network (RMIAN)

The Korbel Institute for Comparative and Regional Studies in partnership with Armenians of Colorado (AOC), are pleased to host an important conversation in recognition of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

Join a distinguished public lecture featuring notable experts, including keynote speaker Dr. Ronald Grigor Suny.

Can't make it in person? Register for the virtual webinar here: https://udenver.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IbtQu7txRymtuyVtmwoyhg

The Sustainable Development in Africa Conference convenes academics and cultural leaders to address pressing African challenges. This year's theme, "Pan-Africanism at a Crossroads: Confronting Security, Economic, and Climate Crises," fosters deep dives into human rights, security, environment, health, governance, and diaspora engagement. Hear from keynote speaker Travis Adkins, former President & CEO of USADF, and contribute to shaping sustainable development strategies.

Even more, enjoy a delicious lunch by Senegal’s Pikine Grille, followed by flavor-packed bites from Kenya’s MSOSI during our Networking Hour. Be moved by indigenous drumming from the Makomba Ensemble (Baobab Foundation), the rich sounds of Zimbabwe’s Chihera Band by the Muchineripi family, and contemporary African jazz from the incredible MakG.

This isn’t just a conference—It’s a full African cultural experience!

Panel 1: Peace, Security, and the Changing Global Order (9:45- 10:45 a.m. MT)

Panel 2: Aid, Debt, and Trade: Rethinking Economic Independence and Strategic Partnerships (1-2 p.m. MT)

Panel 3: Digital Economies: Africa’s Path to Economic Sovereignty (3-4 p.m. MT)

Panel 4: Climate Change and Human Security (4-5 p.m. MT)

This conference is presented by Korbel's Africa Center and Students for Africa group.