Cultural Diplomacy: The Power of the Arts for Social Change

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!