In a world marked by deep polarization, the stand out as a rare moment when the world comes together. Often termed cultural diplomacy, this global gathering allows nations to connect through culture rather than politics — through athletes, stories, symbols, and shared human achievement. These moments of connection remind us that understanding can grow even […]
Long-term climate and development research depends on shared global scenarios that help us think systematically about possible futures. One of the most widely used sets of scenarios—the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs)—may need to evolve to reflect today’s interconnected challenges, from climate risks to inequality and biodiversity loss. The International Committee on New Integrated Climate Change […]
Join us for our recurring policy pop-up series! Each quarter, we invite you to join us for an open discussion related to recent/current policy (both U.S. and foreign). We invite all students, faculty, and staff to join, and to bring your questions related to the global economy, emerging and ongoing economic trends and patterns, and […]
Take a break from the grind and join your Korbel friends for a Game Night Social packed with board games, puzzles, and good vibes! Grab some food and drinks, challenge your friends (or professors), and meet new people in a laid-back, come-as-you-are setting. Whether you are competitive, collaborative, or just here for the snacks, this […]
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 […]
Join the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy and the Newman Center for the Performing Arts as we welcome Ephrat Asherie and Arturo O’Farrill, co-creators of Ephrat Asherie Dance’s newest work, Shadow Cities. This unique collaboration between b-girl and EAD Artistic Director Ephrat Asherie, and pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill explores the relations […]
Join the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy for a faculty panel and open discussion of the current state of the War in Ukraine, 4 years after the initial invasion in February 2022. Experts will include Korbel faculty such as Professors Lewis Griffith and Rachel Epstein, MFJS faculty Nadia Kaneva, and representation of […]
This will be a signature event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps and Korbel's and DU's commitment to service and character. It will highlight the agency's history and reinforce its role as an enduring model of people-to-people diplomacy in an era of declining foreign assistance. The event will also look to the […]
The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs invites you to a special screening of Lithium Rising: The Race for Critical Minerals, a Bertelsmann Foundation documentary. Lithium Rising is a cinematic journey through the global race for critical minerals—the metals powering our green transition. Filmed across five continents, the documentary explores how the drive […]
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 […]
Join us for our monthly policy pop-up series! Please join us for an open discussion related to recent/current policy (both U.S. and foreign). We invite all students, faculty, and staff to join and to bring your questions related to the war on Iran with featured faculty Micheline Ishay, Ahmed Abdrabou, and David Goldfischer. The format […]
Across the globe, feminists are confronting authoritarianism, gender backlash, and violence — and they are winning, even as backlash intensifies. From Kenya to Latin America to Korea, women organizers are changing laws, shifting public understanding, and building power for a more just future. In a world that often feels like it is on fire, join […]
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 […]
There’s still time to apply and start your graduate degree, and we’re here to help! This March, join the first event in our two-part free webinar series designed to give you the secrets to making your application stand out. In this session, you’ll learn: - How to find the perfect program for your goals - […]
Winter Quarter 2026 ends. For a complete schedule, please review the University of Denver's 2025-26 academic calendar.
For a complete schedule, please review the University of Denver's 2025-26 academic calendar.
There’s still time to apply and start your graduate degree, and we’re here to help! This March, join us for the second event of our two-part free webinar series designed to teach you what you need to know to finance your future once you’ve been accepted. In this session, you’ll learn: - The difference between […]
University observed break — no classes will be held. For a complete schedule, please review the University of Denver's 2025-26 academic calendar.
Korbel's annual Discover Korbel is our Admitted Students Day for graduate students. Chat 1:1 with faculty, current students, and alumni, learn about our programs, and network with other admitted students ahead of your start date. Learn more about Discover Korbel by contacting the Admissions team at [email protected].
Spring Quarter 2026 begins. For a complete schedule, please review the University of Denver's 2025-26 academic calendar.
Join us for the next Scrivner Policy Roundtable, an event series designed to build a collaborative research and learning network among local policy actors and the campus community. This roundtable is co-sponsored by the DU Center for Ethical Artificial Intelligence and coordinated in partnership with the Program on Law and Emerging Technologies. It will explore Colorado’s evolving approach to AI regulation, with […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 2026 colloquium will explore current challenges to democracy around the world and international and comparative legal responses that could strengthen equal participation as a broad democratic principle. The colloquium is co-hosted by the Ved Nanda Center for International and Comparative Law, the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security & Diplomacy, and the Denver Journal […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
Join the Sie Center and the Newman Center for Performing Arts for our spring quarter cultural diplomacy event, featuring Latin Grammy-nominated Colombian singer-songwriter Gregorio Uribe!
How do evolving assumptions about socioeconomic development shape climate futures — and how can new scenario frameworks better inform research, policy, and planning? The Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) are widely used narratives developed by climate researchers and embedded in long-term models like International Futures (IFs) to project global development trends through 2100. These scenarios underpin […]
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 […]
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