Lectures & Presentations

  • Mike Summers
    Professor Michael Summers will reflect on the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which has been recognized for increasing retention and academic performance of historically marginalized undergraduates in STEM and preparing them to pursue and succeed in graduate and professional programs.
  • Person riding a bike on campus surrounded by fall foliage
    CU on the Weekend returns with free faculty lectures Sept. 23 and Nov. 3, held in person and virtually. Immerse yourself in storytelling from Antarctica and the archaeology of beer in ancient Rome.
  • Wolf Law building
    In this talk, Verna Williams, CEO of Equal Justice Works, will examine current attacks on and efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs, given the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on affirmative action.
  • Geoffrey Cohen
    Cohen will close out the annual Health & Wellness Summit, explaining the critical role authentic connection plays in emotional and physical well-being—and how we can use communication skills to achieve it.
  • Person at a protest holding up a 'climate justice now' sign
    In this year-long speaker series, climate justice provides a unifying framework with a variety of disciplines, topics, sectors and regions represented. Come listen and learn about climate justice from world-renowned experts.
  • Chancellor Phil DiStefano delivers the 2019 State of the Campus address
    Chancellor Philip DiStefano will discuss the value and importance of a four-year degree and how É«½ä³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ is positioning its students for success. All are invited to attend the address Sept. 26, which will include a free buffet breakfast.
  • David Gergen
    David Gergen, political commentator, author and adviser to four U.S. presidents from both parties, will share lessons he’s learned, as well as offer advice on becoming a leader, overcoming setbacks and building coalitions.

  • Competition winners hold giant checks.
    Join an information session about the application, eligibility and competition requirements. If you are looking to apply this year or just want to see what the Lab Venture Challenge is all about, this opportunity is for you!
  • Daybreak over downtown Denver with a view of the Rocky Mountains to the west
    Join Colorado Law as a distinguished panel of legal scholars and former U.S. Supreme Court clerks discuss the notable cases SCOTUS decided during the 2022–23 term and the impact of those decisions on practitioners. The Denver event will include the option of joining virtually.
  • Alice Faye Duncan
    In celebration of Juneteenth, world-renowned author Alice Faye Duncan will present a reading from her book "Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free." The multimedia presentation, which is free and open to the public, also includes acapella singing and is meant to spread the joy of music as it educates and offers an understanding of American history.
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