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Nov 13, 2024 by Ellen Patterson

Alison Burke is a professor of criminology and criminal justice at Southern Oregon University, where she has taught since earning her Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2008. Over the past 17 years, in addition to teaching and research, Alison has served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley and the Resolve Center for Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice.

Nov 11, 2024

Bachelor of Arts in Public Service alum Marly Schwartz shares his experiences as a transfer student at CU Denver and as an intern with The Black Box.

Nov 11, 2024 by Ellen Patterson

Ali Rhodes is Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Boulder. Her two key responsibilities as Director are to ensure the community is experiencing a high-quality parks and recreation system and that BPR's teammates have the support and skills they need to operate that system.

Nov 5, 2024 by Dee Dee Flynn

With the election occurring today, the results will soon be in—and we’ll be ready to break it all down for you. On Friday, November 8th, First Fridays: Election Aftermath: Key Takeaways for Colorado will bring together top political leaders and experts to unpack the results of this pivotal election and explore what’s next for Colorado’s political landscape.

Nov 1, 2024 by Dee Dee Flynn

The University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs proudly hosted the inaugural Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series on October 16, 2024. This year’s lecture, titled "The Future of Social Equity," featured Dr. Susan T. Gooden, a prominent scholar and advocate in the field of public affairs, and Dean and Professor at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Oct 1, 2024 by Dr. Deserai Crow

The Center for Community Safety and Resilience (CCSR) and the School of Public Affairs hosted a conversation focused on community resilience in Colorado. The discussion focused attention on the risks that Colorado faces and actions that governments are taking to build resilience across the state. The event took place on September 24th in conjunction with National Preparedness Month.