Colorado & Communities
As a school of public affairs at a publicly funded university, we are committed to the well-being of our state. Colorado and its diverse communities provide constant opportunities for the School of Public Affairs faculty, staff, students, and alumni to serve the common good through community-based research, experiential learning, and professional and community service.
Latest News on Colorado & Communities
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CU Denver School of Public Affairs hosts 2019 APPAM conference in Denver
Nov 9, 2019 byCU Denver School of Public Affairs was a co-host for the 2019 conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), held at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel from November 7 to 9. This year’s conference theme was “Rising to the Challenge: Engaging Diverse Perspectives on Issues and Evidence,” and more than 20 of the school’s faculty and students are participating. Below is a list of presentations by CU Denver School of Public Affairs.Full story -
School of Public Affairs hosts First Friday Breakfast event themed on Colorado’s Energy Future
Oct 11, 2019 byThe CU Denver School of Public Affairs welcomed October with its First Friday Breakfast Series this past Friday, October 4th. Partnering with the J.P. Morgan Center for Commodities at the CU Denver Business School, the event welcomed four expert panelists to discuss “Colorado’s Energy Future.”Full story -
Sec. Kerry to speak at sustainability fundraiser in Denver
Oct 8, 2019 byCU Denver School of Public Affairs will host its 19th Annual Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony, “Facing Our Future: A Conversation with Secretary Kerry.”Full story -
Former Vice President Al Gore guest of honor at sustainability fundraiser
Sep 19, 2019 byNearly 300 leaders from Colorado’s government, nonprofit, business and academic communities gathered for University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs’ 20th Annual Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony with the theme: “Our Collective Future: The Path Forward,” featuring guest speakers former Vice President Al Gore and former Colorado Senator Timothy Wirth.Full story -
First Friday Breakfast event centered on homeless in metro Denver
Sep 11, 2019 byThe University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted its September First Friday Breakfast on September 6, 2019, as a kick off to the seven-event series for this academic year. The event brought together an expert panel to discuss ‘Homelessness in Metro Denver: Policy, Prevention and Regional Approaches.’ The three-member panel was moderated by Lisa VanRaemdonck, the Executive Director of the CU Denver School of Public Affairs Institute and featured Cathy Alderman, Vice President of Communications and Public Policy for Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Mark Deven, City Manager for the City of Arvada; and Britta Fisher, Chief Housing Officer for the City and County of Denver.Full story