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

First Friday Breakfast event centered on homeless in metro Denver

Sep 11, 2019 by Emma Martz

The 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.
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School of Public Affairs rises in national rankings, retains no. 1 spot in Colorado

Mar 12, 2019 by Toula Wellbrook

U.S. News & World Report today released its 2020 Best Graduate Schools Rankings, in which University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs advanced nine places since the 2018 rankings to tie for the number 25 position in the nation for overall public affairs programs. The 2020 ranking sustains the school’s position as the top public affairs school in Colorado.
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Municipal broadband in Colorado – What comes next?

Feb 1, 2019 by Kathryn Werner

CU Denver School of Public Affairs kicked off its spring First Friday Breakfast Series with an engaging panel discussion centered on the topic, ‘Municipal Broadband in Colorado – What Comes Next?’
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Sec. Kerry guest of honor at sustainability fundraiser for CU Denver School of Public Affairs

Nov 5, 2018 by Toula Wellbrook

Nearly 300 leaders from Colorado’s business, governmental, academic and nonprofit communities gathered for University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs’ 19th Annual Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony with the theme: “Facing Our Future: A Conversation with Secretary Kerry.”
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School of Public Affairs debuts tool to model financial implications of individuals’ votes on ballot initiatives

Oct 5, 2018 by Toula Wellbrook

University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs hosted “First Friday Breakfast: Why is my ballot so long? What am I voting on?” offering attendees a closer look at a new budget simulation tool, as well as several ballot initiatives that Coloradans will be voting on in the upcoming elections.
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