American flag with silhouettes of business people working

Leeds faculty to discuss how politics shape the global landscape

April 12, 2017

The current political climate offers great opportunity to engage in civil discourse. Tomorrow, April 13, Leeds School of Business will host a moderated discussion on how business has been impacted by political changes.

Old photo of the natural history museum at Hale

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Museum of Natural History to highlight Junius Henderson

April 10, 2017

The ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Museum of Natural History boasts the largest natural-history collection in the region. On April 12, Mona Lambrecht will lecture on the life of the building's namesake, Junius Henderson, who first curated the impressive collection more than 80 years ago.

Ancient Greek structure at the Acropolis in Athens

Public lecture on ancient Greek law April 10

April 6, 2017

On Monday, Professor Sara Forsdyke will attempt to resolve the long-running debate about the extent to which the ideal of the rule of law determined the decisions of the courts of democratic Athens.

Stone, Celtic-style cross

Should Christians exercise 'The Benedict Option'?

April 4, 2017

Tomorrow, April 5, author Rod Dreher will present "The Benedict Option: The Future of Religious Conservatism in Post-Christian America," urging Christians to emulate St. Benedict’s retreat from the chaos and decadence of the collapsing Roman Empire.

Scenic landscape

Pulwarty talks 'research on adaptation in a changing world' April 7

April 3, 2017

On April 7, NOAA's Roger S. Pulwarty will present "Slow onsets, abrupt changes, and fast reflexes: Research on adaptation in a changing world" as part of the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Distinguished Lecture Series.

The grandmother and two great-aunts of Linda Arroyo-Holmstrom in 1929

Boulder County Latino History Project findings to be discussed April 13

April 3, 2017

On April 13, Marjorie K. McIntosh and Linda Arroyo-Holmstrom will present "Latinos of Boulder County ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ 1900–1980," a discussion of the Boulder County Latino History Project findings.

2016 Hazel Barnes Prize awardee Michele Moses, School of Education

BFA Excellence Awards to feature Hazel Barnes keynote address April 4

April 3, 2017

The 2017 Boulder Faculty Assembly (BFA) Excellence Awards will be presented tomorrow evening, April 4, featuring a keynote address by 2016 Hazel Barnes Prize awardee Michele Moses.

Erin Riley tapestries hanging on wall

Textile artist to lecture on tapestries related to contemporary culture

March 29, 2017

On April 4, textile artist Erin Riley will give a public lecture. Using hand-dyed wool yarn and a floor loom, Riley weaves tapestries dealing with sexuality, relationships and contemporary culture.

Harvard Professor Samuel Moyn

Panelists to discuss religion, human rights following 2016 election

March 27, 2017

In a time marked by populist movements, Brexit and the election of Donald Trump, how might the relationship between religion and human rights might change? On April 6, Harvard professor Samuel Moyn joins an interdisciplinary panel to discuss.

Attendees chat at previous Engaged Scientist session

Lecture and workshop to explore power, privilege in community-based research

March 27, 2017

April 6 marks the final event in the Engaged Scientist Series. "Science is Culture: Understanding Power & Privilege in Community-based Research" will feature a public lecture followed by a workshop for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

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