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From Inspiration to Nomination

In May, we honored exceptional Lynx at the 2025 CU Denver Alumni Awards. From career achievements to community impact, this year’s recipients inspired us all. Watch the event highlights and learn about the awardees in this recap video produced by Ian Kellett '13 with Liquid Luck Productions. Now, it’s your turn to shine in the spotlight! Nominations are open for the Mack Easton Distinguished Alumni Award and the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award.

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Engineering Savvy Meets Business Insights

John Bailey MBA ’24, is turning adversity into ingenuity. Fueled by his scholarship and a passion for accessible design, this “intrapreneur” is reinventing mobility with DIY wheelchairs meant to be affordable, high-quality chairs users can easily customize. Bailey's drive blends engineering savvy with business insight, enabling impactful change from within.

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2025 Lynx Live Homecoming Concert Flyer.

Lynx Live Homecoming Concert

| 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Cost/fee: $10
Enjoy food, carnival, merch, rides, and other fun activities at the Lynx Live Homecoming Concert! Headliner Rebecca Black will be performing a special DJ set and our openers include local Denver act, N3ptune, and 2 student bands: Hala Hooper and Major Motion Picture. Open to the CU Denver community and general public.
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First Fridays with the School of Public Affairs: What’s Happening to My Government’s Budget? Downstream Impacts of the US Public Budget and Finance Environment on Colorado

| 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Cost/fee: Free
Join the CU Denver School of Public Affairs for the next First Friday with SPA series. This First Friday series event examines how state and local agencies are navigating budgetary pressures, with a focus on service delivery, public investment, and capital borrowing. Join public finance experts for a timely discussion on how Colorado governments are adapting to a rapidly evolving fiscal landscape.
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School of Public Affairs Thrive Series, Community Conversations in Justice and Resilience.

Thrive Community Conversation: Policy, Power & Protection: Hate Crimes in the Context of LGBTQ+ History Month

| 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Cost/fee: Free
Join the CU Denver School of Public Affairs for the next in their Thrive Community Conversation series. This panel, hosted in recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month, explores hate crimes in the context of public policy issues, examining how governments, institutions, organizations, and communities are responding to rising threats of identity-based violence.
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Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture
| 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Cost/fee: Free
The Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture series presented by the University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs brings world-renowned speakers to Denver annually to participate in a forum dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the most important governance issues of the day. The series presents opportunities to connect our community to distinguished scholars and thought leaders. Events in the series are open to the public and free of charge.
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