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Alumni Events
Attending events is one way to stay connected with your alma mater and catch up with fellow alumni. Check this page often for a list of activities or online events and engagement opportunities that are open to all CU Denver alumni. To view and explore all CU Denver events, view the university event calendar.
Thrive Community Conversation
Tuesday, November 4 | 5:00 – 6:45 p.m. | Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room or Zoom
Join the CU Denver School of Public Affairs for the next in their Thrive Community Conversation series, Tactics for Social Change Beyond the State: Grassroots Movements in a Polarized World.
In an era when many scholars and activists are questioning both the impartiality of electoral processes and the efficacy of symbolic protests, advocates are considering – and deploying – other tactics for social change. This presentation examines under-appreciated political strategies and tactics which social movements have been using in Asia, the Pacific, and Latin America, and which are now gaining more traction in North America. This presentation by Sasha Davis will draw upon his over twenty years of research on social movements and environmental politics in colonial contexts which is featured in his new book “Replace the State: How to Change the World When Elections and Protests Fail” published this year by the University of Minnesota Press.
Schedule5:00 – 5:30 p.m.: Check-in and Refreshments
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.: Programming
Maria Luisa deMin Puggioni Endowed Lecture featuring Armida Fernandez and Luis Enrique Flores of Estudio ALA
Thursday, November 6 | 12:00 p.m. | CU Denver Building, Second Floor Gallery
First Fridays with the School of Public Affairs: Democracy and Democratic Backsliding—Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience
Friday, November 7 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room or Zoom
Join CU Denver School of Public Affairs for a moderated panel conversation exploring the current state of democracy and the paths forward for strengthening democratic resilience. This engaging, nonpartisan discussion will bring together voices from government, media, civil society, and academia to examine:
- What democratic backsliding looks like at the national, global, and local levels
- How media, policy, and civic engagement intersect with democratic health
- Strategies for rebuilding trust and participation in democratic institutions
Schedule
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.: Check-in and light breakfast
8:45 – 10:00 a.m.: Programming
Catherine and Alec Garbini Historic Preservation Lecture Featuring Erica Kim
Monday, November 10 | 12:00 p.m. | CU Denver Building, Second Floor Gallery
CU at Zoo Lights
Sunday, November 23 | Timeslots: 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. | Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Denver
You and your family are invited to a special sneak preview of Denver Zoo Lights with CU Alumni. Tickets are $26 and limited, so please register early to get your preferred timeslot. Ages two and under can join free.
Stop by Zoo Gardens for a fun-filled time with Milo and Chip while you enjoy live performances from a variety of talented musicians from the CU community.
First Fridays with the School of Public Affairs: Presentation by the Center for Community Safety and Resilience
Friday, December 5 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Lawrence Street Center Terrace Room or Zoom
Schedule
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.: Check-in and light breakfast
8:45 – 10:00 a.m.: Programming
CU at The Nutcracker
Friday, December 5 | Reception: 6:15 p.m. | Performance: 7:30 p.m. | Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver
Thank you for your interest in CU at The Nutcracker! We have sold out of tickets and have an extensive waitlist. We appreciate your support and hope to CU next year.
Celebrate the holiday season by joining fellow CU Denver alumni and families for a reception and art exhibition, followed by a performance of The Nutcracker by Colorado Ballet.
Balcony Section Tickets: $43Loge Section Tickets: $78
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. | Reception, CU Denver Experience Gallery
7:30 p.m. | The Nutcracker Performance, Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so please reserve your tickets as soon as possible.
CU Night at the Rodeo
Friday, January 23 | Pro-Rodeo: 8:00 p.m. | National Western Complex, Denver
- $29 tickets ($1 per ticket supports the university)
- All-day grounds admission
- Trade Show entrance with over 300 vendors
- NWSS nursery and petting farm
- Livestock exhibits
- Entry to the pro-rodeo at 8:00 p.m.
2026 Economic Forecast National and Regional Insights
Thursday, April 30 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | CU Denver Business School Jake Jabs Event Center, Denver
Join the CU Denver Business School for an informative presentation by Morgan Stanley's Chief Economic Strategist, Ellen Zentner '95 and Colorado State Demographer, Kate M. Watkins, who will share their views on 2026 national and regional key economic themes. Lunch and networking time included.