Glenn Loury

Feb. 8: The problem of self-censorship in American public discourse

Jan. 22, 2021

Drawing on classical and contemporary texts, this lecture by Glenn Loury explores the logic of tacitly coerced conformity and applies that logic to a number of currently relevant cases.

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In Feb. 6 event, learn about coyotes, wolves and why their return matters

Jan. 22, 2021

Join us virtually for a CU on the Weekend lecture that focuses on efforts to remove coyotes and wolves, the impact on our landscape and how these species are making a comeback in the West.

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Virtual Mini Law School starts Feb. 2

Jan. 14, 2021

Register by Jan. 31 for this spring's Mini Law School, a seven-week virtual series. Colorado Law’s renowned business and entrepreneurial law faculty will address various aspects of business law and its role in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Robert George and Cornel West

Is civil discourse dead? A conversation with Cornel West and Robert George

Jan. 12, 2021

Join a free virtual panel discussion by Robert George and Cornel West on Jan. 21 titled “Is Civil Discourse Dead?: Friendship and Faith Across the Political Divide.â€

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CU on the Weekend virtual lectures begin Feb. 6

Jan. 11, 2021

Register now for free lectures this spring about coyotes and wolves in Colorado; citizenship in an enforcement era; and the radical right.

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Jan. 26: At home and abroad––Forms of community in American foreign relations

Jan. 8, 2021

This lecture by Elizabeth Spalding will explore the multiple meanings of community in American foreign relations in light of first principles, national priorities, historical examples, the 2020 presidential election and more.

Jupiter's Giant Red Spot

On Jan. 13, learn what's happening to the Great Red Spot

Jan. 5, 2021

Scientist Fran Bagenal will show how Jupiter’s Great Red Spot has been observed by telescopes on Earth as well as from spacecraft near Jupiter. The storm has noticeably shrunk in size over the past 40 years. Will it disappear or grow back?

Jon Peede

Jon Peede on 'the liberal arts in an illiberal age'

Dec. 4, 2020

Join a lecture Dec. 9 about the enduring value of the liberal arts to university life and American society.

A donkey and elephant, representing the U.S. major political parties

Keeping our bearings in unsteady times: A conversation Dec. 18

Dec. 4, 2020

In a time when many friendships have crashed on the rocks of political division, Dick Wadhams, former chair of the Colorado Republican Party, and Patty Limerick, faculty director of the Center of the American West, have maintained a steady tie of mutual respect.

Alan Kahan

Join a discussion Dec. 7 on Tocqueville, democracy and religion

Dec. 4, 2020

What is the ideal relationship between church and state in a democratic society? Is religion a threat to freedom or vice versa? Should we concentrate on what religion can do to or for democracy? Listen in for more.

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