Lectures & Presentations

Student Testing Center: Faculty presentation Jan. 20

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:53:53 +0000

Student Testing Center: Faculty presentation Jan. 20 Megan M Rogers Fri, 01/09/2026 - 12:53

Join Disability Services for a faculty-focused presentation on the Student Testing Center. Learn which students are eligible, how to submit exam requests and key procedures for finals week.

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Join in 'Imagining Tomorrow' through MLK series beginning Jan. 15

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:28:03 +0000

Join in 'Imagining Tomorrow' through MLK series beginning Jan. 15 Megan M Rogers Tue, 12/23/2025 - 11:28

The campus’s 2026 celebrations of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are scheduled from Thursday, Jan. 15, through Tuesday, Jan. 20, and will include student table talks and an evening keynote.

This year’s theme—“Imagining Tomorrow: Afro-Futurist Visions of Community, Creativity and Collective Care”—emerges from King’s expansive vision of justice and community interconnectedness. Embracing Afrofuturist frameworks and ancestral rhythms, the convocation will explore creative expressions of justice, community wellness and intergenerational care.

Ibram X. Kendi

The keynote event on Jan. 15 will feature Ibram X. Kendi, a leading anti-racist scholar and historian, and the founding director of the Howard Institute for Advanced Study. He is the author of many highly acclaimed books including “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America,” which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, making him the youngest author to win that award. In 2020, Time magazine named Kendi one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. He was awarded a 2021 MacArthur Fellowship, popularly known as the Genius Grant. His latest book, “Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers,” was an instant New York Times bestseller.

Kendi will join in a moderated discussion with Michele Simpson, a �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder associate teaching professor and faculty affiliate of the Renée Crown Wellness Institute and Center for African and African American Studies. Together, they will examine King’s lesser-known writings on economic justice, global solidarity and radical imagination, and connect these concepts to contemporary visions of equitable, sustainable communities.

"Dr. King's writings and teachings continue to resonate with all of us who strive to create a more just, equitable and connected community," said Chancellor Justin Schwartz. "As we celebrate his legacy, I can't imagine a more capable guide through American history than Ibram X. Kendi. I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Kendi to our campus and hear his perspectives and vision for our collective future."

The Center for Cultural Connections and Community will be hosting student table talks before and after the keynote event. The first workshop, on Thursday, Jan. 15, at noon, will introduce students to dialogic principles, including strategies for evaluating how bias and language choice can impact how we engage in crucial conversations. A second talk will follow on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 5:30 p.m., which will reflect on topics and themes discussed during the keynote. Both talks will be supplemented with guided visualizations inspired by Afrofuturist principles.

David Humphrey, associate vice chancellor for leadership support and programming, said the convocation theme was inspired by sentiments of yearning and dreaming shared by many colleagues across campus.

“Navigating our current historical moment requires a radical imagination, one capable of seeing beyond what is to envision what could be. Social transformation has always depended on the courage to dream past the limits of the present,” said Humphrey.

“This prophetic invitation sits at the heart of Dr. King’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance and the Beloved Community. The 2026 convocation invites our campus to imagine boldly, to re-member honestly and to cultivate a shared vision of what it means to build a more just and flourishing community. In gathering together, we honor both the dreams that carried us here and the collective visioning required to shape what comes next.”

The keynote event is free and open to students, staff, faculty and the public. Guests are encouraged to register in advance to guarantee their seat.

For accommodation requests, please email the convocation planning team.

If you go

Who: Students, faculty, staff, community members
What: MLK keynote
When: Thursday, Jan. 15, 6–7:30 p.m.
Where: Macky Auditorium

Campus events for students

Jan. 15: The Art of Meaningful Conversation
Jan. 20: MLK Convocation Reflection

In the community

Jan. 13: Colorado Symphony MLK Tribute and Humanitarian Awards
Jan. 19: City of Lafayette MLK Celebration
Jan. 19: Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. Marade
Jan. 20: MLK Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo

Campus celebrations of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place Jan. 15–20. The keynote will feature a moderated discussion with Ibram X. Kendi, leading anti-racist scholar and bestselling author.

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Martin Luther King Jr. leads the March on Washington in 1963. Photo by Warren Leffler.

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Clocks and navigation through the ages—a physics lecture Dec. 6

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:23:03 +0000

Clocks and navigation through the ages—a physics lecture Dec. 6 Megan M Rogers Mon, 11/24/2025 - 14:23

The Department of Physics proudly presents the Saturday Physics Series—lectures geared toward high school students and adults that highlight the exciting research and practical potential of physics. The series is free and open to the public.

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What ancient ruins reveal about real estate riches—a talk Nov. 17

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:46:54 +0000

What ancient ruins reveal about real estate riches—a talk Nov. 17 Megan M Rogers Fri, 10/31/2025 - 10:46

The Institute of Behavioral Science at �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder will launch a new public research lecture series, with a talk on inequality and archaeology on Nov. 17.

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Scholar studies hydrogen gas as clean energy source—learn more Nov. 20

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:25:27 +0000

Scholar studies hydrogen gas as clean energy source—learn more Nov. 20 Megan M Rogers Fri, 10/31/2025 - 10:25

Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine

�鶹��Ѱ��Boulder Professor Alexis Templeton will discuss hydrogen as a clean energy source and as an energy source for life in the Earth during her Nov. 20 Distinguished Research Lecture.

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Boulder Climate Ventures ignites momentum with fall series

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:56:33 +0000

Boulder Climate Ventures ignites momentum with fall series Megan M Rogers Fri, 10/31/2025 - 08:56

With the next talk on Nov. 5, a new series aims to spark climate innovation and entrepreneurship. The program connects the �鶹��Ѱ��Boulder community with experts to explore opportunities in climate tech.

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CMDI to bring conversation on immigration to center stage Oct. 22

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:52:55 +0000

CMDI to bring conversation on immigration to center stage Oct. 22 Megan M Rogers Fri, 10/17/2025 - 12:52

College of Communication, Media, Design and Information

The College of Communication, Media, Design and Information will host a performance by Motus Theater and panel discussion in an event titled "Reapproaching Media and Migration."

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Collective Action and Higher Education—a discussion Oct. 28

Megan M Rogers — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:54:49 +0000

Collective Action and Higher Education—a discussion Oct. 28 Megan M Rogers Fri, 10/17/2025 - 09:54

This in-person discussion, including Provost Ann Stevens, will explore how universities and national associations are responding to a rapidly shifting federal policy landscape—from immigration to research funding, admissions and more.

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Beyond the game: A conversation with student athletes Oct. 21

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:16:18 +0000

Beyond the game: A conversation with student athletes Oct. 21 Megan M Rogers Thu, 10/16/2025 - 14:16

Come hear from �鶹��Ѱ��student athletes—their experiences and how faculty and staff can support them. This event represents a collaboration by the Boulder Faculty Assembly, Intercollegiate Athletics Committee, faculty athletics representative and Department of Athletics.

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The transformative power of storytelling with Gigi Pritzker Nov. 17

Greg B Swenson — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:41:16 +0000

The transformative power of storytelling with Gigi Pritzker Nov. 17 Greg B Swenson Mon, 10/13/2025 - 11:41

Join a talk with the acclaimed producer and Madison Wells CEO Gigi Pritzker, who will delve into the transformative power of bold storytelling—highlighting how film, television and theater can drive cultural impact, amplify underrepresented voices and inspire meaningful change.

Join a talk with the acclaimed producer and CEO Gigi Pritzker, who will delve into the transformative power of bold storytelling—highlighting how film, television and theater can drive cultural impact, amplify underrepresented voices and inspire meaningful change.

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