Events

Today's political climate has become increasingly inimical to academic freedom. We have recently seen legislative and gubernatorial attacks on individual faculty members, course offerings, governing boards, the institution of tenure, and, generally, the institutional autonomy of colleges and universities. Websites such as Professor Watchlist are monitoring activities of faculty members and denouncing departures from what they view as acceptable. These activities have led to targeted harassment of faculty members.

Engage in a discussion led by guest speaker Horizon Gitano about the vastly different infrastructure and social and economic constraints each country faces in green transportation.

Just Talk is the Kraemer Family Library's programming series that is designed to promote open and honest dialogue about equity, diversity, and inclusion on the UCCS campus and beyond.

In conjunction with the Center for Civic Engagement's Constitution Day event, featuring Kathleen Hynes of the ACLU, the Kraemer Family Library will host a discussion following the speaker to debrief and discuss the concepts in greater depth.

Marathon for Justice tells the story of past and present environmental inequalities in the United States, and explores some of the ways in which people of color have been disproportionately exposed to toxic chemicals and poisonous releases in the air, on the land, and in the water. Come to explore how this issue impacts our community locally. Participants will engage in a meaningful conversation around this important issue.

Hosted by Citizens Project, Global Intercultural Research Center, Sierra Club, Office of Sustainability, and Just Talk.

Over the last 50 years, our media has shifted from major networks and newspapers to specialized sources with specific audiences. In other words, we can 'shop' for the news that suits us and limit our exposure to news that we don’t like. We often hear that this results in a culture of polarization. But is that actually so? In this conversation we explore the world of how politics has become "not to be discussed", what happens in our relationships with others as a result of having specialized media sources and our lack of common understanding.

An unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising told by the activists who live and breathe this movement for justice. In this film, watch Black Lives Matter in action as empowered parents, artists, and teachers come together as freedom fighters to protest police brutality in the U.S.

Film will start at 7pm in UC 303 and the discussion will take place immediately after the showing.

Learn more about the Just Talk series. 

Join us on Tuesday, April 17, from 2:30 to 4pm in the 3rd floor Library Apse for a discussion about the Quest for Prosperity.

An Outrage is a documentary film about lynching in the american south. Filmed on-location at lynching sites in six states and bolstered by the memories and perspectives of descendants, activists, and scholars, this unusual historical documentary educates even as it serves as a hub for action to remember a long-hidden past. 

We encourage all attendees to join us after the summit to continue discussion on topics covered and how they relate to UCCS. If you were not able to attend the summit or were not able to attend every session, you will have the opportunity to hear about what was covered and give your own input to the topic of Academic Freedom, Free Speech-Expression and the "Idea of the University."

Join us at the theater to watch Black Panther (tickets NOT included) and see what all the hype is about.  After the movie, engage in a discussion lead by Dr. Christopher Bell about the film. Please RSVP through the link below if you are interested.