Institute for Public Policy Studies - University of Denver

10/04/2017

Seats are still available, register today!

04/12/2017

Hi students! If you are interested in learning more about navigating the current political waters, then this breakfast panel is for you! It will take place in the State Capitol Building on the morning of Wednesday, April 26.

Panelists include:

• Seth Masket, professor and chair of political science and Director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver
• Christina Wolbrecht, professor of political science and Director of the Program of American Democracy at the University of Notre Dame
• Susan Schulten, professor and chair of history at the University of Denver
• Alan Chen, professor at Sturm College of Law at University of Denver
• Derigan Silver, associate professor in Media, Film and Journalism Studies at the University of Denver

Click the link for more information and to sign up!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2UrqcZo2SWy76Zw6ktqnjNK2Lx1L-4XkbXYsDWxARH0LMQQ/viewform

You are invited to a conversation hosted by Colorado House of Representative and Assistant Minority Leader, Cole Wist (BA in Political Science and Public Affairs). Join this exciting conversation with panelists: • Seth Masket, professor and chair of political science and Director of Center on Americ...

04/03/2017

Hi students, there is still a few more spots left for the PPOL 3701/4701! Through this class you can gain valuable experience and networking opportunities in Washington D.C. this summer! Please see the attached flier for more details.

We will continue to accept applications until the program is full!

03/07/2017

Students, are you stressed about finals coming up? Come to a free stress relief event tomorrow at the Anderson Academic Commons from 10 am to 3 pm! There will be therapy dogs, crafts, free coffee/tea, and more!

03/06/2017

Professor Andy Sherbo, who teaches in the Public Policy Department was quoted in an article published by NBC News on Saturday about President Trump's proposed budget on the military. You can read it here:

http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/some-military-experts-say-trump-s-defense-budget-doesn-t-n727956

"It's an Obama-esque budget with a Trump-sized sales pitch," one expert told NBC News.

03/01/2017

Are you interested in the debate over the future of Public Lands in the United States? Then check out the event being held on Friday:

Friday, March 3, noon-1 p.m.—Johnson-McFarlane Hall, room 142 (lunch provided)

The Center for Sustainability welcomes Tylery Baskfield, Colorado sportsman’s coordinator for Trout Unlimited, who will discuss proposals in state legislatures across the west that would force the federal government to cede public lands to the states.

You can rsvp here: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_71cY2BjhxXX2K7r

02/28/2017

Hi Students! Don't forget that tomorrow and Thursday is the 2017 Founders Celebration here at DU!

If you want more information about the festivities, click here: http://founders.du.edu/

Join us on March 1-2 for Founders Celebration traditions celebrating our rich history, imagining the future and honoring cherished friends and alumni

02/21/2017

IPPS Students!

On next Monday, February 29 (12:15-1:15 PM), The Korbel School of International Studies will be hosting a conversation about the rise of populist movements in Western Europe in the post-Brexit era. Ambassador Christopher Hill, dean of the Korbel School, will be moderating the conversation. Dean Hill was ambassador to South Korea, Macedonia, Poland and Iraq. Also participating in the discussion are Alan Blinken, former ambassador to Belgium from 1993-1997; and Gary Grappo, former ambassador to Oman from 2006-2009. Please email Jane Bucher-McCoy to RSVP or if you have questions.

02/08/2017

This Friday is the 22nd Annual Women's Conference here at DU!

Follow the link below for information about the event and special workshops, and to register for the conference!

http://ow.ly/neBQ308AERa

Find out more about the workshops for the annual Women's Conference at the University of Denver.

02/06/2017

Hi students! Don't forget that next Monday, February 13 is the start of registration for spring quarter. If you haven't taken the time to look into your schedule for next quarter, it would be a good idea to do so this week.

02/01/2017

Hi students!

Are you stressed out because of classes and midterms? This event is for you! It is a stress relief event tomorrow at the Driscoll Underground from noon until 4 pm.

01/23/2017

Students, there has been a change for the event titled "Organizer Training: Learn Skills to Create Collective Power." It is now this Sunday, January 29. If you are still interested in attending, you can follow the link below to RSVP.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUybAR4SOAUVfrjUA4P-jnHajPzIcTFPsdV9FXTGfy1ABuOw/viewform?c=0&w=1

Please fill out the information below. This will allow us to contact you in the case of any changes to the event (e.g. venue change). A separate form should be filled out for each guest.