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In partnership with the Center for Leadership and the Center for Asian Studies, we’re honored to announce Malala Yousafzai as the closing speaker for the Conference on World Affairs.

From speaking out for girls’ education at just 11 years old to becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Yousafzai’s courage has helped shape a global movement for education, equality and human rights. Her story—and her ongoing work through Malala Fund—continues to demonstrate the power of one voice to drive meaningful change.

This past summer, twelve ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Boulder students left the classroom for a week on Utah’s Green River. The River Conservation Leadership Expedition—organized by CU Boulder’s Center for Leadership in partnership with American Rivers and NOLS—combined backcountry training with lessons in environmental leadership.

Over the course of the trip, students practiced paddling and river safety skills, but the focus extended beyond technical training. Through daily leadership rotations and structured discussions, they examined how water rights, climate change, and Indigenous perspectives are shaping the future of conservation in the American West.

Join for refreshments and a conversation with Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who are also members of CU Boulder's Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience community. They will share how the Peace Corps impacted their lives, including their professional development & career paths.

Location: Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC), S372AB

If you cannot make it in person, this is a hybrid session. Be in touch (peacecorps@colorado.edu) if you want to join the conversation by Zoom.

As a Volunteer, you immerse yourself in a new experience — building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations.

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion and networking event featuring City Year, the Peace Corps, and Teach For America (TFA).

Hear firsthand from CU Boulder alumni, who have degrees from the College of Arts & Sciences, how they turned their passion into purpose through service. Learn how YOU can launch a meaningful career, make a difference, and gain valuable skills after graduation.

Meet recruiters, ask questions, and explore your next adventure! Don’t miss this chance to connect, get inspired, and take the first step toward a career that matters.
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026 3:45pm to 5:30pm. In Eaton Humanities, 135

https://calendar.colorado.edu/event/career-pathways-in-service-panel-networking-8745

The nomination form for Women Who Make a Difference 2025 is now open and can be found here: /culturalconnections/women-who-make-difference

Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, November 3rd at 5pm.

YWCA will be having a STEM Session for girls and young women in grades 6 +, including high school and college. The goal is to help girls explore careers in STEM, specifically highlighting the variety of roles available at organizations like Google.

This session, held on Monday, November 17th from 3pm-5pm, will include a Q&A panel with women at Google and a tour of the facilities of the Walnut campus. YWCA will be inviting a wide variety of ages so that girls can connect with others interested in STEM and providing a community mentoring atmosphere.

Registration is available at: https://secure.everyaction.com/D7o2WWqacE-R5g6cbFCG5A2

Join us for a special screening of Nonnas — ahead of Director Gigi Pritzker's visit to CU Boulder for the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series!

It will be on Thursday, November 6 in Chem 140 from 7-9pm. Hope to see you there!

Gigi Pritzker, acclaimed producer and CEO of Madison Wells, will visit the ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Boulder on Monday, Nov. 17, as the featured speaker in the Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series, hosted by the CU Center for Leadership.

Pritzker’s talk 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.

Info Session is on Thursday, Oct 9 at 5:00 PM on Zoom! https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/95314680438

CU in D.C. offers a Science Policy course each Maymester to students who are interested in science policy-making. The Science Policy course is highly participatory and involves classroom time, combined with numerous outings and visits throughout the D.C. area, including Capitol Hill and science institutions. This three-week course allows students to gain exposure to professional offices and institutions in the region.

​​​​Examine development practice from a multi-perspective lens with an emphasis on grass root organizations and local communities in India

Engage with practitioners and activists to gain firsthand knowledge of democratizing development through Participatory Research Methods.

Convey knowledge about key dimensions of Tamil Nadu and Kerala’s various agricultural and fishing systems and practices