Keynote

CU Conference on World Affairs returns in person and online April 6-9

Feb. 24, 2022

CWA returns in person with most sessions livestreamed online April 6-9, 2022. 100 diverse speakers and performers will participate in 125 events on the CU Boulder campus. All events are free and open to the public; schedule available mid-March.

JAWS

JAWS selected for 2022 CWA Ebert Interruptus film series

Jan. 31, 2022

Film critic Josh Larsen returns to host the 2022 Ebert Interruptus showcasing this year's feature: Jaws, the 1975 American thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. Interruptus events begin at 3 p.m. daily April 6-9, 2022 in Macky Auditorium.

Donate

CWA Comes Back to Boulder in 2022!

Nov. 8, 2021

To deliver the best CWA yet including remarkable and prominent speakers, more livestreamed sessions, greater speaker diversity, and a safe environment for all, the CWA needs your support now, more than ever. View our updated CWA Impact Giving levels and 2022 CWA Donor Benefits and make your donation today!

Rosenbloom

Rosenbloom Endowed Symposium for the Exploration of Ideas Oct. 26

Sept. 14, 2021

Watch the recording of the annual Rosenbloom Endowed Symposium addressing the State of Equality in 2021. Oct. 26. Held on the CU Boulder campus in the Wittemyer Courtroom.

Macky

CWA Board and Volunteer Leadership Update

June 4, 2021

The Conference on World Affairs is pleased to announce its programming executive team for the 2021-22 conference year. CWA Program Committee Chairs and CWA Community Outreach Chair appointed along with updates to the CWA board.

Students

CWA Launches Student Leader Certificate Program

Nov. 15, 2020

The Conference on World Affairs student leadership team has established a new CWA student leader certificate program in which student volunteers can gain recognition for their efforts in planning the annual Boulder tradition.

Space

Back to the Future: Lessons for our emerging challenges from science fiction and history

Oct. 16, 2020

Watch the fifth annual John and Katherine Rosenbloom Endowed Lectureship Series featuring Congressman Joe Neguse, moderated by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.

keynotes

Netflix co-founder, Moms Demand Action founder, more headline 2020 Conference on World Affairs

Feb. 21, 2020

Netflix co-founder and former CEO Marc Randolph will give the opening keynote address on Monday, April 6th. The event will include talks from Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts and host of Hardcore History Podcast and CU alum, Dan Carlin.

Rosenblooms

Rosenblooms walk the talk on public education and its role in democracy

Dec. 20, 2019

Donors John and Kathy Rosenbloom are doing their part to bolster the type of dialogue and education that is at the root of a healthy democracy—and campus community.

Gerson

Americans face a rising tide of despair. We have a duty to act.

Sept. 9, 2019

2019 CWA speaker Micheal Gerson's latest column in the Washington Post says mental health involves both a public debate and personal responsibility to friends and acquaintances.

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