Back-to-School Sampler Our Gift to You
Join University of Denver’s Enrichment Program as we kick-off the fall 2021 term and enjoy one or more evenings of one-hour courses in music, science, literature, psychology and culture—all taught by hand-picked experts. Enjoy these stimulating lectures without exams, grades, admission requirements or fees. It’s all for the love of learning—on us! • Dates: August 23–26, 2021; all courses held in Mountain Time (MT). • All live presentations offered via Zoom. • Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. • Registration includes both lectures any evening. • Invite a friend or relative to Zoom in with you! • Register today. Space is limited.
Mon., Aug. 23 7 pm – Sustainable Cities Post-COVID: What Does the Future Hold? – Chad King
Many cities across the U.S. and around the world were taking significant strides toward a resilient, regenerative future prior to the pandemic. Then, COVID exposed a host of inequalities in the way cities are designed and operated. As we look to a post-pandemic future, what does a sustainable Denver Metro region look like? Join Chad King, DU’s executive director for sustainability, as he shares ongoing work in this area, as well as ways you can get involved.
8 pm – The Secrets of the Great Jazz Singers – Donna Wickham
Have you ever admired how jazz singers can take an old jazz standard and make it their own? Join University of Denver Jazz Professor Donna Wickham for this lively, one-hour session as she explores what makes distinguished jazz singers unique by studying how they interpret the same jazz standard. Hear the greats, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.
Registration includes Sustainability and Jazz lectures. ENRICH 0560 / Free
Tue., Aug. 24 7 pm – Exploring the Great Pacific Ocean – Judy Okun
It’s not often you get the chance to follow in the history-making paths of Magellan, Captain Cook and the Spanish galleon fleet, but here it is. Join geography lecturer Judy Okun for a sweeping tour of Earth’s largest body of water, the Pacific Ocean. Explore its natural processes, history and locales, including Alaska, Hawaii, Indonesia, the Philippines, volcanoes and deep ocean chasms. Welcome aboard!
8 pm – Colorado Energy: Our Past and Our Future – Jennifer Gremmert
Colorado has abundant natural resources, including wood, oil, natural gas, wind and the sun. As a result, Colorado has been a leader in harnessing those resources to the benefit of its citizens. Join Jennifer Gremmert, executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado, as she recounts the history of Colorado’s energy evolution and why now is a critical time to use the lessons of the past to inform our future.
Registration includes Pacific Ocean and Colorado Energy lectures. ENRICH 0561 / Free
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