2024-2025 Event List

In the 2024 - 2025 academic year, the Center for Humanities and the Arts (CHA) presents a series of events that foster meaningful dialogue and engagement around timely and thought-provoking topics.Ìý

The CHA remains committed to facilitating conversations that challenge, inspire, and unite the 91¸£ÀûÉç community. We invite you to join us for these events, as we connect, learn, and grow together.

CHA's Past Event List (2024 - 2025)

Difficult Dialogue: Academic Freedom

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 12pm - 1:30pm | CBIS Room (M549) - 5th floor Norlin Library
Part of the CHA's Difficult Dialogues series.

A panel discussion on the evolving landscape of academic freedom.Ìý

Difficult Dialogue: What emotional impact does politics have on our lives?

Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 6pm – 7:30pm at Chautauqua’s Community House – Rocky Mountain Climbers Club
Partnered withÌýÌýand theirÌýÌý²õ±ð°ù¾±±ð²õ.

A community conversation about the emotional reactions we have to the political issues that are taking up our head and heart space, particularly after the presidential inauguration on January 21.

Arts & Humanities Graduate Student Salon

Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Center for Teaching & Learning (CASE E390) | Free food for all registered attendees.

A space where graduate students in the arts and humanities take the lead in discussions. This event brings together students, faculty, and administrators to share experiences and insights in small group conversations.

Difficult Dialogue: How Do We Reconcile Ourselves to Our Privilege?

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Chautauqua’s Community House – Rocky Mountain Climbers Club
Partnered withÌýÌýand theirÌýÌý²õ±ð°ù¾±±ð²õ.

A community conversation about race, gender, class, and so much more.

Scene Change: Adapting to the Opportunities and Challenges of Presenting Live Performing Arts Events in a Post-Pandemic World

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 9:30am - 10:30am | Center for British & Irish Studies (CBIS) room - Norlin Library (M549)

Join us for a panel discussion with experts exploring the live performing arts in a post-pandemic world.

Difficult Dialogue: Is that a fact?!

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Chautauqua’s Community House – Rocky Mountain Climbers Club
Partnered withÌýÌýand theirÌýÌý²õ±ð°ù¾±±ð²õ.

A community discussion about finding facts in a world filled with disinformation.

Graduate Student Dialogue on Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 1pm - 3pm | Center for Teaching & Learning (CASE E390).
Part of Research and Innovation Week 2024, co-sponsored by theÌýOffice for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship.
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Join us for graduate student presentations and dialogue about community-engaged and public scholarship.
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Difficult Dialogue: Is This What Democracy Looks Like?

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 6pm – 7:30pm | Chautauqua’s Community House – Rocky Mountain Climbers Club
Partnered withÌýÌýand theirÌýÌý²õ±ð°ù¾±±ð²õ.

A community discussion about the nature and evolution of democracy in the US, with Steve Vanderheiden as the moderator.

Culture Crawl: Bookmark Making and the Right to Read

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Macky Auditorium, RM 201 (CHA Office)
Part of , a campus-wide event celebrating arts & culture.

The CHA’s event aligns with National Banned Books Week, which celebrates the right to read and brings attention to attempts to censor books in schools and libraries.

Difficult Dialogue: "Election Year Polarization: Can we stay good neighbors?"

Monday, September 16, 2024 | 6:30pm – 8pm | Grace Commons Church (1820 15th St,Ìý91¸£ÀûÉç)
A partnership with and .

Explore how to stay connected with those we disagree with amid the polarized atmosphere of the November 2024 US presidential election.