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International Student Conferences: Summer '26 Applications Open

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:20:11 +0000

International Student Conferences: Summer '26 Applications Open Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 11/10/2025 - 12:20

International Student Conferences (ISC) offers three student-led academic and cultural exchange programs connecting university students from the U.S., Japan, Korea, and China. Applications for Summer 2026 programs are now open, with an information session on November 17 at 6 p.m. MT.

Review the ISC 2026 flyer to learn more.

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Bill Kellogg Discussion Series: Papua New Guinea 11/19 1:30-3:30

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:32:35 +0000

Bill Kellogg Discussion Series: Papua New Guinea 11/19 1:30-3:30 Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 11/10/2025 - 11:32

[Humanitix] Join the Boulder Public Library on Wednesday, November 19 at 1:30 PM for a Bill Kellogg Discussion featuring Daryl Wallace in honor of Papua New Guinea’s 50th anniversary of independence.

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Political Science Civic Engagement Fair - 11/18 9am-12pm

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:14:10 +0000

Political Science Civic Engagement Fair - 11/18 9am-12pm Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 11/10/2025 - 11:14

Interested in getting more involved in your community or learning about civic engagement opportunities right here in Boulder? Join the Political Science program at their ��ɫ��Ƶ Civic Engagement Fair to connect with local organizations, learn about volunteer and advocacy opportunities, and discover ways to make a real impact on campus and beyond.

Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Student Recreation Center, C250

This year’s fair will feature members of the Boulder City Council, who will be attending through their Chats with Council program, giving students the unique chance to participate in a mini town hall discussion and share ideas directly with local representatives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet community leaders, build connections, and explore how you can get involved in civic life as a ��ɫ��Ƶ student.

🌐 View full event details on the ��ɫ��Ƶ calendar

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All Around Germany: Sienna Bendall's Global Grants Journey

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:28:34 +0000

All Around Germany: Sienna Bendall's Global Grants Journey Puttroff, Mont… Wed, 11/05/2025 - 10:28

Sienna Bendall, currently a Senior and International Affairs and Environmental Studies major, is studying abroad in Regensburg, Germany with a Global Grants scholarship for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Read about Sienna's experience so far below!

I am spending a year abroad at the University of Regensburg through an exchange program. This experience has been a good way to immerse myself in German culture, although initially, it was a bit daunting to try and navigate. Something that helped me adjust to Germany was the September intensive German language course at the university. This course boosted my confidence in speaking German, and it also helped me connect with others who were experiencing the same feelings that come with adjusting to life in a new country. I have been able to learn about different cultures beyond German from people in my program, which has been an unexpected but pleasant part of this experience.

Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage site, which is very cool because it means I’m surrounded by centuries of history. The city itself is beautiful and full of character including a small mouse engraved into one of the buildings. Locals say you should stroke the mouse to ensure you are never poor or that you will return to Regensburg someday. There is also a painting of David and Goliath that greets you on your way into the city. One of the most unique attractions is the Dachshund Museum in Regensburg which is full of everything dachshund. Not only is the city itself beautiful, but the surrounding areas and local events have been a highlight of my time in Germany so far.

My program has organized many events including hiking in areas nearby, attending local festivals like Dult, and taking day trips to nearby cities like Bamberg. These experiences have helped me understand the local culture and the area I will call home for the next year. I also got to go to Munich for Oktoberfest, which showed me a different side of German culture since I got to participate in the tradition from a local perspective. So far the experience has become a fantastic opportunity to learn more about myself and the world.

The intensive German language course officially ended on the second of October. This meant I had a little bit of time to travel before the semester officially started on the 13th of October. I visited Arabba, a city in the Italian Dolomites. I went with some people I met in the exchange program, including someone from Italy, so we got to experience the area like a local. We hiked for three days in areas nearby, and the views were beautiful. This was a fun experience because I have never really hiked in any mountains outside of the ones in Colorado. It really furthered my views of what the world had to offer.

This month I also started my courses. I have found that the courses I am taking differ a bit in structure compared to courses in Boulder, which makes sense since I am in a completely different country. I am taking a variety of English and German classes, which I hope will help me to learn the content I need while also helping improve my German language course. The university also has a class that exchange students can take where we hold a theater production completely in German. I am taking this class and am excited by its potential to improve my German vocabulary and language skills. Overall, I am excited for what the academic year has to offer.

Thank you Sienna for keeping us updated on your experience in Germany, we hope to hear more soon!

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Peace Corps Panel Discussion - 11/12 5:45-7:30pm

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:48:25 +0000

Peace Corps Panel Discussion - 11/12 5:45-7:30pm Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 11/03/2025 - 12:48

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

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2025 Winter Graduation - Social Sciences Ceremony - 12/13/25

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +0000

2025 Winter Graduation - Social Sciences Ceremony - 12/13/25 Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 11/03/2025 - 12:30

Congratulations to our International Affairs students who are graduating this fall! You are invited to participate in the Arts & Sciences Division of Social Sciences Winter Recognition Ceremony!

📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
🕘 Time: 9 a.m. – noon

Doors open for seating at 9 a.m.
Ceremony begins promptly at 9:15 a.m.

📍 Location: University Memorial Center (UMC) – Glenn Miller Ballroom
🥂 Reception: Immediately following the ceremony in the same location

📧 Contact: For more information, please reach out to Layne Lewis at layne.lewis@colorado.edu

Students who graduate in the Fall are also more than welcome to walk in the Spring IAFS Graduation Ceremony! Details about the Spring Graduation Ceremony will be available around February.

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Peace Corps Information Session - 11/11 3-4pm

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:34:44 +0000

Peace Corps Information Session - 11/11 3-4pm Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 11/03/2025 - 11:34

[CU Events Calendar] Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new experience -- building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations.

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Basic Needs Center - Campus and Community Resources

Eileen Brown — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Basic Needs Center - Campus and Community Resources Eileen Brown Sat, 11/01/2025 - 12:00

[Basic Needs Center] Learn about resources available for students, staff, and faculty through CU's Basic Needs Center - not only during this federal shutdown - but year round!

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How Halloween Is Celebrated Around The World

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:57:58 +0000

How Halloween Is Celebrated Around The World Puttroff, Mont… Thu, 10/30/2025 - 14:57

[npr.org] With Halloween right around the corner, take a second to explore some other traditions occurring around the world at this time of year!

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The End of the War in Viet Nam - 11/11 4-6:30pm

Puttroff, Monty (Exchange) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:51:31 +0000

The End of the War in Viet Nam - 11/11 4-6:30pm Puttroff, Mont… Mon, 10/27/2025 - 10:51

Join the Center for Asian Studies and Partnerships for International Strategies in Asia programs as they host "The End of the War in Việt Nam: Reflection, Recovery, Reconciliation" on November 11th. This program will prompt you to "reflect on the impact that war has on soldiers, even in the absence of physical wounds or outwardly manifest psychic pain."

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