Hula dancers at a previous International Festival

Join the International Festival April 21

April 2, 2024

Celebrate CU Boulderā€™s diverse culture in an extravagant afternoon full of games, prizes, performances, food and more. This event is free and open to the public.

Charlie Billingsley  and Von Ross partner on creating the exhibit

Artists celebrate Black womanhood, presence and connectedness

Feb. 9, 2024

A new exhibition at the CU Art Museum through July 13 was created by socially engaged artists-in-residence to honor Black girls and women.

Zayd Atkinson

This is [Not] Who We Areā€”a film screening Feb. 8

Feb. 6, 2024

In honor of Black History Month, join a screening of This is [Not] Who We Are, which explores the gap between Boulderā€™s self-image and the more complex lived experiencesā€”both historical and contemporaryā€”of its Black citizens. The event is a partnership with Colorado Law, the Black Law Students Association, the CAAAS and the Leeds School of Business.

Audience watching a movie

Black culture through cinemaā€”10 films not to miss

Feb. 2, 2024

The International Film Series, in partnership with the CAAAS, is celebrating Black History Month with films rich in cultural influence, artistic merit and powerful messages. The program aims to provide a varied selection of voices.

Artwork depicting shabbat

ā€˜Know Your Noshā€™ exhibition on Jewish food opens

Jan. 24, 2024

The fifth installment of the Embodied Judaism exhibit series, ā€œKnow Your Nosh: Food, Jewishness & Identity,ā€ now on view at the Norlin Library, explores the significance of food and agriculture for Jewish religious, cultural, national and political identities.

Artwork from the new The Coloradans and Our Shared Environment in Times of Challenge and Change exhibition

Celebrate a new exhibit on campusā€”opening reception Jan. 18

Jan. 16, 2024

An art exhibit will be on view through Feb. 24. Involving climate scientists and artists from across rural and urban Colorado, it tells the story of how Coloradans are experiencing the interrelated challenges of fire and drought, as well as water and air quality, in their communities.

A dancer in a white flowing dress on stage with large red flower shapes.

ā€˜Aliceā€™ production is a tripā€”Jan. 20

Jan. 5, 2024

MOMIX, a multimedia, illusionist dance company, will summon the psychedelic spirit of Lewis Carroll in its production of ā€œAlice,ā€ brought to campus by CU Presents.

Reiland Rabaka, La'Keisha Anderson and Alazar Gebremichael

Celebrate 1st anniversary of CAAAS Dayā€”Feb. 1

Jan. 3, 2024

In 2023, Colorado Governor Jared Polis proclaimed the first day of Black History Month each year as the Center for African and African American Studies Day. This anniversary event is open to the public and its original location has been moved to the Glenn Miller Ballroom.

Designs representing African royalty and regalia

African royalty fashion show to take center stage Dec. 9

Dec. 5, 2023

Dress to impress and join the African Student Association for its first African Royalty Fashion Show, a night of culture meant to educate, enlighten and embrace African elegance and diversity.

Table with red, green and black candles; fresh fruit and wrapped presents

Youā€™re invited: Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 5

Nov. 27, 2023

Join the Center for African & African American Studies for a Kwanzaa celebration honoring the rich traditions of the Nguzo Sabaā€”the seven principles of Kwanzaa, which emphasize family, community and culture.

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