The Humanities Institute serves as a bridge between the University's academic divisions of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and the people of Colorado.
The Institute provides a public forum for local and national speakers on current issues of importance, seeks to enliven a stimulating academic discourse among the University's faculty on the campus, and promotes intercultural understanding through its outreach events to Colorado's multiple and diverse communities.
Fostering an Academic Culture
We offer a Faculty Lecture Series to allow DU faculty members the opportunity to share their current research or present recently published works. The lectures are offered monthly during the academic year, and promise a stimulating academic discussion. They are free and open to the public.
We present an annual series of Salons in the Denver community. Based on the 18th century tradition of intellectual debate and discourse, Salons offer a leisurely opportunity for people to meet in private homes with a DU faculty member to discuss topics of mutual concern or interest. Salons are offered throughout the year, and registration is required.
We organize the annual Tables of Content, a series of intimate dinners with local authors. These special evenings feature exceptional food, lively conversation in the atmosphere of a sparkling dinner party, and the rare opportunity to get acquainted with one of Denver's resident authors in an intimate setting. Each dinner is presented by one of Denver's premier and gracious hosts, and proceeds benefit the Humanities Institute.
2009/2010 programs will be announced soon.
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Faculty Lecture Series
Salons
Tables of Content