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Counterpoints

Counterpoints was started in the Spring of 2011 as a means of bringing together top experts in specific policy areas with Denver's community and University of Denver students and alumni. The events are held twice a year - in the spring and fall - and topics range from school reform to immigration and more. Honorable Richard Lamm, three-term Governor of Colorado, moderates a panel of experts with varying viewpoints on the topic. 

Counterpoints events are an hour and a half panel discussion that includes questions from the audience. A reception follows most events allowing for audience members to meet the panelists and continue with the discussion in a more informal setting. 

To continue the conversation - join us on Twitter using the hashtag #CounterPoints or on Facebook. 

Fall 2012

As a swing state, Colorado's voters will play a major role in electing the next President. Join us as we explore several important national issues, from the perspective of the two state party chairmen.

Join three-term Colorado Governor Richard Lamm as he moderates a debate between Ryan Call, Chairman of the Colorado Republic Party and Rick Palacio, Chairman of the Colorado Democratic Party.

Monday September 24th
4:00 pm –5:30pm

University of Denver
Sturm College of Law

Follow the conversation on Twitter with #CounterPoints or join us on Facebook. 

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 Spring 2012

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On April 26th, the Institute for Public Policy Studies hosted several experts to discuss the connection between renewable and traditional energy sources and their impact on the economy. 

Moderated by: Honorable Richard D. Lamm, three term Governor of Colorado

Panelists:

Lee Boughey - Co-Chair of the Colorado Energy Coalition, and Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Tri-State Generation and Transmission

K.K. DuVivier - Professor of Law, DU Sturm College of Law, and author of "The Renewable Energy Reader"

Alice Madden - Wirth Chair in Sustainable Development, CU Denver

Christopher Votoupal - Deputy Director, Colorado Cleantech Industry Assoc. 

To read more about the event or the panelists, click here. 

Fall 2011

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Local leaders in education joined with community members on October 26th to discuss the key challenges facing K-12 education in Colorado. 

Panelsits: 

Beverly Ingle - President, Colorado Education Association

Senator Mike Johnston - State Senator, policy advisor to New Leaders for New Schools

Tony Lewis - Executive Director, Donnell Kay Foundation

Jane Urschel - Deputy Executive Director, Colorado Association of Schools Boards

To read more about the event or the panelists, click here. 

Spring 2011

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Honorable Richard Lamm, three-term Governor of Colorado, moderated the May 20th panel on Immigration. Panelists invited community members to explore the many points of view surrounding the immigration debate in Colorado. 

Panelists:

Jeff Josephs, Esq. - Former Chair of the Colorado Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association

Professor Philip Cafaro - The Center for Immigration Studies

Polly Baca - Former Colorado State Senator, former CEO of Latin American Research and Service Agency

To read more about the event or the panelists, click here.