DU's Crisis Engagement and Negotiation Exercise (CENEX) is an annual, daylong, professional simulation run by Korbel students, for students, at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.

CENEX aims to:

• Help students get hands-on experience with the complexity of managing international crises­­—in particular, managing the flow of information in and out of their teams.
• Complement students’ coursework in international studies with an opportunity to apply theories to a true-to-life scenario.
• Provide students practice in coming up with creative solutions to managing crises.

Testimonials:

“Last year's CENEX showed me the value and importance of clear group communication when working in a crisis situation.”
—Matthew Brummond, MA candidate

"CENEX helps bridge the gap between what you learned at Korbel and the high-pace environment the real world consists of. Situations can change at the drop of a hat."
—Thomas L., MA candidate

“CENEX 2011 was a fun, educational and professionally beneficial event. As the North Korea team captain, I made decisions through the perspective of the Kim Jong Il regime—certainly a valuable opportunity for a student, and now professional, focused on the Asia Pacific region. CENEX was a unique exercise in teamwork, fast-paced decision-making, and above all, empathy. Without a doubt, I would recommend this experience for all Korbel students.”                          —Bailey Culp, MA in international security

Learn more about CENEX and its rules

See a recap of the 2012 event.