Each April, the Conference on World Affairs (CWA) brings an extravaganza of thought, conversation and performance to campus. Find yourself spoiled for choice on what to attend? Maybe these 10 selections will help.
Pick a series—any series.
This year the conference is offering three special series: Space Exploration, Democracy Now and the Future of Food.
2302: Space Tourism For Fun and Profit
Tuesday, April 11, 11 a.m., UMC Center Ballroom
5312: Ripped From the Headlines
Friday, April 14, 11 a.m., UMC Center Ballroom
3300: Food Series Keynote Address: Why Food Matters; Nourishing Our Bodies and the Land
Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m., UMC Center Ballroom
Trying something new.
Spurred by a student volunteer’s suggestion, the CWA will host two “Hometown Conversations” about homelessness and sanctuary cities, with CWA speakers joined by local experts in these fields. The conference is also trying out “Speed Chatting” in which attendees can meet seven of the speakers in person for seven minutes each.
4956: Hometown Conversation: The Love Hate Relationship with Sanctuary Cities
Thursday, April 13, 5:30 p.m., Hale 270
3816: Speed Chatting: 7 Speakers, 7 minutes, 7 times!
Wednesday, April 12, 4 p.m., UMC Aspen Rooms
It’s not all panels.
While the Jazz Concert is perennially the hottest ticket in town, it’s not the only opportunity to see CWA attendees perform.
3156: Origin Stories
Wednesday, April 12, 10 a.m., ATLAS Black Box
4611: Jazz Master Class
Thursday, April 13, 2 p.m., Macky Auditorium
Stray off the beaten path.
While the majority of panels are held on main campus, a few selections are held at unique venues and off-campus locations. You can even listen to some of the conversations on the radio.
3966: The Courage to Leap into the Unknown
Wednesday, April 12, 5:30 p.m., Dairy Arts Center
Special CWA@Night off-campus event. Advance registration required on the CWA website
3056: KGNU: Tiny Houses and Livable Cities
Wednesday, April 12, 8:30 a.m. (listen to KGNU 88.5 FM/1390 AM)
Classics for a reason.
Join other attendees at these time-tested CWA traditions.
1350: Keynote Address: Humanity’s Exploration: From Earth to Mars and Beyond
Monday, April 10, 11:30 a.m., Macky Auditorium
2786: Ebert Interruptus I: Rushmore
Tuesday, April 11, 3:30 p.m., Muenzinger Auditorium
Even we couldn't just pick 10! Do these 11 selections whet your appetite for more CWA experiences? Download the CWA app, pick up a program or visit the website to find more.
