Forever Buffs Spotlight

CU Boulder alumni are impacting the world through their work. With the Forever Buffs Spotlight event series, you can hear stories about the impact Buffs are making everywhere.

Where is Denver’s Chinatown?

The Alumni Association and the Center for Inclusion and Social Change would like to invite you to the ForeverBuffs Spotlight event Where is Denver’s Chinatown? on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the .

This will be a wonderful opportunity for CU alumni, friends and students to participate in the return of the ForeverBuffs Spotlight event and learn about the history of Denver’s forgotten Chinatown. This event will include a keynote by Dr. William Wei author of Asians in Colorado, CU Boulder Professor of History and Colorado's state historian. Attendees will experience an exclusive visit of the  exhibit and also enjoy a lion dance performance by the Guiding Mountain Dragon and Lion Dance Association to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Event Details:

Date: Weds, Jan. 29, 2025
Time: 5:30—8:30 p.m.
Location:  History Colorado Museum
Address: 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 

Cost: $20

Previous Forever Buffs Spotlight Presenters

Work-Life Balance

Embarking on a successful career while maintaining a healthy life filled with family, friends and personal passions can sometimes feel like walking a fine line. In this conversation, varied perspectives weighed in on how to set yourself up for success in regards to one of the most-talked-about considerations in the workforce: work-life balance.

Sept. 30­, 2021 

Filmed from inside two of the most active therapeutic feeding centers in Yemen, film Hunger Ward documents two women health care workers fighting famine on the frontlines of a forgotten war. Documentary producer Michael Scheuerman (MTeleCom’95) joined fellow Buffs for a film screening and . 

Aug. 26, 2021 

Curious about how Forever Buffs are making an impact across the globe? Three incredible Forever Buffs are making a difference abroad. Toni Christiansen (Educ’70), Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan (Engr’16) and Maggie Grout (Bus’21) shared their experiences as CU students, what they have accomplished by taking their passion for helping others abroad after CU and how their CU experience motivated them in their endeavors to improve lives in other countries. 

June 24, 2021 

Career coach and (Art’71) helps young people learn how to identify and follow their passions, find good mentors and trust in themselves throughout their career path. Hear her discuss her new book  and ask questions on how you can find a fulfilling career that brings you joy and adventure.

April 26, 2021

Music lovers and alumni from across the globe joined acclaimed violist and Grammy Award winner Richard O’Neill for . An artist in residence at CU and the newest member of the internationally acclaimed Takács Quartet, Richard O’Neill’s talent has captivated audiences across the globe.

Whether they’re creating pathways for future engineers or making schools safer for LGBTQ+ youth, CU women are working across the country to positively impact humanity. Get inspired to celebrate their work and achievements in this special collection of videos highlighting distinguished CU alumnae.

March 18, 2021

Our five distinguished panelists — Audrey Brianne (Engl’06), Katrina Journey (ChemEngr’05), Dr. La'Neice Littleton (EthnSt’09), Anthea Johnson (Comm'92) and Dr. Sasha Arbouet — spanned the gamut of profession and industry. During , they discussed their experiences navigating their own mental health and wellness as Black women.

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