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SUMMARY:9/11 Flag Memorial
DESCRIPTION:The Centennial Institute and 1776 Scholars will be constructing a 9/11 Flag Memorial to memorialize the 2\,977 lives lost in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center\, Pentagon\, and Flights 11\, 77\, 175\, and 93 on September 11\, 2001. One flag will be placed for each life lost. \nThe memorial will be open for viewing starting on Sunday\, September 8\, through 3 pm on Thursday\, September 12. \nJoin us for a conversation about the events and long-term implications of that fateful day on Wednesday\, September 11. For more information\, please visit: https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/Rising from the Rubble: Reflections on 9/11 and the Need to Remember/ \n9/11 Flag Memorial\nSunday\, September 8 – Thursday\, September 12\nCampus Lawn near Pond\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/9-11-flag-memorial-2024/
LOCATION:Colorado Christian University\, 8787 W Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Western Conservative Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: Western Conservative Summit 2024\nThe Western Conservative Summit\, originally scheduled for June 7-8\, has been postponed.\nThe event will return in 2025 under the leadership of Centennial Institute’s next executive director.
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/western-conservative-summit-2024/
LOCATION:The Westin Westminster\, 10600 Westminster Blvd\, Westminster\, 80020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Leadership Congress 2024
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the Rocky Mountain Leadership Congress!\nJune 3-7\, 2024 at Colorado Christian University\n\n\n\n\nSpend an extraordinary week at Colorado Christian University and the Colorado Convention Center with like-minded young Christian Conservatives. Enjoy the Colorado summer while gaining the knowledge and skills to address America’s policy challenges. \nThe Rocky Mountain Leadership Congress will offer students ages 16-24 the unique opportunity to be exposed to the nation’s most-pressing issues and learn how to impact the culture in support of Faith\, Family\, and Freedom. \nApply Now
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/western-conservative-summit-youth-congress-2024/
LOCATION:Colorado Christian University\, 8787 W Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Colorado March for Life
DESCRIPTION:Join the national March for Life and Pro-Life Colorado for the Colorado March for Life! \nSince the Supreme Court overturned Roe on the national level\, the fight for the preborn has moved to the states. Colorado has some of the most radical abortion laws in the country\, allowing unfettered access to abortion services and codifying that a preborn life does not have rights. It is now more important than ever to be a voice for the voiceless before our state legislators. We hope you join us! \nColorado March for Life\nFriday\, April 12\, 2024\n10:00 am – 2:00 pm MT\nColorado State Capitol\n200 E Colfax Ave\nDenver\, CO 80203 \nFor more information and to register\, please click here.
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/2024-colorado-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Colorado State Capitol\, 200 E Colfax Ave\, Denver\, 80203
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:CCU for Israel Prayer Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Christian University (CCU) is hosting an evening of unity\, bringing together Jewish and Christian leaders who share a common commitment to supporting Israel to unite in prayer for peace. \nAt CCU\, we firmly stand in support of Israel against the recent attacks by Hamas. We condemn the acts of violence and aggression\, and we are committed to raising awareness and providing direct support to our Jewish brothers and sisters facing such challenges. We are also committed to combatting the growing anti-Semitism on college campuses across America. \nWe hope you will join us in standing with and praying for Israel. \nCCU for Israel Prayer Vigil\nTuesday\, December 5\, 2023\nPrayer Vigil: 7:30pm – 8:00pm MT\nAnschutz Student Center\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nThe Benefit livestream\, featuring local Jewish and Christian leaders\, will begin at 6pm. For more information and to watch\, please visit: CCUforIsrael.com \nOnline Form – CCU for Israel Prayer Vigil \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/ccu-for-israel-prayer-vigil/
LOCATION:Colorado Christian University\, 8787 W Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Constitution Day Lecture: How the Structure of the Constitution Preserves Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute for our second-annual Constitution Day Lecture. \nThe Founding Fathers created the first modern form of government to acknowledge that rights came from God\, not government. To preserve these liberties from the encroachment of political power\, the United States Constitution was uniquely designed to protect individual liberty by dividing power among multiple branches\, granting limited and enumerated powers to the federal government\, ensuring checks and balances\, and securing fundamental rights. \nAt a time when individual liberty seems to be under assault\, it is essential that we return to our founding principles. \nConstitution Day Lecture\nMonday\, September 18\, 2023\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm MT\nGreat Hall\, Anschutz Student Center\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nAbout Sean Nation \nSean Nation is Deputy General Counsel for the Mountain States Legal Foundation\, where he focuses on defending individual liberty. A native of Georgia\, he attended Emory University for his undergraduate and New York University School of Law. While at NYU\, he helped to found the Journal of Law and Liberty\, the first student-edited law journal dedicated to the critical exploration of classical liberal ideas. He has dedicated his career to helping individuals recover damages in class and collective actions. He is admitted to practice in the states of New York and Georgia and various federal courts. \nOnline Form – Constitution Day 2023 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/constitution-day-lecture-how-the-structure-of-the-constitution-preserves-liberty/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Western Conservative Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:Western Conservative Summit 2023\nJune 9 – 10\, 2023\nFriday & Saturday\nColorado Convention Center\nFor more information\, visit WesternConservativeSummit.com
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/western-conservative-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center\, 700 14th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:Preserving Free Speech: An Evening with Lorie Smith and 303 Creative
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University and Alliance Defending Freedom for a conversation with Lorie Smith about recent oral arguments in the Supreme Court case 303 Creative v. Elenis. \nShould the government be able to tell Americans what they can and cannot say? Or should artists be forced to express messages they don’t believe? What happens when public accommodation laws and free speech collide? \nGraphic artist and website designer Lorie Smith has asked the Court to decide whether the state of Colorado can force her to create custom websites that violate her beliefs about marriage. At the heart of the case is whether Colorado can use its public accommodations law—the same law that the state used to target Christian cake artist Jack Philips of Masterpiece Cakeshop—to compel speech and excise beliefs the government dislikes from the public square.  Like Jack\, Lorie serves everyone\, including those who identify as LGBT.  She simply wants the freedom to create custom art and promote messages consistent with her beliefs. A win for Lorie in this case is a win for all Americans—because no one should be forced by the government to say something with which they disagree. \nPreserving Free Speech: An Evening with Lorie Smith and 303 Creative\nTuesday\, February 7\, 2023\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \n[fusion_button link=”https://www.youtube.com/CentennialInstituteCCU” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment_medium=”” alignment_small=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal\,sticky” class=”” id=”” color=”custom” button_gradient_top_color=”#923234″ hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” button_gradient_bottom_color=”#923234″ button_gradient_top_color_hover=”#923234″ button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=”#923234″ gradient_start_position=”” gradient_end_position=”” gradient_type=”” radial_direction=”” linear_angle=”180″ accent_color=”#ffffff” accent_hover_color=”#ffffff” type=”” bevel_color=”” bevel_color_hover=”” border_top=”” border_right=”” border_bottom=”” border_left=”” border_radius_top_left=”” border_radius_top_right=”” border_radius_bottom_right=”” border_radius_bottom_left=”” border_color=”#923234″ border_hover_color=”#923234″ size=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” fusion_font_family_button_font=”” fusion_font_variant_button_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” stretch=”default” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” hover_transition=”none” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_color=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_delay=”0″ animation_offset=””]Watch Live[/fusion_button] \nHosted in Partnership with\n \nOnline Form – Issue Forum: Preserving Free Speech \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/preserving-free-speech-an-evening-with-lorie-smith-and-303-creative/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:CCU Chancellor's Reception in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Chancellor of Colorado Christian University (CCU) for a reception on Thursday\, January 19\, 2022\, at 5:30 pm at The Heritage Foundation in Washington\, D.C. \nCCU Chancellor Dr. Donald Sweeting will provide his annual update on the state of the university\, highlighting developments in higher education and CCU’s vision for our students and cultural engagement. This reception is a wonderful time to hear about CCU’s excellent work training up the next generation of Christian leaders and impacting our culture in support of the Christian conservative worldview. \nThe American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) ranked CCU in the top 2% of U.S. colleges for the eleventh consecutive year. CCU is also ranked the #5 most conservative college in America by Niche. Moreover\, in 2022\, CCU marked its thirteenth consecutive year of record enrollment. \nCCU Chancellor’s Reception in Washington\, D.C.\nThursday\, January 19\, 2023\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm ET\n The Heritage Foundation – Allison Foyer\n 214 Massachusetts Avenue NE\n Washington\, DC 20002\n RSVP below \nThe Heritage Foundation is a conservative public policy think tank with the goal of promoting and formulating the principles of free enterprise\, limited government\, individual freedom\, traditional American values\, and a strong national defense. \nThe Heritage Foundation aligns closely with the mission and vision of CCU and the Centennial Institute\, and we are grateful for their continued support and friendship. Many CCU graduates have gone on to work for The Heritage Foundation and impact Washington D.C. and the world for Christ.\nOnline Form – CCU Reception in Washington\, D.C. 2023 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/ccu-chancellors-reception-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Heritage Foundation\, 214 Massachusetts Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:Is Christian Nationalism a Threat to America?
DESCRIPTION:What is Christian Nationalism? Is it a threat to America and its founding principles? Are Christian nationalists calling for a theocracy? How does religion intersect with the American public square today? \nJoin Jeff Hunt and Scott Wasserman for a spirited discussion on Christianity\, nationalism\, theocracy\, and religion in American society. Moderated by Luige del Puerto\, Editor\, Colorado Politics and The Denver Gazette. \nIs Christian Nationalism a Threat to America?\nThursday\, October 27\, 2022\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \n[fusion_button link=”https://www.youtube.com/c/CentennialInstituteCCU” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment_medium=”” alignment_small=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal\,sticky” class=”” id=”” color=”custom” button_gradient_top_color=”#0a446c” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” button_gradient_bottom_color=”#0a446c” button_gradient_top_color_hover=”#0a446c” button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=”#0a446c” gradient_start_position=”” gradient_end_position=”” gradient_type=”” radial_direction=”” linear_angle=”180″ accent_color=”#ffffff” accent_hover_color=”#ffffff” type=”” bevel_color=”” bevel_color_hover=”” border_top=”” border_right=”” border_bottom=”” border_left=”” border_radius_top_left=”” border_radius_top_right=”” border_radius_bottom_right=”” border_radius_bottom_left=”” border_color=”#0a446c” border_hover_color=”#0a446c” size=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” fusion_font_family_button_font=”” fusion_font_variant_button_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” stretch=”default” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]Watch Live[/fusion_button] \nAbout the Panelists:\nJeff Hunt \n \nJeff Hunt has served as the Director of the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University and co-Chairman of the Western Conservative Summit since 2015. In this role\, he leads one of the largest annual gatherings of conservatives in the Western United States and hosts numerous notable speakers on the campus of Colorado Christian University. He oversees the Centennial Institute’s lobbying team\, working to shape policy at the Colorado Capitol to advance faith\, family\, and freedom. Jeff is also the editor of the Centennial Review\, a monthly speech digest distributed to thousands of readers across the country. \nA regular writer\, his pieces have been published in USA Today\, Fox News\, Denver Post\, Colorado Springs Gazette\, Washington Examiner\, Townhall\, Colorado Politics\, and many others. He has appeared on Fox News\, CSPAN\, OANN\, Newsmax\, and many local stations. Jeff earned his BA degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Westmont College\, Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary\, and Master of Political Management from George Washington University. Jeff is an ultra-runner\, former river guide\, and loves to be outdoors. He and his wife\, Nicole\, have four children and live on a ranch in Elizabeth\, Colorado. \nScott Wasserman \nScott Wasserman has lived in Colorado for over twenty-years and has had a long career in state politics and policy. As President of the Bell Policy Center\, Scott has worked to expand economic mobility for every Coloradan by educating policymakers about the state’s fiscal options\, fighting back against predatory practices\, and advocating for two generation solutions to economic and racial inequality. \nPrior to joining the Bell\, Scott served Governor John Hickenlooper as a Deputy Chief of Staff and\, Lt. Governors Joe Garcia\, and Lt. Governor Donna Lynne as Chief of staff. In these roles\, he wrote legislation creating the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative\, oversaw government operations in times of emergency\, and assisted state agency leaders forge a more integrated approach to education and workforce issues. Scott spent many years working for the Service Employees International Union in a variety of roles\, eventually becoming president of Colorado WINS\, the state’s state employee union\, and leading the union through the challenges of the Great Recession. He regularly presents to community leaders\, media\, and students on the policy making process. He has a B.A in Middle Eastern Studies from George Washington University\, has taught for many years and works as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Scrivner School. Scott lives in Denver with his wife\, two children\, and five chickens. He enjoys nature and tinkers with things in the kitchen\, workshop\, or the backyard whenever he can. \nLuige del Puerto \n \nLuige del Puerto\, a veteran political reporter and award-winning journalist\, is Editor of Colorado Politics and The Denver Gazette. He previously served as publisher and editor of Arizona Capitol Times\, a Phoenix-based media company that covers public policy and politics. A native of the Philippines\, Del Puerto cut his journalistic teeth covering crime in the streets of Metro Manila. At the Philippine Daily Inquirer\, he pursued stories about labor\, elections and national security\, covering coup d’état attempts in his home country. He and his wife moved to the United States in 2006. He has won numerous local and national awards in the U.S. for his reporting. Del Puerto graduated magna cum laude from the school of journalism at the University of Philippines. \nOnline Form – Christian Nationalism 10.27.22 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/is-christian-nationalism-a-threat-to-america/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Issue Forum: Conservatism: A Rediscovery
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University for an evening with the premiere political theorist of the modern Western world: Dr. Yoram Hazony. \nThe idea that American conservatism is identical to “classical” liberalism—widely held since the 1960s—is seriously mistaken. Dr. Hazony argues that the best hope for Western democracy is a return to the empiricist\, religious\, and nationalist traditions of America and Britain—the conservative traditions that brought greatness to the English-speaking nations and became the model for national freedom for the entire world. \nHazony will examine how Anglo-American conservatism became a distinctive alternative to divine-right monarchy\, Puritan theocracy\, and liberal revolution. After tracing the tradition from the Wars of the Roses to Burke and across the Atlantic to the American Federalists and Lincoln\, he will describe the rise and fall of Enlightenment liberalism after World War II and the present-day debates between neoconservatives and national conservatives over how to respond to liberalism and the woke left and bring a revival of authentic Anglo-American conservatism in the twenty-first century. \nIssue Forum: Conservatism: A Rediscovery\nWednesday\, October 19\, 2022\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nAbout Dr. Yoram Hazony: \nDr. Yoram Hazony is the President of the Herzl Institute in Jerusalem\, and currently serves as Chairman of the Edmund Burke Foundation\, a public affairs institute based in Washington that has hosted the National Conservatism Conference since 2019. \nHis book The Virtue of Nationalism was published by Basic Books in September 2018. It has been selected as Conservative Book of the Year for 2019\, and was an amazon #1 best-seller in both International Diplomacy and Nationalism. \nHis most recent book Conservatism: A Rediscovery was published by Regnery in May 2022. \nHis previous books include The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture (Cambridge University Press\, 2012)\, which won the second place PROSE award for the best book in the category of Theology and Religion by the Association of American Publishers; The Jewish State: The Struggle for Israel’s Soul (Basic Books\, 2000); and God and Politics in Esther (Cambridge University Press\, 2016). \nHis work has appeared in The Wall St. Journal\, The New York Times\, Fox News\, CNN\, NPR\, Time Magazine\, The New Republic\, National Review\, Commentary\, First Things\, and American Affairs\, among others. In April 2016\, he appeared with Morgan Freeman in his hit National Geographic miniseries “The Story of God.” You can watch them talk about God here. \nEarlier he founded and headed the Shalem Center\, a Jerusalem research institute that conducted nearly two decades of pioneering work in the fields of philosophy\, political theory\, Bible\, Talmud\, Jewish and Zionist history\, Middle East Studies and archaeology beginning in 1994. The Center’s publishing arm\, Shalem Press\, became Israel’s leading publisher of Western philosophy translated into Hebrew and published Azure magazine. In 2013\, Shalem was accredited to grant Israel’s first Liberal Arts B.A.\, and formally became Shalem College. He served as President of Shalem from 1994-2002\, and as Provost from 2005-2012. A journalistic write-up about his Shalem work is here. \nAfter that\, he served as a member of the Israel Council for Higher Education’s commission on General Studies and Liberal Arts programs in Israel’s universities and colleges\, and was Director of the John Templeton Foundation‘s project in Jewish Philosophical Theology during the years 2010-2018. \nHe was born in Rehovot\, Israel\, in 1964. He graduated from Princeton University with a B.A. in East Asian Studies in 1986\, and completed his Ph.D. at Rutgers University in Political Theory in 1993. As an undergraduate\, he founded and was the first editor of Princeton’s conservative student journal\, The Princeton Tory. The first issue appeared in October 1984\, when Ronald Reagan was President and Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister of Britain. \nHe lives in Jerusalem with his wife Yael Hazony. They have nine children. \nOnline Form – IF: Dr. Yoram Hazony 10.19.22 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/issue-forum-conservatism-a-rediscovery/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:Intended Consequences: A Symposium on Colorado’s Failed Drug Policies
DESCRIPTION:Colorado is facing major challenges with illicit drugs. Our state is #1 in America for cocaine use\, #7 overall for highest drug use\, and is facing record drug overdoses. Marijuana commercialization has led to an increase in crime\, homelessness\, and black market operations.  This election\, Coloradans will face questions over decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms.  Moreover\, soft-on-crime prosecution theories continue to sow a culture where crime is rising and victims’ rights are ignored. \nJoin the Centennial Institute and the Heritage Foundation for a day-long symposium to hear from drug policy experts\, educators\, professors\, law enforcement\, and political leaders on how to address Colorado’s failed drug policies. \nLunch will be provided; please ensure your registration is accurate. Schedule is subject to change. \nIntended Consequences: A Symposium on Colorado’s Failed Drug Policies\nFriday\, October 14\, 2022\n9:00 am – 4:30 pm MT\nLeprino Hall\, Room 170/172\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nSchedule:\n \nSponsored by\n \nOnline Form – Drug Symposium \nPowered by Formstack\n \nSpeakers:\nDr. Andreas Bienert \n \nDr. Andreas Bienert is the Assistant Professor of Counseling within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies School of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Colorado Christian University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of Virginia\, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. \nBienert has worked in the mental health field since 2005. He is recognized for his work within inpatient and outpatient levels of care with individuals struggling to recover from addiction and trauma\, and has worked with children\, adolescents\, adults\, in addition to couples and families. This experience has also led him to pursue further training and expertise\, including neurofeedback and EMDR. \nAs a native of Austria\, Bienert grew up in a country that has deep roots in psychological theory. His bi-cultural background and focus in clinical mental health has led him to a number of volunteer opportunities and leadership roles. As an Austrian with professional experiences and associations in the United States and Europe\, Bienert brings a broad and rich cultural sensitivity to the counseling and other mental health fields. He carries a strong vision that includes the development of counseling services and access to counselor education and professional supervision in countries where these services are still in early developmental stages. \nBienert serves as a steering committee member of the International Registry of Counselor Education and Related Educational Programs (IRCEP)\, where he contributes to quality assurance efforts within International Counselor Education programs. Dr. Bienert is also part of a cross-cultural training team\, which has led him to consultation and teaching efforts in Ukraine\, and he continues to supervise students cross-culturally throughout their clinical training program. \nBienert holds memberships in the Association for Counselor Education & Supervision\, American Counseling Association\, Christian Association for Psychological Studies\, Virginia Counseling Association\, Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals and the European Association for Counseling. \nTim Doescher \n \nTimothy Doescher (pronounced Desher) is an advisor for coalitions communications at The Heritage Foundation\, tasked with maintaining relationships and promoting Heritage policy surrounding tax\, energy\, agriculture\, budget\, and economics in general. \nPrior to this\, Doescher spent two years as a research associate in Heritage’s Project for Economic Growth\, supporting the work of economist Stephen Moore\, and writing frequently on various economic issues. \nBefore joining Heritage\, Doescher served as a representative to Lt. Governor Mary Taylor in the State of Ohio\, focusing on regulatory reform for business\, and speaking to several groups around Ohio. During the George W. Bush presidency\, Doescher was an appointed member of the White House staff\, serving as editor of Presidential Correspondence. \nHe has worked on two presidential campaigns including Sen. Mitt Romney and Sen. Rick Santorum\, worked on legal reform issues at Lawyers for Civil Justice\, and served as a law clerk focusing on immigration and corporate law. \nDoescher is currently co-host of the Heritage Explains Podcast. His work has been published in Investor’s Business Daily\, Fox Business\, The Detroit News\, The Washington Times\, The O.C. Register\, The Daily Signal\, and he has also appeared on national radio and TV programs. \nBorn in Detroit\, MI and raised in the surrounding suburbs\, Doescher earned a B.S. in political science and journalism from Central Michigan University\, and earned his J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy. \nDoescher currently resides in Northern Virginia\, and when he’s not training for an ultra-marathon\, he’s drumming on the National Community Church worship team. \nHeidi Ganahl \n \nHeidi Ganahl is the founder of Camp Bow Wow\, where she turned a lifelong passion for dogs into the largest pet care franchise in the world. She also founded its sister charity\, the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation\, which rehomed over 10\,000 pups and helped franchisees raise over a million dollars for animal health causes during her tenure. \nGanahl has been named one of Fortune magazine’s 10 Most Promising Entrepreneurs\, and Parade magazine included her in their list of the top women entrepreneurs in the country. In 2013 she founded Moms Fight Back\, and later the Fight Back Foundation\, to tackle the most pressing issues facing our kids today. She also created SheFactor\, a community that aims to impact young women by empowering them to pursue a life that they love. \nGanahl currently serves on the University of Colorado Board of Regents. She has chaired several committees in this role and led major initiatives around free speech\, diversity and addressing the cost of college. \nGanahl earned her a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a master’s degree in health care administration from the University of Denver. She is married and has four children. \nJohn Kellner \n \nJohn Kellner is the District Attorney for Colorado’s 18th Judicial District\, encompassing Arapahoe\, Douglas\, Elbert\, and Lincoln counties. Prior to being elected DA\, he worked as a prosecutor in the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office until 2013\, when he joined the 18th Judicial District to start a Cold Case Unit. In 2016\, he was named “Prosecutor of the Year” by the Colorado District Attorney’s Council. \nAfter graduating from law school\, he served on active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps\, where he held various prosecutorial roles. Kellner later deployed to Afghanistan where he helped local government leaders resolve conflicts in the absence of a formal justice system\, helped to build schools for girls who were previously denied access to education\, worked to train the local police force\, and participated in operational planning for military operations and local elections. \nHe continues to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel. Kellner received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida before going on to graduate with his law degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder\, where he met his wife. \nPaul Larkin \nPaul J. Larkin is the John\, Barbara\, and Victoria Rumpel Senior Legal Research Fellow in the Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. Larkin works on criminal justice policy\, drug policy\, and regulatory policy. \nBefore joining Heritage in September 2011\, Larkin held various positions with the federal government in Washington\, D.C. At the U.S. Department of Justice from 1984 to 1993\, Paul served as an Assistant to the Solicitor General and argued 27 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He also was an attorney in the Criminal Division’s Organized Crime and Racketeering Section. \nIn 1996-1997\, Larkin served as Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee and head of the Crime Unit for Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT)\, then the panel’s chairman. He worked in the Environmental Protection Agency from 1998 to 2004 as a special agent for criminal enforcement\, eventually becoming Special Agent-in-Charge and serving as Acting Director of the EPA Criminal Investigation Division in 2004. His honors include the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service\, which he received in 1994 for representing the military before the Supreme Court. In the private sector\, he worked at two top law firms in Washington\, D.C.\, and as assistant general counsel for Verizon Communications from 2004 to 2009. \nLarkin received his law degree in 1980 from Stanford Law School\, where he was a published member of the Stanford Law Review. He clerked for Judge Robert H. Bork of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. In 2010\, he received a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from George Washington University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Washington and Lee University in Lexington\, Va.\, where he graduated summa cum laude with honors in philosophy. \nBorn and raised in New York\, N.Y.\, Larkin is a life-long New York Yankees and New York Giants fan. \nJo McGuire \n \nJo McGuire is the founder and Executive Director of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association\, advocating for safe and drug-free workplaces and communities worldwide. She advises and trains professionals overseeing Safety Sensitive Employees in compliance of federal DOT guidelines for safe work screening programs. She is a featured speaker on the National Marijuana Initiative’s speaker’s bureau and as an accomplished writer and speaker\, Jo has traveled extensively to conduct seminars\, trainings\, conferences\, and leadership retreats for the public\, private\, and non-profit sectors. \nShe was appointed to the Colorado Governor’s Task Force\, convened to recommend a legislative framework for Amendment 64. As a part of the Taxation\, Banking and Civil Law work group\, Jo lent her expertise in the form of recommendations for drug and alcohol testing in the workplace.  She also participated in the 1st annual Latin American Congress on Safe and Drug-Free Workplaces in Santiago\, Chile\, and represented the National Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry at the 2016 United Nations General Assembly to address world drug agreements. Jo works closely with national safety experts to educate state and federal policymakers on the importance of public health policies pertaining to workplace drug and alcohol testing. \nLuke Niforatos \n \nLuke Niforatos serves as the Executive Vice President at SAM\, described by the New York Times as the “well-coordinated opposition” to legalization. Luke’s background is in nonprofit community healthcare\, having helped manage Federally Qualified Health Centers and worked on health disparities. Prior to joining SAM\, Luke was also the Co-Founder of DocBuddy\, a healthcare start-up based in Denver\, Colorado that he later sold. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Douglas County Public Health Advisory Committee and a member of the Lone Tree Police Advisory committee. \n At SAM\, Luke serves as the principal deputy to the CEO in his roles\, manages the day to day operations of the organization\, and serves as a spokesman on marijuana issues. In 2018\, he was the campaign manager for the successful ballot campaign to defeat legalization in North Dakota\, and led SAM’s legislative victories in more than two dozen states. He has been featured at The Economist’s Cannabis Summit as well as the United Nations’ Commission on Narcotic Drugs\, and in dozens of events and town halls across the country on the subject of drug policy. He has also been featured in many national media outlets\, including Fox News and CNBC\, and his op-eds are regularly published across the country. Luke graduated from the University of Denver\, and his home state of Colorado gives him a unique vantage point on the issue of sound drug policy. \nZack Smith \n \nZack is a legal fellow and manager of the Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Program in the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at The Heritage Foundation. \nHe previously served for several years as an assistant United States Attorney in the Northern District of Florida. Prior to that\, he spent two years as an associate in the Washington\, D.C. office of Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton\, which he joined after clerking for the Hon. Emmett R. Cox on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. \nSmith received his undergraduate\, master’s\, and law degrees from the University of Florida.  During law school\, Smith served as the editor-in-chief of the Florida Law Review\, and served on the executive boards of several student organizations\, including the UF Chapter of the Federalist Society. \nChief Kirk Wilson \n \nChief Kirk Wilson took over as the Lone Tree Police Department (LTPD) Chief in January 2017. Since that time\, the LTPD has implemented a successful Victim Advocate program\, civilian Community Service Officers\, and a Community Advisory Board.  Chief Wilson retired from the Colorado Springs Police Department after 22 years in 2016.  While at CSPD\, Chief Wilson spent time in patrol\, investigations\, and internal affairs.  In 2015\, Chief Wilson oversaw the investigation of the tragic mass shooting at the Planned Parenthood facility.  Chief Wilson grew up in Aurora\, Colorado\, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Metro State\, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from UCCS\, and attended the FBI National Academy in 2012.  He is married and has two adult children. \nJennifer Yates \n \nJennifer Yates a Colorado native and mother of 3 teens\, has been involved in local regulatory policy to advocate for strict nicotine and marijuana protections since 2014. She has passionately worked to educate and inform on the importance of protections for kids and was one of the earliest supporters of statewide youth protections when recreational marijuana became legal in Colorado. Jennifer joined One Chance to Grow Up in 2020 and brings 25+ years of business and management experience to the team.
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/symposium-on-colorados-failed-drug-policies/
LOCATION:Leprino Hall 170\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave.\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Congressional District 7 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University for a Candidate Forum highlighting Colorado’s Seventh Congressional District candidates. \nAs the November mid-terms approach\, Colorado’s Seventh Congressional District is one of the few elections in the state to not have an incumbent running for office. This Candidate Forum seeks to give the candidates running for this seat an opportunity to interact with voters and discuss the issues that matter most to them. \nSpeakers: \n\nErik Aadland (R)\nBrittany Pettersen (D)*\n\n*Brittany Pettersen has not confirmed her participation in the event at this time. The event will occur even if a candidate does not participate. \nCongressional District 7 Candidate Forum\nFriday\, September 30\, 2022\n9:00 am – 10:30 am MT\nLeprino Hall – Room 170/172\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nThe Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that does not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party for public office. \nAbout Erik Aadland: \nErik Aadland served in the U.S. Army\, achieving the rank of Captain in 2011 and receiving two Bronze Stars. After his military service\, Aadland pursued a career in oil and natural gas. He became a Project Manager overseeing the onshore construction of the Leviathan Project in Dor\, Israel. \nHe is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point\, NY and received his master’s degree in Depth Pyschology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. \nAadland and his wife have three children. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Brittany Pettersen \nBrittany Pettersen currently services as Colorado State Senator for District 22. Prior to her election to the Colorado Senate\, Pettersen work for New Era Colorado\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging young people in government. She was elected to the Colorado Senate in 2013\, where she has served as the Chair of the House Education Committee. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe is a graduate of Metropolitan State University in Denver\, CO. \nPettersen and her husband have one son. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \nOnline Form – CD-7 Candidate Forum \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/congressional-district-7-candidate-forum/
CATEGORIES:Candidate Visit,Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:Constitution Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute for our first annual Constitution Day celebration. \nTo commemorate the 235th anniversary of the singing of the U.S. Constitution\, the Centennial Institute will be hosting a breakfast to honor the American founding and discuss the importance of preserving our Constitution for the next generation. \nCost is $25 per ticket. Tickets include a breakfast buffet and a lecture from John Malcolm\, Vice President of the Institute for Constitutional Government and Director of the Meese Center at The Heritage Foundation. \nConstitution Day Breakfast\nFriday\, September 16\, 2022\n8:00 am – 9:30 am MT\nLeprino Hall\, Room 170/172\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nPurchase tickets here. \nAbout John Malcolm: \n \nJohn G. Malcolm oversees The Heritage Foundation’s work to increase understanding of the Constitution and the rule of law as vice president of the Institute for Constitutional Government\, director of the think tank’s Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies\, and the Ed Gilbertson and Sherry Lindberg Gilbertson Senior Legal Fellow. \nMalcolm\, who also is Heritage’s Ed Gilbertson and Sherry Lindberg Gilbertson senior legal fellow\, brings to the challenge a wealth of legal expertise and experience in both the public and private sectors. \nBefore being named director of the Meese Center in July 2013\, Malcolm spearheaded the center’s rule of law programs. His research and writing as senior legal fellow focused on criminal law\, immigration\, national security\, religious liberty and intellectual property. \nThe Meese Center works to educate government officials\, the media and the public about the Constitution and legal principles — and how they affect public policy. The center was founded in 2001 and overseen until early 2013 by the conservative icon whose name it bears\, former Attorney General Edwin Meese III. \nIn addition to his duties at Heritage\, Malcolm is past chairman of the Criminal Law Practice Group of the Federalist Society\, and also serves on the board of trustees of the Washington National Opera\, and the board of directors of the Legal Services Corporation\, which promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans; Boys Town Washington\, D.C.\, which provides homes and services to troubled children and families who are edging toward crisis; and the Barber Family Foundation\, which dispenses college scholarship funds to the children of deserving veterans. \nBefore joining Heritage in 2012\, Malcolm was general counsel at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom as well as a distinguished practitioner in residence at Pepperdine Law School. An independent and bipartisan panel\, USCIRF reviews reported violations of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations to the president\, the secretary of state and Congress. \nFrom 2004 to 2009\, Malcolm was executive vice president and director of worldwide anti-piracy operations for the Motion Picture Association of America. \nHe served as a deputy assistant attorney general in the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division from 2001 to 2004\, where he oversaw sections on computer crime and intellectual property\, domestic security\, child exploitation and obscenity\, and special investigations. Immediately prior to that\, he was a founding partner in the Atlanta law firm of Malcolm & Schroeder\, LLP. \nFrom 1990 to 1997\, Malcolm was an assistant U.S. attorney in Atlanta\, assigned to the fraud and public corruption section\, and also an associate independent counsel\, investigating fraud and abuse in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He was honored with the Director’s Award for Superior Performance for his work as an assistant U.S. attorney in the successful prosecution of Walter Leroy Moody Jr.\, who assassinated an 11th Circuit judge and the head of the Savannah chapter of the NAACP. \nMalcolm began his law career as a law clerk to a federal district court judge and a federal appellate court judge as well as an associate at the Atlanta-based law firm of Sutherland\, Asbill & Brennan (now Eversheds Sutherland). \nMalcolm is a graduate of Harvard Law School and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia College. Born in New York City\, he grew up in Tenafly\, N.J. He and his wife\, Mary Lee\, currently reside in Washington\, D.C. They have two adult children\, Andy and Amanda.
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/constitution-day-breakfast/
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SUMMARY:Constitution Day Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute for our first annual Constitution Day celebration. \nTo commemorate the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution\, the Centennial Institute will be hosting a breakfast to honor the American founding and discuss the importance of preserving our Constitution for the next generation. \nCost is $25 per ticket. Tickets include a breakfast buffet and a lecture from John Malcolm\, Vice President of the Institute for Constitutional Government and Director of the Meese Center at The Heritage Foundation. \nConstitution Day Breakfast\nFriday\, September 16\, 2022\n8:00 am – 9:30 am MT\nLeprino Hall\, Room 170/172\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nPurchase tickets here. \nAbout John Malcolm: \n \nJohn G. Malcolm oversees The Heritage Foundation’s work to increase understanding of the Constitution and the rule of law as vice president of the Institute for Constitutional Government\, director of the think tank’s Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies\, and the Ed Gilbertson and Sherry Lindberg Gilbertson Senior Legal Fellow. \nMalcolm\, who also is Heritage’s Ed Gilbertson and Sherry Lindberg Gilbertson senior legal fellow\, brings to the challenge a wealth of legal expertise and experience in both the public and private sectors. \nBefore being named director of the Meese Center in July 2013\, Malcolm spearheaded the center’s rule of law programs. His research and writing as senior legal fellow focused on criminal law\, immigration\, national security\, religious liberty and intellectual property. \nThe Meese Center works to educate government officials\, the media and the public about the Constitution and legal principles — and how they affect public policy. The center was founded in 2001 and overseen until early 2013 by the conservative icon whose name it bears\, former Attorney General Edwin Meese III. \nIn addition to his duties at Heritage\, Malcolm is past chairman of the Criminal Law Practice Group of the Federalist Society\, and also serves on the board of trustees of the Washington National Opera\, and the board of directors of the Legal Services Corporation\, which promotes equal access to justice and provides grants for high-quality civil legal assistance to low-income Americans; Boys Town Washington\, D.C.\, which provides homes and services to troubled children and families who are edging toward crisis; and the Barber Family Foundation\, which dispenses college scholarship funds to the children of deserving veterans. \nBefore joining Heritage in 2012\, Malcolm was general counsel at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom as well as a distinguished practitioner in residence at Pepperdine Law School. An independent and bipartisan panel\, USCIRF reviews reported violations of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations to the president\, the secretary of state and Congress. \nFrom 2004 to 2009\, Malcolm was executive vice president and director of worldwide anti-piracy operations for the Motion Picture Association of America. \nHe served as a deputy assistant attorney general in the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division from 2001 to 2004\, where he oversaw sections on computer crime and intellectual property\, domestic security\, child exploitation and obscenity\, and special investigations. Immediately prior to that\, he was a founding partner in the Atlanta law firm of Malcolm & Schroeder\, LLP. \nFrom 1990 to 1997\, Malcolm was an assistant U.S. attorney in Atlanta\, assigned to the fraud and public corruption section\, and also an associate independent counsel\, investigating fraud and abuse in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He was honored with the Director’s Award for Superior Performance for his work as an assistant U.S. attorney in the successful prosecution of Walter Leroy Moody Jr.\, who assassinated an 11th Circuit judge and the head of the Savannah chapter of the NAACP. \nMalcolm began his law career as a law clerk to a federal district court judge and a federal appellate court judge as well as an associate at the Atlanta-based law firm of Sutherland\, Asbill & Brennan (now Eversheds Sutherland). \nMalcolm is a graduate of Harvard Law School and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Columbia College. Born in New York City\, he grew up in Tenafly\, N.J. He and his wife\, Mary Lee\, currently reside in Washington\, D.C. They have two adult children\, Andy and Amanda.
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/constitution-day-breakfast-2/
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:9/11 Flag Memorial
DESCRIPTION:The Centennial Institute and 1776 Scholars will be constructing a 9/11 Flag Memorial to memorialize the 2\,996 lives lost in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center\, Pentagon\, and Flights 11\, 77\, 175\, and 93 on September 11\, 2001. One flag will be placed for each life lost. \nThe memorial will be open for viewing starting on Friday\, September 9\, through 3 pm on Sunday\, September 11. \nJoin us for a moment of silence and prayer at 9:11 am on Friday\, September 9. \n9/11 Moment of Silence and Prayer\nFriday\, September 9\, 2022\n9:11 am – 9:30 am MT\nRockmont Hall Lawn\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/9-11-flag-memorial-2-2/
LOCATION:Colorado Christian University\, 8787 W Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Pro-Life Celebration Rally
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: Per recommendation by the Lakewood Police Department\, the Pro-Life Celebration Rally  has been postponed until a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience!\nPro-Life Colorado\, a coalition of pro-life leaders from across Colorado\, is hosting a rally to celebrate the end of Roe v. Wade and the historic decision in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Speakers from pro-life organizations will share their statements on the ruling\, discuss the next steps in the work to end abortion in Colorado\, and join together in prayer for our nation. \nNOTE: No posters\, banners\, or noisemakers will be accepted at the event. All bags will be subject to search. \nPro-Life Celebration Rally\nTuesday\, June 28\, 2022\n2:00pm – 4:00pm MT\nGreat Hall\, Anschutz Student Center – Colorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nSpeakers include: \n\nErin Hawley\, Senior Counsel to Appellate Team\, Alliance Defending Freedom (via Zoom)\nDr. Donald Sweeting\, President\, Colorado Christian University\nDaria Nichols\, President\, CCU for Life Student Club\nDiane Ferraro\, CEO\, Save the Storks\nLori Ann Satriano Arfsten\, Director of Communications and Community Development\, Alternatives Pregnancy Center\nGiuliana Day\, President\, Life Decisions\nChristine Yeargin\, Founder\, Be Their Village\nJeff Hunt\, Director\, Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University\nDr. Biff Gore\, President of the Board\, Colorado Right to Life\nNicole Hunt\, Life Analyst\, Writer\, and Spokesperson\, Focus on the Family\nLauren Castillo\, Director of Mission Advancement\, Students for Life of America\nAmy Stephens\nKristi Burton Brown\, Chairwoman\, Colorado GOP\nKathy Houston\, Democrats for Life\nBrittany Vessely\, Executive Director\, Colorado Catholic Conference\n\n  \nOnline Form 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LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Pro-Life Celebration Rally
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: Per recommendation by the Lakewood Police Department\, the Pro-Life Celebration Rally  has been postponed until a later date. We apologize for the inconvenience!\nPro-Life Colorado\, a coalition of pro-life leaders from across Colorado\, is hosting a rally to celebrate the end of Roe v. Wade and the historic decision in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Speakers from pro-life organizations will share their statements on the ruling\, discuss the next steps in the work to end abortion in Colorado\, and join together in prayer for our nation. \nNOTE: No posters\, banners\, or noisemakers will be accepted at the event. All bags will be subject to search. \nPro-Life Celebration Rally\nTuesday\, June 28\, 2022\n2:00pm – 4:00pm MT\nGreat Hall\, Anschutz Student Center – Colorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226 \nSpeakers include: \n\nErin Hawley\, Senior Counsel to Appellate Team\, Alliance Defending Freedom (via Zoom)\nDr. Donald Sweeting\, President\, Colorado Christian University\nDaria Nichols\, President\, CCU for Life Student Club\nDiane Ferraro\, CEO\, Save the Storks\nLori Ann Satriano Arfsten\, Director of Communications and Community Development\, Alternatives Pregnancy Center\nGiuliana Day\, President\, Life Decisions\nChristine Yeargin\, Founder\, Be Their Village\nJeff Hunt\, Director\, Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University\nDr. Biff Gore\, President of the Board\, Colorado Right to Life\nNicole Hunt\, Life Analyst\, Writer\, and Spokesperson\, Focus on the Family\nLauren Castillo\, Director of Mission Advancement\, Students for Life of America\nAmy Stephens\nKristi Burton Brown\, Chairwoman\, Colorado GOP\nKathy Houston\, Democrats for Life\nBrittany Vessely\, Executive Director\, Colorado Catholic Conference\n\n  \nOnline Form 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URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/pro-life-celebration-rally-2/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centennial Institute":MAILTO:centennial@ccu.edu
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SUMMARY:Western Conservative Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:Western Conservative Summit 2022\nJune 3 – 4\, 2022\nFriday & Saturday\nGaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center\nFor more information\, visit our website WesternConservativeSummit.com\n  \n 
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/western-conservative-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center\, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd\, Aurora\, CO\, 80019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Western Conservative Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:Western Conservative Summit 2022\nJune 3 – 4\, 2022\nFriday & Saturday\nGaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center\nFor more information\, visit our website WesternConservativeSummit.com\n  \n 
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/western-conservative-summit-2022-2/
LOCATION:Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center\, 6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd\, Aurora\, CO\, 80019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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SUMMARY:Western Conservative Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:Western Conservative Summit Youth Conference 2022\nMay 31 – June 5\, 2022\nHosted by the Centennial Institute\, Patriot Academy\, and Summit Ministries\nSpend an extraordinary week at Colorado Christian University and the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center with like-minded young Christian Conservatives. Enjoy the Colorado summer while gaining the knowledge and skills to address America’s policy challenges. Lectures will be provided by Rick Green (Patriot Academy)\, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen West (Patriot Academy)\, and Jeff Myers (Summit Ministries)\, as well as CCU Faculty. \nCap off the week with two days at the Western Conservative Summit\, one of the largest annual gatherings of conservatives in the West. \n[fusion_button link=”https://centennial.ccu.edu/wcs-youth-conference/” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment_medium=”” alignment_small=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal\,sticky” class=”” id=”” color=”darkgray” button_gradient_top_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” button_gradient_bottom_color=”” button_gradient_top_color_hover=”” button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=”” gradient_start_position=”” gradient_end_position=”” gradient_type=”” radial_direction=”” linear_angle=”180″ accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” type=”” bevel_color=”” bevel_color_hover=”” border_top=”” border_right=”” border_bottom=”” border_left=”” border_radius_top_left=”” border_radius_top_right=”” border_radius_bottom_right=”” border_radius_bottom_left=”” border_color=”” border_hover_color=”” size=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” fusion_font_family_button_font=”” fusion_font_variant_button_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” stretch=”default” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]More Information[/fusion_button]
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/western-conservative-youth-conference/
LOCATION:Colorado Christian University\, 8787 W Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Western Conservative Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:Western Conservative Summit Youth Conference 2022\nMay 31 – June 5\, 2022\nHosted by the Centennial Institute\, Patriot Academy\, and Summit Ministries\nSpend an extraordinary week at Colorado Christian University and the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center with like-minded young Christian Conservatives. Enjoy the Colorado summer while gaining the knowledge and skills to address America’s policy challenges. Lectures will be provided by Rick Green (Patriot Academy)\, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Allen West (Patriot Academy)\, and Jeff Myers (Summit Ministries)\, as well as CCU Faculty. \nCap off the week with two days at the Western Conservative Summit\, one of the largest annual gatherings of conservatives in the West. \n[fusion_button link=”https://centennial.ccu.edu/wcs-youth-conference/” title=”” target=”_self” link_attributes=”” alignment_medium=”” alignment_small=”” alignment=”” modal=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility\,medium-visibility\,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal\,sticky” class=”” id=”” color=”darkgray” button_gradient_top_color=”” hue=”” saturation=”” lightness=”” alpha=”” button_gradient_bottom_color=”” button_gradient_top_color_hover=”” button_gradient_bottom_color_hover=”” gradient_start_position=”” gradient_end_position=”” gradient_type=”” radial_direction=”” linear_angle=”180″ accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” type=”” bevel_color=”” bevel_color_hover=”” border_top=”” border_right=”” border_bottom=”” border_left=”” border_radius_top_left=”” border_radius_top_right=”” border_radius_bottom_right=”” border_radius_bottom_left=”” border_color=”” border_hover_color=”” size=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” fusion_font_family_button_font=”” fusion_font_variant_button_font=”” font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_transform=”” stretch=”default” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” icon=”” icon_position=”left” icon_divider=”no” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]More Information[/fusion_button]
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/western-conservative-youth-conference-2/
LOCATION:Colorado Christian University\, 8787 W Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220328T193000
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series: Thriving Children in Thriving Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute for our March Distinguished Lecture from Ian Rowe\, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. \nYoung people in disadvantaged communities face societal barriers and a cultural narrative that tells them they are victims. In addition to a personal conviction in their own potential\, kids need the nurturing structure\, the consistent discipline\, and the moral direction that social institutions traditionally have provided. In particular\, they need Family\, Religion\, Education\, and Entrepreneurship—the very pillars that have crumbled in our most disadvantaged communities. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the CCU Social Sciences Department\, School of Education\, and the student-led AEI Executive Council. \nDistinguished Lecture Series: Thriving Children in Thriving Communities\nIan Rowe\nMonday\, March 28\, 2022\n7:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226\nRegister below to attend in-person or watch online here. \nAbout Ian Rowe: \n \nIan V. Rowe is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute\, where he focuses on education and upward mobility\, family formation\, and adoption. Mr. Rowe is the co-founder & CEO of Vertex Partnership Academies\, a new network of character-based\, International Baccalaureate public charter high schools opening in the Bronx in 2022\, and the chairman of the board of Spence-Chapin\, a nonprofit adoption services organization that provides adoption and adoption support services. Rowe is a senior visiting fellow at the Woodson Center\, and a writer for the 1776 Unites Campaign. He is a trustee at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a senior advisor for the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR For All)\, Parents Defending Education\, and the National Summer School Initiative (NSSI). \nMr. Rowe is widely published and quoted in the popular press\, including The Wall Street Journal\, USA Today\, C-SPAN\, the New York Post\, the Washington Examiner\, Education Week and Education Next. In addition to serving ten years as CEO of Public Prep\, a nonprofit network of public charter schools based in the South Bronx and Lower East Side of Manhattan\, he was deputy director of postsecondary success at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Rowe won two public service Emmys while serving as the senior vice president of strategic partnerships and public affairs at MTV. He was the director of the strategy and performance measurement at the USA Freedom Corps office in the White House and co-founder and president of Third Millennium Media. Mr. Rowe was also a senior staff member for Teach For America in its early days. \nAfter receiving a high school diploma in electrical engineering from Brooklyn Technical High School\, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Engineering from Cornell University’s College of Engineering and then an MBA from Harvard Business School\, where he was the first black Editor-In-Chief of the Harbus\, the Harvard Business School newspaper. Serving as an elected school board member\, he resides in Pelham\, New York\, with his wife and two children. \nOnline Form – DL – Ian Rowe – 03.28.22 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/distinguished-lecture-series-thriving-children-in-thriving-communities/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series: Thriving Children in Thriving Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute for our March Distinguished Lecture from Ian Rowe\, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. \nYoung people in disadvantaged communities face societal barriers and a cultural narrative that tells them they are victims. In addition to a personal conviction in their own potential\, kids need the nurturing structure\, the consistent discipline\, and the moral direction that social institutions traditionally have provided. In particular\, they need Family\, Religion\, Education\, and Entrepreneurship—the very pillars that have crumbled in our most disadvantaged communities. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the CCU Social Sciences Department\, School of Education\, and the student-led AEI Executive Council. \nDistinguished Lecture Series: Thriving Children in Thriving Communities\nIan Rowe\nMonday\, March 28\, 2022\n7:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226\nRegister below to attend in-person or watch online here. \nAbout Ian Rowe: \n \nIan V. Rowe is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute\, where he focuses on education and upward mobility\, family formation\, and adoption. Mr. Rowe is the co-founder & CEO of Vertex Partnership Academies\, a new network of character-based\, International Baccalaureate public charter high schools opening in the Bronx in 2022\, and the chairman of the board of Spence-Chapin\, a nonprofit adoption services organization that provides adoption and adoption support services. Rowe is a senior visiting fellow at the Woodson Center\, and a writer for the 1776 Unites Campaign. He is a trustee at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and a senior advisor for the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR For All)\, Parents Defending Education\, and the National Summer School Initiative (NSSI). \nMr. Rowe is widely published and quoted in the popular press\, including The Wall Street Journal\, USA Today\, C-SPAN\, the New York Post\, the Washington Examiner\, Education Week and Education Next. In addition to serving ten years as CEO of Public Prep\, a nonprofit network of public charter schools based in the South Bronx and Lower East Side of Manhattan\, he was deputy director of postsecondary success at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Rowe won two public service Emmys while serving as the senior vice president of strategic partnerships and public affairs at MTV. He was the director of the strategy and performance measurement at the USA Freedom Corps office in the White House and co-founder and president of Third Millennium Media. Mr. Rowe was also a senior staff member for Teach For America in its early days. \nAfter receiving a high school diploma in electrical engineering from Brooklyn Technical High School\, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Engineering from Cornell University’s College of Engineering and then an MBA from Harvard Business School\, where he was the first black Editor-In-Chief of the Harbus\, the Harvard Business School newspaper. Serving as an elected school board member\, he resides in Pelham\, New York\, with his wife and two children. \nOnline Form – DL – Ian Rowe – 03.28.22 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/distinguished-lecture-series-thriving-children-in-thriving-communities-2/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Debate: Are Reparations Key to Achieving Racial Reconciliation?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute as we examine the question of reparation policies in relation to racial reconciliation in the U.S. \nReparations are an issue on the horizon\, with some cities across the country considering reparations to address historical injustices such as slavery. While some believe reparations would be an act of social justice for the descendants of those who suffered as slaves\, others believe that reparations don’t make sense for a variety of reasons\, including that they would imply that Americans today with no affiliation themselves with slavery are guilty of the sins of past generations. \nThe debate will be moderated by Mikayle Scheffel\, Instructor of Communication and Head Coach of the Speech and Debate Team at Colorado Christian University. \nDebate: Are Reparations Key to Achieving Racial Reconciliation?\nMonday\, March 7\, 2022\n7:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226\nRegister below to attend in-person or watch online here. \nAbout the Debaters:\nJason D. Hill is a professor of philosophy and Honors Distinguished Faculty at DePaul University in Chicago. He is the author of five books\, including We Have Overcome: An Immigrant’s Letter to the American People and\, more recently: What Do White Americans Owe Black People: Racial Justice in the Age of Post-Oppression. He specializes in ethics\, politics\, foreign policy\, and moral psychology. \nMatthew Walther is editor of The Lamp\, a Catholic literary journal\, a contributing editor at The American Conservative\, and a national correspondent at The Week. His work has also appeared in First Things\, The Spectator of London\, The Catholic Herald\, National Review\, and other publications. He is currently writing a biography of the Rev. Montague Summers. He is also a Robert Novak Journalism Fellow. \n\nHosted in Partnership with:\n \n  \nOnline Form – DL – Reparations Debate \nPowered by Formstack
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LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Debate: Are Reparations Key to Achieving Racial Reconciliation?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute and the Intercollegiate Studies Institute as we examine the question of reparation policies in relation to racial reconciliation in the U.S. \nReparations are an issue on the horizon\, with some cities across the country considering reparations to address historical injustices such as slavery. While some believe reparations would be an act of social justice for the descendants of those who suffered as slaves\, others believe that reparations don’t make sense for a variety of reasons\, including that they would imply that Americans today with no affiliation themselves with slavery are guilty of the sins of past generations. \nThe debate will be moderated by Mikayle Scheffel\, Instructor of Communication and Head Coach of the Speech and Debate Team at Colorado Christian University. \nDebate: Are Reparations Key to Achieving Racial Reconciliation?\nMonday\, March 7\, 2022\n7:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226\nRegister below to attend in-person or watch online here. \nAbout the Debaters:\nJason D. Hill is a professor of philosophy and Honors Distinguished Faculty at DePaul University in Chicago. He is the author of five books\, including We Have Overcome: An Immigrant’s Letter to the American People and\, more recently: What Do White Americans Owe Black People: Racial Justice in the Age of Post-Oppression. He specializes in ethics\, politics\, foreign policy\, and moral psychology. \nMatthew Walther is editor of The Lamp\, a Catholic literary journal\, a contributing editor at The American Conservative\, and a national correspondent at The Week. His work has also appeared in First Things\, The Spectator of London\, The Catholic Herald\, National Review\, and other publications. He is currently writing a biography of the Rev. Montague Summers. He is also a Robert Novak Journalism Fellow. \n\nHosted in Partnership with:\n \n  \nOnline Form – DL – Reparations Debate \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/reparations-debate-2/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series: After Afghanistan: How Just War Theory Helps Make Sense of a Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute for our February Distinguished Lecture Series event featuring Dr. Eric Patterson\, Executive Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute. \nThe Christian tradition of Just Theory applies Biblical principles to how a nation decides to go to war and how it should fight wars. But\, as Dr. Patterson points out\, the tradition can also inform what happens after a war ends – how one might restore order\, liberty\, and justice after the fighting stops. This lecture will look at the tragic case of post-war Afghanistan\, and what the U.S. could and should do differently next time. \nDistinguished Lecture Series: After Afghanistan: How Just War Theory Helps Make Sense of a Tragedy\nDr. Eric Patterson\nMonday\, February 7\, 2022\n7:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226\nRegister below to attend in-person or watch online here. \nAbout Dr. Eric Patterson: \n \nEric Patterson. Ph.D. is executive vice president of the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington\, DC and Scholar-at-Large and the former dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University.   His research and teaching focus on religion\, ethics\, and international affairs. Patterson previously taught at Georgetown University and has extensive government experience\, including service as a White House Fellow and special assistant to the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management\, two stints in the State Department’s Bureau of Political and Military Affairs\, and over twenty years of service as an officer and commander in the Air National Guard.  Patterson has spoken for many government audiences such as the French Department of Defense\, U.S. Military Academy (West Point)\, the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis)\, the Armed Forces Chaplains Center\, National Defense University\, the Pentagon\, the Naval Postgraduate School\, the Foreign Service Institute\, and other government venues.  In addition to dozens of peer-reviewed academic articles\, he is the author or editor of eighteen books\, including Just War and Christian Traditions (with J. Daryl Charles\, forthcoming 2022) and Just American Wars: Ethical Dilemmas in U.S. Military History (2019).  He has also written for The Washington Post\, The Washington Times\, First Things\, Providence: A Journal of Christianity and American Foreign Policy\, and is a World opinion contributor. \nOnline Form – DL – Dr. Eric Patterson\, 2.7.2022 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/after-afghanistan-how-just-war-theory-helps-make-sense-of-a-tragedy/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series: After Afghanistan: How Just War Theory Helps Make Sense of a Tragedy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centennial Institute for our February Distinguished Lecture Series event featuring Dr. Eric Patterson\, Executive Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute. \nThe Christian tradition of Just Theory applies Biblical principles to how a nation decides to go to war and how it should fight wars. But\, as Dr. Patterson points out\, the tradition can also inform what happens after a war ends – how one might restore order\, liberty\, and justice after the fighting stops. This lecture will look at the tragic case of post-war Afghanistan\, and what the U.S. could and should do differently next time. \nDistinguished Lecture Series: After Afghanistan: How Just War Theory Helps Make Sense of a Tragedy\nDr. Eric Patterson\nMonday\, February 7\, 2022\n7:30pm – 9:00pm MT\nAnschutz Great Room\nColorado Christian University\n8787 W. Alameda Ave.\nLakewood\, CO 80226\nRegister below to attend in-person or watch online here. \nAbout Dr. Eric Patterson: \n \nEric Patterson. Ph.D. is executive vice president of the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington\, DC and Scholar-at-Large and the former dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University.   His research and teaching focus on religion\, ethics\, and international affairs. Patterson previously taught at Georgetown University and has extensive government experience\, including service as a White House Fellow and special assistant to the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management\, two stints in the State Department’s Bureau of Political and Military Affairs\, and over twenty years of service as an officer and commander in the Air National Guard.  Patterson has spoken for many government audiences such as the French Department of Defense\, U.S. Military Academy (West Point)\, the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis)\, the Armed Forces Chaplains Center\, National Defense University\, the Pentagon\, the Naval Postgraduate School\, the Foreign Service Institute\, and other government venues.  In addition to dozens of peer-reviewed academic articles\, he is the author or editor of eighteen books\, including Just War and Christian Traditions (with J. Daryl Charles\, forthcoming 2022) and Just American Wars: Ethical Dilemmas in U.S. Military History (2019).  He has also written for The Washington Post\, The Washington Times\, First Things\, Providence: A Journal of Christianity and American Foreign Policy\, and is a World opinion contributor. \nOnline Form – DL – Dr. Eric Patterson\, 2.7.2022 \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/after-afghanistan-how-just-war-theory-helps-make-sense-of-a-tragedy-2/
LOCATION:Fran & Larry Donnithorne Great Hall at Anschutz Student Center\, 8787 W. Alameda Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Issue Forums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220120T173000
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SUMMARY:CCU President's Reception in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the President of Colorado Christian University (CCU) for a reception on Thursday\, January 20\, 2022\, at 5:30 pm at The Heritage Foundation. \nCCU President Dr. Donald Sweeting will provide his annual Washington\, D.C. lecture\, highlighting developments in higher education as well as CCU’s vision for our students and cultural engagement. This reception is a wonderful time to hear about CCU’s excellent work training up the next generation of Christian leaders and impacting our culture in support of the Christian conservative worldview. \nThe American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) ranked CCU in the top 2% of U.S. colleges for the tenth year in a row.  CCU was also recently named the No. 19 undergraduate teaching university and the No. 61 overall regional university in the West in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings. Moreover\, in 2021\, CCU marked its twelfth consecutive year of record enrollment\, surpassing 9\,000 students for the first time in its 108 year history. \nCCU President’s Reception in Washington\, D.C.\nThursday\, January 20\, 2022\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\n The Heritage Foundation\n 214 Massachusetts Avenue NE\n Washington\, DC 20002\n RSVP below \nThe Heritage Foundation is a conservative public policy think tank with the goal to promote and formulate principles of free enterprise\, limited government\, individual freedom\, traditional American values\, and a strong national defense. \nThe Heritage Foundation aligns closely with the mission and vision of CCU and the Centennial Institute and we are grateful for their continued support and friendship. Many CCU students have graduated and gone on to work for The Heritage Foundation\, and impacted Washington D.C. and the world for Christ. \nOnline Form – CCU Reception in Washington\, D.C. \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/ccu-presidents-reception-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:The Heritage Foundation\, 214 Massachusetts Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
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SUMMARY:CCU President's Reception in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the President of Colorado Christian University (CCU) for a reception on Thursday\, January 20\, 2022\, at 5:30 pm at The Heritage Foundation. \nCCU President Dr. Donald Sweeting will provide his annual Washington\, D.C. lecture\, highlighting developments in higher education as well as CCU’s vision for our students and cultural engagement. This reception is a wonderful time to hear about CCU’s excellent work training up the next generation of Christian leaders and impacting our culture in support of the Christian conservative worldview. \nThe American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) ranked CCU in the top 2% of U.S. colleges for the tenth year in a row.  CCU was also recently named the No. 19 undergraduate teaching university and the No. 61 overall regional university in the West in the U.S. News & World Report 2022 “Best Colleges” rankings. Moreover\, in 2021\, CCU marked its twelfth consecutive year of record enrollment\, surpassing 9\,000 students for the first time in its 108 year history. \nCCU President’s Reception in Washington\, D.C.\nThursday\, January 20\, 2022\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\n The Heritage Foundation\n 214 Massachusetts Avenue NE\n Washington\, DC 20002\n RSVP below \nThe Heritage Foundation is a conservative public policy think tank with the goal to promote and formulate principles of free enterprise\, limited government\, individual freedom\, traditional American values\, and a strong national defense. \nThe Heritage Foundation aligns closely with the mission and vision of CCU and the Centennial Institute and we are grateful for their continued support and friendship. Many CCU students have graduated and gone on to work for The Heritage Foundation\, and impacted Washington D.C. and the world for Christ. \nOnline Form – CCU Reception in Washington\, D.C. \nPowered by Formstack
URL:https://centennial.ccu.edu/event/ccu-presidents-reception-in-washington-d-c-2/
LOCATION:The Heritage Foundation\, 214 Massachusetts Avenue\, NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
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