About the Enrichment Program

Happy Fifth Anniversary to the Enrichment Program! In the fall of 2003 we opened our doors with the belief that the University of Denver had much to offer those of us who love to learn simply for the joy of it. Short courses offered by hand-picked scholars, classes that often include a special experience or event, discerning participants engaged in serious discussions, no grades, exams or admission requirements—these are the ingredients, we have learned, that make the Enrichment Program so popular.

During the past year, nearly 2,000 adults of all ages came to this beautiful campus to pursue topics of special interest, develop new skills or discuss current issues. Participants and professors alike remark at how refreshing it is to discover provocative subjects in the company of like-minded peers. Thank you to everyone who joins us in creating these unforgettable experiences.

This season, we present you with over 50 courses, events and one-of-a-kind opportunities. Our Current Issues section is again packed with topics of global interest. Writing, art and voice courses help people discover talents they never knew they had. Cultural Connections courses provide intimate, often exhilarating experiences in music, culture, dance, film, theater, educational travel and more.

Some special courses and events include: A timely lecture by former U.S. Senator Gary Hart about a new national security strategy; an informed exploration of the upcoming election’s most pressing issues with former Gov. Richard Lamm; an examination of modern political campaigns with Assistant Professor of Political Science Seth Masket; and a special series, Species on the Brink, offering insight into the plight of various species, including a special stallion named Cloud and his band of Mustangs in Montana’s Arrowhead Mountains.

If you’re feeling crunched for time, consider hopping on the Light Rail and sampling a new component of our program, Lunchtime Enrichment. You’ll not only get a nice lunch break, but feed your brain at the same time!

Wow … with all of these choices, you may need to take two or three courses! Please let us know how we can continue to make learning a part of your life.

James R. Davis, Dean
University College