Deborah Avant
@deborahavant.bsky.social
Professor @josefkorble @UofDenver | global politics | climate | technology | security | human rights | democracy | pragmatism. I know, it's a lot. Also ISA, hiking, baking, travel, and #roseistoocute she/her deborahavant.com
The drone did a better job than I did. *This* is Denver proud.
October 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The drone did a better job than I did. *This* is Denver proud.
Denver strong... and even without the thousands marching on the other side!
October 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Denver strong... and even without the thousands marching on the other side!
Reading through the tears.
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Reading through the tears.
Crowds and good signs in Denver!
April 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Crowds and good signs in Denver!
Rose has had enough of the news.
April 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Rose has had enough of the news.
Bernie and AOL in Denver.
March 22, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Bernie and AOL in Denver.
The US may no longer be a democracy, but my orchid is blooming.
February 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The US may no longer be a democracy, but my orchid is blooming.
Checking out the Denver signs. #50501
February 5, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Checking out the Denver signs. #50501
Denver showing up #50501.
February 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Denver showing up #50501.
This week's bread.
September 26, 2024 at 1:48 PM
This week's bread.
Even my bread is excited about this decision.
December 20, 2023 at 12:40 AM
Even my bread is excited about this decision.
My first attempt at jalapeno-cheese bread. Not bad at all.
December 13, 2023 at 1:28 PM
My first attempt at jalapeno-cheese bread. Not bad at all.
Breakfast of champions.
November 24, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Breakfast of champions.
Today! Just finished a terrific conversation on emerging technology and democracy with @swatisrivastava.bsky.social and Ethan Chumley from Microsoft's Democracy Forward Initiative. Sobering. But also some great ideas and success stories.
October 26, 2023 at 5:28 PM
Today! Just finished a terrific conversation on emerging technology and democracy with @swatisrivastava.bsky.social and Ethan Chumley from Microsoft's Democracy Forward Initiative. Sobering. But also some great ideas and success stories.
Here she is...wondering when the students will be here. #officehoursareboringwithoutstudents #roseistoocute
October 16, 2023 at 6:18 PM
Here she is...wondering when the students will be here. #officehoursareboringwithoutstudents #roseistoocute
And here they are! @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social and Tamara Cofman Wittes talking about their new book @btgart.bsky.social
October 16, 2023 at 12:03 AM
And here they are! @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social and Tamara Cofman Wittes talking about their new book @btgart.bsky.social
Well, lookie here. Can't wait to read- and share with my students!
October 12, 2023 at 8:43 PM
Well, lookie here. Can't wait to read- and share with my students!
Pretty amazing to be watching Leymah Gbowee on our stage (with my dear friend, Marie Berry). @siecenter.bsky.social
September 22, 2023 at 12:49 AM
Pretty amazing to be watching Leymah Gbowee on our stage (with my dear friend, Marie Berry). @siecenter.bsky.social
It is hard to work under these conditions.
September 19, 2023 at 10:56 PM
It is hard to work under these conditions.
Seeing snow on Mount Blue Sky from the roof today.
September 17, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Seeing snow on Mount Blue Sky from the roof today.
Baking cakes at sea-level is so much easier.
September 15, 2023 at 8:55 PM
Baking cakes at sea-level is so much easier.
I made some bread.
September 14, 2023 at 12:58 PM
I made some bread.
Yup. My dough has risen!
September 14, 2023 at 3:41 AM
Yup. My dough has risen!
Hee hee. Got mine too...but only one.
September 13, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Hee hee. Got mine too...but only one.