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Scrivner Institute of Public Policy
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The Scrivner Institute of Public Policy, part of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at University of Denver, is committed to the public good through inclusive and engaged education, research, and dialogue.
“It underscored the importance of civic participation and policy literacy, reminding attendees that democracy functions best when communities are informed and engaged...For me, as a student, it was a rare chance to witness these principles in action.”
November 5, 2025 at 11:06 PM
🌿 Seeing Barn Owl Precision Agriculture's Autonomous Nano-Tractor that utilizes robotics and AI to weed crops in a more sustainable way

🍺 Visiting the Colorado Farm Brewery to see how they source all the base ingredients for their innovative brews on site
August 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🤝 Understanding the LOR Foundation's unique approach to rural grantmaking

🥔 Touring White Rock Specialties to learn how potatoes farmed in SLV are packaged and distributed

🥕 Learning how Valley Roots Food Hub is supporting family farmers to provide fresh, local food to the community
August 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
👏 Learning about the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley's wraparound services to support youth in the valley, and touring their nonprofit co-working space "The Hub"

💫 Meeting the Center Viking Youth Club to hear about their career connected learning and youth mentorship programs
August 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📖 Hearing about how @adamsstate.bsky.social is ensuring that every local student can access higher ed

🩺 Understanding the impacts of the San Luis Valley Career-Connected Partnership for healthcare career pathways
August 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
July 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ft. Condoleezza Rice, @newyorker.com's Susan Glasser, Ukrainian Member of Parliament Halyna Yanchenko, & Political State Secretary for Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs & Minister of Defence Pasi Rajala. Moderated by @nbcnews.com Andrea Mitchell.

@josefkorbelschool.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"Wind energy is leading the way...about 75% of Colorado’s nearly 7,000 MW of renewable energy capacity comes from wind produced on the Eastern Plains, and by 2030 the state will add an additional 4,250 MW of wind energy capacity." www.kunc.org/news/2024-05...
June 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Panelist Laurie Jones with the East CO Small Business Development Center summarized a main takeaway from the day: "Rural prosperity is Colorado's prosperity - our future depends on every county thriving."
June 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM