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NextGen Public Service Academy Information Sessions

UPDATE: We have concluded all Fall 2026 NextGen Public Service Academy Info Sessions. Check back in Spring 2026 for a new spring schedule.

The Institute for Public Service, NextGen Public Service Academy is a new public service leadership development program designed for students seeking careers focused on civic and community engagement including government, nonprofit, philanthropy, public policy and other fields of social impact. The program provides experiential learning opportunities and specialized academic courses to equip candidates for outstanding careers in all forms of public service. Join us for an information session to learn more about the newest program of the Institute, including program benefits, program pathways, and the application process.

Presidential Federal Internship Program Information Sessions

UPDATE: We have now concluded all information sessions for the Summer 2026 Program. Check back in Summer 2026 for the next round of info sessions!

On behalf of MSU Denver President, Dr. Janine Davidson and the Institute for Public Service, we are pleased to offer MSU Denver students an opportunity to apply for selective spots in our Presidential Federal Internship Program. The Program offers a unique opportunity for MSU Denver students to live and work for the summer in our nation’s capital, exploring a career in public service. Students will serve with a D.C.-based government official, federal agency, or NGO, with access to countless meaningful professional development engagements. Join us for an information session to learn more about the program benefits and application process.

Upcoming Events

Join us to explore these important ideas in Public Service from luminaries from MSU Denver and beyond.
The events below are NextGen Public Service Leadership Academy approved
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Ask a Professor: 2025 Politics and Policy Tour

Ask a Professor

The “What the….?” 2025 Politics and Policy Tour

Freedom of the Press
Thursday, September 25
12:00-2:00 p.m.

Freedom of Expression and Speech in Art, Museums, Documentaries, and History
Tuesday, September 30
12:00-2:00 p.m.

Public Health
Tuesday, October 7
12:00-2:00 p.m.

Authoritarianism and Political Violence
Tuesday, October 14
12:00-2:00 p.m.

When and Where:
Each week 12:00-2:00, in the tent at the intersection by the Emmanual Gallery and the Auraria Library.

Featuring:
Faculty from Journalism and Media Production, Art, Nutrition, Health Professions, History, Political Science, and more.

Each session is a NextGen Public Service Leadership Academy approved event
Presented by MSU Denver Department of Political Science

University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Affairs First Fridays

What’s Happening to My Government’s Budget? Downstream Impacts of the US Public Budget and Finance Environment on Colorado
Friday, October 3
8:30-10:00 a.m.

State and local budgets are shaped by shifts in the broader U.S. public finance environment. Budget officers face rising costs, constrained revenue growth, and economic uncertainty. The 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act introduced significant changes to federal spending and revenue policy. Together, these dynamics have cascading effects on state and local governments. How are Colorado’s governments responding to these changes? This First Friday series event examines how state and local agencies are navigating budgetary pressures, with a focus on service delivery, public investment, and capital borrowing. Join public finance experts for a timely discussion on how Colorado governments are adapting to a rapidly evolving fiscal landscape.

More Information and Registration

In person:
Terrace Room (2nd floor), Lawrence Street Center
1380 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80204

Virtually:
Zoom

Programming:
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Check-in and breakfast buffet for in-person attendees
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. Programming for in-person and virtual attendees

This is a NextGen Public Service Leadership Academy approved event
Presented by the University of Colorado, Denver School of Public Affairs

The American Southwest Film Screening and Filmmaker Conversation

The American Southwest Film Screening and Filmmaker Conversation
Tuesday, October 7
11:00-2:00 p.m.
JSSB 420, CAVEA Theater

Join the One World One Water Center in the CAVEA Theatre as they host a special free screening of The American Southwest. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST is an adventurous journey down the Colorado River that explores the region’s extraordinary wildlife, cultural history, and uncertain future.

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11am- free food and resource tables
11:30am- film introduction by Producer & Director, Ryan Olinger
11:35am- screening of The American Southwest

After the film- Conversation and Q&A with Ryan Olinger and MSU Denver Provost, Dr. Matt Makley

This is a NextGen Public Service Leadership Academy approved event
Presented by MSU Denver One World One Water Center

Dr. Sherri Goodman, Climate & Security Leader, Executive and Author

Save the Date! More info coming soon
Lunch and Learn Event: Pizza from Infinitus Pie

Dr. Sherri Goodman
Wednesday, October 22
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Tivoli Adirondacks Room 440/550

A pioneer in sustainability and national security, Dr. Sherri Goodman is among the most respected international voices on emerging global risks, including energy and climate security, environment and public health. The Pentagon’s first-ever Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Environmental Security), Sherri led efforts to transform the Department of Defense into a leader in sustainability, climate resilience and advanced energy. Today she serves as Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security. Her book, Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership and the Fight for Global Security, gives readers an inside account, from the Pentagon to the battlefield, of today’s military on the front lines of a changing climate, the energy transition, technology upheavals and new health challenges.

This is a NextGen Public Service Leadership Academy approved event
Presented by the MSU Denver Department of Political Science and the Institute for Public Service

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