Anderson Academic Commons - University of Denver

Please join us for the reception of the RMSBA 2025-26 exhibition TREES: A visual narrative of our enduring relationships with trees through the seasons. The event will feature a guided walking tour with the DU Arboretum Director and discussions with the artists. Beverages and light snacks will be provided on the AAC front porch starting at 10:30 am, and the guided program will begin at 11:00 am. Guests are encouraged to arrive early. Please RSVP using link provided here: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6MqQf5s4puMqxyC
We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for an open discussion on academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and international exchange at the opening reception for "The 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘢 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘢 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮" exhibit in the Anderson Academic Commons.

Join us for an evening celebrating the 60th Anniversary of 𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘘𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺.

Curious about Book Arts? Want to uncover Hidden Voices? Join us on April 29 in the AAC to learn from a local artist.

Artists Wanted! Join us on April 28th from 5:30-7:30 pm in AAC 340 for a launch party and artist informational session for the (Un)Altered Books Experience. Anyone who is interested or curious to learn more is welcome!

Spring is afoot! What better way to enjoy the blossoming weather than with a showcase of botanical illustrations in the new exhibit "Trees: A visual narrative of our enduring relationships with trees throughout the seasons." Join us for the exhibit opening and reception on May 6th from 5:30- 7:30 pm in AAC 340. Tours through the exhibit will be given by the DU Arboretum Director and the artists themselves. You won't want to miss it!

Join us Thursday, March 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for an open-case presentation of the Mo' Print Exhibit by Alicia Bailey. Hear from the curator herself and see your favorite artist books up close! All staff and students are invited and there will be wine and hors d'oeuvres.

United Nations Day offers a chance to explore DU’s connections to international history.

This 1966 photograph documents the groundbreaking of Cherrington Hall, with Ben Mark Cherrington (Acting Chancellor, 1943–46) pictured at left. Cherrington (1885–1980) contributed to the drafting of the United Nations Charter and was a co-founder of UNESCO, situating DU within the formative years of global governance and educational diplomacy.

His papers, held in the University of Denver Special Collections and Archives document his work with the UN, UNESCO, the Social Science Foundation, and many other organizations dedicated to global exchange.

Banned Books Week may be over, but our exhibit “12 Books, 12 Cases” continues in Anderson Academic Commons. Don’t miss your chance to explore the intersection of literature and law.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor voices, celebrate resilience, and acknowledge histories of trauma. At the DU Libraries, we believe engagement with Indigenous perspectives should not be limited to one day. Our collections and resources are here year-round to support deeper understanding, reflection, and dialogue.