The CU Boulder Conference on World Affairs welcomes applications for a 2021–22 CU student board member vacancy. All CU Boulder undergraduate or graduate students are welcome to apply.

The CWA Board consists of 10 members: four people appointed annually by the Chancellor’s Office, including the Faculty Director and three from among current university faculty and staff serving at least half-time; four people from the Boulder community, of which one will be the community outreach chair and one will be the community program chair (or designee); and the remaining two members will be elected by the Program Committee; and two CU Boulder students selected by the CWA Board.

For a list of current board members, visit the CWA Board webpage.

Conference on World Affairs mission

Through a collaboration that strengthens the relationship between CU Boulder and the Boulder community, continue to provide a high quality, financially sustainable opportunity to interact with experts in a wide array of subjects related to world affairs. We aim to foster a deeper understanding of issues to benefit students, faculty, staff, the Boulder community and the people of Colorado.

Board description

The board has authority to make determinations with respect to policy and strategy, consistent with the Conference Strategic Plan and policies and procedures of the university. The full CWA governance structure and bylaws, and details regarding the role of the board in CWA governance, can be found on the CWA website. The full CWA strategic plan also can be found on the CWA website.

Review the full CWA Board job description and board responsibilities and to view other board documents on the CWA Board webpage.

If you are a CU undergraduate or graduate student interested in serving on the CWA Board, please apply at the link below by EOD Friday, Aug. 16. If you have any questions please contact the CWA office at cwapress@colorado.edu. 

Find the complete job description and complete the application.