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10/4 C+V: Special Wellness Hours, DEI Diversity Summit, and More!

  - Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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COMMUNITY + VALUES ANNOUNCEMENTS

 Wednesday, October 4th, 2023

C+V: Your Community, Your Values

Community + Values remains committed to our mission of collaborating closely with the DU community to enhance our collective strength. Our dedication lies in taking action, magnifying voices, and forging connections within our community. We eagerly anticipate all of the continued opportunities this year that will bring meaningful engagement and long-lasting impact.

As always, should you have any thoughts to share or wish to get in touch, please don't hesitate to contact us via the "Contact Us!" button below.

DU Story Mosaic Fall 2023 Event: Sharing Stories: Building Community

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We are excited to officially launch the ‘DU Story Mosaic: Sharing Stories, Building Community,’ a storytelling initiative at DU! The DU Story Mosaic is a cross-campus collaboration that recognizes the incredible power of storytelling. This initiative aims to bring together the entire DU Community to engage in a meaningful exchange of our unique stories. Our hope is that community members listen, learn from each other, and practice reflection to experience personal growth in the process. We also seek to inspire change within our organization through storytelling.  

Don't forget to RSVP to join us for our Fall Quarter launch event (details below). We are still looking for a few more storytellers and attendees!
 

Fall 2023 Event Details:

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm; Lunch will be provided, Attendees do not have to be present for all sessions

Location: Burwell Center for Career Achievement, Room 340

The Theme this year is: What has been your path to DU? What brought you to DU and what does DU mean to you? Any stories may be shared.

Storyteller Logistic Details: If you want to be a storyteller, we would be honored! You can share a story that is between 5 – 10 minutes each. Storytellers can share any story that they would like around the theme. During a test soft launch event this past August, members shared personal anecdotes about their lives leading up to DU, what led them to DU, how their experiences shape how they work with others at DU, and more!

RSVP as a storyteller or listener by clicking the button below.

TODAY:
Special Pop-Up Community Wellness Hour in Partnership with the Newman Center for the Performing Arts!

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Join us TODAY!

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm MST

Location: Joy Burns Plaza, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, 80208

C+V and the Newman Center team are partnering up for a special C+V Pop-Up Wellness Hour on October 4, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm MST! We invite you to join the Newman Center and C+V team members in the Newman Center lobby to engage in fun and meaningful conversation on how we can increase community here at DU and to learn about the Newman Center.

Free food and beverages will be available! Stop by to grab lunch and have some fun conversation with other community members!

Community Wellness Hours

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Our weekly Beans Community Coffee Hours have been a great success, and we've loved the opportunity to engage with numerous DU community members. We invite you to partake in this delightful experience and enjoy a complimentary beverage while engaging in conversations with your fellow community members. Invite a colleague, classmate, peer, friend, or mentor to join you for a complimentary cup on us!

The Fall 2023 Wellness Hours are taking place every Thursday, from 9 am - 11 am through November 16th at Beans Coffee, located in the Joy Burns Center.

DU Campus Happenings:

Lamont School of Music:
Indigenous People's Day Celebration


 
Please join us for an Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration. Cheyenne and Arapaho musicians will visit Lamont and share a performance for Indigenous Peoples' Day 2023. There will be a drum performance of Chief White Antelope’s song, a traditional Cheyenne Kitfox Society song that he sang as militia descended on the Cheyenne and Arapaho encampment at Sand Creek. The singers will also discuss the historical context & other important Cheyenne music traditions.

Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm
Where: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall, Free admission

For more information, please click the button below.
 

Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Diversity Summit


Please join us for DU’s 23rd annual Summit! This year we will be thinking about the layered and multifaceted reality of working and persisting for justice. We will offer both virtual and in-person programming. Please review the schedule and register for the various sessions by clicking the button below. If you have any questions, please contact us at inclusion@du.edu.

Dates: October 16th-18th

For more information on the summit's schedule and registration, please click the button below.

Latinx Symposium 2023 | DEI: What's Next?
A DULAA Network Event


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DU Latinx Alumni Affinity (DULAA) Network is proud to be hosting the 2023 Latinx Symposium exploring the history of present day and future diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Featured panelists will include academic, law and industry experts.

Date: TOMORROW, Thursday, October 5, 2023 
Times: 
Reception & Networking begins at 5:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Burwell Center for Career Achievement, 2190 East Asbury Avenue, Denver, CO 80210

Reminders for Homecoming 2023!

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There's something for everyone during this year's Homecoming festivities! Gather with the greater DU community for a week of fun with events ranging from the iconic Hero Games to Denver Democracy Summit, and DU’s signature Homecoming event, Hocktoberfestival! Make sure to also check out the many sporting events throughout the week to cheer on DU! 

Events include:
  • Oct 21: Hero Games
  • Oct. 22: DU Day of Service
  • Oct. 26: Denver Democracy Summit
  • Oct. 27: Crimson Classic
  • Oct. 28: HocktoberFESTival
This year's Homecoming week is October 21st through the 28th! Click the button below to learn more!

September 15 - October 15 | Latin Heritage Month

Homecoming 2023 banner with students and fans cheering

September 15-October 16 is Latin Heritage Month! This month is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of those who have ties to South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. DU wishes everyone a joyful and commemorative month!

Del 15 de septiembre al 16 de octubre se celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latina. Este mes está dedicado a reconocer y celebrar las contribuciones de aquellos que tienen sus raíces en Sudamérica, Centroamérica, México y el Caribe. ¡DU les desea a todos un mes alegre y conmemorativo!

October 9 | Indigenous Peoples' Day

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On October 9, we commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day, a day dedicated to honoring the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous communities across the world. This day provides an alternative perspective to Columbus Day, promoting awareness about the impact of colonization on Indigenous populations and advocating for their rights and recognition.

El 9 de octubre se conmemora el Día de los Pueblos Indígenas, una celebración dedicada a honrar las ricas historias, culturas y contribuciones de las comunidades indígenas de todo el mundo. Este día ofrece una perspectiva alternativa al tradicional Día de la Raza, fomentando la concienciación sobre el impacto de la colonización en las poblaciones indígenas y abogando por sus derechos y su reconocimiento.

October 11 | Coming Out Day

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National Coming Out Day, celebrated on October 11, is a day for LGBTQ+ individuals to share their personal stories and experiences with coming out. It's a reminder of the importance of acceptance, understanding, and support for those who are taking this courageous step. The day also encourages conversations around creating safe and welcoming environments for everyone to express their true selves.

El 11 de octubre se celebra el Día Nacional de la Declaración del Orgullo LGBTQ+, un día para que las personas LGBTQ+ compartan sus historias y experiencias personales. Es un recordatorio de la importancia de la aceptación, la comprensión y el apoyo a quienes dan este valiente paso. El día también fomenta conversaciones sobre la creación de entornos seguros y acogedores para que todos puedan expresar su verdadero ser.

October | Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed in October to emphasize the importance of creating inclusive workplaces that value the talents and skills of people with disabilities. Throughout the month, initiatives and discussions highlight the need for equal employment opportunities and challenge misconceptions about disabilities in the workforce.

El Mes de la Concienciación sobre el Empleo de Personas con Discapacidad se celebra en octubre para subrayar la importancia de crear lugares de trabajo integradores que valoren el talento y las capacidades de las personas con discapacidad. A lo largo del mes, las iniciativas y los debates ponen de relevancia la necesidad de igualdad de oportunidades en el empleo y cuestionan las ideas erróneas sobre las discapacidades en el mundo laboral.

October | LGBTQ+ History Month

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Throughout October, we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to honor and recognize the contributions, struggles, and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. This month serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and to promote equality and acceptance for all.

LGBTQ+ History Month is an opportunity to recognize the work that has been done in dismantling injustice, to acknowledge the importance of embracing diversity, and actively work towards a more equitable and inclusive world for all. 

A lo largo de octubre celebramos el Mes de la Historia LGBTQ+, un momento para honrar y reconocer las contribuciones, luchas y logros de la comunidad de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales y queer. Este mes sirve para fomentar la sensibilización sobre la historia del movimiento por los derechos LGBTQ+ y promover la igualdad y la aceptación para todos.

El Mes de la Historia LGBTQ+ es una oportunidad para reconocer el trabajo que se ha realizado en desmantelar la injusticia, para reconocer la importancia de abrazar la diversidad y trabajar activamente en la construcción de un mundo más equitativo e inclusivo para todos.

DU is home to multiple LGBTQ+ affinity groups, safe spaces, and campus events for members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies. These include: 

  • Queer Student Alliance (QSA)
  • Queer Faculty Association (QFA)
  • Queer University Employees (QUE)
  • The Pride Lounge, located on the 3rd floor of the Community Commons
  • Rainbow Rendezvous, a bi-weekly casual gathering for LGBTQ+ identifying students to connect with one another, with food/meal vouchers provided.
  • Trans Lunch, on Fridays at Noon for all transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and questioning DU community members. Meal vouchers are available.  
  • And more!

Interested in learning more about DU’s Gender & Sexuality Initiatives? Click the button below.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ITP DU Story Mosaic
We will continue to amplify and elevate the stories and voices of our community to create a stronger sense of belonging for all at DU through highlighting these experiences and narratives. Visit >
You Rock Awards
Visit the You Rock! web page to nominate someone today for a You Rock! Award and to see the community members who were given a shout out in August. Visit >
Resources
In order to serve the community and help you stay connected, we have compiled a list of resources. Visit our page to find resources about COVID, DEI, political programming, and more. Visit >