The chilly gusts of wind and piles of snow on the ground can only mean one thing, Winter Carnival is here! Register now on the official registration page for our various ticket pickups, including bus tickets to get up to Winter Park, ski lift tickets, and tubing tickets! There are also Winter Carnival categories for details regarding on-campus events.
Buses will take students up to Winter Park on Friday (early AM) and Saturday (early AM), and return students to campus on Saturday (evening) and Sunday (mid-day).
Please use the link below to book your hotel stay at The Vintage Hotel at the base of the mountain for ease and access. Enjoy some activities in the hotel with us, hot tub, pool, and free parking with your stay. Three-night minimum stay (recommend Thursday 2/6 - Sunday 2/9) Here
Check out our How to Winter Carnival Website to learn more about rides up to the mountain (ADA Accessible Amtrak train for $19 as well!) and ski/board rentals here: https://crimsonconnect.du.edu/dupb/how-to-winter-carnival-(copy)/
Check out the following form if you will be needing financial assistance here
Join us for one or all of these offerings of 4D Experience workshops designed to enhance your grad school experience and prepare you for your future career or enhance your skill set in your current profession! Learn from the pros with sessions hosted by DU Career and Professional Development, the University Writing Center, and the 4D Experience team. More Info
DU Food Pantry Winter Quarter Hours Change
| Driscoll Commons Suite 6
DU Food Pantry Will Now Be Open 2 Days a Week and is Accepting Volunteers Starting Tuesday February 4, 2025 the DU Food Pantry will be open 2 days a week! We are thrilled to create another opportunity for the DU Community to take advantage of what the DU Food Pantry has to offer! These dates include: • Tuesdays 3:30pm-6:30pm • Thursdays 11:00am-4:30pm Because of the increased availability of the DU Food Pantry, we are also opening the door for more volunteers during our business hours. If you are interested in signing up for any available dates, please refer to the link below to sign up here!
Our Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Mary Clark, will be stepping down from her position this summer when her successor can begin. DU has begun a national search to fill the provost position immediately and has formed a search advisory committee to help guide that work. Our goal is to have a new provost hired before the start of the Fall 2025 term. Read more about the National Search and search advisory committee.
Data Science at Kohl's - Internships Program Information
Thursday, Jan. 23 (4 PM - 5 PM) | Zoom
*UPDATE - Time change* Due to schedule conflict, we had to change the event time to 4-5 PM MST, Thursday, January 23, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience. Join us for "Data Science at Kohl's," an interactive presentation and chat over Zoom. At the event, you'll hear from our distinguished alumni, Navid Mashinchi and Ramin Estadabadi, who are Data Scientists at Kohl's. They will share their insights about the organization, explain how Data Science functions at Kohl's, and discuss the Kohl's Internship Program. Register today to reserve your spot. More Info
Social Justice After Dark: Identities Edition
The Identities Edition features brand new workshops for ALL students on Authentic Allyship, LGBTQ+ Essentials, Addressing Anti-Blackness, and Disability Justice through a media and pop culture lens. FREE Community Commons dining vouchers and fun giveaways at each session! Complete 2 workshops to receive a swag bag (includes SJE branded long sleeve, tote bag, koozies, and custom stickers). All workshops count toward RSO Harm Prevention. Register here.
CAPE Fundraiser at The Pioneer Bar
Saturday, Feb. 1 (11am-10pm) | The Pioneer Bar
Join the CAPE at The Pioneer Bar on Saturday February 1st to help raise money for the Survivor Fund! Mention CAPE at checkout anytime between 11am-10pm for 20% of your food and non-alcoholic beverage purchase to be donated. Whether you're looking to grab food before heading to the Magness Arena, or planning on celebrating a win against the Omaha Mavericks after the game, be sure to stop by The Pioneer Bar and dine to donate! More info
CCC Migration Simulation
Friday, Feb 7 (12 PM-4 PM) | Sie Complex, SIE 1020, The Forum
Join us for an immersive simulation exploring policy challenges, resource allocation, and ethical dilemmas in this interactive event designed to spark dialogue and inspire action on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Experience negotiations at a global level as you represent your country/coalition group. Open for all! More Info
Upcoming Climate Cafes
1/30/25 11 am-12:30 pm | Virtual
Are you feeling the weight of recent environmental crises such as the LA Fires or Hurricane Helene? The Center for a Regenerative Future invites the DU community to join a climate cafe, an inclusive and supportive space to share thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to global environmental change. This community gathering offers a space to connect with others who are processing the emotional and psychological impacts of these events. You are not alone. Together we will listen, process, and share. All are welcome. Let's navigate these challenging times together! Want to join? There are two options for participating, register via the QR code in the flyer: Virtual: January 30th, 11-12:30 Zoom link here In-Person: In collaboration with CRF's Community Dinners and Eco-Conscious, a plant-based meal will be provided: When: February 12th, 6-7:30pm Where: Green Suite, Community Commons 1100 Questions? Contact Rachel.Eriksen@du.edu. For the 1/30 event more info here
Lamont Symphony Orchestra
Wednesday, Feb. 5 (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM) | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Join the Lamont Symphony Orchestra for an evening of orchestral and vocal masterpieces. Special guest conductor Bryant Denmark opens the evening with William Grant Still's Serenade, then vocalists from Lamont Opera Theatre will join the orchestra to perform a selection of beloved arias and ensembles. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, an early work full of exuberance, humor, and vitality. More info
Alumni of Color Networking Event
Thursday, Feb. 20 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) | Josef Korbel School of International Studies, SIE 5025 (Maglione Hall)
Thursday, Feb. 20 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) | SIE 5025 (Maglione Hall) Join us for our networking event next month! This is a great opportunity to network and connect with some of our wonderful KGSOC alumni over dinner! Register today to reserve your spot. More Info
Friday, Feb. 7 (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM) | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
Play This "Pashenat": Duets for Viols Zoe Weiss is a member of Lamont’s musicology faculty and an acclaimed player of the viola da gamba. She is a founding member of the ensembles LeStrange Viols, Science Ficta, and the Folk Baroque Trio. She has also performed with the Oberlin Consort of Viols, the Smithsonian Consort of Viols, the Folger Consort, and ACRONYM. On Baroque and modern double bass, viola da gamba, and violone, David Miller has appeared with groups such as the Handel and Haydn Society, Arcadia Players, Trinity Wall Street, Voices of Music, Music at Marsh Chapel, New York Baroque Incorporated, the Albany Consort, and Seven Times Salt. The program takes its title from an early English spelling of “passionate,” found in a performance instruction from Tobias Hume. More Info
Lunar New Year!
Friday, Jan. 31 (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM) | CCOM Grand Forum/CCOM First Floor
Mark your calendars...it's the Year of the Snake! Join fellow DU students and DU alumni at ASA's Lunar New Year celebration on January 31st 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm in the CCOM Grand Forum. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Lunar New Year while enjoying a Taekwondo performance, Fan and Lion Dancing, delicious FREE FOOD, and a photobooth! Make sure to via the QR Code so we can save you a seat. See you there! more info
New Voluntary Block Meal Plans
3rd and 4th year students, grad students, and off-campus residents, our new Voluntary Block Meal Plans offer convenience and value • 30-Block Voluntary Meal Plan: $510/quarter (includes $200 Meal Plan Cash) • 65-Block Voluntary Meal Plan: $925/quarter (includes $275 Meal Plan Cash) Sign Up Today Log into the Housing Portal, click "Meal Plan Request" under Quick Links, to get started.
Nominate an Advisor for the Provost's Award for Excellence in Academic Advising
Did you receive excellent academic advising last quarter? Nominate your advisor for the Provost's Award for Excellence in Academic Advising (LINK: https://academicaffairs.du.edu/office-academic-advising/provosts-award-excellence-advising). Graduate and undergraduate faculty and staff academic advisors, for whom advising is at least a portion of their responsibilities, are eligible to be nominated. Nominate your advisor today here!
Funding opportunity open to undergraduate and graduate students!
Looking for funds to support a community-engaged project? Students are invited to apply for a Community Engagement Student Grant (formerly ACE Student Scholars Grants)! Funds can be used for student compensation, project costs and/or project-related travel expenses. Awardees will also be part of a collaborative network and have access to additional support and resources Applications are reviewed once per quarter. Early applications are welcome -- for example, you may submit an application for a Summer 2025 project by the February deadline. Learn more & apply at: https://grandchallenges.du.edu/content/community-engagement-student-grants. More info
