Fall 2021 | Week 2

Table Of Contents

1. The Short List - Top Highlights you don't want to miss
2. This Week - A list of events happening this Weds - next Weds + Recurring Club Meetings
3. Coming Up - A list of events happening a little later on 
4. Other News - Announcements from around campus and sometimes some highlights from the Clarion

2021-2022 Heritage Months Statement

Dear DU community,
Here at the University of Denver, we strive to continually deepen our work and progress in diversity, equity and inclusion, engaging a justice-minded approach. We must look back to see how we arrived at our present reality while also looking forward for ways in which we might aim to make a better world in all that we do as a University, as well as individuals who each make up the University community. Our collective recognition of Heritage Months is merely a piece of a bigger overall effort to advance the foundational imperative of making the University of Denver a destination of choice where we celebrate diversity, engage using an equity lens and weave intentional inclusivity into all we do.

Each month as we celebrate the wide varieties of heritages, intersecting identities and varied experiences that comprise the multifaceted nature of society in the United States, we aim to uplift and recognize members of our University community. During these months, we aim to highlight awards, accolades and projects engaged in by members of our community. We also will promote events and creative ways in which all of us can become better informed and more deeply engaged with each of these communities. We must collectively work to stay updated on the wide variety of educational and celebratory happenings each month, so we may continue to recognize DU’s vibrant diversity and bright future.

Each month, The Bridge, The Pulse and The Grad newsletters will provide Heritage Month messaging, event updates and opportunities for engagement. The Crimson Connect website also will continue to offer valuable insights, history and context for each of the Heritage Months. Additionally, each month will feature conversations hosted by Community + Values (C+V) encouraging intellectual growth and theme-specific dialogue. Thank you for your interest in our celebration of Heritage Months here at the University. We hope this continues to be a valuable part of our broader work in ensuring DU is a destination where individuals can thrive as their full and authentic selves. As we celebrate, we hope that all members of the DU community feel they can show up wholly and completely and flourish. It is important that we create a better, more just and more inclusive world within our University and beyond.

In solidarity,

Christopher M. Whitt, Ph.D
Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Start Planning for Study Abroad Next Year

The Office of International Education (OIE) is offering First Step Sessions & Drop-In Advising for fall quarter at the Community Commons. Attending or watching a First Step Session is mandatory for all DU undergraduate students applying to study abroad in the 2022-23 academic year. Drop-Ins are available for quick questions and will be offered in person & over Zoom. View the schedule and how to get started on the OIE website.

Involvement Fair Feedback

We are seeking feedback on this year's Involvement Fair, which took place on Friday, September 10th on Race Street (between the Community Commons and Dimond Family Residential Village). 

Please use the QR Code or follow this link to provide your feedback. 

We will utilize your feedback to inform planning for future Involvment Fairs, feedback from both Fair attendees and Club Officer booth "hosts" is welcomed. 

Recurring Meetings:

Fall 2021 PinS Deadline

The Partners in Scholarship (PinS) award provides a unique opportunity for students to collaborate on a self-designed research project with a faculty member. Students should work with a faculty partner to develop a detailed research project plan. The PinS project funding is not tied to the academic quarter, and all projects must be finished by June 1st of the academic year. PinS awardees are eligible for up to $1,500 toward research-related costs.

Applications are due by 11:59PM (MST) on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

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Interested in education equity? Looking to make a career in K-12 education?

Apply to be an Education Equity Scholar! With the support of mentors, you'll serve as a literacy or math tutor in Denver Public Schools while you create, reflect on, and implement personal social justice action plans that integrate with your interests and academic pursuits. Along with: - Impactful hands on experience - Optional independent study credit - $18.25/hr for tutoring component.

Deadline to apply is September 30th!

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Submission Deadline for DUURJ

Sunday, Sept. 26 | Online
The submission deadline for the next issue of the DU Undergraduate Research Journal is Sunday, September 26! We accept all forms of undergraduate research from any discipline, for example, your senior thesis or a class research assignment. You can submit your work through our online portal.

We accept submissions on a rolling basis.

Please don't hesitate to contact us at duurj@du.edu with any questions!

DU Portfolio Replacement

In partnership with the University community, Information Technology and the Office of Teaching and LearningÔÇ»are beginning the process toÔÇ»replace theÔÇ»PortfolioÔÇ»portal withÔÇ»existing and new solutions.ÔÇ»ÔÇ» DU Portfolio is a homegrown system created by the Office of Teaching and Learning in 2003. This software was iteratively built by developers who no longer work at the university. This system is currently in maintenance mode and there are no plans to update or make enhancements. To follow best practices, Information Technology and the Office of Teaching and Learning will partner with other campus units to find alternate vendor solutions for all current uses of DU Portfolio, with robust support for all users.

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