From: Pulse Newsletter
Date: January 27, 2021
Subject: The Pulse | Winter 2021 | Week 3


The Pulse: Weekly News & Happenings at DU

Week 3 Wisdom: Join or Create a Study Team

Create a team of virtual friends, 2-3, maybe more and have regular discussions. Meet up like once every couple of weeks to pick each other’s brains, see how far each is with the assignments, and also any challenges anyone is facing.

Build relationships with fellow students, one of the best ways to be successful is to group together with some study buddies. Remember you’re all fighting to achieve the same goal!

We Rise - Diversity Summit

Happening Now: the 20th Annual Diversity Summit - 
"We Rise to the Challenge Beyond Diversity"

January-March 2021 | All Virtual
This year, the University of Denver’s Diversity Summit turns 20! As we look forward to celebrating our progress over the last 20 years, COVID restrictions and the multiple national engagements toward racial justice have given the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Diversity Summit Steering Committee the opportunity to re-imagine the summit. In 2021, rather than a 2-3 day event, the Diversity Summit will take place over seven weeks. Each week will include a series of conversations, panels, workshops and lectures designed specifically for the DU community. Events begin the week of January 18th!

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The Short List: Don't Miss These Opportunities
Join the Podcast Team

Join the Cast! Be the newest Podcaster for DU's Official Podcast Team

Thursdays 4:30pm | ZOOM
DU is calling on all it's storyteller and wants to give you the mic! DU's Official Podcast is seeking out new members to join the team. This outlet gives students the ability to be creative and share the good, the bad, and everything in between. Learn how to construct your own podcast through editing, recording, and collaborating. Feel free to reach out to haley.paez@du.edu or carlos.jimenez@du.edu to get connected!

DU Francoscope

Join DU Francoscope!

Wednesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm | Zoom (for now)
If you love French culture, movies and food, this is the club for you! Whether you are a French student at DU or simply love all things French, we would absolutely love for you to join our club! Our meetings take place on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm on Zoom, although we are pushing hard for DU Francoscope to meet in person. We also hope to have tons of fun events such as movie nights, french baking, and more! You can email Olivia McCrackin or Kacee Gluntz if you are interested, or you can find us on Instagram @dufrancoscope.
Nous esperons que nous vous y voyons! (We hope to see you there!)

Commons Corner

Hello Friends,

I am thrilled to roll out the website for our brand new Community Commons! This will be your portal to all things Commons, and features information such as:

  • Building Policies – RSO’s and FSL members will particularly want to read this
  • Conference & Event Room Reservation Policy & System
  • Department Descriptions & Contact Information
  • Upcoming Events

This website will continue to be expanded upon throughout the Quarter & Academic Year, so check in often for updates.

Looking forward to seeing you all in your Community Commons,

-- Brian Schreckinger, Director of Operations

Winter 2021 Conseling Groups & Workshops

The Health & Counseling Center offers a full range of Counseling Groups and regular Workshops throughout the Quarter. 

SEE FULL LIST OF GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS

This Week

EVENT

OSE Game Night

Friday, January 29
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Commons - Grand Forum, 2055 E. Evans Ave Suite 3200, Denver, CO 80208, United States
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Join the Office of Student Engagement for a virtual game night! Participate in virtual trivia for a shot at glory (and some DU swag!), laugh with some Jackbox games, or show off your artistic side with Sketchful.io. We will have limited space for participants to take part in-person in the new Community Commons!
RSVP

Even more happening this week:

ONGOING:
Start End   Event        
Jan. 11 Feb.12 Green Your Flow Giveaway
Jan. 25 Mar. 15 Pray, Give Thanks, Lament
TODAY: Wednesday, January 27
10:30am 11:30am (Dis)ability and the Career Milestones
12:00pm 1:00pm Mindful Movement & Meditation with Kara Traikoff
12:30pm 1:30pm The Financial, Career & Education Benefits of Peace Corps
2:30pm 4:00pm CHOICES About Alcohol Workshop
5:00pm 5:00pm Global Game Jam
6:00pm 7:00pm Info Session: Peace Corps in Costa Rica
TOMORROW: Thursday, January 28
12:00am 11:55pm A Community Table: Democracy Edition
10:00am 11:00am Student Leadership Workshop Series: Activating and Applying Your Strengths
11:15am 11:45am Guided Meditation with Kara Traikoff
2:00pm 3:00pm Student Leadership Workshop Series: Peer Leadership Education and Mentoring
4:00pm 5:00pm Which Peace Corps Sector is Right for Me?
6:00pm 7:00pm Thrive Peer Education Info Session
6:00pm 7:30pm Human Rights Workshop
6:30pm 8:00pm “Escape Fire” Movie Night!!
Friday, January 29
7:00pm 9:00pm OSE Game Night
Monday, February 1
1:00pm 1:00pm Energy Challenge
5:00pm 6:00pm Monday Mash-Up: Breaking the Ice
6:00pm 7:00pm SLG Informational
Tuesday, February 2
6:00pm 7:00pm LGBTQ+ Family Dinner
Wednesday, February 3
7:00pm 8:00pm DUSC Community Hour
Coming Up

Next Week:

Thursday, February 4
Start End   Event        
2:30pm 4:00pm CHOICES About Alcohol Workshop
4:00pm 5:00pm Student Leadership Workshop Series: Presidents Roundtable
Friday, February 5
1:00pm 4:00pm Winter 2021 All Majors Virtual Career & Internship Fair
Tuesday, February 9
1:00pm 2:15pm Student DART Workshop
2:30pm 4:00pm CHOICES About Alcohol Workshop
5:30pm 6:45pm Student DART Workshop
6:00pm 7:00pm LGBTQ+ Family Dinner
Wednesday, February 10
12:00pm 1:30pm Open Unpacking Gender Violence Workshop (meets RSO requirement)
12:00pm 1:00pm Careers in Technology Panel
1:00pm 2:15pm Student DART Workshop
5:30pm 6:45pm Student DART Workshop
5:30pm 6:30pm Mentor for a Moment: Careers in Sustainability (NSM/RSECS)
7:00pm 8:30pm Campus Connect Suicide Prevention Workshop (RSO Requirement)
Share your insights

Share your Insights - Win a $125 Gift Card

As a current DU student, your perspectives, insights and experiences are invaluable. You are the reason we exist, and by better understanding what motivates and inspires you, we’re able to ensure DU continues to evolve and grow to meet your needs, and the needs of those who will follow in your footsteps.

Join us for a virtual, interactive workshop to help us learn more about what makes our students unique, and what attracts them to the University of Denver. And who knows? You may end up walking away with a $125 gift card to the DU Bookstore! This isn’t a focus group—it will involve looking at personality types, thinking about and discussing DU’s student body with your fellow students, a little bit of writing, and working in a small group. All that is to say: it should be fun and engaging! 

Tuesday, February 9
Start End   Event        
1:00pm 2:15pm Student DART Workshop
5:30pm 6:45pm Student DART Workshop
Wednesday, February 10
1:00pm 2:15pm Student DART Workshop
5:30pm 6:45pm Student DART Workshop
Other News
DU Clarion
The Clarion is the official student newspaper of the University of Denver, serving as the community’s voice. Read some of the highlights from our publication this week: 
 
OPINIONS: Lax regulation led to Parler’s demise by Aubrey Cox
 
 
SPORTS: Denver splits series with Omaha by Henry Hargrave
 
To read more of our articles, visit duclarion.com. To learn how you can get involved, email duclarioneditor@gmail.com.

Apply now to be an RA for the 2021-2022 academic year!

Housing and Residential Education (HRE) at DU is excited to open the Resident Assistant (RA) application process for the 2021-2022 academic year. Each RA works on a residence hall floor to help build community among 25-35 residents by planning events and serving as a resource to other students. All undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply! ÔÇ»

If you are interested in applying for the position, please complete the application by February 5, at 9:00 am.ÔÇ»You will then be asked to attend a workshop and an individual interview.ÔÇ»

Apply now to be a Discoveries Orientation Leader

Apply to be a Discoveries Leader.

Want to serve as a peer mentor to new students? Strengthen your leadership skills? Work alongside other student leaders? The office of New Student and Family Programs is looking for students to join their team as Discoveries Leaders for our Fall 2021 Discoveries Orientation! To apply, you must be enrolled as a student at DU throughout the 2021-2022 school year and in good standing with the university. Additionally, you must be available for in-person training beginning the 30th of August, 2021.

Application closes at midnight on February 14th, 2021.

Become a Thrive Peer Educator

Thrive Peer Education is Hiring!

Are you passionate about college health issues, gender-based violence prevention, or educating your peers? Do you believe that health equity has an important place in movements for social justice and enjoy being part of a team? Then apply to be a Thrive Peer Educator for the 2021-2022 year!

Thrive Peer Educators are a passionate team of student leaders who value inclusiveness, innovation, and integrity and promote the health and well-being of the DU campus community through education, engagement, and direct service. As part of the HCC Health Promotion team, Thrive Peer Educators develop programs and implement outreach efforts surrounding sexual health, mental health, alcohol & other drug education, and gender-based violence prevention.

They also facilitate DU’s required active bystander intervention training, Intervene: DU, for all new undergraduate students. This is a paid position, and the time commitment is 30-40 hours per quarter for a full academic year. New members of our team are hired each Winter quarter and attend mandatory, paid training sessions in the Spring to prepare for their new roles.

Applications are open until Friday, February 19th.

An optional information and Q&A session for prospective Peer Educators will be held via Zoom on Thursday, January 28th at 6:00 PM.

After review, applicants may be invited to sign up for an interview on Thursday, February 25th or Friday, February 26th. For more information about the program, please visit du.edu/thrive or reach out to Katie Johnson, Graduate Assistant Peer Education Supervisor.
We hope you will consider joining the Thrive Peer Educator team!

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