DU Graduate Students! We appreciate all that you bring to our campus. Join us for a week of exciting events as we celebrate and honor you, our dynamic and valued graduate student community!
Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW) is an annual celebration where universities nationwide recognize the invaluable contributions of graduate students to campus life. This year, the University of Denver will honor our graduate student community from March 31 - April 6. We have something for everyone; social, professional, and academic events throughout the week! Some events require registration ahead of time and be sure to note which ones. At each of the events this week we will have appreciation giveaways. Don’t miss out on the celebration!
We are writing to share the results from the Fizz Survey that we sent to you in an email communication on January 8, 2025. As a reminder, the survey had three parts: (1) learning across difference; (2) on campus experience; and (3) a primary focus of questions on the Fizz virtual environment based on multiple reports that DU students were being targeted on that platform. We shared in the January 8th communication, and it is essential to reiterate that there is no tolerance at the University for bullying, discrimination and/or harassment whether occurring in person or through written or electronic means. Students found responsible for these behaviors could be subject to outcomes that may include suspension or expulsion. More Info
Thursday, March 13 (9:00 AM to 1:00PM) | Various campus locations
Calling all students who are ready to take charge and make a difference, through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and real-world scenarios! The WeLEAD Conference will be held on March 13th , from 9am to 1pm . This event is a part of the "Leadership For All" series and will consist of 45-minute breakout sessions to accommodate course schedules and student availability across campus. Please feel free to attend sessions that are convenient for you. Attendees will receive a raffle ticket for a $100 DU bookstore gift card! Raffle drawing & dessert social to follow at 1:00-2:00pm in the undergrad student lounge (CCOM 3600)! 🎉🍰 More info
DU Purpose Dinner
Thursday , April 24th (6:00PM -8:30PM) | CCOM 1700
You’re Cordially Invited : DU PURPOSE DINNER Join us on 4/24 for our next Purpose Dinner. Students will meet, mingle and learn from faculty and staff about their own purposeful paths. They will also consider how to chart their own purposeful futures while having a delicious meal. Undergrad & Grad students are welcome! Register via crimsonconnect. More Info
Lamont Wind Ensemble presents "Regeneration"
Wednesday, March 12 (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM) | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
A collaboration with the Center for a Regenerative Future. Join the Lamont Wind Ensemble for Regeneration, a concert celebrating resilience, renewal, and the power of transformation. Featuring the world premiere of Sean Friar’s Renew, written in honor of the Lamont School of Music’s centennial, this program reflects on challenges overcome and futures reimagined. Michael Markowski’s City Trees offers a poignant tribute to the perseverance of trees surviving in a concrete jungle. The centerpiece of the program is Adam Schoenberg’s Losing Earth, a powerful meditation on climate change and survival which features percussionist Michael Van Wirt. The evening culminates with Julie Giroux’s Let There Be Life from the Blue Marble Symphony, a breathtaking finale that honors the fragility and beauty of our planet. More ifo
Student Get-a-way to Kennedy Mountain Campus
Friday, March 28th- Saturday, March 29th | Kennedy Mountain Campus
DU Student Weekends at Kennedy Mountain Campus offer an unforgettable opportunity to unplug, recharge, and connect in the Rockies. Each weekend includes a 2-day, 1-night stay in shared Community Cabins with linen service, access to self-booked meeting spaces, and three delicious meals (dinner, breakfast, and lunch). Students can also choose from a variety of select recreational activities to enhance their experience. Registration is available on Crimson Connect, and adjustments can be made up until seven days before the event. Please note that no refunds will be given after this deadline. Join us for an adventure-filled getaway on March 28–29 (Spring Break), April 18–19 (Spring Week 3), and a TBD weekend in late fall/early winter 2025! More Info
2025 Inclusive Excellence Case Competition Registration Deadline
April 18 |
The Inclusive Excellence Case Competition is a chance for you to develop your critical thinking, practical business, communication, and presentation skills while working within a diverse team to research and propose solutions to a business case centered around themes of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Thanks to our generous sponsor, Deloitte, teams will have the chance to compete for a total of $10,000 in prize money. $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 will be given to the first, second and third-place teams, respectively. Key Dates • Application Deadline: April 18 • Teams Announced: April 21 • Case Released: April 25 • Case Competition: May 16 Format • The I.E. Case Committee will help you finalize a diverse team of undergraduate and graduate students for the competition. • The first 40 students to register will be invited to participate. • Participants will receive access to the case on April 12 and will have three weeks to work on their presentation. • The presentations should be no longer than 10 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A session with the judges. For questions, contact bailee.gardunio@du.edu More Info
GRADUATE RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS: LABOR AND IMMIGRATION IN THE DENVER-METRO AREA
Wednesday, March 12 (9:00AM - 11:50PM) | SIE 1020 (The Forum), Josef Korbel School of International Studies
Join Professor Galemba’s Qualitative Research Methods class as they share findings from their ethnographic and community-engaged research with the Denver immigrant and labor rights communities, followed by a keynote address from Former Colorado Representative Tim Hernández. More info
Student Accountability Board Training
Friday April 11th 1pm-3pm | Zoom
Join the Student Accountability Board (SAB)! SABs are typically made up of Faculty, Staff, and Student Representatives who resolve elevated cases where Students may have violated Community Standards/University Policies. The SAB members determine if the Student is Responsible or Not Responsible for violating Community Standards/University Policies and if they are found Responsible, what Status and Educational Outcomes will be assigned. The SAB members can assign all Status Outcomes: Warning, Probation, Elevated Probation, Suspension, and Expulsion. Training will be provided. Please consider joining this important Board. To refer yourself, a colleague, or a Student, please complete the SAB Nomination form Here. The next SAB Training is scheduled for Friday, April 11th from 1 pm-3 pm. Please send any questions to SRR, at SRR@du.edu or call 303-871-5724. For more information on the SAB and eligibility to participate, please see the Honor Code, beginning on page 44. For more information, please link the words "Honor Code" with this link
DU Food Pantry March Volunteering
| Driscoll Commons Suite 6
The DU Food Pantry is currently accepting volunteers for the month of March! We appreciate all the help and support towards servicing the DU community!!! More info
Veteran Connnections Event
On February 21, Employer Connections, Career and Professional Development, the Right Foot Forward, Volunteer Networks, and the DU Student Veterans Association collaborated for the first-of-its-kind Veterans Career Networking event. Twenty-six student veterans, veteran alums, and nine veteran-supporting employers gathered in Burwell 340. In a speed dating-style event, employers rotated from table to table to speak with student veterans about their experiences and provide job-seeking tips. The evening was filled with engagement and enthusiasm from all who attended. The Veterans Career Networking event, which took place from 4:30 to 6:00 PM, was a huge success. Special thanks to Stacey Stevens and the Employer Connections Team, Patty Hickman in Career and Professional Development, Mackenzie Hunter in Volunteer Networks, and Student Veteran Association leadership Sean Brennick and Caleb Smith! More info
Accessibility Award Nominations
Do you know a student leader, faculty member, or DU office/department that is doing exemplary work in leading accessibility initiatives and creating a lasting impact across campus? Nominate them for an award for this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Awardees will receive a plaque and be honored during GAAD, and all nominees will be recognized for their contributions. Nominations are due April 9. More Info
