Thursday Feb. 15 9 - 10:15 AM | CCOM 2600
All graduate students are invited to the 4D Design Your Grad Experience session on Networking! Learn more about networking as a student and professional and how it can amplify your success before and after graduate school! Donuts provided! More info
Grad Appreciation Week is Coming!
Are you interested in being highlighted on @uofdenvergrad Instagram? This year, the Office of Student Engagement wants to celebrate graduate students by highlighting one graduate student daily throughout Graduate Students’ Appreciation Week (April 1-5). Submit your profile here
Grad Cafe
Join the Office of Student Engagement and Graduate Student Government in the Graduate Lounge, Community commons, Room 3800 for free coffee, and snacks. You will have an opportunity to connect with your fellow graduate students.
| Kennedy Mountain Campus
Join us from Saturday, February 17 to Sunday, February 18, for a rejuvenating escape at Kennedy Mountain Campus! Reserve your spot for just $25 and enjoy a blend of fun activities and study time in a beautiful setting. With internet access and comfortable workspaces, you can relax, recharge, and stay productive. Ready to embrace this unique student experience? Click [here] to learn more, sign up, and secure your place! P.S. There are even more opportunities for you to Relax & Recharge at KMC coming up soon! More info
Small Island Big Song
Friday, Feb. 16 (7:30pm-9:30pm) | Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Experience a musical journey into the soul of the island nations of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Combining music and live cinema, the experience is framed in a theatrical narrative that confronts the impacts of climate crisis. Use promo code DUST for $15 tickets at promo.newmantix.com. More info
Arts and Crafts Workshop
Monday March 11 & Tuesday March 12 11am - 12pm | Craig Hall, Room 120
What makes you, you? Join us in a fun workshop exploring the U in DU using arts and crafts to discover identity through creative storytelling. Monday March 11 & Tuesday March 12 11am - 12pm in Craig Hall Room 120. Participating graduate and doctoral students will also have the opportunity to display their art in an art exhibit and be included in a documentary film if interested. Funded provided by the 4D Infusion Grant. Questions? Reach out to freyja.hofler@du.edu. Please RSVP at the link provided! More info
Climate Crisis: Our Response as Activists with Small Island Big Song
Thursday, Feb. 15 (12-1:30pm) | Maglione Hall, JKSIS Room 5025
In the face of global climate change, cultural diplomacy and artivism—the fusion of art and activism—emerge as powerful tools that transcend geopolitical boundaries and speak to the shared human experience. Join us for a discussion with some members of Small Island Big Song, a collaborative group of artists from Island nations who draw from their shared seafaring heritage and musical styles to unite the Pacific and Indian Oceans in order to address the environmental, political, social, and cultural contexts of our oceans’ islands. More info
Linda Wang, violin & Kevin Fitz-Gerald, piano
Friday, Feb. 9 (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM) | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
Linda Wang has been praised by critics for her “world-class artistry,” “masterful technique” and “singing jubilant tone.” Kevin Fitz-Gerald enjoys a versatile performing career as recitalist, orchestra soloist and chamber musician. In anticipation of the Lamont School of Music’s upcoming centennial, Wang and Fitz-Gerald will perform a variety of influential works for violin and piano from the last century. More info
Transferable Skills Training
Feb 15 6-7 PM MST | Zoom
DU student employees, don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and unlock the potential of your transferable skills! Whether you're looking to land your dream job after graduation, applying to internships, or looking at other jobs on campus, you have the skills you need. Join the Office of Student Employment for this session to learn how to show those skills off! I just submitted this but spelled transferrable wrong on the banner-please use this banner thank you!! meeting link
Quad Fellowship
Friday, Feb. 16 (12pm-1pm) | Zoom (link will be shared with registered participants)
The Quad Fellowship sponsors exceptional Master's and doctoral students to study science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States. It supports students from Australia, India, Japan, the United States, and the ASEAN countries with financial benefits, programming, and an alumni network dedicated to advancing innovation and research for positive social impact. Please use this form to register for our information session held by the Office of Scholar Development & Fellowship Advising on February 16, 2024. Can't make it? Register your interest and we'll be in touch. You can also email us at fellowships@du.edu. Because this award does not require nomination, applicants are responsible for meeting the national deadline of April 1, 2024. More info
Board Game Night featuring "Wingspan."
Wednesday, Feb. 21 (5:00PM - 8:00PM) | Anderson Academic Commons, Room 340, Loft Classroom
You're Invited to a Special Evening of Strategy and Splendor! When: February 21, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Where: Anderson Academic Commons, “The Loft,” Room 340 Join us for an enchanting evening of board gaming, where the beauty of birds meets the thrill of strategy in our featured game, Wingspan. This event is not just any game night—it's a journey through avian beauty, echoing the themes of our current exhibit, “Created Permanence: Picturing the Avian Past and Present”, on display in the Anderson Academic Commons Why Wingspan? Wingspan is a competitive, card-driven, engine-building board game from designer Elizabeth Hargrave. It's a beautifully crafted game that celebrates the diversity and beauty of birds, making it the perfect companion to our avian-themed exhibit. Players become bird enthusiasts—researchers, bird watchers, ornithologists—seeking to discover and attract the best birds to their network of wildlife preserves. Experience the Exhibit: Before the games begin, take an optional guided tour of the “Created Permanence: Picturing the Avian Past and Present.” Discover a curated collection that explores avian representation, from detailed illustrations to contemporary photography. Game Night Details: Learn to Play: Never played Wingspan before? No problem! We'll have experts on hand to teach you the ropes. Prizes and Surprises: Compete for fun prizes and enjoy pizza, sodas, and other snacks. Connect and Discover: This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow bird enthusiasts, board game lovers, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and nature. Whether you're a seasoned gamer, a bird lover, or simply curious about the thematic connections between board games and art, this evening promises to be a memorable one. Bring your friends, or come ready to make new ones, and let's celebrate the avian world through play and discovery. More info
DU Thrift Store Winter Dollar Sale
Feb. 12th/11am-3pm | Grand Forum (Community Commons 1700)
The DU Thrift Store is hosting it's annual Winter $1 sale. Everything sold will only cost $1. Accompanying this event will be student artists selling their own amazing artwork. There will be a hot drink bar with FREE hot chocolate and apple cider for anyone who attends. We will also be collecting donations for the food pantry, please consider donating!
| Community Commons Operations Suite, RM 1207
Need help planning an event or have questions about the Community Commons Event spaces? Visit CCOM 1207 during our drop-in hours to get live, real-time support! Drop-in consultations are slated for 15-20 minutes and are available on the following days and times: Monday, 2:00-4:00pm with Osbin Tuesday, 11:45am-1:45pm with Katherine Wednesday, 12:00-1:45pm with Eden & 4:00-6:00pm with Jazzy Friday, 4:00-6:00pm with Elitzy Have questions but cannot make it during one of the listed times? Email CCEvents@du.edu for a response within 48 business hours.
The DU Center for Sustainability wants your input!
The Center for Sustainability is collecting input from our DU community to help inform our future programming. We’d love for you to share your voice and perspectives with us by completing this 3 minute survey. Here
Eco-Distress in the DU student body - We need your voice!
| Center for Sustainability
You are invited to participate in a research study about Eco-Distress: Psychological Impacts of Global Environmental Change (climate change, pollution, bio-diversity loss, etc.) on The University of Denver's students, hosted by the Center for Sustainability. More info
