It all began when a member of the Student Engagement Team, new to the U.S., asked the rest of the team why potatoes are such a big deal at Friendsgiving and every fall get-together in the U.S.
None of us really had an answer—but we did agree that potatoes deserve their own holiday. 🥔✨
So we made one! Now every fall, we cruise around campus in our golf-cart Grateful Potato Truck Rally, serving up spuds and toppings while students share what they’re grateful for.
A little gratitude, a lot of carbs, and a whole bunch of good vibes. That’s Grat-TOT-Tude!
Enjoy free tater tots, regular fries, crinkle fries, waffle fries, curly fries, sweet potato fries, and potato snacks, plus tons of potato-themed games and crafts, from sack races and hot potato to decorating your own spud! Departments and offices are decorating their golf carts and joining the parade for a chance to win the best-decorated potato-themed cart prize.
Join the golf cart parade, bring your bike, skateboard, scooter, or walk alongside the potato truck parade as it makes its stops across campus and goes back to Campus Green for a big celebration. Let’s celebrate gratitude, community, and creativity, potato style!
Do you love dogs? Do you want to pet some adorable puppers? Do you need a break from the academic stress that comes with the end of the season? If so, come to Thrive's thrice yearly Stress Relief Event. In addition to therapy animals from Denver Pet Partners, we will be providing snacks, tea, mindful activities, and more!
U.S.-China Relations: What Do New Developments Mean for Colorado and the Region?
Monday, Nov 10, 2025 (5:30-7PM) | Sie Complex, Maglione Hall Room 5025
How will U.S.–China tensions shape life in Colorado and the Rocky-Mountain West? Join John Holden, Jonathan Lowet, and Dr. Suisheng Zhao for a wide-ranging discussion on national security, trade, tech, economic ties, and community impacts—from campus to boardroom. Learn what “rightsizing” China risk looks like and where opportunities lie. Co-sponsored by World Denver, NCUSCR, and DU’s Center of China-US Cooperation. The event will take place at Monday, Nov 10, 2025 (5:30-7PM) in Sie Complex, Maglione Hall Room 5025.
Live on campus at DU!
Make the smart choice — live on campus at DU! Enjoy convenience, community, and even a $1000 Residence Hall Grant per quarter. Apply today!
Lamont Choirs
Thursday, November 6, 7:30pm | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Experience the powerful artistry of the Lamont Choirs in their first concert of the season, featuring the Lamont Chorale under the direction of guest conductor David McNeil. Also performing are Voces Aureas, led by Kevin Padworski, and Voces Fortes, led by Jeff Talley. The program includes works by Francis Poulenc alongside a varied selection of choral music for high, low, and mixed voices.
Enroll in Understanding AI course
Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science
Are you curious about artificial intelligence (AI) and want to learn how it works? Register for the “Understanding AI” course offered by the Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science. The course is open to all non-CS undergraduate & graduate students & students minoring in Computer Science. This course provides a comprehensive intro to the diverse approaches to creating AI. It exposes non-CS students to an accessible technical understanding of what’s going on “under the hood”. It covers knowledge representation, search, Natural Language Processing, among other topics, as well as ethical considerations. Contact Computer Science Department Coordinator Meredith Corley at Meredith.Corley@du.edu for more information or to register.
