From: Pulse Newsletter
Date: May 20
Subject: The Pulse | Spring 2026 | Week 8


The Pulse: Weekly News & Happenings at DU
spring 2026 Week 8
In Case You Missed It

Congratulations to the following students who were Sworn in as your 2026-2027 Undergraduate Student Government:

President: Madeleine Dierking
Vice President: Justin Walker
President ProTempore: Aya Saad-Masri
Justice Primus: Benjamin Merson

Senior Senators: Lizzie Lesoing,  Jagger Livengood, Margot Wakelyn
Sophomore Senator: Landon Stoll
Off Campus Senator: Aya Saad-Masri
CAHSS Senators: Maddox Jones, Raven Myers
DCB Senators: Jamie Haan, Omar Zargoza
Korbel Senator: Lexie Hirai
NSM Senators: Brooke Agulnek, Tenzing Walker
ECS Senator: Spencer Lu (elected, not yet sworn in)
Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Senator: Habiba Samir
Study Abroad Senator: Laylah Reyes
First Generation Senator: Yohana Liben (elected, not yet sworn in)

MusicFest

MusicFest

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Levitt Pavilion!
May 24 at 6pm 

Join us for a free concert featuring Between Friends as the headliner, with special performances by Fly By Midnight and the Battle of the Bands winner, Exhaler. It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday weekend!

Transportation Details

Pick-Up

  • Location: CCOM (outside Starbucks)
  • Time: Buses will run continuous loops from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (doors open at 5pm, but join us as early as 4pm for pre-concert walking tacos!)

Return / Departure

  • Location: Levitt Pavilion
  • Time: Buses will begin return loops at 9:00 PM
Note: Buses will arrive every 15–30 minutes, so if you miss one, another will be on its way shortly!

Bring your friends, enjoy great music, and celebrate the long weekend with us—we hope to see you there!

Please check Levitt Pavilion's website for details on what you can and cannot bring to the venue. 

Event Highlights This Week
DU blood drive

University of Denver Blood Drive

May 26–28 from 10 AM–2 PM
Community Commons 2600 

Looking for a meaningful way to give back this spring? Join the University of Denver community for a campus blood drive and help save lives. Every donation has the power to make a real impact whether for patients in emergencies, those undergoing treatment, or individuals with chronic illnesses.

As a special thank you, everyone who donates blood between May 22–31 will receive a customizable “I Give For…” T-shirt through the Donor Rewards program (while supplies last).

TODAY: Wednesday, May 20
Start End   Event         Location
9:30am 3:45pm Spark 2026 Maglione Hall, Sie Complex
5:30pm 7:00pm AMWA Suture Workshop Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 8:00pm History Club Weekly Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 9:00pm Jubilee Spectrum Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science
7:30pm 9:30pm Wind Chamber Ensembles Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
TOMORROW: Thursday, May 21
Start End   Event         Location
9:00am 3:45pm Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) - 2026 – HYBRID Community Commons 1700 and via Zoom
10:00am 4:30pm DU Food Pantry Shopping Hours Private Location (sign in to display)
10:00am 3:00pm Free STI Testing Clinic - May 21st Private Location (sign in to display)
1:00pm 2:00pm Study Abroad Kickstart Session Anderson Academic Commons 301
1:00pm 5:00pm Wealth Reimagined: Rethinking Capitalism for an Interconnected World Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 7:00pm The Magna Charta Universitatum Opening Reception: From Pledge to Practice Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:00pm Deutsches Sprachtreffen/German Conversation Hour Sturm Hall 333
6:00pm 9:30pm Annual Gala! Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 7:30pm Home Cafe Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 9:00pm ASL Outdoor Movie Night! Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, May 22
8:30am 7:30pm Climate Conscious Conference: the Cost of Natural Resources Maglione Hall, Sie Complex
10:00am 4:00pm Elitch Gardens with the Society of Physics Students Private Location (sign in to display)
2:00pm 3:00pm F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop Anderson Academic Commons Room 301
5:00pm 10:00pm Culture is Pride Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 11:55pm DUDAD Weekly Meeting Private Location (register to display)
Saturday, May 23
10:00am 2:00pm Girlhood Hike Private Location (sign in to display)
12:30pm 1:30pm Come Run with us! Outside Sturm
4:00pm 7:00pm Together We Rise Gala Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 12:00pm Mt. Blue Sky with the Society of Physics Students Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm String Chamber Ensembles Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
Sunday, May 24
1:00pm 4:00pm Magic The Gathering Club: Casual Commander Play Weekly Private Location (sign in to display)
1:30pm 2:30pm Come Run with us! Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 10:00pm DUPB Presents: MusicFest (Featuring Between Friends) Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, May 25
6:30am 12:00pm BOLDERBoulder - Volunteer Opportunity Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Philosophy Club Weekly Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, May 26
12:00pm 1:00pm Study Abroad Kickstart Session Anderson Academic Commons 301
4:00pm 6:00pm Thriving on Your 21st Birthday - Coupon Pickups Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 7:00pm Annual Spring Mutual Aid Fair Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 10:00pm MAY DAYS Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm ASL Club Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Communication Studies Awards Night Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Yoga Club Weekly Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 8:00pm Senate Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Lamont Percussion Ensemble Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
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MAY DAYS

Clock Tuesday, May 26 at 5:00pm
to Thursday, May 28 at 10:00pm
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It's officially time for May Days🌸

May Days is a DUPB week-long traditional event where students can enjoy free events on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of Week 9!

This year's events are as follows:
Tuesday, May 26th [5-7 PM] - Barnyard Bonanza
Wednesday, May 27th [6-8 PM] - Crimson Climb
Thursday, May 28th [7-9 PM] - Big Bash
RSVP
Engagement Opportunities Coming Up
Lagar at DU

Langar@DU

Wednesday, June 3 (10:45 am - 1:15 pm)
Campus Green

Langar@DU is a student-led event hosted alongside the Colorado Sikhs on June 3rd that promotes community and inclusivity by providing free meals, yard games, and music. We aim to foster equality and selfless service while encouraging students to engage with community outreach and social responsibility.

Everyone is welcome. 

Spring workshop

Spring Opera Workshop

Thursday, May 28, 7:30pm and Friday, May 29, 7:30pm
Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Recital Hall

Join us for this annual favorite presented by Lamont voice students! Featuring selections from Carousel, The Light in the Piazza, Into the Woods, Little Women, Candide, Anyone Can Whistle, Gypsy, Les Misérables, Merrily We Roll Along, and more.

Other News & Updates from Around Campus
Jewish Service Corps

Avodah Jewish Service Corps!

Still looking for post-grad plans? Join the Avodah Jewish Service Corps! As a Corps Member, you’ll live in a communal home while deepening your social justice framework through experiential programming. Simultaneously, you’ll serve directly at local organizations to tackle the most pressing social and economic justice issues of our time. 

The Program Highlights:

  • The Work: Full-time placements at leading nonprofits.
  • The Community: Living in a pluralistic bayit with fellow Corps Members.
  • The Learning: Through experiential learning, connecting Jewish values to justice work.
Learn more and apply here: [Link]
Safari class in Tanzania

Safari Class in Tanzania - Open for Applications / Winter Interterm

Serengeti NP, Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Oldupai Gorge and more

Join us for a field class in Tanzania over Winter Interterm. Ugrad and Grad credits available, Scholarships available.
Contact Dr. Erika Trigoso for more info: erika.trigoso@du.edu
Summer Travel Courses

Summer 2026 Travel Courses with University Academic Programs

Summer is almost here and we still have room in our summer travel courses! Apply now for summer aid for all summer travel courses. All summer aid applications will go through Financial Aid.  The summer term is June 13, 2026 - August 21, 2026. University Academic Programs is offering travel courses as well as online and on-campus selections.  Course Offerings: 

  • International Travel Development Dilemmas/Who Owns Paradise: Nicaragua (GEOG 3300)
  • Health Equity - Argentina (CNP 3701/4794) - application closing soon!
    All non-travel courses will still go through myDU for registration.
  • Leadership in Prague History (LDRS 2460)
  • Nature Writing in Finland (ASEM 2869) - application closing soon!
  • Photography in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark (ARTS 3701) - application closing soon!
  • The Geography of Surfing: Central American Dynamics (GEOG 2730) - application closing soon! Online and On-Campus
  • Ways of Seeing and Sensing (ASEM 2536) -- This course has a $220.00 program fee attached and will take place on the KMC campus.
  • Writing for Wellness (WELL 2100)
Need help connecting to support?
Contact the Dean of Students (DoS) Office at: 
DoSoffice@du.edu or by calling 303-871-4261


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