From: Pulse Newsletter
Date: January 6, 2021
Subject: The Pulse | Winter | Pre-Quarter Edition



The Pulse: Weekly News & Happenings at DU

Happy New Year!!!

Hopefully you've made the best of the time away from studying and coursework this winter break, and are looking forward to returning to your life as a DU student. We have a few things we're really excited to share, and we just couldn't wait to get the info out to you. 
The Short List: Don't Miss These Opportunities
Winter Welcome Week Schedule

Winter Welcome Week (WiWeWee)

Use the links below to RSVP:
ALL WEEK
    WiWeWee: Winter Grab and Go Crafts
Monday, January 11
8pm-9pm     &  9pm - 10pm WiWeWee: Virtual Murder Mystery
Tuesday, January 12
8pm-9pm     & 9pm - 10pm WiWeWee: Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, January 13
7pm - 9pm   WiWeWee: Virtual Involvement Fair

**RSO, FSL, & CLUB SPORT OFFICERS: Don't forget to ACTIVATE your booth for the Involvement Fair**
Study Abroad Deadline Today

Study Abroad App Deadline TODAY

Complete your entire DU Passport application for 2021-22 study abroad, incl. ALL mandatory meetings, program essays & additional requirements. Then, hit submit by Jan 6 @ 11:59 Denver time to be considered.

Click here & watch the “Before You Hit Submit” video to make sure you’re not missing anything.

Coming Up
the STAT Conference

DU hosts landmark conference on COVID-19 response

Friday, January 8 | Register Here

This Friday, join guests and participants from around the world for DU’s virtual half-day conference exploring the ways in which institutions, researchers and academics are pivoting in real time to respond to the unprecedented challenges of the day.

This exciting new event will feature many DU faculty and staff alongside panelists from universities and healthcare organizations on the front lines of COVID-19 response in 2021.

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Toastmasters Informational Session

DU Speaks Toastmasters Informational Session

Thursday, Jan. 14 (12-1pm) | On Zoom

Join us on Jan. 14 for a DU Speaks Informational Session to learn about DU's Toastmasters Club and all of the benefits you'll receive by joining! We offer a supportive and friendly environment to practice public speaking, learn presentation skills, and gain confidence talking in front of others. Please register with the Qualtrics form below - Zoom link provided upon registration.

Other Upcoming Events

Thursday, January 7
Start End   Event        
6:00pm 7:00pm Peace Corps Application & Resume Workshop
Monday, January 11
7:00am 5:00pm Green Your Flow Giveaway
Tuesday, January 12
6:00pm 7:00pm LGBTQ+ Family Dinner
Wednesday, January 13
2:30pm 4:00pm CHOICES About Alcohol Workshop
Thursday, January 14
5:30pm 6:30pm The Financial, Career & Education Benefits of Peace Corps
Other News
Leadership For All Winter Series
Keep your eyes on the Pulse & CrimsonConnect for weekly Leadership Workshops hosted by the Office of Student Engagement each Thursday. 

The workshops will start up on January 21st, and each Thursday, two different workshops will be offered. 

Commons Corner

The long awaited opening of the Community Commons is finally here!
Community Commons

In case you missed it, check out the 4-part series featured in the DU Newsroom highlighting some of the amazing features of your brand new space. 
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Launch of EquityIs.org

Equity Labs, and EquityIs.org was born from and incubated at the Colorado Women’s College (CWC) at the University of Denver in 2019. EquityIs.org is a space to explore what is possible when we activate our imaginations and take the small steps to living equity into being right now. Join us as we enter this exciting chapter!

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