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Fall is in the Air!

In addition to leaf-peeping, Halloween, and DU Homecoming, we invite you to learn about some of the many celebrations and festivals happening around the world and on campus this time of year!

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15) just wrapped, LGBT History Month (October) is underway, and Native Heritage Month (November) is fast approaching. Specific-date observances include Samhain, Día de los Muertos, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day.

As always, you can check crimsonconnect.du.edu/events for upcoming campus events.

Celebrate Wisely:

As members of a diverse community, all DU community members are expected to uphold the values of integrity, respect and responsibility. The University encourages everyone to:

• Be thoughtful when choosing costumes, decorations, and party themes. Easy and “funny” aren’t the only criteria for a good time.
• Be informed. Making light of historical or current events can undermine our sense of community. Furthering misinformation about incidents or people suggests ignorance or indifference to others’ experiences. Beyond impact on others, consider yourself as well: "Would I want my friends, family, and/or a potential employer to see this on social media?"
• Showcase your creativity by avoiding representations that reduce cultures or peoples to jokes, caricatures or stereotypes.

Celebrate Safer:

• Be respectful. Remember the phrase, "The way they dress does not mean yes.” Someone’s costume does not indicate their consent.
  • Consent is affirmative, meaning you will want to ask directly and wait until you receive a clear and uncoerced 'yes' before engaging in any sexual activity.
  • Also, don't forget that someone cannot consent to sex if they are impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
• It is never the fault of the survivor/victim if someone experiences harm, no matter what they are wearing, drinking, or where they are or who they are with. Know that there are free and confidential resources and supports available on campus if you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence. Contact CAPE at cape@du.edu or www.du.edu/cape
• Plan ahead. Set a drink limit beforehand, and make sure you have a safe way home.
• Party together. Stay with the same trustworthy group of friends the whole time.
• Eat (more than sweets) and stay hydrated before and while drinking.
• Don’t mix alcohol and other drugs, as combinations can be dangerous.
  • If planning on using substances, make sure to use caution, and always test powder, pills, and liquid substances for fentanyl before using.
• It’s cold/flu+ season. Don’t share food/drinks, wash your hands regularly, and cough into your elbow/tissue. Flu (and COVID) shots are covered by most insurance, including DU SHIP, and available from retail pharmacies, including Safeway and Walgreens near campus.
• Consider DU's Mask Policy: For safety, persons may not wear coverings that conceal their face on University premises. Read the full policy here, and try something more creative with your costume! (Exceptions include for medical, religious, and/or weather reasons.)

While enjoying the season’s festivities, remember, at DU we look out for each other. That means being aware of our situation, interrupting harmful jokes, attitudes, and actions before they escalate, and calling for help when needed.

Division of Community Support & Engagement Open House!

Friday, Oct. 24 (10am-1pm)
Community Commons, Suite 3200

Join us for the Division of Community Support & Engagement Open House! Community Commons, Suite 3200 Friday October 24, 10am-1pm Welcome to all -- Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Community Partners! We will have interactive engagements to learn about our current work, upcoming plans, as well as opportunities to share your voice on what should be some of our priority areas looking forward to 2026. We will have food and a chance to be with community.

Please share with your friends and colleagues who are interested in finding ways to connect, belong, and thrive at DU!

RSVP Here

University of Denver Blood Drive – Give the Gift of Life!

2025 Bankers Symposium

Thursday, Oct. 30 (8:30 a.m.) | Reiman Theater, Margery Reed Hall

Register for the 2025 Bankers Symposium, hosted by the Daniels College of Business on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 8:30 a.m. This dynamic half-day event will dive into the most pressing industry challenges while offering insightful discussions, valuable networking and fresh perspectives to help you stay ahead. It’s free to attend and designed to foster connections that matter. Events include a C-suite panel discussion, keynote address on the state of the economy and an industry career spotlight.

Winter Interterm Registration 2025

Winter Interterm 2025 will run from November 21 – December 20, 2025. Registration is still open for travel, online, and on-campus courses. Students interested in a travel course must apply through DU Passport. Scholarships are available; however, students will only receive a scholarship offer if they are accepted into the program. The scholarship application is part of the travel course application.

Travel Course Offerings:

• International Coffee and Climate in Guatemala (GEOG 3930)
• Health Equity – Argentina (CNP 3701/4794)
• To Get Lost is to Learn the Way: Sustainability Across South Africa (GEOG 2880/4880)
• Domestic Art Basel Miami Beach 2025 (ARTS 3966 / ARTH 3910)
• Capital Punishment (SOCI 2795)
• The Business of Hollywood: Traveling Through the Entertainment Industry of LA (MFJS 3900)

Online and On-Campus Courses
All non-travel courses go through myDU for registration.

The scholarship application is now open for on-campus and online courses.

Course descriptions and details can be found on myDU or by browsing classes on the Registrar’s site. 

For questions, contact University Academic Programs (UAP) at uap@du.edu or visit the website here.

WELL2700: Leveraging Eco-Distress to Create a Regenerative Future

WELL2700: Leveraging Eco-Distress to Create a Regenerative Future” is an interdisciplinary special topics course that supports students in developing knowledge and awareness of how global environmental change and the polycrisis impact our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Students will learn skills and mindsets to support them in taking intentional action to co-create a regenerative future for all beings and Earth.

This course now fulfills elective requirements for the Wellness minor and Sustainability major & minor.

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