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The "BCI Scholarly Show & Tell" platform shines a spotlight on the outstanding contributions made by DU faculty and staff members whose work centers on exploring and/or analyzing the concepts of Blackness in the world. This event offers a space for these exceptional scholars to present their multifaceted research, scholarly endeavors, creative works, and accomplishments through concise 5-minute mini-presentations.

Our next BCI Scholarly Show and Tell will be on Thursday, April 24th, from 5-6:30 pm.

Our aspiration is that activities of this nature will bring us a step closer to gaining insights into the innovative work within our respective fields and create opportunities for exchanging ideas.

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Purpose Dinner - "Leadership for All"

Thursday, April 24
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Unlock Your Leadership Potential!

Join us on April 24th for our Purpose Dinner. You will meet, mingle and learn from faculty and staff about their own purposeful paths and consider to to chart your own purposeful future.

See the speaker section for the bios of all of our amazing speakers!

Community Commons Gallery (Across from Starbucks), 2055 E. Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80210, United States
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2025 Family Weekend

Friday, April 25 at 9:00am
to Sunday, April 27 at 2:00pm

Join us April 25-27, 2025 for DU's Family Weekend! We offer over 50 events throughout the weekend. From information sessions, bell tower tours, live music, and more there's something for everyone! Visit the DU Family Weekend website (listed below) for more information and an outlined schedule. Please note, lacrosse and opera tickets are sold separately. Use the links provided on our website for discounted tickets.

We offer a range of package options for you to be able to build your schedule with the events that interest you and your student. Family Weekend events are fully funded though the revenue of packages sold. You will need to purchase a package per person. This provides funding for all rentals, musicians, parking, and food provided through the event. Your DU student will gain access to all events and meals included in your package through the student package add on. When you arrive for the weekend, you'll check-in at our family lounge and receive your event badges, food tickets, and swag for the weekend!

While our complete schedule with the 70+ events is being finalized, below is a brief description of the events for the weekend. A month before the event we will open the Family Weekend App that will have a more detailed schedule of all the events you'll gain access to! Any questions or support can be sent to families@du.edu or call 303-871-6080.

Friday Events:
- All information sessions
- Resource fair
- College receptions
- Various tours (bell tower, art galleries, etc.)
- Main Event: DU Family Kickoff party with dinner food ticket option

Saturday Events:
- Info Sessions (Career Services and Health Promotions Programming)
- Various Tours
- Faculty Talks
- Family Happy Hour with Regional Meet-Ups to connect with families from your area
- Main Event: Saturday’s DU Market with lunch food ticket option

Sunday Event:
- Chancellor's Gold Brunch (Chancellor Haefner will be in attendance)

When registering, please click "First Time User" and enter your User Information as a Guest.

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The Consent Fair + Denim Day

Wednesday, April 30
12:00pm - 3:00pm

Come to the annual Consent Fair where various student groups, DU-based partners, and community organizations will lead us through interactive discussions, activities, and games to help us better understand topics related to consent, interpersonal violence prevention, and survivor support!

Visit enough tables at the fair, and receive free consent crew socks!

We will also host denim decorating in honor of Denim Day, which is also Wednesday, April 30th. For more information on Denim Day, visit: https://denimday.org/.

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Coffee With Your Constellation

Monday, May 5 at 8:00am
to Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00pm

DU students! Want to connect with a faculty member for free coffee & good conversation? The coffee's on us! Reach out to invite a faculty member in your Constellation of Mentors & head to Beans. You can even bring a friend! Limit two students per faculty member.

No registration required; just walk in with your faculty member & let the barista know!

Climate Conscious Conference

May 1st (3-7:30pm) and 2nd (8am-7pm) | 2201 S Gaylord St., Josef Korbel School of International Studies

We are thrilled to invite you to the Climate Conscious Conference—a dynamic gathering dedicated to exploring how climate change intersects within an international relations world, its impacts on communities, and the urgent need for climate justice. This event will bring together students, Indigenous leaders, NGOs, government agencies, local communities, and private stakeholders to engage in critical discussions of environmental sustainability, social equity, economic resilience, human rights, and other intersectional climate issues. At the Climate Conscious Conference, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Engage with scholars and experts from multidisciplinary backgrounds offering fresh perspectives on climate action.
- Amplify the voices of Indigenous groups, youth activists, and local communities shaping the fight for climate justice.
- Network with key players in the climate field—NGOs, policymakers, and private sector leaders—within Colorado.
- Discover innovative climate finance strategies and investments that drive both sustainability and economic growth.

We are also excited to announce our Call for Research Submissions, offering an opportunity for students nationwide to contribute their work on climate-related issues. Stipends will be available for students travelling from out of state.

Further information on this is available through this link: https://www.climateconsciouscorps.org/call-for-research-submissions.

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE

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2025 Annual CAPE Gala

Friday, May 2
6:00pm - 8:00pm

DU Community Commons, Room 1700, 2055 E Evans Ave CCOM 1700, Denver, CO 80210, United States
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Please join us for an evening of live music, food, therapy dogs, opportunities to support survivors of interpersonal violence on DU’s campus, and celebrating the incredible work of the recipients of CAPE’s Heart of Healthcare and Heart of the Community awards. Semi-formal attire encouraged.

All event proceeds will support the CAPE Survivor Fund, allowing CAPE to continue supporting DU students, faculty, and staff who have experienced interpersonal violence. This fund has been sustained by ongoing donations from our community, and requests of this resource continue to grow.  

Limited opportunities for financial assistance available for DU students. If you are interested in attending this event but face financial barriers, please contact CAPE at cape@du.edu.