From: Pulse Newsletter
Date: May 27
Subject: The Pulse | Spring 2026 | Week 9



The Pulse: Weekly News & Happenings at DU
spring 2026 Week 9
In Case You Missed It
May Days

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, Campus Green 
  • Wednesday, May 27th [6-8 PM] - Crimson Climb, Campus Green
  • Thurday, May 28th [5-7 PM] - Tap Into Your Future, Campus Green
  • Thursday, May 28th [7-9 PM] - Big Bash Neon Night, Diamond Village Green
  • Friday, May 29th [2-4 PM] - Dive-in Movie, Ritchie Center Pool
Event Highlights This Week
Big Bash

Do you wear wigs?

BIG BASH returns for the first ever Neon Night on Thursday, May 28th! Swing by the Dimond Green from 7pm-9pm to celebrate the end of another amazing academic year with all the following treats:

  • Free Light-Up Hats, Neon Wigs, Glow-Glasses, and more to the first 250 people at the event!
  • Caricature Artist
  • GIANT Hamster Balls
  • GIANT Inflatable Slide
  • Dunk Tank (w/Special Guests to Dunk!)
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-Golf
  • Henna Art
  • Free Popcorn, Shaved Ice Bar, and Cotton Candy
  • Face Painting

And more!

Celebrate the 114th May Days at DU in style with DUPB and HRE!

Events

Wednesday, May 27
Start End   Event         Location
1:00pm 2:00pm Resume Success: U.S. Standards Workshop for International Students Private Location (sign in to display)
4:45pm 6:30pm Town Hall: German Foreign Relations in a Changing World Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm FSA End of Year Party! Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 8:00pm History Club Weekly Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm End of Quarter Destress Bouquet Bar Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 8:00pm TPEG Spring 2026 Meeting ECS 357
6:00pm 7:00pm Advanced Excel Lab Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Lamont Symphony Orchestra Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Thursday, May 28
10:00am 4:30pm DU Food Pantry Shopping Hours Private Location (sign in to display)
1:00pm 2:00pm Study Abroad Kickstart Session Anderson Academic Commons 301
3:00pm 9:00pm LAU: All You Can Eat Tacos Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm Deutsches Sprachtreffen/German Conversation Hour Sturm Hall 333
4:30pm 6:30pm 2026 Scrivner Institute Celebration & MPP Capstone Poster Presentations Maglione Hall (SIE 5025)
6:00pm 7:30pm Finals Destress Jackbox Event Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Opera Workshop Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
7:30pm 9:30pm Steel Drum Ensemble Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Friday, May 29
7:00pm 11:55pm DUDAD Weekly Meeting Private Location (register to display)
Saturday, May 30
12:30pm 1:30pm Come Run with us! Outside Sturm
4:30pm 6:30pm Bluegrass Ensemble Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Room 121, Williams Recital Salon
5:00pm 10:00pm Spring Send-Off 2026 Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:00pm Modern Music Ensemble Private Location (sign in to display)
8:00pm 11:00pm SASA End of Year Celebration! Private Location (sign in to display)
Sunday, May 31
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)
4:30pm 6:00pm Vocal Jazz Groups: Vocal Collective, The Vocal Syndicate, & Resonance Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Lamont Composers Concert Series Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, June 1
3:00pm 5:00pm Thriving on Your 21st Birthday - Coupon Pickups Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:00pm Classical Guitar Ensembles Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Lamont Jazz Orchestra Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, June 2
1:00pm 3:00pm Care Packages and Travel Signatures Private Location (sign in to display)
4:30pm 6:00pm Profiles of Excellence Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 7:00pm Letters of Love Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Colorado Primary Republican Gubernatorial Debate at DU (Faculty/Staff/Student) Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Laser Tag with the Society of Physics Students 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)
6:30pm 9:00pm DU Swing & Line Dance Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
Engagement Opportunities Coming Up
End of Year Stress Relief

End fo Year Stress Relief

Wed, June 3rd (10.30am - 1.30pm)
CCOM 1700

Join us to pet some therapy dogs and celebrate the end of the school year! Complimentary self-care activities and tea will be available as well.

Langar 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. 

Finals Feast - A Night at the Royal Table on Wednesday, 03 June 2026 At 9:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Finals Feast - A Night at the Royal Table

Clock Wednesday, June 3
9:00pm - 10:30pm
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We invite you to join us at our Renaissance Fair:

A Night At The Royal Table Finals Feast Spring 2026

Wednesday, June 3rd
9pm - 10:30pm
GCM

RSVP
Other News & Updates from Around Campus
Changemakers Internship Program

Changemakers Internship Program

Open to undergraduates! The Center for Community Engagement offers an internship program where students can collaborate with community partners for credit. Through this program, you'll address real-world challenges by co-designing a special project with your community partner at your internship site. Participants may be eligible to receive up to $1,200 per quarter in compensation, as well as up to $500 to support project implementation or travel costs. The accompanying class meets on Mondays from 4:00pm to 4:50pm. You can begin in any quarter, but a minimum commitment of two quarters is required. Each quarter, you can earn 1-2 credits that count toward the Community Engagement for the Public Good Minor.

Contact the instructor, Dr. DiEnno (cara.dienno@du.edu) for more information!

Interterm Trip

Argentina & Chile Interterm Trip

Santiago Chile & Mendoza Argentina Interterm Trip (December 2026)

Join DU faculty and fellow students on a 7-day immersive journey through Santiago, Chile and Mendoza, Argentina, during South America’s summer season: Explore the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems shaping two of South America’s most dynamic regions Examine how history, culture, and government have influenced how businesses and industries develop and operate Connect with founders, businesses, accelerators, and public sector leaders driving growth across industries including technology, tourism, and agriculture Learn how different stakeholders collaborate, make decisions, and navigate real-world opportunities and constraints Experience the culture, food, and landscapes of Chile and Argentina through curated, on-the-ground engagement

Nominate an Advisor for the Provost's Award for Excellence in Academic Advising

Did you receive outstanding academic advising this spring? Nominate your advisor for the Provost's Award for Excellence in Academic Advising. Graduate and undergraduate faculty and staff academic advisors, for whom advising is at least a portion of their responsibilities, are eligible to be nominated.

Nominate an advisor today!

High school graduation ceremonies at the Ritchie Center

Ritchie Center and Health and Counseling Center

High school graduation ceremonies will take place at the Ritchie Center from Friday, May 15, through Friday, May 29, with the busiest period occurring May 18–22. During this time, students visiting the Coors Fitness Center or Health and Counseling Center (HCC) should expect increased traffic, parking impacts, and larger crowds around the Ritchie Center.

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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