From: 4D Grad Connect
Date: April 16
Subject: The Grad Week 3



The Grad

Spring | Week 3

happening this week & next
Purpose Dinner

Spring Purpose Dinner: Alumni Edition 

Only a few spots remaining for Today's (04/16) Purpose Dinner in CCOM 1700 from 6pm - 8pm

We'll be serving a Spring seasonal buffet, and welcoming featured alumni. These individuals represent professional paths throughout industry and have all been students at the University of Denver! For all the featured individuals visit the event page on CrimsonConnect .

These evenings are an informal way to meet individuals across the University, hear about their experiences both professionally and academically, and reflect on your path at DU and beyond.

We hope to see you there!

Register Here 

GSG Applications

GSG Now Accepting Applications for the 2026–2027 E-Board

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) is still accepting applications for all Executive Board positions for the 2026–2027 academic year. This is an exciting opportunity for graduate students to lead, advocate, and shape the graduate student experience on campus. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program. Interested students are encouraged to apply by Tomorrow, Friday April 17, 2026. Applications can be submitted using the QR code on the flyer or via this application link.

Step into leadership. Make your voice count. Join GSG.

Events

Thursday, April 16
Start End   Event         Location
10:00am 4:30pm DU Food Pantry Shopping Hours Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 2:30pm World Semicolon Day Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:30pm Climate Cafe Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 8:30pm AHA Basic Life Support, CPR, AED Nagel 102
6:00pm 8:00pm Leadership for All: Purpose Dinner Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, April 17
10:00am 6:00pm 2026 Sustainable Development in Africa Conference Sie Complex, Room 5025 (Maglione Hall)
5:00pm 7:30pm Join or Die Documentary Screening & Discussion The Forum (SIE 1020)
7:30pm 9:30pm Faculty Recital Series: Brian Neal, trumpet & Cindy Lindeen-Martin, organ Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
Sunday, April 19
4:30pm 6:30pm Faculty Recital Series: Stephanie Cheng, piano & Michael van Wirt, percussion Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Hamilton Hall
Monday, April 20
8:00am 5:00pm Days 4Denver Private Location (sign in to display)
10:00am 11:30am Reading Hours Private Location (sign in to display)
11:00am 1:00pm Bloom Through Burnout: How Burnout Affects College Students Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 3:30pm Get Baked (goods) for 4/20 (safer strategies) CCOM Outside Table
1:00pm 2:30pm Feedback: We Need It, Even (Especially?) When We Don’t Like It - The Resilient Scientist Webinar Series Online Event
4:00pm 5:00pm Strategies That Can Help You Manage Your Money Online Event
5:00pm 8:00pm Delta Alpha Pi Spring Induction Private Location (sign in to display)
Tuesday, April 21
11:00am 12:00pm Celebrate Our Progress to Achieving Carbon Neutrality Fourth Floor, Community Commons
12:00pm 1:00pm Writing a Powerful Teaching Philosophy/Statement - GradCO Online Event
12:00pm 1:00pm Stay the Course: Resilience & Adaptability in Your Job & Internship Search (Career Week) Online Event
12:00pm 3:30pm 4/20 is over...now what? CCOM Outside Table
2:00pm 4:00pm Advisory Opinions Podcast Live The Cable Center, Malone Theater
3:30pm 4:30pm General Casey Happy Hour Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 7:30pm Conversations in the Disciplines Private Location (sign in to display)
Wednesday, April 22
11:00am 2:00pm Jazz Fest: Rocky Mountain Cookoff Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 1:00pm Know Your Worth: Salary & Offer Negotiation Strategies (Career Week) Online Event
12:00pm 1:30pm Proposal Writing: Writing for Clarity and Concision - GradCO Online Event
12:30pm 1:45pm Panel Discussion: Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression at DU: Faculty Perspectives Private Location (sign in to display)
3:00pm 4:00pm F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop Online Event
4:00pm 6:00pm DU Grad Christian Fellowship weekly Bible Study & Discussion - Bring Your Questions (4:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday) Anderson Library Study Room 212
Thursday, April 23
10:00am 4:30pm DU Food Pantry Shopping Hours Private Location (sign in to display)
10:00am 3:00pm Free STI Testing Clinic - April 23rd Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 1:30pm Digital Identity & Character Private Location (register to display)
12:00pm 1:00pm Graduate Lunch with the Dean Private Location (sign in to display)
1:00pm 4:00pm 2026 Spring Career & Internship Fair Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 6:00pm Activities with the Dean: Spring Denver Urban Garden Workshop Craig Hall, room TBD
4:30pm 6:00pm 2026 Spring Industry & Alumni Connections: Graduating Students Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 7:00pm The New World Disorder and the Question of Genocide: From Nagorno-Karabakh to Sudan Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Lamont Opera Theatre presents “Die Fledermaus” Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Friday, April 24
9:00am 1:00pm 2026 Marketing and Sales Expo Joy Burns Center- Hospitality Building
9:00am 5:00pm Family Weekend 2026 Community Commons Gallery (Across from Starbucks)
2:00pm 6:00pm DU Writing in Community Private Location (sign in to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Lamont Opera Theatre presents “Die Fledermaus” Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Saturday, April 25
7:30pm 9:30pm Lamont Opera Theatre presents “Die Fledermaus” Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Sunday, April 26
2:30pm 4:30pm Lamont Opera Theatre presents “Die Fledermaus” Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Gates Concert Hall
Monday, April 27
10:00am 11:30am Reading Hours Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 1:30pm Cultural Diplomacy Series: Cumbia and Culture Across the Globe Private Location (sign in to display)
1:00pm 2:30pm You Can’t Sing a Duet Alone: Mentoring Relationships for Long-Term Success - The Resilient Scientist Webinar Series Online Event
Tuesday, April 28
11:30am 2:00pm Lunch & Learn: Estate Planning and Cognitive Decline Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging
12:00pm 1:00pm Develop Your Personal Brand - GradCO Online Event
12:00pm 2:00pm Leading with Trust in times of Uncertainty Private Location (sign in to display)
Grad Cafe

GSG Grad Cafe x DU Anderson Academic Commons-

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Anderson Academy Commons - Room 340 The Loft 

Enjoy free food, networking, and games while connecting with fellow graduate students in a fun and relaxed environment! Hosted by GSG and The University Libraries, this is the perfect way to meet new people and build community.

The University Libraries is providing board games, electronic games, and a space for a study break with dinner attached.

Don’t miss out, we can’t wait to see you there!
 
Food Provided! (Qdoba)

Spring Industry Connections

2026 Spring Industry & Alumni Connections: Graduating Students

Thurs, April 23 (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM) 
Burwell 340

Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone—graduation is just around the corner, and we want to celebrate this exciting time with you!

We are thrilled to invite you to Industry & Alumni Connections: Graduating Students during Career Week at the University of Denver. This exclusive event is a special opportunity to celebrate your graduation and connect with distinguished alumni who have walked the same path.

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 and your journey from student to alumni. This event will offer the chance to network with successful professionals, gain career insights, and build valuable connections that will support you as you step into the next chapter of your career.

This event is a celebration of your hard work, dedication, and future success. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with alumni and celebrate your graduation in style! 

We look forward to celebrating with you and helping you build a bright future!

Register now to secure your spot—spaces are limited!

Students for Africa

Sustainable Development in Africa Conference: Reimagining Africa’s Future Through Democracy, Economic Growth, and Youth Innovation - 2026

Friday, April 17 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) 
SIE Complex, Maglione Hall

Student for African Presents Sustainable Development in Africa Conference with the Theme: Reimagining Africa's Future Through Democracy, Economic Growth, and Youth Innovation.

Photo showcase

Community Engagement Photo Showcase

Call for Photo Submissions! DU students, both graduate and undergraduate, are invited to submit a photo and a short story highlighting the impact of their community engagement. Entries will be featured in the Community Engagement Photo Showcase at the Public Good Celebration on May 13 and displayed in the Community Commons gallery through June. Awards will be given to entries that most effectively showcase the CCESL pathways:

Think, Connect, Reflect, Act.

GSG Cultural Food Fest

GSG Cultural Food Fest
Save the Date!
May 19 2026 (7.30pm - 9.30pm)

The Graduate Student Government (GSG) invites all graduate students to attend the Cultural Food Fest, a joyful evening of community, culture, and shared meals. Join fellow graduate students for a celebration of cultural eats and connection. If you’re able, you’re encouraged to bring a dish to share with the graduate community. Everyone is welcome to participate whether you bring food or not.

Be sure to keep an eye out on Crimson Connect for registration. Come hungry, bring friends, and enjoy an evening of culture and community.

 

Other News & Updates from Around Campus
Yeti Award

Nominate a Person or Office for a 4D Yeti Award!

Is there a professor, staff member, or office/department on campus that has contributed to your well-being or purpose in significant ways? Take a few minutes to nominate them for a 4D Yeti Award on Crimson Connect by Friday, April 17th! The yeti captures the imagination, makes big strides, and leaves a large imprint wherever they go. As such, the 4D Yeti Awards recognize those who have made big or bold impressions to support student growth across the four dimensions (intellect, character, well-being, and purpose). The annual 4D Yeti Award recipients will be recognized at the "Stars in Our Constellation" lunch at the 4D Symposium (May 7-8).

Enrol in NNE

Enroll in NNE!

Students from the University of Denver who are interested in graduate school are encouraged to enroll in the National Name Exchange. NNE is a program managed by the Council of Graduate Schools, a membership association of nearly 500 universities in the US and Canada with the mission of improving graduate education, to help students explore graduate programs, apply to graduate school, and succeed once enrolled. Students are eligible to enroll in NNE their sophomore year at DU to current master’s students interested in furthering their graduate education. NNE enrollees will receive information and resources from the Council of Graduate Schools as well as possible outreach from interested institutions that participate in the program annually. Application fee waivers are available at certain institutions.

You can learn more about the program on the CGS website and enroll by clicking on the Enroll Now link.

Fulbright US Student Program

Now open! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Now open! The Fulbright U.S. Student Program supports a year abroad in over 140 countries. Apply as a graduating senior, alum, Master's or PhD student to pursue graduate study, research, creative or performing arts, or to teach English. Open to any field of study! Applicants must work with DU's Office of Scholar Development & Fellowship Advising (SDFA) to be endorsed by DU. Campus deadline is September 1 for grants that start Fall 2027 / Winter 2028. Previous applicants suggest that you get started early! This spring, SDFA is offering an online info session in partnership with Fulbright as well as virtual and in-person Getting Started sessions. Sign up through the QR code or CrimsonConnect.

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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