From: Pulse Newsletter
Date: February 10, 2021
Subject: The Pulse | Winter 2021 | Week 5



The Pulse: Weekly News & Happenings at DU
Celebrating Black History Month

Honoring Black History Month

In our continuing effort to recognize and honor the diverse community at the University of Denver, this month we celebrate Black History Month. At the University of Denver, we commit and affirm the uncomplicated refrain “Black Lives Matter” even as others have questioned and rejected it. Anti-Black racism is real. This month we hope you will spend time learning more about the Black experience by attending and participating in the various events we are organizing to honor and celebrate Black History Month, including the Diversity Summit programming.

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Week 5 Wisdom: Find Your Spot

It's the midway point of the quarter, and hopefully you’ve had a chance to explore the newest nooks available on campus in the Community Commons. If you need an excuse to discover some new places and spaces, we’ve hidden rubber ducks around the Community Commons for you to find (you won’t need to climb on anything to find them, for the most part they’ll be easy to spot). Find a Duck and bring the attached postcard to the Community Commons Welcome Desk to exchange it for a prize! The added benefit of wandering around the space is that you may find some hidden-gem quiet spots that will be great for reading, writing, studying, or reflecting. Don’t let the cooler winter weather keep you in your room, get out and about and find yourself a favorite spot on campus or nearby (it doesn’t need to be in the Community Commons, it could be in your home).  
The Short List: Don't Miss These Opportunities
Diversity Summit

20th Annual Diversity Summit: "We Rise to the Challenge Beyond Diversity"

January-March 2021 | All Virtual

Welcome to the fourth week of the Diversity Summit. This week we enter the half way point of the summit and will move from our engagements in historical framing and knowledge building to centering voices from specific communities. This week, we will feature a series of panels and discussions focusing in on the experiences of different racial groups. Each panel has been asked to engage a prompt with regard to their community’s histories and contemporary experiences (i.e., the Native American/Indigenous Community, the Black community, the Latinx community, the API community, and individuals who identify as multiracial). These are not caucuses, but rather center the lived experiences of these specific communities to bring to light both unique and intersectional knowledge. We call these our Community Conversations.

Here's the list of Community Conversatins & Other Sessions still happening this week:
Wednesday, Feb. 10th:
10:20am-12:00pm | Native American Photography Panel
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Native American Community Conversation

Thursday, Feb 11th:
11:00am-12:00pm | Talking Race, Taking Space: Building and Sustaining a Recognized Black Community at DU

Friday, Feb 12th:
12:00pm-1:30pm | Critical Whiteness Conversation
4:00pm-5:00pm | White Noise Documentary Film Discussion (view Film here)

Best Buddies

Re-Activate DU Best Buddies

The University of Denver Best Buddies organization is looking for new leadership and membership! Please reach out to Lee Anne (leeannealsup@bestbuddies.org) for information on re-activating our DU Chapter. 

What is Best Buddies?  
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization with the mission of creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Why Join Best Buddies? 
By joining Best Buddies, you will become part of a growing movement of people with and without disabilities, dedicated to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to have a friend. You will be invited to group activities planned by the chapter leadership team. At least four group activities are held each year both in school and outside of school.  Each chapter determines their own activities based on availability of the members. Most importantly, you will be “matched” in a one-to-one friendship!

What happens when I am “matched” in a Best Buddies Friendship? 
You and your buddy will make a commitment to contact each other once a week by talking, though they will be encouraged to connect by phone, text, or email. Also, buddy pairs will make plans to get together twice a month. Many buddy pairs enjoy eating lunch together, going to assemblies together, or hanging out after class. The purpose of Best Buddies is to foster natural friendships between two people.  

Who provides support for our Best Buddies Chapter?  
Best Buddies program staff, a faculty advisor, and a special education advisor work together to provide the support and information needed to facilitate strong and lasting relationships and chapter.

Ongoing Events

Start End   Event        
Jan. 11 Feb. 12 Green Your Flow Giveaway
Jan. 11 Feb. 15 Apply to be a 2021 Discoveries Orientation Leader
Jan. 25 March 15 Pray, Give Thanks, Lament
Jan. 28 Feb. 15 A Community Table: Democracy Edition
Feb. 1 Feb. 28 Energy Challenge
Feb. 8 March 30 Community Commons Duck Hunt
This Week
TODAY: Wednesday, February 10
Start End   Event        
9:00am 5:00pm Happy Valentines Day From DUPB
12:00pm 1:30pm Open Unpacking Gender Violence Workshop (meets RSO requirement)
12:00pm 1:00pm Drop-in Pick-up Pleasure Packs and Craft Kits! Part of Love+Sex+Health Week
1:00pm 2:15pm Student DART Workshop
5:30pm 6:30pm Careers in Technology Panel
5:30pm 6:45pm Student DART Workshop
7:00pm 8:00pm Galentine's Day
7:00pm 9:00pm Pleasure Collective: Healthy Sexual Communication - Part of Love+Sex+Health Week
7:30pm 8:30pm NSMH Social Hour
TOMORROW: Thursday, February 11
10:00am 11:00am Student Leadership Workshop Series: Fighting Imposter Syndrome
11:00am 12:00pm Talking Race, Taking Space: Building and Sustaining a Recognized Black Community at DU
11:00am 1:00pm Plant Some Love - Part of Love+Sex+Health Week
12:00pm 1:00pm Student Leadership Workshop Series: Leading with Mindfulness
4:30pm 5:30pm Supervising Up (Student Employees Achieve Series)
6:30pm 9:00pm Psychology Club Speaker Series-- How a "Brilliance = White Men" Stereotype Impacts Representation- Featuring Dr. Daniel Storage
7:00pm 8:00pm Kindness Kit Grab-and-Go
Friday, February 12
7:00am 10:00am Winter Bike to Work Day
12:00pm 1:30pm Campus Connect Suicide Prevention Workshop (meets RSO requirement)
5:00pm 6:00pm DBA Social Event
5:00pm 9:30pm Planting Bamboo
7:00pm 11:55pm BGC Game Night
Saturday, February 13
1:00pm 1:00pm BSA x MGC Collab- Paint and Sip
Monday, February 15
5:00pm 6:00pm Monday Mash-Up: Breaking the Ice (COPY)
7:00pm 8:30pm University of Denver Music Business Club Weekly Meetings
Tuesday, February 16
4:00pm 5:00pm Crucial Conversations: How to Talk to Coworkers When Emotions are Strong and the Stakes are High (Student Employees Achieve Series)
6:00pm 7:00pm LGBTQ+ Family Dinner
6:00pm 8:00pm Lunar New Year Tabling Event
Wednesday, February 17
11:00am 11:50am Financial Well-Being: Preventing Identity Theft and Scams
4:00pm 5:30pm Bartending School: Alcohol Education Open Workshop (RSO Requirement)
5:00pm 6:00pm Happy New Queer
5:30pm 7:00pm C.U.E. The Mic - Women's Empowerment Series: Secrets of Success from Women Entrepreneurs
6:30pm 8:00pm Bartending School: Alcohol Education Workshop (RSO Requirement - DU Rotaract)
Coming Up

Winter Carnival Highlight: 

EVENT

MusicFest in ICEolation featuring Louis the Child

Friday, February 19
8:30pm - 10:00pm
Happening in the Event Page on CrimsonConnect
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ICEolation doesn't mean being alone- it means enjoying Louis the Child's performance from wherever you are! Finish off your Winter Carnival week with DU's first ever virtual concert experience. Pick up a Virtual Concert Watch Party Pack at the Rebecca Chopp Grand Central Market during week 6 and enjoy a night of spectacular music and unforgettable moments.

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More Events Next Week:

Thursday, February 18
Start End   Event        
10:00am 11:00am Student Leadership Workshop Series: Citizen Leadership & Global Stewardship
1:00pm 2:00pm Student Leadership Workshop Series: Transferable Skills
Friday, February 19
12:00pm 1:30pm CHOICES About Alcohol Workshop
7:00pm 9:00pm Lunar New Year Zoom Event
Other News
DU Clarion
The Clarion is the official student newspaper of the University of Denver, serving as the community’s voice. Read some of the highlights from our publication this week: 
 
 
 
 
 
To read more of our articles, visit duclarion.com. To learn how you can get involved, email duclarioneditor@gmail.com.
Chart showing new hours at various locations

Saliva Collection-Change in Weekend Hours

Centennial Halls, Nagel Hall and Dimond Family Residential Village

Based on demand, the saliva collection locations are modifying weekend hours to a later start and closing one location. Changes will take effect on February 13th. Remember, you never need an appointment to provide a saliva sample. However, we ask that you don’t eat, drink, vape or smoke 60 minutes prior to providing a sample. In addition, you can walk up to the Care Pod to provide a saliva sample 
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ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO COMPLETE INTERVENE DU TRAINING!

Intervene: DU Workshop

Multiple Offerings Available  

As part of the Undergraduate Student Government 2017 resolution, all new and incoming students are required to attend an active bystander skills workshop before February 26th, 2021. This session covers strategies for appropriate interventions in cases of potential sexual assaults, racial bias, hazing, mental health, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and alcohol and other drug-related emergencies. If you do not register for and complete Intervene: DU by February 26, 2021, a hold will be placed on your account and will prohibit registration for Spring quarter.

Register for a Training TODAY!
Summer Internship Award

NOW OPEN: The 2021 Summer Internship Award Application


The Summer Internship Award Program is designed to increase the ability for students to participate in internship opportunities that are unpaid. The program will award undergraduate students with awards ranging from $2,500-$3,400, depending on the award origin (the Career & Professional Development Award, the Denenberg Family Award, or the CAHSS Award). Deadlines: All applications must be submitted through Pioneer Careers Online by April 16th @ 12 pm. All items must be complete by the deadline in order for your application to be considered. A Selection Committee will review the applications and essays and will notify students via email to let them know whether or not they have been selected to receive the award. | LEARN MORE

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