From: Pulse Newsletter
Date: April 9
Subject: The Pulse | Spring 2025 | Week 2



The Pulse: Weekly News & Happenings at DU
SPRING 2025 Week 2
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Campaign Launch & Candidate Agreement Available

All candidates will be required to get 100% on the Information Test, and submit the candidate agreement prior to initiating their campaign. This quiz will cover all the deadlines, rules, and expectations associated with the Spring 2025 Election that are outlined in the Elections Guide.


Ballot Qualificiation Deadline: April 20

By this deadline, candidates must submit their petition, platform, and have received 100% on the information quiz to meet ballot eligibility.

The USG Advisor will also run grade/university standing checks on all candidates. Failure to turn in required documents or clear grade/university standing check will result in a candidate not qualifying for the ballot, making them unelectable.


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In Case You Missed It
An image of students petting a dog

7 Ways That DU Supports Student Mental Health

Did you know three in five college students say mental health challenges impact their academic success? But a majority of them also say their college’s support services make a difference. From therapy dogs to group therapy to mental health first aid, DU offers a wide variety of services and resources that help students stay on track.

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Event Highlights This Week
TODAY: Wednesday, April 9
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12:00pm 3:00pm Sexual Wellness Jeopardy Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 1:00pm Next Step Session Community Commons 3148
4:00pm 5:30pm Thriving on Your 21st Birthday Program - Education & Coupon Pickups Private Location (sign in to display)
4:00pm 5:00pm Active Minds Club Meeting Anderson Academic Commons 340
4:00pm 5:15pm Improv for Your Career & Life | A Mini-Series Private Location (sign in to display)
4:45pm 5:45pm Come Run With Us! Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 7:00pm AMWA x LOL Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Week 2 Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 7:30pm DU EMS Ideas Meeting Nagel 102
6:30pm 8:30pm The Maze Runner Screening Private Location (sign in to display)
8:30pm 9:30pm Skintight Outrage Weekly Show Sturm 281 (Lindsey Auditorium)
TOMORROW: Thursday, April 10
10:00am 4:30pm DU Food Pantry Shopping Hours Driscoll Commons Suite 6 (Next to ID card office)
11:00am 12:00pm Next Step Session Community Commons 3700
12:00pm 1:30pm US Policy Pop-Up Series - Week 2: The War on Bureaucracy Sie Complex - Cherrington Commons
3:00pm 6:00pm Frozen Four - Magness Watch Party Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 7:00pm FIRST@DU Year Two Prep Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 6:30pm Black@DU Mixer Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 10:00pm Brighten A Day with the Gammas Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm DU Perfect Pair Bi-Weekly Chapter Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 9:00pm Solar New Year with ASA and SASA! Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 9:00pm DU Launchpad: Let’s Launch (w/ Pizza) Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, April 11
11:00am 11:45am Denver Coffee Club Meeting #1 DFRV 195
12:00pm 2:00pm Know Your Rights - Campus Training Sturm Hall 253
1:00pm 2:00pm Zines Workshop Innovation Floor (ECS 107)
2:00pm 3:30pm Denver Doctor Reports On His Trip To Gaza Private Location (sign in to display)
2:15pm 3:15pm Headed to ViQtory Private Location (sign in to display)
3:30pm 4:30pm Come Run With Us! Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 10:00pm Board Game Club Weekly Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
7:00pm 11:55pm DUDAD Weekly Meeting Private Location (register to display)
7:30pm 9:30pm Vieux Farka Touré Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, April 12
5:30pm 8:30pm NCAA Hockey Championship Watch Party! Private Location (sign in to display)
Sunday, April 13
1:00pm 4:00pm Magic The Gathering Club Weekly Meetings ECS Room 257 2199 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80208, United States
5:00pm 7:00pm Community Meal Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Catholic Sunday Mass Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, April 14
12:00am 11:55pm National Student Employment Week TBD
12:00pm 5:00pm National Collegiate Recovery Week Private Location (sign in to display)
2:30pm 3:15pm Officer Orientation Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 7:00pm Trump 2.0 and Latin America Sie Complex, Room 1020 (The Forum)
6:00pm 7:00pm KXDU Radio Club Weekly Meeting Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm Yoga Club Weekly Meeting Engineering and Computer Science room 510
6:00pm 8:00pm LAISA Movie Night Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:00pm DUSF Weekly Meetings! Private Location (sign in to display)
6:30pm 7:15pm Open Chapter Meeting CCOM 1800
Tuesday, April 15
12:00pm 1:00pm Major and Career Exploration Lab Private Location (sign in to display)
12:00pm 1:00pm Lunch & Learn: What is eco-distress and how does it show up in our campus? Online Event
2:00pm 3:15pm Designing Your Life- A 3-Week, Career & Major Exploration Workshop Series Private Location (sign in to display)
4:30pm 6:00pm Thriving on Your 21st Birthday Program - Education & Coupon Pickups Private Location (sign in to display)
5:00pm 7:00pm FIRST@DU Year Three Prep Private Location (sign in to display)
5:30pm 8:00pm International Security Table Dialogues Private Location (sign in to display)
6:00pm 7:30pm Inclusive Leadership (RSO Harm Prevention Event) Private Location (sign in to display)
DU at home: home athletics events this week

EVENT

Frozen Four - Magness Watch Party

Thursday, April 10
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Cheer on the DU Hockey Team from Magness Arena as they take on Western Michigan in the Frozen Four!!

The team will be playing in St. Louis, but we'll be streaming the game live in Magness Arena!

RSVP


Also, save the date for Saturday, April 12th at 5:30pm!

If DU wins on Thursday, we'll be headed to the NCAA Championship Game to defend our title. Watch party in CCOM 1700 and 4th Story (for 21+) and post-game celebration on Campus Green!
Saturday, April 12
Start End   Event         Location
5:30pm 8:30pm NCAA Hockey Championship Watch Party! CCOM 1700 & 4th Story (21+)
Hockey Players on the ice

Off the Ice: A Chat With DU Hockey’s Jack Devine

As a student-athlete, Jack Devine’s journey has been filled with impressive achievements on and off the ice. Now, he and the Pioneers are headed to the Frozen Four where they look to defend their NCAA title and become repeat champions. DU will face Western Michigan in the Frozen Four semifinals at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 10. The DU Newsroom recently caught up with Jack to talk about his growth as a player, who he’s looked up to along the way, and which rule he’d change in hockey.

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Engagement Opportunities Coming Up

EVENT

National Collegiate Recovery Week

Monday, April 14 at 12:00pm
to Friday, April 18 at 5:00pm
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Join us for a week of community as we celebrate collegiate recovery April 14th- April 18th. Throughout the week will be having panels, tabling, workshops, as well as other community events! Please look at our sub events throughout the week for specific times and locations.

RSVP
Become a member of the Student Accountability Board

Student Accountability Board Training 

Friday April 11th 1pm-3pm | Zoom

Join the Student Accountability Board (SAB)!
SABs are typically made up of Faculty, Staff, and Student Representatives who resolve elevated cases where Students may have violated Community Standards/University Policies. The SAB members determine if the Student is Responsible or Not Responsible for violating Community Standards/University Policies and if they are found Responsible, what Status and Educational Outcomes will be assigned.
The SAB members can assign all Status Outcomes:Warning, Probation, Elevated Probation, Suspension, and Expulsion. Training will be provided. Please consider joining this important Board.   

To refer yourself, a colleague, or a Student, please complete the SAB Nomination form.

The next SAB Training is scheduled for Friday April 11th from 1pm-3pm. Please send any questions to SRR, at SRR@du.edu or call 303-871-5724.

For more information on the SAB and eligibility to participate, please see the Honor Code, beginning on page 44.

Previous IE Case Competition Winners holding a big check

2025 Inclusive Excellence Case Competition Application Deadline

April 18
The Inclusive Excellence Case Competition is a chance for you to develop your critical thinking, practical business, communication and presentation skills while working within a diverse team to research and propose solutions to a business case centered around themes of diversity, inclusion and equity. Thanks to our generous sponsor, Deloitte, teams will have the chance to compete for a total of $10,000 in prize money. $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 will be given to the first, second and third-place teams, respectively.

For questions contact bailee.gardunio@du.edu 

Registration Link: https://udenver.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agTGl6m7Y7Yq20

Social Justice Peer Educators: Now Hiring

SJE is now hiring Social Justice Peer Educators (SJPE) for the 2025-2026 academic year!
 

Exciting paid opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to become trained facilitators in social justice topics

8-10 hrs per week @ $19 per hr. Students are encouraged to apply on PCO by 9 am on Monday, May 19: https://tinyurl.com/sjpe25

Other News & Updates from Around Campus
DUWell Coaching

Thrive Introduces DU Well Coaching

Thrive Health Promotion is excited to now be offering well-being coaching to all students! DU Well Coaching is a well-being coaching services that provides structured support and accountability for students as they work towards achieving their well-being goals. If you're looking to build healthier habits but just need some support in doing so, consider signing up for an initial appointment today!

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4D Yeti Award with an image of a Yeti

Nominate for the 4D Yeti Awards!

Do you know a 4D Yeti? The inaugural 4D Yeti Awards recognize faculty, staff, and units across campus that are capturing the imagination and making impressions in big ways that advance the 4D Experience. Nominate a professor, staff member, department or office that has made a big difference in your life. A DU Yeti has expanded your thinking in new ways, fostered your sense of identity and character, supported your well-being, and/or helped you chart meaningful goals or connect to a sense of purpose.

Nominations are open until April 21 at 5:00 pm.
Awards will be presented at the 4D Symposium on Friday, May 9th.

White water rafters

Why Do So Many DU Graduates Stay in Denver?

More than 76,000 DU alumni currently live in Colorado, according to a recent economic impact report. This high rate is even more noteworthy considering that 75% of incoming freshman students come from out of state. So why is it that so many graduates stay in Colorado? Two recent alums told us why they chose to stay in the Denver area.

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Photo of art in AAC

Exploring Tradition Through Abstraction: Frank Stella’s ‘Had Gadya’ Comes to DU

Anderson Academic Commons

Have you noticed the purple-striped cones, blue and orange lines, and bursts of pink and green popping off the walls at AAC recently? Read more about artist Frank Stella's ‘Had Gadya’ series in based on a well-known Passover song by the influential 20th century modern artist.

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Call for Proposals - Student Signature Work Showcase

Call for undergraduate poster presenters for the 2025 Student Signature Work Showcase


Are you a part of a student-led project that advances the discovery, integration, or application of knowledge? You are invited to submit a proposal to present a poster about your project!

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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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