#Check Your Pulse

1. In Case You Missed It
2. Happening This Week
3. Engagement Opportunities Coming Up
4. Other News & Announcements

Run for Undergraduate Student Government!

Attend one of the following Info Sessions:
Friday, April 29 - 2pm | DCB 130 
Saturday, April 30 | Zoom

Interested in representing the Undergraduate student voice at DU?
Want to serve your peers and make a difference on campus?
Undergraduate Student Government Elections are right around the corner!

In order to run for an elected position, all interested candidates MUST attend one of the information sessions taking place at the end of this week.

Check out our “Why USG?” Instagram highlight to learn more about why you should run; and check out the USG Elections Website for more information or contact us with questions!

Ava Johnson - ava.johnson@du.edu
John Mann - john.t.mann@du.edu

Can't make an info session? Contact us so we can connect!

Find more upcoming events here.

Att Seniors: Are you Ready for Your Next Chapter?!

Saturday, May 21 | 8:00 am-6:00 pm | James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus

Designed for graduating seniors, WRIT 2681 engages reflective practice as a tool for contemplation, growth, and planning. During a full day on the Kennedy Mountain Campus (transportation provided) on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 8:00 am -- 6:00 pm, students are invited to reflect on the critical transitions that occurred during their time in Denver, while enjoying panoramic views and scenic trails. Participants can expect to read, write, reflect, and develop a multi-modal project as part of the one-credit course. (No late registration fees!!)

REGISTER ON PIOWEB for WRIT 2681

Student Photo Celebration

Call for submissions! Students are invited to submit a photo that reflects their community-engaged work and the impact it's had on their DU experience. Photos will be displayed in the Community Commons art gallery during May with prizes awarded at the reception.

Submit by May 2nd!

Hiring Student Positions - Housing and Residential Education

Housing and Residential Education currently has three positions accepting applications for the Summer and Fall Quarters!

Apply online: du.edu/pco

2022 Pio Prep Leadership Institute - Seeking DU Student Mentors

Latinx Pio Prep Leadership Institute (LPP): July 18 – 21
Black/African American Pio Prep Leadership Institute (BPP): August 1 – 4

The University of Denver is excited to announce that our summer Pio Prep Leadership Institute will be back on campus and in-person in 2022!

This three-day overnight program brings together excelling students from across Colorado who identify as Black/African American and/or Latinx. Our objectives with the Pio Prep Institute are enhancing college access, exploring racial/ethnic identity, and expanding leadership for rising high school juniors and seniors.

A critical component of this program is our student to student connection, thus we invite you to apply to serve as a mentor this summer! 

APPLY HERE by April 22

The first day will be utilized as a mentor training day and the other three days and two nights will be jam-packed with high-quality workshops, leadership building activities, opportunities to better understand the college application process, exploration of personal identity, and engagement with DU administrators and current students.

Benefits provided to selected Mentors:

• Dynamic on-campus experience promoting college access, leadership, and cultural identity
• Inspire talented high school students to consider higher education
• Build one's resume and social circle of influence
• Help build greater racial, ethnic, socioeconomic diversity on campus
• On campus housing for week of program
• Daily meals and activities
• $500 stipend for your participation

Application Deadline: April 22nd, 2022
Please mark your calendars - Interviews for this position will take place May 2nd through 6th. All completed applicants will receive a decision in mid-May.

Beginner Spanish Courses This Summer

For everyone interested in taking a beginner Spanish class, we are offering 1001, 1002, and 1003 online this summer. All courses will be online Monday-Friday at either 9am-11am or 5:30pm-7:30pm depending on the course. Don't miss your chance to learn a new language and culture!

Please click here for times and more information, or contact Stefan DuBois with any questions: Stefan.DuBois@du.edu

Learn Russian This Summer!

Are you looking to learn a new language this summer? Try Russian 1001! You will learn Basic grammar, syntax and vocabulary in a critical language with emphasis on oral skills, and have an introduction to Russian culture. This is a course for beginners that will be online synchronous from 9am to 10am Monday-Thursday.

If you have any questions, please contact Polina Maksimovich at Polina.Maksimovich@du.edu