Designing the Grad Experience Monthly Session 1: Getting "Un-stuck"
Thursday, October 12 3-4:30 pm | Anderson Academic Commons 340
Calling all Graduate Students! Join the Designing the Grad Experience Monthly Session 1: Getting “Un-stuck” on Thursday, October 12 from 3-4:30 pm in AAC 340 where you can master the skill of reframing to explore new possibilities and generate ideas to get “un-stuck” in your life. For more information, email 4dexperience@du.edu. Register here
Student Success Coaching now available to Graduate Students!
Student Success Coaching is happy to announce that Student Success Coaching appointments are now available to graduate students at DU! In-person and virtual appointments are offered! Drop-in Coaching is also available weeks 5-10 on Wednesday's from 1:00-4:00pm in Suite 3100 of the Community Commons. Meet one-on-one with a Student Success Coach to improve your graduate student experience! Your coach will support you, challenge you, and hold you accountable through individualized coaching sessions. Topics are customized to meet your needs and may include goal setting, time management, organization, study skills, and stress management. You will feel more confident in your abilities and more knowledgeable about the resources available at DU. Your coach will help you identify and achieve your goals through one-on-one support. More info
Thursday, Oct. 19th (10am-1pm) | Community Commons 1700
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the third Thursday of the month (October 19th) is National Wear Purple Day! Come to campus wearing purple as a way to raise awareness around domestic/dating violence and to show support to survivors in our community. Don’t have purple? Want to honor the day in community? Come to our event! From 10am to 1pm in CCOM 1700, we'll have: a purple smoothie bar, purple awareness ribbons, purple nail polish, friendship bracelet making, and interactive elements designed to help educate and raise awareness.More info
You're Invited to The Summit
Oct. 16-18 | Webinar on the 16th and 18th, In-person on the 17th in Anderson Commons room 290
Please join us October 16th-18th for DU’s 23rd annual Summit! This year we will be thinking about the layered and multifaceted reality of working and persisting for justice. This year we will offer both virtual and in-person programming. Please review the schedule and register for the various sessions here . If you have any questions, please contact us at inclusion@du.edu.
Royal Persian painting and Islamic Mysticism
Wednesday, Oct. 18 (5 - 7:15 p.m.) | Sturm Hall, Lindsay Auditorium (room 281) and via Zoom
Royal Persian painting, Islamic mysticism, and diplomatic and cultural connections between Iran and China in the Early Modern period are the subjects of this year’s John C. Livingston Lecture by Assistant Professor of Art History Bilha Moor. The talk explores manuscript painting in Isfahan (Iran) in the early 17th century when the imperial city was referred to as “half of the world” and attracted European ambassadors, traders, and travelers. “Professor Moor’s research offers important insights into the cultural, artistic and diplomatic relations between China and Persia at a key period of history and we’re pleased to honor her as this year’s Livingston Lecturer,” said Annabeth Headrick, director, School of Art & Art History. A reception with light refreshments will occur before the program from 5 - 6 p.m. The program will begin at 6 p.m. Learn more and RSVP here
Free Speech on the Inclusive Campus Deliberation
Thursday, Oct. 19 (5:30 PM) | SIE 1020
Join the Conflict Engagement and Resolution Initiative (CERI) on October 19 at 5:30pm in the Forum (SIE 1020) for student-facilitated table deliberations on policy perspectives on Free Speech on the Inclusive Campus. At this event, students will have an opportunity to discuss several policy proposals related to free expression and inclusivity, with the assistance of prereading materials. Food will be provided! Open to all DU students! Register here .
ACE Student Scholars Grants Info Session
Thursday, Oct. 19 (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) | CCOM 1100 | Register for link to participate virtually
If you have a project where you’re working with communities, did you know you can use an ACE Student Scholars Grant to cover project costs and compensation? Join the Center for Community Engagement (CCESL) for an info session on October 19th to learn how you can apply for and receive an ACE Grant! Offered in a hybrid format - register to receive the Zoom link. RSVP here
SOS office: Community Commons Suite 3001
With recent earthquakes in Afghanistan, our Student Outreach and Support (SOS) staff hope to help and support you and other students who may be directly impacted get connected to resources. If any student impacted by this event would like for SOS to contact their faculty to notify them that they may need some additional flexibility while they care for themselves during this time, please email us at: sos@du.edu Location: Community Commons Suite 3001. Drop-In Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday and Friday 1:00pm-3:30pm
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Month of October
Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed in October to emphasize the importance of creating inclusive workplaces that value the talents and skills of people with disabilities. Throughout the month, initiatives and discussions highlight the need for equal employment opportunities and challenge misconceptions about disabilities in the workforce.
LGBTQ+ History Month
Month of October
Throughout October, we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to honor and recognize the contributions, struggles, and achievements of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. This month serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement and to promote equality and acceptance for all.
