Support the DU Food Pantry at the Homecoming Gala!
The DU Food Pantry, in partnership with the Food Bank of the Rockies, provides vital support to students facing food insecurity—especially graduate and international students. Entirely donor-funded, the pantry relies on community contributions to continue its impact.
Join us for an evening ofmusic, food, dancing, and a Silent Auction featuring luxury hotel stays, Comedy Works tickets, museum passes, DU Hockey tickets, and more!
Guest speakers include Beth Goad, Brian Schreckinger, and Chancellor Jeremy Haefner.
All proceeds go directly to the pantry. Let’s celebrate Homecoming with purpose!
If you are not able to make it to the event, please consider donating using this link
Join the Fun at the Gratitude Potato Golf Cart Parade & Celebration!
November 6, 1 pm-4 pm
Get ready for one of the most uplifting events of the fall quarter! On Thursday, November 6, come to Campus Green for the Gratitude Potato Golf Cart Parade (1:00–2:30 PM) and Celebration (2:30–4:00 PM). Enjoy free tater tots, regular fries, crinkle fries, waffle fries, curly fries, sweet potato fries, and potato snacks, plus tons of potato-themed games and crafts, from sack races and hot potato to decorating your own spud! Departments and offices are decorating their golf carts and joining the parade for a chance to win the best-decorated potato-themed cart prize.
Join the golf cart parade, bring your bike, skateboard, scooter, or walk alongside the potato truck parade as it makes its stops across campus and goes back to Campus Green for a big celebration. Let’s celebrate gratitude, community, and creativity, potato style!
The first snow is coming! Whenever we get our first inch of snow on campus, we celebrate!
This year, we’ll be gathering in the Community Commons Canyon to enjoy the magic of the season together. Join us for free fuzzy Socks, fuzzy cornor, Minute to Win It games, hot cocoa, and other warm drinks.
We’ll also host a Snowman building competition on Campus Green with cool prizes for the winners! You’ll even have the chance to paint your snowman if you’d like.
Keep an eye on your email and Instagram for updates. Our First Snow Celebration will happen as soon as the snow arrives!
Division of Community Support & Engagement Open House!
Friday, Oct. 24 (10am-1pm)
Community Commons, Suite 3200
Join us for the Division of Community Support & Engagement Open House! Community Commons, Suite 3200 Friday October 24, 10am-1pm Welcome to all -- Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Community Partners! We will have interactive engagements to learn about our current work, upcoming plans, as well as opportunities to share your voice on what should be some of our priority areas looking forward to 2026. We will have food and a chance to be with community. Please share with your friends and colleagues who are interested in finding ways to connect, belong, and thrive at DU!
Fall is in the Air!
In addition to leaf-peeping, Halloween, DU Homecoming, we invite you to learn about some of the many celebrations and festivals happening around the world and on campus this time of year!
As always, you can check here for upcoming campus events.
Celebrate Wisely:
As members of a diverse community, all DU community members are expected to uphold the values of integrity, respect and responsibility. The University encourages everyone to:
Be thoughtful when choosing costumes, decorations, and party themes. Easy and “funny” aren’t the only criteria for a good time.
Be informed. Making light of historical or current events can undermine our sense of community. Furthering misinformation about incidents or people suggests ignorance or indifference to others’ experiences. Beyond impact on others, consider yourself as well: "Would I want my friends, family, and/or a potential employer to see this on social media?"
Showcase your creativity by avoiding representations that reduce cultures or peoples to jokes, caricatures or stereotypes.
Celebrate Safer:
Be respectful. Remember the phrase, "The way they dress does not mean yes.” Someone’s costume does not indicate their consent.
Consent is affirmative, meaning you will want to ask directly and wait until you receive a clear and uncoerced 'yes' before engaging in any sexual activity.
Also, don't forget that someone cannot consent to sex if they are impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
It is never the fault of the survivor/victim if someone experiences harm, no matter what they are wearing, drinking, or where they are or who they are with. Know that there are free and confidential resources and supports available on campus if you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence. Contact CAPE at cape@du.edu or www.du.edu/cape
Plan ahead. Set a drink limit beforehand, and make sure you have a safe way home.
Party together. Stay with the same trustworthy group of friends the whole time.
Eat (more than sweets) and stay hydrated before and while drinking.
Don’t mix alcohol and other drugs, as combinations can be dangerous.
If planning on using substances, make sure to use caution, and always test powder, pills, and liquid substances for fentanyl before using.
It’s cold/flu+ season. Don’t share food/drinks, wash your hands regularly, and cough into your elbow/tissue. Flu (and COVID) shots are covered by most insurance, including DU SHIP, and available from retail pharmacies, including Safeway and Walgreens near campus.
Consider DU's Mask Policy: For safety, persons may not wear coverings that conceal their face on University premises. Read the full policy here, and try something more creative with your costume! (Exceptions include for medical, religious, and/or weather reasons.)
While enjoying the season’s festivities, remember, at DU we look out for each other. That means being aware of our situation, interrupting harmful jokes, attitudes, and actions before they escalate, and calling for help when needed.
Volunteer For the Food Pantry!
Driscoll Student Center South Room 6: Left of ID office
Sign up to volunteer for November and December on Wednesday or Thursday! You can expect to greet patrons, answer questions, and possibly restock items throughout the day. We are located at the Driscoll Student Center South Room 6: Left of ID office. Contact us at foodpantry@du.edu if you have more questions.
