What? The annual Diversity & Unity (DU) Retreat is a FREE, two-day program bringing together a diverse set of students to explore issues of identity and social systems, and to build campus alliances. Participants develop their knowledge of self and others, enhance their awareness of historical and current intergroup dynamics and expand their "toolkits" of campus resources and involvement opportunities. Student return to campus relationships, organizations and other involvements with new knowledge of diversity, skills to promote understanding, and networks for action.

Who? The Retreat is a powerful "starting point" for students interested in making a positive difference for diversity and Inclusive Excellence in their individual lives, classes, organizations and the overall DU community. Students can participate in the Retreat once*, with attendees then Advancing into other campus/community actions, involvements and leadership roles.

*Past participants are invited to apply to serve on the student Retreat Team, assisting with and leading aspects of Retreat planning, publicity and implementation. Contact our office if you're interested.

When and Where? The 2012-13 Retreat will be Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon, September 28-29th, 2012, at the Red Lion Hotel Southeast Denver.

The Retreat is FREE to accepted students, and includes meals, snacks, housing and materials. Participants take the light rail between hotel and campus (free with DU transit pass) as a group, and must commit to the entire Retreat experience (no late arrivals or early departures). Participants are housed up to four-to-a-room, sharing two large (queen+ sized) beds, and are given the opportunity (during registration) to select roommates and/or to choose same/mixed gender rooms.

How? Online registration will open in the fall of 2012. Please scroll over the "Programs" menu header above for other involvement opportunities. 

For other questions about the Retreat, email igr@du.edu.

2012 one-day alternative
Students not able to commit to the full, two-day 2012 Fall Retreat should consider attending CO-LEADS instead: the one-day, regional student summit at the Auraria campus on Friday, 19 October. The Center for Multicultural Excellence is a co-sponsor of this annual event, a great opportunity to meet, learn and work with university students from around the Front Range area! CME will sponsor the registration fee for a limited number of students; contact a staff member for details to enter in the "sponsorship" section of the registration form when it opens.