Student Organizations
It's easy to see how the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop Desmond Tutu can serve as mentors to a younger generation.
DU students get involved. They participate in more than 100 student organizations, and they arrange much of the programming on campus. In addition, they oversee the radio station and newspaper that keep the campus up-to-date on everything from the latest music to breaking news. Members of the campus Greek community host a full calendar of social and service events. Meanwhile, the All Undergraduate Student Association Senate and Graduate Student Association make sure student voices and interests are represented.
Planning entertainment
The University of Denver Programs Board does most of the event planning for undergraduate students. The University-funded and student-run DUPB provides an eclectic schedule of programs that includes guest speakers, concerts and movies. The DUPB strives to schedule diverse programs that appeal to a wide spectrum of students. Check out the DUPB calendar.
Stay tuned to KVDU
DU's student radio station offers a wide mix of musical genres. Tune in, and you'll hear hip hop, punk, indie rock, talk and much more. The programming is selected and presented by student DJs.
Read and write all about it in The Clarion
The student staff at The Clarion covers everything from student government to academic news. The lively editorial page gives students a chance to express their opinions about everything from campus issues to international events.
The Clarion is published once a week during the school year. Read it online.
Campus fraternities and sororities host a 24-hour seesaw marathon every May. The event raises money for Camp Fire USA.
Living the Greek life
Greek organizations have been a rich part of DU's campus life since the late 1800s. At DU, the tradition is enriched by a commitment to social service. Each chapter on campus adopts a particular cause or organization that it supports throughout the academic year. In addition, Greek Life sponsors a philanthropy day dedicated to helping Denver-area schools and charities.
Fraternities and their favorite causes
Beta Theta Pi Philanthropy: Ronald McDonald House
Chi Phi: Boys & Girls Club of America
Kappa Sigma: Various groups and programs
Lambda Chi Alpha: North American Food Drive
Phi Kappa Sigma: Leukemia Society, MS Walk and Catholic Charities
Sigma Alpha Epsilon: March of Dimes
Sigma Chi: Children's Miracle Network
Theta Chi: American Red Cross
Sophomore Liz Pattison wanted to help clean up the environment. So she committed herself to a year of rock and roll.
Sororities and their favorite causes
Alpha Gamma Delta: Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which benefits juvenile diabetes
Delta Delta Delta: Children's Hospital of Denver and St. Jude's Research Hospital
Delta Gamma: Anchor Center of Denver for kids with sight disabilities
Delta Zeta: Volleyball tournament for the hearing- and speech-impaired
Gamma Phi Beta: See-saw-athon to benefit camping programs for the disadvantaged
DU hosts Parents Weekend every October. About 500 parents came to campus Oct. 22-24, 2006, to attend information sessions, learn more about their children's experience at DU, and most important, spend time with their kids.
Representing student interests
Student government at DU, known as the All Undergraduate Student Association Senate, represents student voices to the administration and works to incorporate student initiatives across campus. It's also responsible for allocating resources to various organizations, including the DU Programming Board.
The AUSA Senate has a solid reputation for responsive governance. In recent years, it has delivered on a host of promises, including:
- Free copies of USA Today, The Denver Post and The New York Times. They're available in special boxes around campus. Students only need their Pioneer ID card to access he boxes and catch up on local, national and international news.
- Reduced greenhouse gasses. In response to student concerns, the AUSA Senate raised fees to help the University pay for wind power. DU is now one of the largest collegiate wind power users in the country.
Graduate students are represented by the Graduate Student Association.