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Peg Bradley-Doppes announces DU move to Summit League
(Nov. 27, 2012)—The University of Denver has accepted an invitation to join the Summit League effective the 2013-14 academic year. This new affiliation allows for 11 of our 17 sports programs to have a stable home in one conference location.
Sports competing in the Summit League include men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, and volleyball. The University's remaining sports—hockey, gymnastics, men's and women's lacrosse, and men's and women's skiing—will continue in their respective conferences.
The University of Denver becomes the 10th member of the conference, joining IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis), Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (Fort Wayne), University of Missouri-Kansas City (Kansas City), North Dakota State University, Oakland University, University of Nebraska-Omaha (Omaha), University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University and Western Illinois University.
"While this move means that we will only compete in the Western Athletic Conference for one year, our goals remain the same," said Bradley-Doppes, vice chancellor for Athletics and Recreation. "We are focused on having a great 2012-13 season in all sports, and will work to assist the WAC in maintaining its viability as a conference.
"This is a wonderful day for our institution, as we can feel confident that we have a stable home in a league that has multiple institutions known in the Rocky Mountain region."
Deadline near to secure commemorative book bindings for Academic Commons
(Nov. 26, 2012)—The University of Denver is planning a special commemorative display in the interior of Penrose Library acknowledging those supporting the new Academic Commons with gifts of $250 or more. Personalized commemorative book bindings will be in place to honor the alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends making such gifts.
Only around 100 spaces are left, and you have until Dec. 31 to make your gift or final pledge payment to receive this recognition. For more information and to find pledge forms, see the commemorative book bindings Web page.
campus activities around the holidays
Free visit week at the Coors Fitness Center—Dec. 3-7
With one holiday behind us and holiday parties approaching, block time on your calendar to get "Back on Track." For the week of Dec. 3-7, the Ritchie Center is offering free daily visits to all DU faculty and staff.
Just bring your DU ID to the front desk, and receive free access to cardio and weight equipment, group fitness classes, lap swim, open recreation basketball and more! Looking for a wintery workout alternative? Try a free public skate at Joy Burns Arena!
Check out the online schedules and plan your week of workouts today!
Open Recreation Basketball Schedule
Denver Pioneer Store Holiday Sale—11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5
This holiday season, give the gift of Pioneer pride. Stop by the Denver Pioneer Store holiday sale on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and save!
From 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., DU faculty/staff will receive 10 percent off their entire purchase and the chance to save 20-50 percent on any one item.
The sale will take place on the Ritchie Center's west concourse.
Bring your kids to campus over winter break and save
If you have children between the ages of 5-11, check out our School Days Off Winter Break special! School Days Off is a sports day camp offered at the Ritchie Center on days when most schools are out of session.
Register for any five days of Winter Break School Days Off for just $225, or save 10 percent on individual day registrations when you enter the coupon code FACSTA12 during online registration. The School Days Off Winter Break schedule and registration forms are available on the School Days Off website. Please contact Jon Bullard at 303-831-3908 with questions.
People News of note
Korbel Professor Erica Chenoweth received the 2013 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for the ideas set forth in her co-authored book Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Non-Violent Conflict. This is the second award for Erica and her co-author, Maria Stephan of the U.S. State Department.
Dean Lynn Gangone of The Women's College will be honored Jan. 16, 2013, at the Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce Top 25 Gala. She was named one of the 25 most powerful women in Denver in September.
HR News
Thanks for Thriving DU!
Thrive Across America has ended, with some impressive numbers by University of Denver teams:
- 65 teams participated
- 57 reported average minutes of physical activity that met or exceeded the recommended goal of 30 minutes, five times a week
- 41 teams had averages of 30-plus minutes per day
- 24 teams have averages of 40-plus minutes per day
- 13 teams had averages of 50-plus minutes per day
DU employees can keep using the tracking software to be accountable for daily physical activity. If you haven't signed up, check it out. And see which DU teams were winners.
Do you have the KP.org app?
Kaiser Permanente now has an Android and iPhone app available to members. Email your doctors, refill prescriptions, view past visits and test results, even schedule appointments. For more info: see Android and iPhone.
Deadline extended: Long-term care insurance
Due to the interest in the long-term care insurance, the University is extending the enrollment deadline to Friday, Dec. 7. Two additional information sessions have been scheduled for eligible employees to learn more:
- Monday, Dec. 3 - 1 - 2 p.m. - HRTM building Room 308
- Tuesday, Dec. 4 - 9 - 10 a.m. - HRTM building Room 211
You do not need to pre-register for these information sessions.
This is a unique opportunity for actively-at-work benefited faculty and staff members to secure guaranteed acceptance Long-Term Care Insurance, underwritten by the Prudential Insurance Company of America.