Hundreds of programs are offered over the academic year to the DU community ranging from theater, comedy, dance, film, theme weeks, novelty entertainment, adventure excursions, community service projects, national speakers, and local/national bands.

Student Involvement at DU encompasses several areas, including approximately 100 student organizations. Click here to see the current list.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

• Visit the "Pioneer Carnival" Organizations Fair during orientation in September, and meet leaders from various student organizations to learn more about their groups, the programs they sponsor and how to join! (For student organizations and DU departments: It's not too late to sign up for a table for your organization! Click here to fill out the registration form. All registration forms are due by Thursday, August 31, 2006! For area businesses who want a table, please fill out the BUSINESS Registration Form)
  
  

• Stop by the Student Life Suite to meet with one of the staff to help you develop your personal involvement plan.
  
  
• Read the student newspaper, The Clarion, and campus bulletin boards for involvement opportunities.
  
  
• Talk with your RA or UDCC mentor about ways to get involved at DU.
  
  
• Interested in starting a new organization at DU? Stop by the Student Life Suite and talk to our staff to get you going. We'd love to help! Don't waste time!
  
  

Leadership Opportunities

Campus Activities is committed to enhancing the educational mission of the University by encouraging student involvement where experience is the foundation of learning, providing opportunities for life skill development, and fostering a sense of community where all members are valued, challenged, and supported.   To that end we want to develop strong leaders for our campus community.

 Astin's Involvement Theory, Astin (1985) emphasized that students learn and develop when they become active in the collegiate experience. Upcraft (1995) expanded on this theory when he stated "The greater the quantity and quality of involvement, the more likely the student will succeed in college" (p.18).  The Campus Activities Office is excited to sponsor two leadership opportunities.   We believe that everyone can become a more effective leader.   We want to support you as your role changes in your student organization, your residence hall floor, your fraternity or sorority.    Leadership is about making a difference and learning about yourself and others.   We are here to support you on your journey.   Enjoy the ride.

 

Emerging Leaders Program and Application

The Emerging Leaders Program is a 6 week, discussion based seminar that will provide an opportunity to meet other people, to develop your leadership skills and to learn about your leadership style. The candidates must be enrolled in 12 hours and must be in good standing with the University.

Application available here

 

Senior Seminar Program and Application

The Senior Seminar is an open dialogue between the student participants about the path they want their lives to follow.   This program will take the values you learned at The University of Denver and teach you how to implement them in order to make effective decisions which will impact their future.

Students will be encouraged to live to their full potential and not live in the parameters set by others.  It will encourage them to question themselves and find the answers which will lead them to success. The seminar is designed to ease anxiety about a job search or what you should be "doing" with your life.   You have all the tools you need to make good decisions about what is important.

Application available here