University of Denver

2009

2008

• January
• January 25, 2008 - Winter Carnival expands this year
• February
• February 4, 2008 - Evans Chapel to hold Ash Wednesday services
  
• February 13, 2008 - Davis Auditorium transforms into movie theater Thursday nights
  
• February 15, 2008 - Cooking class, hockey to highlight Dads and Granddads Weekend
• February 25, 2008 - University celebrates Peace Corps anniversary with dinner, discussions
• March
• March 3, 2008 - Financial aid a topic of Chancellor’s Roundtable
• March 24, 2008 - Students read for fun with Pioneer Book Club
• April
• April 1, 2008 - Campus wheezing way through flu season
• April 7, 2008 - Sexual Assault Awareness Week to examine media’s portrayal of sex
  
• April 14, 2008 - Officials investigating cause of student illnesses
  
• April 15, 2008 - DU still looking for cause of student illnesses
  
• April 18, 2008 - Health officials continue to monitor stomach virus
  
• April 22, 2008 - Campus going green for Earth Day
  
• April 22, 2008 - Letters, donations accepted for troops
• April 22, 2008 - Greek Life yard sale benefits homeless youth
  
• April 29, 2008 - Students host Iraq-focused tent city teach-in
  
• May
• May 1, 2008 - ‘Daily Show’ to tape at DU during DNC
• May 5, 2008 - Legend of Paddy Murphy spawns weeklong Greek festivities
  
• May 5, 2008 - Student organizer hopes to raise $50,000 for American Cancer Society
  
• May 8, 2008 - AUSA Senate president elected
• May 12, 2008 - Grilling society serves up food and fun
• May 13, 2008 - Building in line to get DU’s first solar power system
• May 19, 2008 - University bookstore aims to reduce plastics with new Borrow-a-Bag program
  
• May 21, 2008 - DU’s May Days draws national music acts
  
• June
• June 5, 2008 - Sculptor to design Holocaust memorial for University
• June 10, 2008 - DU Republican chair vows to combat apathy
• June 12, 2008 - Nagel Hall interior to become a work of art
  
• June 18, 2008 - Visibility initiative to foster sense of DU community
  
• June 19, 2008 - Visibility initiative to foster sense of DU community
• August
• August 15, 2008 - Nagel Hall to open Aug. 21
  
• August 19, 2008 - DNC staffers to stay on campus during convention
• August 22, 2008 - DU’s newest residence hall opens
  
• August 22, 2008 - Tree planting project aims to add 100 trees to campus
  
• August 25, 2008 - Restoration to put new shine on Renaissance Rooms
  
• August 26, 2008 - Community dedicates ground for new Holocaust memorial at DU

2007

• January
• January 2, 2007 - What makes a building 'green'?
• January 2, 2007 - Shovels primed for a residence hall that will ‘make people smile’
• January 8, 2007 - Student entrepreneurs launch grocery delivery service for dorm residents
• January 10, 2007 - A play a day keeps the boredom away 
• January 11, 2007 - DU braces for another winter storm
• January 12, 2007 - New reading program embarks with ‘Triangle’
• January 19, 2007 - Music and theatre departments come together for Cabaret
• January 19, 2007 - Advocacy group offers support for sexual assault victims
• January 22, 2007 - Fraternity brothers unite to build homes — their own
• January 22, 2007 - College of Education receives $10 million gift toward $35 million campaign
• January 22, 2007 - Renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie teaches master class at DU
• January 22, 2007 - Entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to Microsoft
• January 27, 2007 - DU students celebrate winter with annual carnival
• January 29, 2007 - Every Thursday is movie night for DU community
• January 29, 2007 - Penrose movie collection offers thousands of titles
• February
• February 5, 2007 - Service dogs making a whole world of difference for some 
• February 6, 2007 - DU observes Black History Month 
• February 12, 2007 - DU encourages alternative transportation
• February 20, 2007 - Extravaganza showcases African culture
• February 21, 2007 - Grocery Bingo aims to increase student involvement
• March
• March 1, 2007 - Art and discourse shine at modern day salons
• March 7, 2007 - Voltaire Society rolls out welcome mat
• March 12, 2007 - Students opt for a different kind of spring break
• March 26, 2007 - DU’s Off-Road Club turns routine recreation in to real-life rescue
• April
• April 4, 2007 - University protects pine and spruce trees from beetles 
• April 16, 2007 - ‘Buddies’ give blind students a feel for DU hockey
• June
• June 22, 2007 - Alcohol policy violations down in ’07
• July
• July 25, 2007 - Campus garden is home to a tree planted by Lady Bird Johnson
  
• August
• August 22, 2007 - Service dogs making a whole world of difference for some
  
• September
• September 11, 2007 - DU launches new emergency notification system
  
• October
• October 1, 2007 - New class established for marijuana offenders
  
• October 1, 2007 - New tennis court surface creates better playing grounds
• October 5, 2007 - Jeopardy! tryouts test students on trivia
  
• October 8, 2007 - DU attracts more students from outside of Colorado this year
  
• October 15, 2007 - Volunteers help sexual assault survivors cope
• November
• November 14, 2007 - New residence hall to offer late-night dining choices
  

2006

• March
• March 13, 2006 - Ricks Center tailors education to individual students 
• April
• April 13, 2006 - Web site helps students grade professors 
• June
• June 5, 2006 - DU task force formed to address child care
• July
• July 17, 2006 - Women’s group celebrates 50 years in the books
• July 31, 2006 - Parking services gives violators the boot
• September
• September 11, 2006 - Students cautioned about Facebook, MySpace 
• September 11, 2006 - Voices of Experience set for fourth year 
• September 13, 2006 - Programs board offers free movies
• September 18, 2006 - Ruckus offering free music downloads to DU students
• September 21, 2006 - Hillel dedicates new Merage & Allon Hillel Center
• September 21, 2006 - Students rank DU high in student engagement
• September 29, 2006 - Fretz’s approach to service learning is academic 
• October
• October 2, 2006 - Campus Safety urges caution, preparation
• October 4, 2006 - Alcohol policy has DU students fessing up to their parents 
• October 9, 2006 - Out in Our Faith film series explores religion and sexuality
• October 11, 2006 - First-year class dines with Chancellor Coombe
• October 15, 2006 - El Pomar pool gets change of water
• October 25, 2006 - Ground is broken for new fraternity house
• October 30, 2006 - Soaring prices dent DU’s copper use 
• November
• November 7, 2006 - Diversity numbers up, but hard work remains 
• November 12, 2006 - Upon arrival: light-rail fast facts
• November 12, 2006 - Light rail station opens Nov. 17
• November 12, 2006 - Light rail parking 101: Final exam 
• November 12, 2006 - DU weighing light-rail shuttle service 
• November 12, 2006 - Station will house retail space
• November 14, 2006 - DU recommends students get vaccinated
• November 29, 2006 - Shneer suggests modern Jews are ‘at home’ 
• December
• December 6, 2006 - Ritchie Center amenities are a magnet for students
• December 18, 2006 - High Performance Living course covers life with passion, purpose