Community Voices

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Staff, Alumni, Graduate Student
Program Coordinator, First@DU

I was a graduate fellow for the inaugural initiative and have stayed on through my various roles at DU. The motivation to do this work comes from building community across the university with a particular lens in DEI. We have lots of work to do, but happy to have a seat at the table. 

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Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student Body President, USG President; Junior, BA in Public Policy w/ minors in International Studies, Leadership Studies, Economics, & History

Any entity on campus that shares our USG pillars in working with administration and students alike to craft inaugural and pragmatic solutions to cyclical issues at DU is an entity I want to utilize and support; the C+V Steering Committee is not only that entity, but its structural framework allows for student, faculty, administration, and community perspectives to shine and receive recognition equally like few places on campus. I am thrilled for the opportunity to sit on the committee this year, and am consistently motivated by the amazing committee members & the opportunity to craft programmatic opportunities to co-curricular involvement. 

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Staff
Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence, University of Denver

Community and Values is a cornerstone of our Fraternity and Sorority Life Community so it is a natural fit for us to be part of this important conversation. While we continue to improve our campus, I felt it to be essential that we support the work of this Committee.

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Staff
M.Ed., Fellow PRSA

I joined because I believe in community and collaboration. All organizations are complex and imperfect. I believe C+V has makes space for us to name and appreciate our strengths and our opportunities. I am motivated because I want to help ensure there is a sense of belonging for everyone at DU. This is critical to our short- and long-term success as the real power in any organization lies in relationships among its people.

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Staff
Executive Director, 4D Experience

The work of C+V aligns very closely with our institutional imperatives around the 4D Experience and the aim to support the lifelong learning, engagement, and thriving of our student, staff, and faculty populations. As it is, belonging and community not only create the conditions for the 4D Experience but are also pivotal to sustaining it. Holistic learning and development and the activation of a person's full, authentic self may only happen if they feel seen, valued, and included. I'm excited to be part of the Committee's work and collaborate on initiatives that advance those goals, seeking to foster a community and institutional culture in which everyone sees themselves.
 

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Staff, Graduate Student
Graduate Student, Joseph Korbel School of International Studies, MPP 
Special Assistant for Student Engagement, Office of the Chancellor 
Volunteer Assistant Coach, University of Denver Gymnastics 

I think C+V plays a huge role in fostering a strong culture on the DU campus and our community, and I find it to be a very valuable vehicle to bring to life the strategic vision of the University. I've had a tremendous experience at DU which motivates me to serve in this role. I'm honored to be part of the committee! 
 

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Alumni
Alumni Council (DEI Committee co-chair), DULAA, Alumni of Action, Latino Law Alumni

I am a strong believer that creating an inclusive and welcoming community will increase alumni engagement, improve the college experience for BIPOC students as well as the recruitment and retention of BIPOC faculty and staff.   
 

I have been working with the University for a number of years and truly value the connections that I've been able to make across campus. I am passionate about building connections in all areas of life and this is the perfect opportunity to help others engage with one another and build a sense of community on campus where I haven't always had during my time here.