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Announcement: CU Denver is Celebrating 50 Years

Whether you’re an alumnus, current student, member of the faculty and staff, donor, or neighbor, you’re a valuable part of the CU Denver community. Help us celebrate the last 50 years and a future that works for all.

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    The Extended Orientation Committee invites you to join us for a variety of activities and events.  This calendar of events has been designed to help you meet new people, learn about campus resources, and have some fun as you join the CU Denver community. Many events during the week before classes (August 15-20) require pre-registration to hold your spot.  

    Registration Coming Soon!

     Date TimeEvent Location / Notes
    Monday, August 148am - 5pmID Card Pick-Up if you didn't pick it up at OrientationID Station on the 2nd Floor of Tivoli Student Union
     5:30-6:30pmVirtual Welcome for New Students & FamiliesZoom
    Tuesday, August 158am - 5pm ID Card Pick-Up if you didn't pick it up at OrientationID Station on the 2nd Floor of Tivoli Student Union
     Various TimesResidence Hall Move-in for New StudentsHave a room assignment? Check your CU Denver email for your move-in appointment time.
     5:30 - 7:30pmNew Residence Hall Student Move-in Dinner & MeetingLearn more about Lynx Living while meeting your community staff and neighbors!
    Wednesday, August 168am - 5pmID Card Pick-Up if you didn't pick it up at OrientationID Station on the 2nd Floor of Tivoli Student Union
     9:30am - 3:30pm

    New Student Orientation

    City Heights New First-Year Students & New International Students

    Wellness Center
    Thursday, August 17
    Connect 2 Campus: Choose Your Own Adventure Day 
     8am - 5pmID Card Pick-Up if you didn't pick it up at OrientationID Station on the 2nd Floor of Tivoli Student Union
     9am - NoonLast Names A-M: Register your ID card at the Wellness CenterWellness Center
     10am-Noon Speed Friending

    2500 Student Commons

     

    Make connections and find belonging on campus!  We will provide fun questions, get-to-know-you questions, and deeper questions – come make new friends!

     10-11:30amInformation Session: Introduction to Health Professions

    1130 North Classroom Building

    Come learn more about the health professions programs and support services CU Denver provides for students interested in pursuing a health-related career.

     10am - NoonOpen House: Center for Identity & Inclusion

    2007 Student Commons

    Meet the staff & student leaders from the American Indian, Asian, Black & LatinX Student Services teams to learn about their events, services, and sponsored student organizations

     10am - NoonOpen House: Women & Gender Center

    310 Tivoli Student Union

    Meet the staff & student leaders from the WGC and learn about their events & services

     11am - NoonTrivia with the School of Education & Human Development

    1401 Student Commons

    Are you a new student in a major in SEHD?  Come play some trivia and meet faculty and staff members

     10am - 2pmScavenger Hunt at Lynx Connect

    LynxConnect (Tivoli Student Union - entrance on courtyard across from iPie Pizzaria)

    Scavenger Hunt passports will be stamped along the way so you can win treats & swag!

     1-3pmInternational Student Welcome Program2240 Learning Commons
     1-4pmLast Names N-Z: Register your ID card at the Wellness CenterWellness Center
     2-4pmExhibit: Chinese Immigration in America

    Auraria Library

    Asian American Student Services in partnership with several others will have an exhibit on Chinese immigration in America, the establishment of Denver’s Chinatown, and information on the play The Chinese Lady coming to the Denver Performing Arts Center. We'll be doing a drawing for free tickets to the play (Sept. 22nd).

     2-4pmCollege of Arts & Media (CAM) Department Tour

    Starting Point - Meet outside Starbucks at the Tivoli Student Union 

    Come meet other incoming CAM students, get a CAM T-shirt, and tour around our music, visual arts, and film spaces!  These tours will be very helpful for finding your classes.

     3-7pmE-Sports Event & Tivoli Student Union Tours 

    320 Tivoli Student Union (Ballroom)

    This is a drop-in event. Come play video games for a short time or the entire event.

     6pmFirst Generation Student Dinner

    2500 Student Commons

    Register on the link at the top of the main page

     8pmMovie Night: Treasure PlanetLynxConnect Theater (139-H Tivoli Student Union - entrance on courtyard across from iPie Pizzaria)
    Friday, August 18 New Student Convocation Day 
     8:45-9:20amConvocation Check-in

    Check in to get your T-shirt, Playfair & Lunch wristband.

    Check-in will take place on the breezeway between City Heights Residence Hall & Learning Commons (starting on the Tivoli Side - 11th Street & Larimer)

     9:30amUniversity Welcome

    Wellness Center Gym

     10:30amClass Photo, Playfair, New Student Lunch & Resource Fair

    Tivoli Quad Lawn

     8am - 5pmID Card Pick-Up if you didn't pick it up at OrientationID Station on the 2nd Floor of Tivoli Student Union
    Saturday, August 19th9:00amSt. Mary's Glacier HikeWellness Center
     10:00amDowntown Denver Art HikeWellness Center

     

    DateTimeEventLocation / Notes
    ALL WEEK9am - 4pmJAM Tent (Just Ask Me) Got a Question?  Stop by and talk with a staff member.Look for the tent between Learning Commons & Student Commons (Corner of Larimer & 12th street)
    Monday, August 22All DayFirst Day of Fall 2022 Classes 
    Tuesday, August 239:30-10:45am Workshop: Learning to Lynx with PAL2230 Learning Commons
     10am - 2pm

    Open House: Veteran & Military Student Services

    124 Tivoli Student Union

    All new and continuing students are welcomed back - come get some snacks & swag

    11am - 2pmCampus Activities Event

    Lawrence Street Mall (between the Library and the PE Events Building)

    Come get free back to school items, play some games and learn about events being hosted this fall by the campus activities teams on the Auraria Campus

     3-4pm

    Workshop: How to Get a Job on Campus

    REGISTER

    LynxConnect (Tivoli Student Union - entrance on courtyard across from iPie Pizzaria)

    3:30 - 4:30pmNew to CU: Learn To Lynx Workshop2220 Learning Commons
     6:30 pmInternational Student Event: Night @ The RockiesRegister with the Office of International Affairs
    Wednesday, August 2412 - 3pm

    BLOCK Party


    Lawrence Street & 14th Street (across Speer Blvd)

    Enjoy live music, food trucks, meet staff from university departments, and grab some free giveaways

     4:30-6:30pmTransfer Student Social2230 Learning Commons
    Thursday, August 258-10pmMovie Night on the Tivoli LawnTBA
    Friday, August 269:30-10:45amWorkshop: High School vs. College 1500 Student Commons
     11am - 12:15pmWorkshop: High School vs. College 2230 Learning Commons

    1pmStudent Government Association Meeting2500 Student Commons (open to all students)

    DateTimeEventLocation / Notes
    ALL WEEK9am - 4pmJAM Tent (Just Ask Me).  Got a question?  Stop by and talk with a staff member.Look for the tent between Learning Commons & Student Commons (Corner of Larimer & 12th street)
    Monday, August 299:30 - 10:30amWorkshop: Learn CU Tech!2220 Learning Commons
    Tuesday, August 304-5pm

    Transfer Student Workshop: Using the Career Center

    REGISTER

    LynxConnect (Tivoli Student Union - entrance on courtyard across from iPie Pizzaria)
    Wednesday, August 319-10amWake Up Wednesday Breakfast with the PALs (FYE)2220 Learning Commons
     11:30am - 12:30pm

    Workshop: How to Get a Job on Campus

    REGISTER

    LynxConnect (Tivoli Student Union - entrance on courtyard across from iPie Pizzaria)
     1-3pmOpen House: Women & Gender Center

    310 Tivoli Student Union

    Come meet the staff and learn about our service & events


    5-7pmWelcome Bash @ Wellness (Free Food, Games, Club Fair)Wellness Center
    Thursday, September 12-5pmProfs, PALs, & Plants (Drop-in Event)2220 Learning Commons
    Friday, September 21pmStudent Government Association Meeting2500 Student Commons (all students are welcome)
    Saturday, September 310am - 3pmPoudre River Tubing Trip

    Wellness Center Outdoor Adventures Trip ($30)

    Register In Advance

     

     Date Time Event Location / Notes
    Monday, September 5 

    LABOR DAY No Classes - University is Closed

     
    Tuesday, September 610am - 2pmClub Sports Recruitment DayWellness Center Lawn

    5 pmRegistration Deadline for the LEAP ProgramThis leadership program meets weekly on Tuesdays (3:30-5pm) through the end of November. It's a great way to meet people and get a jump on developing your leadership skills.
     5-6pmBelay A Buddy Workshop

    Wellness Center Climbing Wall ($5)

    More Information

    Wednesday, September 710am - 1pmStudy Abroad Fair (open to all students)Turnhalle  Room - Tivoli Student Union (2nd Floor by the entrance to Tivoli Quad Lawn)

    Noon - 3pmLooks Like a Lynx: Transfer T-shirt Swap (swap your former schools shirt for a CU Denver one!)Learning Commons Front Patio Tent (corner of Larimer & 12th Street)
     12:30-1:30pmLEAD Workshop: Socially Responsible Leadership2230 Learning Commons
     To Be Announced

    Open Mic Night

    Tivioli Garage Lounge (2nd Floor - Starbucks side)

    Got a talent or something to say? Join us for some open mic fun.  This is a tri-institutional event and will include students from MSU Denver & the Community College of Denver.

     4-7pmSpikeball One-Day TournamentHosted by: Intramural Sports (Registration is from Aug. 22 - Sept. 6 on IMLeagues.com (make an account with CU Denver email)
     6-8pmNew Climbers Night

    Wellness Center Climbing Wall (Free)

    More Information

     6pmFantasy Football Draft DayHosted by: Intramural Sports. Submit your draft online from home. (Registration is from Aug. 27 - Sept. 4 on IMLeagues.com (make an account with CU Denver email). 
    Thursday, September 812-1pmPizza with a Professor2230 Learning Commons

    3:30-4:30pmTransfer Student Workshop: Study Abroad2220 Learning Commons 
    Friday, September 9 1pmStudent Government Association Meeting2500 Student Commons (All students are welcome)
    Saturday, September 1010am - 4pmSUP Day Trip to Horsetooth Reservoir

    Wellness Center Outdoor Adventures Trip ($30)

    Register In Advance

     

     Date Time Event Location / Notes
    Monday, September 122-3pmTransfer Workshop: Internships2220 Learning Commons
    Tuesday, September 1310am - 2pmLynx Olympics & The Milo MileTivoli Quad - Bring a friend, compete, get some swag & Boba!
     12:30 - 1:15pmStudy Skills Workshop: College Survival 1012230 Learning Commons
     4-7pmCornhole One-Day TournamentHosted by: Intramural Sports (Registration is from Aug. 29 - Sept. 12 on IMLeagues.com (make an account with CU Denver email)
    Wednesday, September 1411:30am-12:15pmStudy Skills Workshop: Take Control of Your Semester with Time ManagementZoom - Register on the Learning Resource Center's Website
     12:30-1:30pmLEAD Workshop: Self Advocacy in the Workplace2230 Learning Commons
     2-3pm

    Workshop: Choosing A Major

    REGISTER

    LynxConnect (Tivoli Student Union - entrance on courtyard across from iPie Pizzaria)
     3-5pmSwitch Gaming Tourney2220 Learning Commons
     4-5pmBingo Night: Auraria LoteriaTivoli Student Union - Garage Lounge (2nd Floor)
     

    5-7pm

    (Every Wednesday 9/14-10/19)

    5-Week Climbing Progression Series

    Wellness Center Climbing Wall ($70)

    Register in Advance

    Friday, September 16 1pmStudent Government Association Meeting2500 Student Commons (all students are welcome)
    Saturday, September 1710am - 2pmBerry Picking (Berry Patch Farms)

    Wellness Center Outdoor Adventures Trip ($20)

    Register in Advance

     

     Date Time Event Location / Notes
    Monday, September 19   
    Tuesday, September 20All DayNational Voter Registration DayRegister to vote tomorrow at Fall Fest (Clerk & Recorder's Booth)
     12:30 - 1:15pmStudy Skills Workhop: Study Smarter, Not Harder2230 Learning Commons
    Wednesday, September 219-10amWake Up Wednesday Breakfast with the PALs (FYE)2220 Learning Commons
     10am - 2pmFALL FEST

    Location: Main Campus

    Join our campus for entertainment, the largest tabling fair of the semester, and a variety of food trucks!

     11:30am - 12:15pmStudy Skills Workshop: Back to Basics - Note-Taking Skills

    Zoom - Register on the Learning Resouce Center's Website


    12:30-1:30pmLEAD Workshop: No Longer on Standby: Using your voice to be a campus leader (Bystander Intervention)2230 Learning Commons
    Thursday, September 2212pmStudy Session with the PALs2220 Learning Commons
     5-7pm Dinner & Dialogue Program: How should we encourage & safeguard voting?

    Tivoli Student Union Ballroom (320)

    Pre-Register on MyLynx

    Friday, September 23 1pmStudent Government Association Meeting2500 Student Commons (all students are welcome)
    Saturday, September 249am - 4pmIntroduction to Rock Climbing & Yoga

    Staunton State Park - Wellness Center Outdoor Adventures Trip ($35)

    Register in Advance

     

     Date Time Event Location / Notes
    Monday, September 264-5pmTransfer Workshop: Financial Investments and Building Your Credit2220 Learning Commons
     5:30 - 8:30pm

    4x4 Volleyball Season Starts

    (Games on Mondays or Tuesdays)

    (Registration is from Sept. 12-23 on IMLeagues.com (make an account with CU Denver email)
    Tuesday, September 2712:30 - 1:15pmStudy Skills Workshop: Roadmap to Master - Study Guides2230 Learning Commons
     5:30 - 8:30pm

    4x4 Volleyball Season Starts

    (Games on Mondays or Tuesdays)

    (Registration is from Sept. 12-23 on IMLeagues.com (make an account with CU Denver email)
    Wednesday, September 2811am - 3pm 

    Internship & Post College Job Fair 

     

    Turnhalle - 2nd Floor Tivoli Student Union (by the ground-level outside entrance on the Tivoli Quad side of the building)
     11:30am - 12:15pmStudy Skills Workshop: Due Today Doesn't Equal Do Today - Avoid Procrastination!

    Zoom - Register on the Learning Resource Center Website

     On Your OwnLEAD Workshop: Conflict ManagementOn-Demand on the Student Life YouTube Channel
    Thursday, September 294:30-6:30pmTransfer Student Social2230 Learning Commons
    Friday, September 30Morning (Time: TBA)Lynx Day of Service 

    Tivoli (Location: TBA)

    Student Life will be welcoming up to 350 students enrolled in an FYE course to volunteer with Extreme Community Makeover.

    Pre-Registration is required through your class.  Vacant spaces will be open to all other students in mid-September.

     

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