CU Denver Welcome
The CU Welcome Committee invites you to join us for a variety of activities and events. This calendar of events have been designed to help you meet you new people, learn about campus resources, and have some fun as you join the CU Denver community.
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Many events during the week before classes (Aug. 10 through Aug. 16) require pre-registration to hold your spot.
Most event weeks are still being updated! Find the full list of fall events starting July 1st!
Week Before Classes: August 10 through August 16
Join us the week before classes for a variety of events to get you settled a CU Denver
| Date | Time | Event | Location/Notes |
| Monday, Aug. 10 | 5:30 pm to 7 pm | Virtual New Student and Family Welcome | Zoom |
| Tuesday, Aug.11 | 9 am to 1 pm | Class and Study Space Tours for Commuter Students | Meet Outside Learning Commons |
| Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 11 am to 12 pm | How to Fail in College with Dr. Mitch Handelsman | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Tuesday, Aug 11 | 11 am to 5 pm | International Student Prep Day |
| Date | Time | Event | Location/Notes |
| Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 8:30 am to 12 pm | Family Hub | Outside of Learning Commons |
| Wednesday, Aug 12 | 9 am to 12 pm | Move-in Day for Special Populations | City Heights and Lynx Crossing |
| Wednesday, Aug 12 | 1 pm to 4 pm | LLC Afternoon Events | Tivoli/Learning Commons/Student Commons |
| Wednesday, Aug. 12 | 2 pm to 3 pm | Involvement and Connections with Student Life | Student Commons 1500 |
| Wednesday, Aug 12 | 6 pm to 3 pm | First Gen Banquet | Student Commons 2500 |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Class and Study Space Tours for Housing Students | Outside of Learning Commons |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Family Hub | Outside of Learning Commons |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | UHL: Orientation | TBD |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Move-in Day (All Populations) | City Heights and Learning Commons |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Note-taking, Study Skills, and Reading in College | TBD |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | 5:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Family Welcome | Student Commons 2500/2600 |
| Thursday, Aug. 13 | 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Movie on the Quad (Movie @ 7:30) | Tivoli Quad |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | NSO In-Person | Student Commons 1500/1600/2500 |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | New Student Welcome Lunch and Involvement Fair | Tivoli Quad |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Grad School NSO | |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | School/College Welcomes | Multiple Locations |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | 2 p.m. to Ongoing | Student Transitions and Student Life Scavenger Hunt | Multiple Locations |
| Friday, Aug. 14 | 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. | DisGLOW (Housing Students) | Lynx Crossing |
| Saturday, Aug. 15 | 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | The Power of Noticing Workshop | Emmanuel Gallery |
| Saturday, Aug. 15 | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Mentoring Matters with Panel of PALs, Career Center, and URCA | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Saturday, Aug. 15 | 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Music Bingo and Trivia | Student Commons 2500 |
| Sunday, Aug. 16 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Learning and Growth: Rethinking Your Learning Approach | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Sunday, Aug. 16 | All Day | Wellness Center Workout Classes | TBD |
Week 1: Roar and Explore
Join in the fun and meet student organizations! Stay curious and ask our Just Ask Me Tent any questions you may have! Get involved with all the events this week!
| Date | Time | Event | Location / Notes |
| Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Aug. 21 | 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | JAM “Just Ask Me” Tent | Outside Learning Commons |
| Monday, Aug. 17 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | MyLynx Monday | Student Commons Patio |
| Monday, Aug. 17 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Coffee Connections | Learning Commons 2240 |
| Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Involvement Kickoff! | Tivoli Bandshell/Quad |
| Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m | Tour the College of Engineering Labs! | North Classroom Atrium A |
| Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Sentry Publication and Meet & Greet | Tivoli 345 |
| Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Admin Nights with FYE | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Wednesday, Aug. 19 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | International Campus Connections Kickoff Party | Lawrence Street Mall |
| Thursday, Aug. 20 | 12 p.m. to 3 p.m | CU Denver Block Party | 1300 Lawrence Street |
| Thursday, Aug. 20 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Student Life Uno Tournament | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Thursday, Aug. 20 | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m | Student Life Uno Tournament | Student Commons 2500 |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | CU Night at the Rockies Pre-Party | Jackson’s LoDo |
| Friday, Aug. 21 | 6:45 p.m. | CU Night at the Rockies Baseball Game | Coors Field |
Week 2: Discover Your Den
Come network with potential on-campus jobs, learn how to manage college, and maybe hang out in a new space!
| Date | Time | Event | Location / Notes |
| Monday, Aug. 24 through Friday, Aug. 28 | 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | JAM “Just Ask Me” Tent | Outside Learning Commons |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Syllabus Breakout: Crack the Code | Learning Resources Center |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Study Jam Session | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Monday, Aug. 24 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Coffee Connections | Learning Commons 2240 |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Syllabus Breakout: Crack the Code | Learning Resources Center |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Handshake and Hotdogs on Campus | Lynx Connect |
| Tuesday, Aug. 25 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Transfer Social | Student Commons 1401 |
| Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Chemistry Conquerors: Mastering the Elements of Success | Learning Commons 2220 |
| Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Undergraduate Research Discussions: Meeting Your Research Community | Lynx Connect |
| Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 5 p.m to 7 p.m. | Admin Nights with FYE | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Thursday, Aug. 27 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m | Campus Scavenger Hunt | Learning Commons 2240 |
Week 3: Lead Like a Lynx
Ready to learn about teamwork, communication, problem solving, adaptability, and more outside of the classroom and in a unique way? Check out our leadership days for this week to learn more!
| Date | Time | Event | Location / Notes |
| Monday, Aug. 31 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Study Jam Session | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Monday, Aug. 31 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Coffee Connections | Learning Commons 2240 |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Study Abroad Fair | Tivoli Turnhalle |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | College Survival with TRiO | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Leadership in Motion | Tivoli Quad |
| Tuesday, Sept. 1 | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Starting with Undergrad Research and Creative Activities: What is it and How to Apply | LynxConnect |
| Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | Study Smarter, Not Harder: General Study Skills | Online |
| Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Snack on SUCCESS: Career and Self Development | LynxConnect |
| Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Admin Nights with FYE | Learning Commons 2220 |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. | First Friday Breakfast Series with the School of Public Affairs | Terrace Room, Lawrence Street Center |
Did You Know...
You can check out all events that are hosted on our CU Denver Website through our engagement platform and the university calendar? Check out more events that are coming up from our student organizations, departments, and more!
Week 4: Wellbeing in the Wild
Get ready to focus on your wellbeing!
| Date | Time | Event | Location / Notes |
| Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Take Control of Your Semester: Time Management | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Chemistry Conquerors: Mastering the Elements of Success | Learning Commons 2220 |
| Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Admin Nights with FYE | Learning Commons 2220 |
| Friday, Sept. 11 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Student Organization Leadership Day | North Classroom |
| Friday, Sept. 11 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | First-Gen Conference | TBD |
| Friday, Sept. 11 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Local Hike: Visit Golden | Auraria West Light Rail Station |
Week 5: Lynx in the City
Being in the heart of downtown Denver, you get to experience the balance of working hard and playing hard! Check out what amazing events we have planned for you during this week!
| Date | Time | Event | Location / Notes |
| Monday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Study Jam Session | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Monday, Sept. 14 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Student Organization Involvement Fair | North Classroom Atriums |
| Monday, Sept. 14 | 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Coffee Connections | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Back to Basics - Effective Note-Taking | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | Take Control of Your Semester: Time Management | Online |
| Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Admin Nights with FYE | Learning Commons 2220 |
| Thursday, Sept. 17 | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Downtown River Walk to Little Man Ice Cream | Learning Commons |
| Friday, Sept. 18 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Lynx Day of Service | St. Cajetan’s |
Calling All Lynx Students!
Week 6: Homecoming
It’s time to show off your school spirit with a Black and Gold Takeover! Get involved with these special events and show off your Lynx Pride!
Homecoming: Black and Gold Takeover
Basketball games, CU Denver takeovers, Service Day, and a Concert? CU Denver’s Homecoming Week is sure to be its biggest event of the season and we hope to see you there!
| Date | Time | Event | Location / Notes |
| Monday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | MyLynx Monday | Student Commons Patio |
| Monday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Study Jam Session | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | Ace My Tests: Test-Taking Skills | Learning Commons 2230 |
| Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. | Ace My Tests: Test-Taking Skills | Online |
| Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Admin Nights with FYE | Learning Commons 2220 |
| Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | National Hispanic Heritage Trivia | Learning Resources Center |