Student Edition Tuesday, August 25, 2026
CU Denver News
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How I Did It Series

How Carla Gutierrez Transferred to CU Denver and Became Student Government President—In One Year
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Campus Resource

What To Know About Disability Resources & Services at CU Denver

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Fall Welcome

Students Move Into City Heights and Lynx Crossing Residence Halls
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Lynx Celebrate the Beginning of the 2026–27 Academic Year

Mark Your Calendar: CU Denver Homecoming 2026

Get ready, Lynx! The countdown is on for a weeklong celebration to connect with your fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni and boost Lynx pride at our annual CU Denver Homecoming.

From Sept. 18 through 26, there will be several opportunities to engage with your peers and make new memories, including a CU Denver takeover at Elitch Gardens on Sept. 18, a Black and Gold Celebration with cake and games on Sept. 21, CU Denver Beach with live music and snacks on the North Classroom front lawn on Sept. 23, men’s and women’s homecoming basketball games on Sept. 24, and more.

The week wraps up with a Lynx Live concert on Sept. 25 featuring the headliner Between Friends and a lineup of bands with our very own Lynx. View the full list of events on the CU Denver Homecoming webpage.
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ColoradoBuildingWorkshop Returns to Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions to Transform Its Historic Vonnegut Cabin Loop
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Can Bees Help Scientists Measure Pollution in Urban Cities?

News You Can Use

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CU ChatGPT Edu Available for Eligible Students
As a continuation of the university’s OpenAI initiative, CU’s ChatGPT Edu is now available for free to eligible CU Denver and CU Anschutz students. Students can check their eligibility on this webpage. Eligible students are required to take the AI training in Canvas to request access. After completing the training, students will receive an email invitation to join the CU ChatGPT Edu instance with their university email address. To take the training and start the process, students can visit this webpage for a direct link.
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Register for the Inclusive Excellence Summit

Join fellow students from across the CU system for the Inclusive Excellence Summit on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Auraria Campus. Faculty, staff, and students from all four campuses are invited to come together to explore and share strategies for fostering an inclusive community where belonging and meaningful work support the success and well-being of every individual. Register using this form by Sept. 16 at 5 p.m.
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Campus Impacts Beginning Aug. 26
The Denver Food + Wine Festival will take place on the Tivoli Quad from Aug. 26 through 30. There will be several impacts around the Tivoli Quad throughout this week, including parking meters being taken offline, increased vehicle activity during load-in, and a closure of Walnut Street between 10th and 11th streets on Saturday, Aug. 29. Find more details here.

CU Denver in the News

Mentions of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni in local and national media

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Larimer Square Pays Tribute to Preservation Pioneer Dana Crawford
Events and Announcements
Welcome Bash

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5 to 10 p.m.
Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center
Speed Dating with Friends

Thursday, Aug. 27, noon to 2 p.m.
North Classroom, Atrium C
Cornhole Tournament

Friday, Aug. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center
University Calendar
Check the university calendar weekly for upcoming events across campus.
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