DU graduate programs ranked in U.S. News
The U.S. News and World Report’s 2006 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” results were released this week and several University of Denver programs made strong showings.
The Daniels College of Business moved up two places in the rankings, from 80 to 78, tied with Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge, Oklahoma State University and Virginia Tech. Corporate recruiters surveyed gave Daniels a 3.5 score out of a possible total of 5.0, and the average starting salary for Daniels graduates was $56,682.
The rankings show that 89.3 percent of 2004 Daniels graduates were employed three months after graduation.
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law marked its fourth consecutive year as a top-100 law school, ranking 95th, tied with Hofstra University (New York), Indiana University-Indianapolis, Seattle University and Syracuse University. Sturm College of Law also ranked among the law schools with the most ethnically diverse student populations. DU ranked 16th in environmental law and 26th in clinical training.
The DU Department of Psychology’s Research Psychology Doctorate Program came in at 123, tied with Brandeis University, Case Western Reserve University, Michigan State University and Tufts University.
Pope memorial service
There will be a memorial service in remembrance of Pope John Paul II tonight at 9 p.m. in Evans Chapel. Students will be praying a rosary together in his memory.
Hockey watch party
There will be a Frozen Four party in the Pub Thursday to watch the DU hockey team take on Colorado College in the NCAA semi-finals.
The game begins at 12 p.m. and the Pub opens at 11 a.m.
Keg party in Driscoll
There will be a “keg” party Thursday at the Driscoll Bridge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Root beer will be served with entertainment under the influence of beer goggles.
Counselors will be there for alcohol screenings and members of Citizenship and Community Standards will be present to give students the chance to “spin the wheel” if they do their “know the code” survey. For questions, contact Carrie Best, DU health promotion coordinator at x13458 or cbest2@du.edu.
‘Steal the Bacon’
The Recreation at the Ritchie Center, DU Health, and Housing and Residential Education will be hosting an After Light event, “Steal the Bacon,” on Friday at 10:30 p.m. in Gates Field House.
For more details, visit http://www.du.edu/duhealth/stealthebacon.swf
If you have any questions, contact DU Health Promotion Coordinator, Carrie Best at cbest2@du.edu or 303.871.3458.
Pueblo textile exhibit
The University of Denver Department of Anthropology is sponsoring an exhibit called “Modern Art from Ancient Looms: Perspectives on Pueblo Textiles,” running Thursday through April 29.
The exhibit will explore perspectives on Pueblo waeving and textiles, featuring pieces from the University of Denver Museum of Anthropology and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
It is located in Sturm Hall in room 102 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Brooke Rhode at x12543 or brohde@du.edu.
Documentary showing
DU will be showing a documentary called “Oil on Ice” Tuesday, April 12, in Davis Auditorium at Sturm Hall. The showing will start at 7 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
The event will show the fight over the future of the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge that is ranging in Congress. “Oil on Ice” is a vivid and comprehensive documentary connecting the fate of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to decisions America makes about energy policy, transportation choices, and other seemingly unrelated matters.
Come mom, come all
Mom and grandmothers’ weekend will be April 15 to 17. Moms are encouraged to come to DU and spend time with their student in and around Denver. More details are available at www.parents.du.edu.
Festival of Nations
DU’s annual Festival of Nations will be held Saturday, April 16, from 12 to 5 p.m.
The festival is the largest student run event on campus, is a DU and community wide event which allows international students and others to share their respective cultures. This year’s focus will be on languages.
Volunteer at health fair
The University of Denver will be hosting the 9Health Fair on Sunday, April 17, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is looking for 100 student volunteers.
The needed hours are from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be various volunteer positions available, from assisting with the screenings to being an ambassador for the university. An estimated 600 citizens will be attending the fair this year.
If you are interested in volunteering, e-mail Alex Lomas at mlomas@du.edu
Celebrate Earth Day
The Community Action Program, the DU Environmental Team, Environmental Awareness Living and Learning Community, and Environmental Science Program are presenting Earth Day events the week of April 16.
The series will focus on renewable energy, but also includes great volunteer opportunities and presentation by Colorado photographer John Fielder.
A list of events is posted at http://www.du.edu/cap/.
As part of the series, on April 16, DU students and neighbors will plant 60 trees throughout the neighborhood surrounding the university.
DU students and neighbors will divide up into three teams – Linden, Maple, and Hawthorne – and spend four hours planting trees. The groups will meet for coffee and breakfast at 9 a.m. in front of Sturm Hall, then fan out throughout the neighborhood. To join, e-mail cap@du.edu.
