Medical reform speaker
The Health Law Society is presenting Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus Edward Dauer, to speak on reforming medical liability.
Dauer will speak about how health courts would provide a more reliable system of medical justice than America’s current system.
This discussion will be held today from 12 – 1 p.m. in Sturm College of Law, room 155. Contact Annie Lee at alee6@du.edu for further information.
Donation drive
The Boys and Girls Club is seeking donations of gently used arts and crafts supplies, gently used sporting equipment, and gently used toys and games.
The donation drive will be Wednesday from 12 – 1 p.m. in Sturm College of Law. Contact Shelley Sanderman at ssanderman08@law.du.edu for further information.
Meet Roadtrip Nation
Campus Life will be hosting a discussion titled, ‘What do you want to do with your life?’ Wednesday from 6 – 8 p.m. This discussion will allow students to meet the Roadtrip Nation crew from TV.
Students will be able to see clips from the series. Free CDs, pizza and other giveaways will be provided. This event will be held in the Lindsay Auditorium in Sturm. Contact Pat O’Keefe at pokeefe@du.edu for further information.
First-year workshop
A first-year orientation workshop on the introduction to the Career Development Center and Internship Office will be held Wednesday from 5 – 6 p.m. in Sturm College of Law, room 165.
This workshop provides first-year students with an overview of the services and resources provided by each office. Contact Cathy Salaz at csalaz@du.edu for further information.
Asian cultural night
Campus Life is hosting an Asian cultural night featuring sushi, Taiko drummers, a harp player, giveaways, Japanese food, and demonstrations on how to make sushi. Event is free.
The cultural night will be held today from 8 – 10 p.m. in the Driscoll Gallery. Contact Jason Lundberg at jlundbe2@du.edu or 303.941.3183 for more information.
Open house ceremony
The Writing and Research Center is hosting an open house ceremony on Thursday from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Students will be able to meet the new Writing Program Faculty and be able to participate in games, activities, and writing contests.
All students are welcome to stop by and gain a clearer understanding of the Writing and Research Center. Students will also be able to compete for dozens of prizes. This event will be held in the Writing and Research Center in Penrose Library, room 202. Contact Amy Kho at 303.871.7448 or writing@du.edu for further information.
Documentary film
Amnesty International will show the documentary ‘Soldier Child.’ This documentary, directed by Neil Abramson, examines the rise and fall of religious zealot Joseph Kony in northern Uganda.
The documentary will be shown on Thursday from 12 – 1 p.m. in Sturm College of Law, room 125.
Science and writing
The lecture titled, ‘Science Labs and Writing Centers: Provocative Parallels’ will be held Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. in the Renaissance Room of Mary Reed. This lecture will discuss current issues in writing, and the disciplines and writing centers.
The lecture will be hosted by Dr. Neal Lerner. A reception will follow. Contact Amy Kho at amy.kho@du.edu for further information.
Grand opening
Doug Hesse and the Writing Program faculty are hosting a grand opening reception in the new Writing and Research Center.
Provost Gregg Kvistad and other DU faculty will make welcoming remarks. Refreshments will be provided. The event will be held on Friday from 2 – 4:30 p.m. in the Penrose Library, room 201.
Contact Amy Kho at amy.kho@du.edu or email writing@du.edyu for more information.
Food drive
The North American Food Drive is gathering a collection of food and money for the needy in the Denver metro area. Money and food donations go to the Metro Caring organization in Denver.
Donations will take place at Daniels College of Business and all Greek houses on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Contact Tim Wozniak at twozniak@du.edu or 651.245.3778 if you would like to make donations.
What not to wear
A workshop titled, ‘What not to wear: How to look attractive, authentic and appropriate, affordably’ will be held on Monday, Nov. 6, from 5 – 6 p.m. in Sturm College of Law, room 165. This workshop will discuss ways to dress for interviews and the four levels of personal and professional dress for men and women.
It will also focus on the traits that are communicated by the way you dress. The discussion will be led by Leah Oman of Smarter Image, Inc. and will present guidelines for dressing for interviews, informational interviews, and special events in the workplace. RSVP to DUlawcareers.net.
Contact Cathy Salaz at csalaz@du.edu for further information.
Bird flu presentation
A bird flu presentation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 4 – 5 p.m. in the Ritchie Center Multipurpose Room.
This presentation will teach students about the bird flu, how to protect themselves, and what DU is doing to prepare. Contact Katie Dunker at katie.dunker@hcc.du.edu for further information.
Lamont concert
Lamont students will play various pieces of music for their peers in the ‘Face the Music’ concert. Peers will give them constructive comments to improve.
The event will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 7 – 10 p.m. in the Vocal Rehearsal Room, room 100 of the Newman Center. Cost is free. Contact Nicolette Pigeon at npigeon@du.edu for further information.
