Join us May 17-20 as alumni around the country come together to experience the best of DU. From kicking off our largest day of giving, 1Day4DU, to a performance by grammy-nominated singer Cyrille Aimee, the Margolin Lecture, a golf tournament and an inclusive, family-friendly celebration – there is something for everyone. Click the button below to build your weekend or see below for ways to register for individual events. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
This Year’s Featured Event:
LANGAR@DU
Saturday, May 20
11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
University of Denver Campus, Campus Green
Join us on Saturday, May 20 for the second annual Langar@DU. At this fun and inclusive event, members of the DU community will gather to celebrate while enjoying food, drinks, music and intercultural, family-friendly activities.
Register here.
The University of Denver Proudly Presents:
Margolin Lecture, Featuring Sophia Kianni
Climate Advocacy and Youth Leadership: If Adults Won’t Take Action to Protect Our Future, Youth Will
Wednesday, May 17
4 p.m. Lecture, Reception to follow
Lindsay Auditorium, Sturm Hall – University of Denver
Register here.
1DAY4DU
Thursday, May 18
University of Denver’s largest day of giving is back on May 18! Join the DU community for 1Day4DU, and together you will create positive change that benefits generations of students, faculty and alumni! Check back soon to learn more about this year’s projects and click below to register for our on-campus event to celebrate and make an impact!
Register here.
Alumni Celebration
Friday, May 19
6 p.m. Program
Reiman Theater & Margery Reed Patio
Join Chancellor Jeremy Haefner and the DU community for an event to connect with fellow alumni and celebrate this year’s Alumni Honoree: Alexandra (Alexie) Tune. Tickets are limited, get yours today!
Register here.
Performance by Cyrille Aimee
Friday, May 19
7:30 p.m.
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Cyrille Aimme is an acclaimed vocalist who ventured from singing on street corners in Europe to dazzling audiences at the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals; from sneaking out to sing in Romani encampments in her native France to acting on Broadway; from braving the notoriously tough audiences at New York’s Apollo Theatre to being called a “rising star in the galaxy of jazz singers” by The New York Times. We’re excited to welcome this incredible artist to DU!
Get tickets here.
Alumni Weekend Golf Tournaments in Denver & the Bay Area
DENVER
Hosted by DU’s Alumni Council
Saturday, May 20
8 a.m. Shotgun start
1 p.m. After party in the pavilion
University of Denver Golf Course at Highlands Ranch
Team of four: $480
Team of two: $240
Join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, prizes and much more during our 5th annual Alumni Weekend tournament in Denver! No matter your level of expertise on the course or the size of your group, we welcome you to partake in this DU tradition. Awards and prizes will be given out at the after party following the conclusion of the tournament.
Awards given to:
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1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams
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Closest to Hole – holes 4 & 13
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Longest Putt – holes 5 & 16
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Longest Drive – Men’s on hole 2, women’s on hole s3
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Hole in one contest – holes 4 & 13
Register here.
BAY AREA
Sunday, May 21
2 p.m.
Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, CA
If you’re in the Bay Area, we hope you’ll join other local DU community members for the 2nd Bay Area Golf Outing to celebrate this year’s Alumni Weekend! We’re so thankful for DU Alum, Cody Sherrill ’07, for his partnership on this event and for hosting us at this beautiful and exclusive PGA tour course.
We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up by May 7th for this outing to take place. If we do not reach the minimum by that deadline, anyone who has registered and paid will be fully refunded.
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20 players (12 players minimum needed)
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Tee times 11 – 11:40 a.m. (10-minute intervals)
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$199 per player
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$85 per rental set (if needed)
Register here.
DU Day of Service
Saturday, May 20
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
University of Denver Campus
Join members of the DU Community in contributing your time & talents by volunteering for one of the many service projects we’re offering on campus the Saturday of Alumni Weekend!
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Prepare and serve food at Langar@DU
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Assist with garden maintenance and upkeep at the Bridge Community Garden
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Shelve and sort donated books at the Book Stacks
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Write encouraging notes to students during exam week
Click here to register.
This Year’s Distinguished
Alumni Award Recipient
ALEXANDRA (ALEXIE) TUNE
BSAC & MACC, 1995
Alexie Tune holds the position of Managing Director within Deloitte’s Audit Practice. As the leader of the Denver Office Private Audit and the Denver Office Technology and Emerging Growth Practices, she has been a significant figure within the firm since her employment began in 1995. Her work has spanned the audit and mergers and acquisitions practices in both the Denver and New York offices, focusing primarily on the Technology and Healthcare sectors. In addition to her responsibilities at Deloitte, Tune serves in several leadership roles within the broader business community. She is the chair of the University of Denver’s School of Accountancy Advisory Board and the president of the Colorado Society of CPAs Education Foundation Board of Trustees. She also holds a position on the Denver Scholarship Foundation Audit and Finance Committee. In 2022, Tune was recognized as an Everyday Heroine by the Colorado Society of CPAs. Her commitment to education is evident in her past service on the COCPA Women to Watch Committee, the Board of Directors for Open World Learning, the Board of College Summit Colorado (as Chair), and the Alliance of Professional Women (as President). Tune’s contributions extend beyond her professional roles. She has been a speaker at industry and accounting conferences addressing accounting and technical issues. She also serves as a judge for signature case competitions, champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education and initiatives, and has played a pivotal role in forging a strong partnership between Deloitte and the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.
Full Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, May 10
Harper Distinguished Lecture Series with Kristina Jacobsen
5:30 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Lecture
Davis Auditorium, University of Denver Campus
Wednesday, May 11
Redefining Mental Health with Cat Cora
5:30 p.m. (MT)
Davis Auditorium, University of Denver Campus, In-person & Virtual
Thursday, May 12
“Dear Student” Service Project
May 12-14, All Day
Burwell Center for Career Achievement Lobby
Swing by the BCCA lobby and help us reach our goal of writing 500 encouraging notes to DU students as they complete their final exams and wrap up the quarter. All project supplies will be provided, including custom “Dear Student” notecards and examples with key messaging.
If you are unable to attend the event in person and would like to participate in the “Dear Student” initiative, please sign up via VolunteerDU and we will mail you supplies to complete the project remotely. We ask that you return the notes to us in the postage-paid envelope by May 23.
DU Vin Dinner
5:45 p.m. Cocktail Reception, 7 p.m. Wine Pairing Dinner
Tuscan Ballroom, Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality – Register here
A Conversation with Rita Moreno
7:30 p.m.
The Newman Center
Join moderator Aisha Ahmad-Post, Executive Director of the Newman Center, for a candid conversation with the legendary Rita Moreno in the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Audience members can look forward to seeing clips from throughout her storied career, along with an audience Q&A to take place at the end of the show.
Friday, May 13
Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science Senior Design Symposium
10:30 a.m.
Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science
Gold Celebration
5 p.m. VIP Reception, 6 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Cable Center, University of Denver Campus
*Tickets reserved for graduating seniors only*
Saturday, May 14
4th Annual Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
University of Denver Golf Course at Highlands Ranch
DU Vin Bubbly Brunch & Grand Tasting
10 a.m.–Noon Brunch, 1–4 p.m. Grand Tasting
Tuscan Ballroom, Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality – Register here.
2nd Annual DU Bay Area Network Golf Tournament
2–3:30 p.m. (PT)
Silverado Resort | 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa, CA 94558 – Register here.
DU Night at the Rockies
Pre-Game Roof Deck 4:10 p.m., Game at 6:10 p.m.
Coors Field | Tickets start at $45
The Spirituals Project Choir
Journey to Freedom: Building Community Through Song
in collaboration with Colorado Public Radio / Classical
Saturday, May 14 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Gates Concert Hall
University of Denver Campus
Full Schedule of Events
Wednesday, May 17
Margolin Lecture featuring Sophia Kianni: Climate Advocacy and Youth Leadership: If Adults Won’t Take Action to Protect Our Future, Youth Will
4 p.m. Lecture, Reception to follow
Davis Auditorium, University of Denver Campus
After decades of inaction by the government, the young generation has finally decided to take matters into their own hands. Through this presentation, Sophia will provide a look into the dynamic world of youth climate activism and sketch out what life is like for the teenagers saving our planet.
Register here.
Thursday, May 18
1DAY4DU!
You can support DU all day on May 18 from wherever you are!
Check back soon for more information on this year’s projects and opportunities to give back!
Register for the on-campus celebration here
Virtual Drag Bingo
6 p.m.
Join us for Drag Bingo to celebrate our 1DAY4DU Project, DU LGBTQ+ Student Initiatives! Hosted by DU Pride Alumni Network and the Office of Gender and Sexuality, your contribution will fund programming that supports LGBTQ+ students. Your impact will alleviate the heavy financial and emotional burden of our LGBTQ+ students by providing access to identity-affirming resources. Your donation will directly support an LGBTQ+ student, and will fund both the operational costs and items offered through the “DU LGBTQ+ Closet” and other programming initiatives. It’s not “just a dress” or “just a haircut” – it’s celebrating our students and affirming their diverse identities! Let’s play some Bingo with some of our favorite performers and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at DU! All students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends are welcome!
Friday, May 19
Ritchie School Senior Design Showcase 2023
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Engineering & Computer Science Building, ECS 510, University of Denver Campus
Please join us Friday, May 19 for this year’s Ritchie School Senior Design Showcase! We will share more details, as well as the Zoom link for a virtual option and the parking information for those attending in person, closer to the event. Please fill out this survey to RSVP.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to Owyn Cooper (owyn.cooper@du.edu) for assistance.
40 Year Reunion Celebration – Class of 1983
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Community Commons, University of Denver Campus
Join the University of Denver for your 40 Year Reunion this spring! Enjoy a weekend reconnecting with classmates, reminiscing on your college days and making new memories. On Friday, May 19 we have several activities lined up for you including a campus tour, a reception with heavy appetizers and a hosted bar, and a show at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts Center. Other activities will be offered on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 as part of the larger Alumni Weekend lineup. It’s only two months away, so grab your college crew and RSVP today!
Denver Law Alumni of Color Inaugural Celebration of the Yegge Scholarship
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management, Tuscan Ballroom
Building on the legacy of former Denver Law Dean Robert B. Yegge, the Yegge Memorial Scholarship is a merit scholarship that promotes diversity in the legal profession. 2020 marked the 50th Anniversary of the first graduating Yegge Scholars from the law school. Please join us to mark this belated Anniversary, celebrate the impact of the Yegge Scholarship and raise funds to ensure future growth. We will gather at this inaugural event with good food and in great company to advance the next generation of diverse attorneys in our community.
Hosted by Dolores Atencio (JD 1980), Fay Matsukage (JD 1979), Patty Powell (JD 1983), and the DU Latino Law Alumni Chapter.
DU Alumni Celebration
6 p.m.
Program: Reiman Theater, Post-Reception:Margery Reed Patio
Join Chancellor Jeremy Haefner and the DU community for an event to connect with fellow alumni and celebrate this year’s Alumni Honoree: Alexandra (Alexie) Tune. Tickets are limited, get yours today!
Performance by Cyrille Aimee
7:30 p.m.
Newman Center for the Performing Arts
Cyrille Aimee is an acclaimed vocalist who ventured from singing on street corners in Europe to dazzling audiences at the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals; from sneaking out to sing in Romani encampments in her native France to acting on Broadway; from braving the notoriously tough audiences at New York’s Apollo Theatre to being called a “rising star in the galaxy of jazz singers” by The New York Times. We’re excited to welcome this incredible artist to DU!
Saturday, May 20
5th Annual Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament
8 a.m. Shotgun start, 1 p.m. After party in the pavilion
University of Denver Golf Course at Highlands Ranch
Team of four: $480
Team of two: $240
Join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, prizes and much more during our 5th annual Alumni Weekend tournament in Denver! No matter your level of expertise on the course or the size of your group, we welcome you to partake in this DU tradition. Awards and prizes will be given out at the after party following the conclusion of the tournament.
Awards given to:
-
1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams
-
Closest to Hole – holes 4 & 13
-
Longest Putt – holes 5 & 16
-
Longest Drive – Men’s on hole 2, women’s on hole s3
-
Hole in one contest – holes 4 & 13
DU Day of Service
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
University of Denver Campus
Join members of the DU Community in contributing your time & talents by volunteering for one of the many service projects we’re offering on campus the Saturday of Alumni Weekend!
-
Prepare and serve food at Langar@DU
-
Assist with garden maintenance and upkeep at the Bridge Community Garden
-
Shelve and sort donated books at the Book Stacks
-
Write encouraging notes to students during exam week
Spring Arboretum Tour led by Professor Julie Morris
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
University of Denver Campus, Burwell Center for Career Achievement
Join Julie Morris for a tour of DU’s Chester M. Alter Arboretum! Featuring over 400 plant and tree species, this 75-minute tour will take you throughout campus to learn about the flora and fauna within the grounds. DU’s campus is host to 10 state champions, the largest specimens of a particular species within the state of Colorado. Tour starts and ends on the patio of the Burwell Center for Career Achievement..
Langar@DU
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Denver Campus, Carnegie Green
Join us on Saturday, May 20 for the second annual Langar@DU. At this fun and inclusive event, members of the DU community will gather to celebrate while enjoying food, drinks, music and intercultural, family-friendly activities.
Sunday, May 21
Bay Area Golf Tournament
2 p.m.
Silverado Resort & Spa in Napa, CA
If you’re in the Bay Area, we hope you’ll join other local DU community members for the 2nd Bay Area Golf Outing to celebrate this year’s Alumni Weekend! We’re so thankful for DU Alum, Cody Sherrill ’07, for his partnership on this event and for hosting us at this beautiful and exclusive PGA tour course.
We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up by May 7th for this outing to take place. If we do not reach the minimum by that deadline, anyone who has registered and paid will be fully refunded.
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20 players (12 players minimum needed)
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Tee times 11 – 11:40 a.m. (10-minute intervals)
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$199 per player
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$85 per rental set (if needed)
