COMMUNITY AND CAMPUS CONNECTIONS
There is a lot going on in the community and on campus! Here you will find educational opportunities, community meetings, cultural activities, celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and more. Please enjoy browsing through these current and upcoming resources, events, and opportunities both on and off campus - we hope you find something that aligns with your needs and interests.
| African Community Center - Donation Opportunity |
| Help the African Community Center provide each refugee family with a hygiene care bag at our Refugee First Thanksgiving Event on November 21! Why hygiene items? Many common personal hygiene items cannot be purchased using an EBT card, so they are especially helpful to our families. Click here to view our flyer for more details about what to put in your care bag as well as drop off information. DROP OFF DEADLINE: Sunday, November 20 |
| African Community Center - 17th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving |
The African Community Center is hosting our 17th Annual Refugee First Thanksgiving event, a multicultural dinner to welcome newcomers and we invite you to join us! Tickets are free, but required. This event will be alcohol-free and completely halal. Click here for more information, including details in eight languages. TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Summit Event Center, 411 Sable Blvd., Aurora, CO Register here |
| North Middle School - Donation Opportunity |
If you are looking for a
way to give back to the community this holiday season, consider donating gift
cards for holiday meals through the North Middle School Polar Bear Giving
Tree! We need your help to support our students, 80% of which receive free
and reduced lunch. DROP OFF TIME: between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. DROP OFF/DELIVERY LOCATION: North Middle School, 12095 E. Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO 80010 |
| DAWN Clinic - Support Us on Giving Tuesday |
| Giving Tuesday, a date set aside to encourage individuals to give and do acts of generosity, is just around the corner! Please consider donating and/or fundraising for the DAWN Clinic, a student-run free clinic that supports the Aurora community! In partnership with the CU Anschutz Medical Campus and Denver Health, students, residents, and faculty from across various programs work together to provide equitable healthcare at primary care and specialty clinic nights. With your help, we can continue providing free services to uninsured patients! Click here to donate. DATE: Tuesday, November 29 |
| City of Aurora - Restorative Justice Survey |
| What do you know about
restorative justice? The Conflict Center, a nonprofit dedicated to providing
practical skills and training to address conflict through relationship
building, is working on behalf of the city to help research and develop a plan
for a city restorative justice program. Part of the research process includes a
survey for residents to help The Conflict Center understand community
perceptions of restorative justice and concerns about the criminal justice
system. Click here
for more information and to access the survey in six languages. SURVEY DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 30 at 5 p.m. |
| History Colorado Center - These Storied Walls: Chicano Community Murals of Colorado |
You
are invited to join us at the end of the month for the premier of These
Storied Walls: Chicano Community Murals of Colorado. This powerful
documentary by Chicano/a/x Murals of Colorado Project and DragonFruit Video
celebrates the historical contributions of Colorado's Chicano muralists.
Free and open to all, this event includes light food and drinks, and a panel
discussion with artists and scholars after the screening. TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. (food and drinks at 5:30 p.m., screening begins at 6:30 p.m.) LOCATION: History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver, CO Register here |
| Aurora Partners for Thriving Youth - Responding to Youth in Crisis: Community Action Forum |
Aurora youth are experiencing alarming rates of violence, substance use, and mental health concerns. We are asking organizations serving youth in Aurora to come together to identify ways we can work together to reduce the impact that risk factors have on our youth. We are starting a community wide discussion to identify the assets and services we already have in Aurora, to expose places we can improve upon, and what protective factors we will have in all domains to help youth. Please join us as we work together to provide opportunities for youth to thrive. Click here for more details. DATE: Thursday, December 1 TIME: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. LOCATION: Aurora Community Connection, 9801 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 200, Aurora, CO Register here |
| City of Aurora - Holiday Tree Lighting |
Tis the season to be merry and bright at Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting event! Join us to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a variety of sights, sounds, and tastes to ring in the holiday season. This year’s entertainment lineup includes performances from Aurora Dance Arts, Aurora Singers, and a special visit from the one and only, Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus. Take a stroll through Santa’s workshop and witness the illumination of thousands of sparkling lights around the Aurora Municipal Center. Partake in merrymaking activities and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies that are Santa-approved. Click here for more information. TIMES: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. LOCATION: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO |
| Aurora Public Schools - Seeking Sponsors for Executive Internship Program |
| The Executive Internship
Program of the Aurora Public Schools has been coordinating internships for
high-achieving high school seniors for over 30 years. The program, which
is administered through Pickens Technical College, is monitored closely and
sets high standards for the interning students. We are currently seeking partners to host students for their internships, which are 8 hours per week, September - December or February - May. Click here to learn more about this program and reach out to Kim Wisneski at 303-344-4910 ext. 27745 with questions. |
| Resident Leadership Council and El Alba Cooperative - Job Opportunity |
| The Resident Leadership Council and El Alba Cooperative are excited to share that we are seeking a part-time, contracted bookkeeper to work with us. We welcome applications from individuals who have experience working with diverse and economically disadvantaged communities and experience working with cooperative business models. Click here for a full job description and details on how to apply. |
| CU Anschutz Office of Student Affairs - Basic Life Support Certification Class |
The Office of Student Affairs offers Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for CU alumni, faculty, staff, students, and unaffiliated community members. This is a four-hour traditional classroom course where BLS is taught and demonstrated. Participants learn to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, and use an AED. You don't need to be a healthcare provider to participate. The BLS course provides a two-year certification through the American Heart Association. There are both new certification and renewal certification classes offered. Click here for more information.
NEXT CLASS DATES: Monday, November 21 and Thursday, December 1
TIME: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
LOCATION: CU Anschutz Medical Campus, Education 2 North Building, 13120 E. 19th Ave., Aurora, CO Room 3108 (3rd floor) Register here |
| CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center - Culinary Medicine Series |
From our kitchen to yours! Join CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center registered dieticians on select Tuesdays in our virtual cooking classes. Our team will guide you through recipe hacks, how to use pantry staples, and the latest nutrition research. TIME: 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Register here |
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