CU-Denver Honors and Leadership Program

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

✨ Curious about Honors & Leadership? We’d love to meet you today!
 
Join us for our Honors & Leadership Open House TODAY from 3–6 p.m in the Lawrence Street Center.
 
Whether you’re a student, a new faculty or staff member, interested in supervising an Honors Contract, or simply curious about what Honors & Leadership has to offer, stop by to explore our space, connect with our community, and learn more about what we do.
 
📍 Honors & Leadership Suite
1390 Lawrence St., Suite 900
 
Enjoy refreshments, games, giveaways, and conversations with some of the most curious, engaged, and creative people on campus. Come say hello, make a connection, and discover what makes the Honors & Leadership community so special.
 
Alumni: Stick around after the Open House! Our Alumni Mixer begins at 6:00 p.m., and we’d love to reconnect with you.
 
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💛🖤
 


Alumni: Stick around after the Open House! Our Alumni Gathering begins at 6:00 p.m., and we’d love to reconnect with you!

08/26/2026

Do you ever feel tongue-tied when meeting new people or networking? 👋

Join us for Chit Chat with a VIP!, an Honors & Leadership workshop where you’ll learn and practice how to introduce yourself, talk about what you do, and feel more confident making new connections!

📅 September 4
⏰ 11 AM–12 PM
📍 Honors Suite, 9th Floor, Lawrence Street Center

Open to all Honors & Leadership students. Scan the QR code or check out the link in our bio to sign up!

08/20/2026

✨ Curious about Honors & Leadership? We’d love to meet you!
 
Join us for our Honors & Leadership Open House on Thursday, August 27, from 3–6 p.m.
 
Whether you’re a student, a new faculty or staff member, interested in supervising an Honors Contract, or simply curious about what Honors & Leadership has to offer, stop by to explore our space, connect with our community, and learn more about what we do.
 
📍 Honors & Leadership Suite
1390 Lawrence St., Suite 900
 
Enjoy refreshments, games, giveaways, and conversations with some of the most curious, engaged, and creative people on campus. Come say hello, make a connection, and discover what makes the Honors & Leadership community so special.
 
Alumni: Stick around after the Open House! Our Alumni Mixer begins at 6:00 p.m., and we’d love to reconnect with you.
 
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💛🖤
 

07/30/2026

✨ Curious about Honors & Leadership? We’d love to meet you!
 
Join us for our Honors & Leadership Open House on Thursday, August 27, from 3–6 p.m.
 
Whether you’re a student, a new faculty or staff member, interested in supervising an Honors Contract, or simply curious about what Honors & Leadership has to offer, stop by to explore our space, connect with our community, and learn more about what we do.
 
📍 Honors & Leadership Suite
1390 Lawrence St., Suite 900
 
Enjoy refreshments, games, giveaways, and conversations with some of the most curious, engaged, and creative people on campus. Come say hello, make a connection, and discover what makes the Honors & Leadership community so special.
 
Alumni: Stick around after the Open House! Our Alumni Mixer begins at 6:00 p.m., and we’d love to reconnect with you.
 
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💛🖤
 

07/28/2026

Honors Alumni Highlight✨
 
Congratulations to CU Denver Honors alumnus James Hermance on beginning his new role as Team Sports Coordinator at CU Boulder! 🎉
 
During his time in the University Honors & Leadership (UHL) program, James found more than academic opportunities. He found a community that shaped both his college experience and his career path.
 
Reflecting on his experience, James shares:
 
“The Honors Program helped me find my people. Through my courses, I gained new perspectives, and by working in the office, I discovered my passion for supporting students and helping them achieve their life aspirations.”
 
James also recommends taking courses from Dr. Fields and Tracy Jones to make the most of the Honors experience.
 
We’re so proud of you, James, and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make at CU Boulder! 👏

07/23/2026

🎬 Summer Activity Highlight: Violet Dempsey ☀️

This summer, Honors and Leadership student Violet Dempsey is gaining hands-on experience in the film industry through a EUReCa grant. As the Head of Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup for a feature film set in the 1990s, Violet is helping bring the film’s visual style to life.

Her work has included conducting visual research, creating mood boards and lookbooks, designing costume mock-ups, and sourcing wardrobe pieces secondhand for the production.

Through this experience, Violet has learned the importance of communication and collaboration on a film set, sharing that “not everyone has the same communication styles, and you must work to understand how each person communicates.” She has also discovered that she can push herself and work through high-pressure situations.

One of her favorite parts of the experience has been seeing an actor put on their costume and love the final look.

Congratulations, Violet, on an incredible summer experience! 🎥✨

07/08/2026

🚨 Collect the CU Denver Honors Herd! 🚨

One stress ball is fun. Four is a collection. 😎
Stop by the Honors & Leadership Suite or visit us at our tabling events throughout the semester for your chance to grow your Honors Herd. 🐄🐑🐧🐮

💬 Which one are you hoping to collect next? Tell us in the comments!⤵️