CU-Denver Honors and Leadership Program

10/16/2026

🌟 FRESHMAN FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Meet Maddie Cruzado (Madilyn), an English major from Parker, Colorado! 📚

Maddie self-published a novel at 15 and is working on her second! She loves crochet, playing guitar, video games, and all things sharks! 🧶🦈

💛 Favorite thing about Honors? The Honors & Leadership Suite! Maddie loves having a warm, comfortable, and safe space to study, relax, and socialize.

💡 Advice to high schoolers: “Getting the good grade and doing the last min social thing are NOT exclusive.”

We’re so excited to have Maddie in our Honors community! 💛

10/14/2026

🇪🇸 Honors Student Activity Highlight: Abigail Ruiz Castillo ☀️

This past summer, Honors & Leadership student Abigail Ruiz Castillo studied entrepreneurship in Barcelona, Spain, through Barcelona Study Abroad Experience (SAE)! ✈️

Abigail met local entrepreneurs, visited Barcelona Activa, and explored the city through cooking classes, local shops, and beach visits. Her biggest takeaways were the importance of putting people first in business and making time for life outside of work.

Her favorite moment? Getting a haircut in Spain after Barcelona’s humidity inspired a little change! 💇‍♀️

Congratulations, Abigail, on a summer of learning and exploring! ✨

10/09/2026

🌟 FRESHMAN FRIDAY SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Meet Faye Thao, a Human Biology major from the Bay Area, California! 🌿

Faye is Hmong-American and loves exploring nature, trying new things, and discovering new foods! 🍜

💛 Favorite thing about Honors? The community! Faye loves connecting with driven students who bring different interests and perspectives.

💡 Advice to high schoolers: “Don’t be afraid of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. It’s a vital skill for college!”

We’re so excited to have Faye in our Honors community! 🐾

📲 faye

10/08/2026

🎬 What happens when technology goes too far?

Join Dr. Sarah Fields and Dr. Jennifer Reich this fall for UNHL 3999: AI and the End of the World Through Movies! Explore AI, robots, surveillance, and imagined futures through films and conversation. No technical background needed, just curiosity!

📅 Eight-week Fall 2026 course starting October 21
🕔 Listed meetings: Oct. 21 & 28 and Nov. 4, 11 & 18, 5–8 p.m.
🎓 Earn 1 credit of honors coursework toward UHL and/or HSC
🤝 Open to all members of the university community
Graduate students: contact the instructors directly to register for graduate credit.

Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected].

10/08/2026

Planning for Spring 2027? Let’s talk HSC! 💻

Drop into our virtual Honors Scholars Certificate office hours to ask about earning HSC credits, spring registration, and your next steps in the program.

🗓 Wednesdays: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
🗓 Thursdays: 2–3 p.m.
⏰ All times Mountain Time
✨ No appointment needed—just drop in!

Join at bit.ly/virtual-hsc-officehours or scan the QR code in the graphic.

10/06/2026

UHL students, get ready! 📅 Spring 2027 UHL registration begins Wednesday, October 21, and general CU Denver registration opens October 22. Act quickly to secure your classes!
 
Make sure you’ve met with Elisabeth for advising and have your course selections ready! ✅✍️
 

10/05/2026

Start your morning with the Honors Breakfast Club! 🥣

Stop by October 15 and 16 for a bowl of cereal and some time with your Honors & Leadership community before class.

📍 Lawrence Street Center, Suite 900
See you there! 🥣🥣

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

🎮 Ready for round two? Another Honors & Leadership Nintendo Switch Tournament is coming up! Bring your friends and your competitive spirit for an afternoon of games and a chance to win the grand prize! 🏆

📅 October 9
⏰ 2–5 PM
✨ Free entry • All welcome!

Tag someone you’re ready to challenge! 👀

09/30/2026

🍩🎨 Donut Day + Craft Day is this Friday, October 2nd, at the Honors & Leadership Suite! Stop by for donuts, a variety of crafts and activities, and time with your H&L community. Take a study break and get creative with us! ✨