Wait, What?! Commonly used Jargon, Slang, & Acronyms in the Workspace!

Entering the workspace can be an intimidating endeavor, especially when adapting to the communication norms of a professional environment. You may encounter unfamiliar words, phrases, and acronyms when navigating emails, calendars, or scheduling appointments and meetings. For many professionals, understanding …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
Sana Khayat Kholghy
Read more

Register for the 2025 Supervisor Learning Cohort!

Do you want to learn how to be an even better supervisor to your student employees AND get a certification to prove your exemplary supervision skills? Then, make sure to register for this years Supervisor Learning Cohort! This blog includes …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
Sana Khayat Kholghy
Read more

Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2025!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 14th and 18th!

Throughout the Week
Here are our ideas for (free and low-cost) ways supervisors can show appreciation

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
Read more

Meet our Student Employees & Supervisor of the Year 2025!

The University of Denver’s 2,500+ student employees form the backbone of the University, gaining important professional development experience while supporting the entire community. In recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements, the University coordinates an annual selection process to choose …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
Read more

15 Simple Ways to Appreciate Your Student Employees!

Supervisors! National Student Employment Week is coming up in the Spring 2025 Quarter, running from April 13th through the 19th. To show your appreciation to your student employee, we’ve created 15 simple ways that you can recognize their hard work …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
Sana Khayat Kholghy
Read more

2024 Fall Career & Internship Fair – DU News

Thank you to our employer partners who participated in the 2024 Fall Career & Internship Fair!

On October 2, we hosted our 2024 Fall Career and Internship Fair, which attracted a diverse array of employers eager to connect with students. …

By Anna Metropulos
Anna Metropulos
Read more

Summer 2024 Supervisor Spotlight

The Summer 2024 Supervisor Learning Cohort has concluded! Starting in June, student employee supervisors across our campus took sessions on critical supervision skills over the course of 7 weeks. Participants went in depth over topics such as supervisor styles, equitable …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
Sana Khayat Kholghy
Read more

10 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Student Employee for NSEW!

Calling all Supervisors! DU’s National Student Employment Week (April 8 – 12) is quickly approaching! Would you like to show appreciation for your student employees, but tight on budget? We got you.

The Office of Student Employment has created free …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
Read more

Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2024!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 8th and 12th!

Throughout the Week
Here are our ideas for (free and low-cost) ways supervisors can show their …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
Read more

Have You Heard of Micro-Internships? Learn More & Find One Now!

Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that help you build skills, explore career options, and prove yourself to prospective employers. Unlike a traditional internship, these paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and many can be completed …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
Read more