Join Us at the Student Employment Job Fair!

Join the Office of Student Employment at our student employment job fair! During this event, students will be able to meet with on-campus employers looking for talented future team members across all majors.

Burwell Center for Career Achievement

September 8, 2025

1:00 – …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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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
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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 …

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Summer with Student Employment

Summer may be here, but the Office of Student Employment is too! Join us throughout the summer to learn about your place in the student employment community.

For supervisors:
So You Want to Hire a…

We know that having a …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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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
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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
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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 …

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2024 Fall SEA Badge Cohort Student Employee Spotlights

The Fall 2024 Student Employee’s Achieve (SEA) Badging Program concluded with a cohort of 27 student employees! Starting in October 2024, student employees from various offices around our campus joined The Office of Student Employment’s SEA Badge Program for trainings …

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Nominate your Student Employee or Supervisor of the Year!

National Student Employee Week, which runs April 13th through 19th, is coming up! Celebrate your student employee, or, show your appreciation for your student employee supervisor by nominating them for a Student Employment Award!

By nominating your star student employee …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
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How to Politely Decline a Meeting: 7 Times It’s OK to Say “No”

Meetings are a staple of modern workplaces, but not every invitation deserves a spot on your calendar. Whether you’re facing a packed schedule, dealing with unrelated topics, or recognizing that an email would suffice, it’s important to prioritize your time …

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