Alumni Career & Professional Development

DU offers career support for alumni in all phases of their professional lives.

Important: Alumni Career & Professional Development is migrating to a new phone system as part of a university-wide upgrade. Please contact us via our contact form or email (alumnicareers@du.edu), rather than contacting us by phone, until the migration is completed.

Finding Purpose at the Kennedy Mountain Campus

Learn about a collaboration between DU’s career services offices who developed a retreat at the Kennedy Mountain Campus called Designing for Careers and Lives of Purpose. This 2 1/2 day event brought together undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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The Role of Authentic Leadership in Building Trust and Inspiring High-Performing Teams

Perhaps you admire a famous leader’s direct communication style or academic speaking style. So, you adopt their habits.

But these characteristics you admire don’t come naturally to you. After months of pretending, you’re exhausted by trying to act like someone …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Take Our Quiz | What’s Your Workplace Communication Style?

Even when we’re speaking the same language, we all communicate a little differently. Some people offer short, straightforward responses or explanations while others might add a ton of detail.

Knowing your own communication style—and learning to adapt to different styles—can …

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Unleashing Creativity in Executive Leadership: Fostering Innovation and Out-of-the-Box Thinking

Dr. Govardhan Singh Rathore saw a problem in Ranthambore National Park in India, where his father was a steward.

The park protected tigers, but farmers logged its trees to sell for firewood and to give their cows space to graze. …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Self-Awareness for Executive Job Transitions: Understanding Your Strengths and Weaknesses

To be a successful leader, it’s important to be able to evaluate yourself accurately.

You are likely called on to assess what your team members do well and what they need to tweak, but oftentimes, you may not have anyone …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Alumni Career and Professional Development Contact Info

Phone
303.871.4331
Address

Burwell Center for Career Achievement
2190 E. Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210

Quick Question Phone Hours

Tuesday 12 PM – 1 PM
Thursday 3 PM - 4 PM

Call for any career related questions!

Calls and voicemails received outside of our office hours will be returned within two business days. We also welcome quick questions over email at alumnicareers@du.edu.