The Connections Retreat is an annual weekend activity for freshmen who want an escape from campus to go hangout and meet new people. Organized by the University Ministry this retreat incorporates aspects of spirituality and religion, but does not require participants to be religious. When I attended this retreat, I met so many new freshmen friends and upperclassmen who are involved in UMinn, who taught us how to become more involved.
Read MoreRAWtools, an organization that specializes in nonviolence training in real-world situations, attended First Year Experience events at Regis University. RAWtools made an appearance at Regis University giving students the chance to hammer a gun barrel in front of the Pedro Arrupe, S.J. statue in the morning and near food trucks in the afternoon.
To learn more about this organization and the mission behind it, visit their website.
Read MoreNotes by Austin Price, Staff Writer
On Tuesday, April 11th, underneath a bright, blue sky, the Regis Highlander sponsored Journals & Juice, an event encouraging creativity, community, and delicious lemonade! The Highlander provided Regis students with journals, pens, stickers, tape and all the materials you need to create your own, personalized journal! The afternoon was made complete by delicious lemonade and a photo booth! Stay tuned for more Highlander sponsored events at Regis!
Students enjoy fresh lemonade while making their journals.
Journal making materials.
A plethora of colorful journals to choose from.
Our amazing friends with Pikes Peak Lemonade, ready to serve with a smile.
The ending of a beautiful day on campus.
Regis University’s Student Senate is the legislative branch of the Regis University Student Government Association. During senate sessions, elected senators pass bills, approve budgets and collectively join to hear the concerns of students. Senators work to put on programming in their respective positions and work on projects to support the students of Regis, and to create a community that puts students first.
Campaigning Begins - April 10th, 2023
Active Campaigning Concludes - April 14th, 2023
Voting Begins - April 17th, 2023 at 9am
Voting Concludes - April 18th, 2023 at 5pm
Election Certified, Candidates Notified Election Results Posted - April 18th, 2023
Members of Regis University’s Black Student Alliance took a trip to Centennial Elementary School to create a sense of belonging and empowerment in young Black individuals. We met with grades Kindergarten through 5th grade and spoke on what it is like to identify as Black, experiences as a Black student, and many more topics. BSA will continue to go to Centennial Elementary every other week on Friday’s to continue to work with the students and staff, and teach more about Black history. We will include more discussions, activities, and games as we continue to get to know the members of this community.
Health Fairs by 365 Health, formerly 9Health Fair, are back this March through mid-May at more than 40 locations across Colorado, and students, faculty and staff of and residents around Regis University will be able to receive access to free and affordable preventive health screenings and resources on Saturday, March 11 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Peter Claver Hall located at 3333 Regis Blvd. in Denver.
“Preventive health care is essential for maintaining good health, disease and illness prevention, and early detection and diagnosis when treatment is easier and more effective,” said Gary Drews, CEO of 365 Health. “Last year alone saw nearly half of all adults and roughly two-thirds of uninsured people in Colorado postpone medical care, according to the Colorado Health Foundation. A health fair is typically the best and lowest cost option to deliver preventive health care and improve equitable access and health outcomes.”
The free and affordable, low-cost health screenings offered at Health Fairs by 365 Health vary from site to site but can include blood pressure, vision, dental, stress and more. For more information about the Regis University health fair and the available screenings that will be offered, or to make an appointment, visit
https://365health.org/health-fairs/spring/653/screenings.
While walk-up screenings will be accepted, registering ahead of time is recommended. Medical professionals will be onsite to offer advice and assistance and help participants to decide which screenings are right for them.
“Our community-based health fairs and the free and affordable health screenings that are available are a necessary resource not only for Coloradans who lack access to preventive health care, but also those who have high deductible insurance plans or no insurance at all,” added Drews.
For those unable to attend a health fair, 365 Health and Quest Diagnostics have partnered to offer the same affordable health screenings at Quest Diagnostics Lab Patient Centers (PSC) located across Colorado. No doctor’s visit or insurance is needed.
Each year, 365 Health relies on the dedicated support of volunteers to offer free and affordable health screenings and help improve health awareness. Those interested in volunteering for a community health fair are encouraged to visit https://365health.org/volunteer-1/.