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Email from Will Simpkins, Vice President for Student Affairs

March 23, 2020

Dear RoadrunnerÌýStudents,ÌýFaculty and Staff,

I hope this email finds you well wherever you are receiving it and that you and your loved ones are safeÌý²¹²õÌýweÌýfaceÌýthis unprecedented health crisisÌýtogether.ÌýIÌýam writing to remind you that many of the student support resources we know our community counts on have moved online, ensuring that students still have access to the programs and resources they need to thrive during this time ofÌýuncertainty.Ìý Here are a few we want to make sure students know how to utilize:ÌýÌý

1. With most students at home during Spring Break week,ÌýPresidentÌýJanineÌýDavidson willÌýbe hosting aÌýstudent-focusedÌýonline town hall meeting onÌýThursday, March 26,ÌýatÌý2Ìýp.m.Ìýto answer your questions.ÌýYou canÌýwatchÌýtheÌýmeetingÌýonlineÌýonÌýtheÌýUniversity’sÌýlivestreamÌýpage.ÌýPleaseÌýÌýto make sure the president can respond to as many as possible at the event.Ìý
2. TheÌýÌýremains openÌýMonday-Thursday from 8Ìýa.m.-5Ìýp.m.Ìýand from 8Ìýa.m.-3Ìýp.m.Ìýon Fridays.ÌýPlease call 303-615-9999Ìýfor a medical consultation orÌýto schedule an appointmentÌýat the center in Plaza 150. Consultations regardingÌýCOVID-19Ìýare free of charge.ÌýThe Health Center alsoÌýprovides an array of clinical services, includingÌýmental-health support.
3. Technology Needs for Class:ÌýIf you don’t have a personal device other than a cell phone and/or yourÌýcell phone is inadequate forÌýyourÌýclass requirements,ÌývisitÌýÌýor call 303-352-7548 to request a device. You may be eligible for theÌýStudent Emergency Retention FundÌýto purchase a computer orÌýsecureÌýa loanerÌýfrom the University.
4. TheÌýStudent Emergency FundÌýcan offerÌýrelief forÌýstudents inÌýdireÌýcircumstancesÌýso that they can quickly get financial support to pay essential bills and/or obtain necessary supplies. This fund may be ofÌýparticular valueÌýto students who have lost their jobsÌýor work hoursÌýdue to COVID-19 layoffs. Apply using the link above or call the Student Care Center at 303-615-0006 to speak with a case manager about the process.Ìý
5. The Student Care CenterÌýstaffÌýis adept at supporting students through some of life’s most challenging circumstances, including housing insecurity, physical-Ìýand mental-health stressors, unemployment and other unmet needs. TheÌýcenterÌýcan advise on academic and University options available to students as well. LetÌýthem know how they can help you or a classmateÌýbyÌýemailingÌý[email protected],ÌýcallingÌý303-615-0006Ìýor filing aÌý.ÌýWith the Roadrunner Food Pantry currently closed, please contact theÌýº£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver Student Care CenterÌýif you’re facing food insecurity. In addition to connecting you with community resources such as those offered throughÌýHunger Free ColoradoÌýandÌý,ÌýtheÌýcenterÌýcan offer financial support for purchasing groceries and/or determine your eligibility for a no-cost meal-delivery service.ÌýThe Care CenterÌýwill also continue toÌýbring Mobile Food Pantries to campus,ÌýincludingÌýone tomorrow from 9-11 a.m. (or while supplies last) thatÌýwill beÌýdistributing pre-made boxes of supplies from theÌýAuraria Campus Walnut Lot.ÌýAll º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver students in need are eligible to pick up food, and you can drive or walk up, as social distancing measures will be in place.ÌýCheck theÌýRoadrunner Food PantryÌýwebsite for additional resources.
6. Counseling Center: During this period of social isolation, we realize the importance of human connection and attending to our mental health more than ever. Mental-health support (therapy) is available virtually to students through the University’s Counseling Center. To connect with a therapist please callÌý303-615-9902Ìýand leave a message with your name, telephone number and 900#.ÌýFor urgent after-hours and weekend needs, call the University’s mental-health crisis line atÌý303-615-9911Ìýto speak with a trainedÌýprofessional.
7. TheÌýClassroom to Career (C2) HubÌýis available to support your job search needs. We are working to incorporate new job postings into theÌýCareer LinkÌýdatabase.ÌýCareer LabÌýisÌýalsoÌýgoing virtual as of Monday,ÌýMarch 23!ÌýThe lab will be open on reduced hours next weekÌý(1-3 p.m. Monday, noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, 2-4 p.m. Thursday), but more information on extended hours will be available March 30.ÌýTo schedule a virtual appointment, emailÌý[email protected].
8. Center for Equity and Student Achievement (CESA)Ìýis prepared to assist you virtually, including programming forÌý,ÌýImmigrant ServicesÌýandÌýtheÌýLGBTQ Student Resource Center. Please emailÌý[email protected]Ìýor visit theÌýCESAÌýwebsiteÌýfor more information.
9. ÌýisÌýoffering a full range of services while campus operatesÌýremotely.ÌýÌýforÌýZoom or telephone,Ìý, or visit their social media for info onÌýSexual Assault Awareness MonthÌýor otherÌýactivities.ÌýThe helplineÌýis openÌý24/7 at 303-556-2255.
10. Collegiate Recovery CommunityÌýcontinues to offer peer-to-peer connection, resources, activities and sober fun for anyone who needs assistance. Meetings are Monday/Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Zoom. Monday’s meeting ID is 603 672 201 and Thursday’s meeting ID is 245 022 889. The password for both sessions is ARC. For immediate support, contact theÌýAurariaÌýafter-hours crisis line at 303-615-9911 or text TALK to 38255. For more information, emailÌý[email protected].

Please use spring break week to get some rest. Look out for yourselves, your personal, physical and mental health, and each other, and know thatÌýwe’re still here to support you!Ìý

Sincerely,Ìý

-Will

Will Simpkins, Ed.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs

Jordan Student Success Building, Suite 330

[email protected]

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