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To the Â鶹Çø Community,

It is with great sadness that weÌýwrite you once again regarding an act of domestic terror that took place this weekend in San Diego. The violent attack on Jews at a synagogue during Passover, one of the holiest of Jewish holidays, was meant to instill terror and fear during a time of worship, a time when peace and reflection is intended. We grieve for members of the Jewish community who were killed and for those who were wounded.

At a time when we are experiencing a surge in global anti-Semitism and its resulting violence, the Â鶹Çø denounces such hate and invites all members of our community to come together in support and strength.ÌýDuring times like these, let us all check in with our friends, colleagues and fellow students. Let us support one other. Below you will find a list of resources, some of which are available 24 hours a day.

ÌýCampus ResourcesÌý

- TheÌýÌý(HCC) provides many medical and mental health services, including crisis and after-hours support. All DU students have access to crisis services at the HCC, regardless of insurance coverage (phone:Ìý303-871-2205; RitchieÌý Center, 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd., Suite 3N).Ìý

- TheÌý, in collaboration with University partners, fosters an environment of equal opportunity and equity for students, faculty, and staff in all aspects of educational programming and employment and is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation.

- TheÌý,Ìýknown as My SSPÌýis free to use and offers online resources and International Student Support Counselors that can help you succeed while studying in the United States. You can connect with an International Student CounselorÌýwho speaks your language, understands your culture and can help you address the unique challenges you face when studying in another country.Ìý

- For Jewish spiritual guidance or support, a partial list of local synagogues and Rabbis across a variety of denominations can be found . For Jewish support near campus, contact Simi Adler at the campus Hillel (Simi@hillelcolorado.org) or Rabbi Serebryanski (Rabbi.Serebryanski@du.edu).

- If you need help coordinating a response of your own or programming, contact theÌý(°¿³§°ä³¢)Ìý²¹³ÙÌýcampuslife@du.edu.

-Ìýis a University resource where trained staff members ensure that students are connected to appropriate campus resources, have a plan of action to meet their goals, and learn how to navigate challenging situations. The Student Support Pathway can be activated by completing aÌýreport atÌýÌýor by callingÌý303-871-2400Ìýto consult.

- TheÌýÌýprovides leadership, guidance and resources in support of the University’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive institution. To contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, please emailÌýinclusion@du.edu.

- Benefited DU employees are eligible for the EAP, which offers up to six counseling sessions each fiscal year. These individual sessions are available at no cost. Call 303-871-2205 and follow the prompts for an after-hours counselor on call.

At DU, we deeply care about each other, and we work to foster a community whose members may rely on one another for support. In this time, we unite together in strength and compassion with our Jewish friends and colleagues.ÌýÌý


Sincerely,

Rebecca Chopp, Chancellor

Jeremy Haefner, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor