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Invest in Liberal and Creative Arts

Research shows courses in the arts, humanities and social sciences prepare students to think critically, communicate effectively, develop new ideas, adapt and contribute in meaningful ways.

At DU, our CAHSS students demonstrate the value and dedication we have to a liberal and creative arts education. Through your support, our students are: 

Your support is also transforming the College by empowering faculty.

CAHSS programs give students the chance to conduct research in the field alongside faculty whose own research appears in such publications as The Colorado Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, and CPR News

This Giving Tuesday, Support the Arts at DU

Shwayder building

Support DU Students Making & Studying Art!

The DU ART! Research & Travel Fund gives students the rare opportunity to experience the artworks, monuments, and cultural sites they study — up close and in context. Seeing these works in person allows students to move beyond secondhand interpretations to conduct original analysis, uncover new insights, and form their own scholarly conclusions.

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Du film

Lights, Camera, Action! Support Students with Project DU FILM

Project DU F.I.L.M (Film Initiative Linking Mentors) is a groundbreaking program that connects students with faculty, professional alumni, and community partners to create, promote, and distribute films while expanding opportunities in the filmmaking industry.

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Student performing

Cue the Curtain and Support DU Students in Theatre!

The DU Theatre Artist in Residence Fund is creative initiative aimed at incorporating professional guest artists each year into our department’s productions and courses. This fund provides our students with distinctive and varied teaching experiences from artists outside the Denver area, who spend a quarter in our department directing or designing one of our productions, or teaching our students skills such as choreography, stage combat, and the business of acting.

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Photo from a 2019 Spirituals Project choir performance

Your Support Helps Us Make an Impact

Despite many challenges, the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences has continued to thrive. In this impact report, we share some of the highlights demonstrating the creativity, flexibility, dedication and resilience of the CAHSS community.

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Give to the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

You can pick which area receives your gift — whether you want to honor a professor who had an impact on you, donate to your favorite DU program or help finance a DU student's education.

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Major Funds

CAHSS Dean’s Fund For Excellence

Your gift goes to support the Dean’s highest priorities for the year. This includes support for student internships, faculty research and travel, community projects and new innovative projects within the college.   

Give to the Dean’s Fund

CAHSS Student Scholarship and Award Fund

Help us support CAHSS students! Funds go directly to scholarship support and other student awards to attract and retain the best CAHSS students. 

Give to Scholarships

First-Gen Mentoring Program

Donate to the CAHSS First-Gen College Student Mentoring Program to help us create a community of support for our students who are first in their families to attend a University.  

Give to First-Gen Mentoring Program

CAHSS Student Internship Fund

Your gift will allow CAHSS students to have paid internships so that they can gain experiences in careers related to their major and explore paths for after graduation. 

Give to Student Internships

Other

Do you have another giving priority? You can view CAHSS departments, centers and institutes below, or fill in the program you would like to support. 

Give to Another CAHSS Program

Give to a Department, Center or Institute

The Photography and Memory Project paired CAHSS photography students with older adults in the community.

Connect

Stay connected with the College. Attend performances and events, or check out the exhibitions at one of our galleries or museums. Participate in local and regional alumni opportunities, or volunteer your time. You are always welcome to be a part of our community.

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Contact Us

Jennifer Garner

Executive Director of Development

Tonya Kelly

Senior Director of Development

Hannah Thompson

Director of Alumni Engagement