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Join DenSem StuCo, faculty, and staff on Friday, September 3^rd from 5-8pm on the Front Lawn for some delicious and FREE food. Your main entertainment for the evening will be open mic performances from the talented Denver Seminary community. Bring an instrument, some lawn games, a friend, and your family and kick off the Fall semester with a party! RSVP here.

New Fitness Center Options

Students, faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of two excellent Fitness Center options: (1) Arapahoe Community College Fitness Center which includes the following rates and guidelines: $50 for four months for Fitness Center/ $75 for both Fitness Center and Pool / $25 for pool only. Family rates (16 years of age and up) - $75 for four months for Fitness Center / $100 for both Fitness Center and Pool / $35 for pool only. Those wishing to take advantage of this rate need to bring a Denver Seminary ID and check into the Fitness Center Desk for initial enrollment paperwork and a brief orientation. Payment should be made at that time with check or credit card. Parking permits are available for an additional $9.75 if desired. (2) Denver YMCAs which offers no joining fee and a 10% monthly discount. Bring your Denver Seminary ID to your local YMCA to receive your discount.

PiM3 (Partners in Ministry)

PiM3 is designed especially for the spouses of DenSem students. PiM3 exists to help spouses Engage in the DenSem community, to Encourage them to recognize and embrace your call to serve Jesus as a minister of the Gospel alongside their spouse, and to Equip spouses for effective lifelong ministry wherever God may lead. Visit the PiM3 page on the DenSem StuCo website for important dates and small group information. Email PiM3 with questions.

Coffee House Concert Series

Student Life invites you to enjoy some Solid Grounds Coffee and excellent music from local artists in the Student Center from 7-9pm on the following dates. Students from Denver Seminary will be providing the opening musical entertainment. Main artists TBA.

Thursday, September 16^th

Thursday, October 14^th

Thursday, November 11^th

Student Handbook

Please note that the Student Handbook for the academic year 2010-2011 has been posted on our website and can be found on the Student Life Tab of MyDenSem (find it on the right side of the page, under Resources). It can be viewed and downloaded in PDF format; therefore, hard copies will not be distributed. If you need a hard copy, and are unable to print from your computer, please contact Heather Taylor in the Student Life office.

Announcements

Coffee and Espresso in the Student Center

The Solid Grounds Coffee Stop a satellite operation of the Solid Grounds Coffee House at 6504 S. Broadway) is open for business in the student center Monday through Friday from 7:00am-1:00pm and Monday nights from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Fall 2010 Convocation

Convocation is Tuesday, September 7^th at 11:00am in the Chapel. Please join us as we celebrate the official start of the academic year. Student Body President Matt Read will be giving the charge to the Faculty and President Mark Young will be giving the address.

Vine, Vision & Voice

VVV is a ministry of spiritual formation with creativity beginning Monday, September 13^th from 6:30 – 8:30pm and continuing through November 29^th. VVV is for women who hunger for deepened intimacy with Christ and are eager to engage an intentional spiritual formation journey. Space is limited – only 20 women will be included. VVV meets for twelve weeks, plus a “So what?” Retreat. Retreat dates: December 5-6, at Denver Seminary. The cost is $10 per session, or $150. For more information or registration email Nancy Buschart.

Student Insurance

Student Insurance information can be found on MyDenSem where there are options to enroll in the group health insurance plan sponsored by Denver Seminary as well as individual plan options. The open enrollment period for the group plan is August 16, 2010 through September 10, 2010. Coverage will begin August 25th or the date of enrollment, whichever is later. Please see the plan brochure for details regarding coverage. After reviewing the information on MyDenSem, please feel free to contact Heather Taylor with any questions you might have. Please note: Health insurance is still required for all international students and their dependents for the duration of their studies at Denver Seminary.

Insurance agent Tim Noel with National Benefits will be on campus in the Student Center Tuesday, Sept 7^th from 12 – 3pm and Wednesday, Sept 8^th from 10am – 1pm. He will be available to answer any questions you might have regarding the Denver Seminary sponsored group plan as well as provide information regarding the dental/vision options.

Loan Refund Checks

Due to the required transition to the direct loan program and some inherent delays which have come with that transition, students will be allowed to pick up loan refund checks on Fridays between noon and 3:30 p.m. upon presenting a photo ID. Checks remaining after 3:30 p.m. will be mailed to the address on file. To verify the address on file, click on the Personal Info link beside your name after signing in to MyDenSem. Completed Change of Address forms may be dropped off at the Information Receptionist Desk in the Graber Building.

Logos Bible Software Student Discount

Logos has made their Bible software available to Denver Seminary Students for a discounted price. Click here to see prices and place and order. Discounts are good through 12/31/10.

Library Book Sale

The Carey S. Thomas Library will sponsor a book sale Fri. Sept. 10^th & Mon. Sept. 13^th – Fri. Sept. 17^th, 9am-4pm in Room 123, the Library Administration area.

Sept. 10^th is for the faculty, staff and students only. The sale is open to the public the 10^th – 13^th. Payment is by cash or check only! NO PREVIEWS!

Sale will be held Prices are as follows:

Fri. Sept. 10^th Hardback books: $4 Paperback books: $2

Mon. Sept. 13^th Hardback books: $4 Paperback books: $2

Tue. Sept. 14^th Hardback books: $3 Paperback books: $1

Wed. Sept. 15^th Hardback books: $2 Paperback books: $.50

Thu. Sept. 16^th Hardback books: $1 Paperback books: $.25

Fri. Sept. 17^th Remainders are free

Common Ground

There will be no Common Ground on Monday, September 6^th.

Fall 2010 Convocation

Convocation is Tuesday, September 7 at 11:00am in the Chapel. Please join us as we celebrate the official start of the academic year. Student Body President Matt Read will be giving the charge to the Faculty and President Mark Young will be giving the address.

Academic Information

M.Div. Students Planning to take M.Div. Orals in Spring 2011 or Fall 2011

You are strongly encouraged to attend an informational meeting from 12:00 to 12:50 on Thursday, September 23, in Room 118. Other M.Div. students are also welcome.

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Nathan Hoag, Editor