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2018-2019 Student Handbook 24 Group Connections Student Interest Groups As a result of mutually working through an academic program together, students discover shared affinities beyond the classroom and can initiate groups and "meet-ups" based on their common interests. Previous and existing groups include Outdoor Adventure, Community Service, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Men's Integrity, and Women's Support. The Department of Student Life recognizes the role that extracurricular relationships play in the lives of students and welcomes the formation of new groups. Inquiries can be made by contacting Student Life. Community Hubs Along with a strong community of residential students, Denver Seminary's student body also includes a robust commuter population. Community Hubs are groups that Student Life helps form in the surrounding cities and suburbs where high concentrations of commuters exist. Depending on the desires of the students involved, hubs can manifest as study groups, ride-sharing groups, or social groups. Inquiries about Community Hubs can be directed to the Student Life Office. International Students Denver Seminary is privileged to host students from a variety of nations as they pursue degrees that help extend God's kingdom across the globe. The Seminary recognizes the unique challenges international students face and seeks to provide assistance specifically tailored to help these students succeed. Questions about the international student experience should be directed to the Dean of Students. Cultural Engagement Initiatives Denver Seminary strives for an environment that celebrates Christian unity and values the diversity within the Body of Christ. Below are the various initiatives that reflect the Seminary's efforts toward that end. The Kaleo Project Over the last decade, researchers have tracked a rapid increase among Americans who claim no religious affiliation. In the last five years alone, the unaffiliated – popularly known as "the nones" – have increased from just over 15% to 20% of all U.S. adults. Where can the Millennial Nones be found in the Denver area? How can churches in the Denver area call out to them, inviting them into life- giving relationships? This is the focus and the mission of the Kaleo Project. Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics The Vernon Grounds Institute of Public Ethics provides environments and resources to educate, facilitate, and train Seminary students, members of Christian leadership, and the Christian community as a whole in the area of social ethics. Gordon Lewis Center for Christian Thought and Culture The Lewis Center is an educational resource for the greater Denver area that seeks to train and equip believers, proclaim the truth of Christianity to unbelievers, and engage culture for the redemptive cause of Christ.