Notice regarding Social Security Tax Deferral 

President Trump issued a presidential memorandum on Aug. 10 directing the Secretary of the Treasury, at the discretion of the employer, to allow employees to defer the employee portion of Social Security taxes.  

At this time, the University will not be offering this deferral.

 If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at HRInfo@regis.edu.

Campus coyote causes concern

Yes, that scrawny-looking creature with the bushy tail roaming the north end of the Northwest Denver Campus is indeed a coyote.

It may look harmless, but don’t be fooled – coyotes aren’t big, free-range dogs. They are predators and can be dangerous to pets and small children. They also can carry rabies or other diseases.

So, if you spot him, keep in mind the following coyote Dos and Don’ts.

Do:

  • Pick up small children or pets if a coyote is nearby.

  • Discourage an approaching coyote by:

    • Making yourself big and loud;

    • Waving your arms, clapping your hands and throwing objects (if available) at the coyote.

    • Shouting in a loud voice.

  • If you have questions or aren’t sure what to do about a coyote, call the Denver Wildlife Hotline at 720.913.0630.

Don’t:

  • Don’t ever feed a coyote.

  • Don’t let a coyote get between you and a pet or small child.

  • Don’t try to pet a coyote.

  • Don’t turn your back on a coyote.

Commencement ceremonies tentatively scheduled for July 31, Aug. 1 and 2

The University announced today it will seek to hold postponed Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 on July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2, contingent upon sufficient interest among graduates. A survey will be emailed to graduates Wednesday.

 The plan is in accordance with anticipated public health guidelines for the end of this summer and will be held only if directives permit. The ceremonies were postponed from their original dates of May 1 and 2 due to restrictions on public gatherings in Denver.

The new plan calls for five, small outdoor ceremonies in which only graduates and a limited number of faculty and University leadership will attend. There will be several simulcast locations for guests who come to campus though attendance must be capped at 50 for each facility per public health directives regarding indoor events.

An evening July 31 ceremony will be held for doctoral degree graduates only. Graduate and undergraduate degree candidates will be asked to sign up for one of four ceremonies on Aug. 1 and 2. Each ceremony, with fewer than 200 graduates, will take place on Boettcher Commons with seats placed six feet apart. Other safety measures also will be taken.

Plans call for the Alpha Sigma Nu induction ceremony to be held July 31. It will not be possible to offer a baccalaureate service.

“We know how important it is to our graduates to hold these ceremonies and to recognize their achievements,” said Regis President Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J. “We have designed these ceremonies with the safety of our graduates, their guests and our staff at top of mind. Based on the trends in Denver and our consultations with our local public health department, it is our fervent hope that these ceremonies will be possible at this time.”

 

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Easter Sunday Mass, Live from Regis Chapel

Gather with others far and wide to celebrate the Sunday of the Resurrection with Mass celebrating Christ’s victory over death.

The Liturgy will be live streamed from the Chapel at Regis University at 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, and we invite your participation.

Fr. Kevin Burke, SJ, Vice President of Mission at Regis University, will preside and preach.

Live stream is here.

Regis University to extend virtual learning to end of semester

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis,  caution and care for the Regis community, and  the need to minimize additional disruption to the learning process, Regis University is extending virtual learning for its on-campus students to May 1, the end of the current semester. Final exams will be conducted online as well.

On-campus classes transitioned to virtual learning platforms starting today; existing online courses will continue as previously scheduled.

University housing will remain open to those students who need or desire to stay on campus. Residence Life staff will be in touch with all remaining students about their options. Students do not need to make a decision now; students however, must make a determination by March 30. Residential services, such as food and health services, will be open for the remainder of the semester. 

 Residential students who already departed campus are asked to not return to campus at this time. Those who left belongings on campus will be contacted about procedures for safely retrieving their private property.

Regis University postpones Commencement, will survey graduates about alternative plan

Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and related bans on gatherings of more than 50 people through May 11 in Denver, Regis University must postpone its scheduled Commencement ceremonies and associated celebrations on May 1 - 3.  The University will ask candidates for graduation to complete a survey about how the University could best recognize the Class of 2020 when it is safe to do so.

“We share the bitter disappointment we know you and everyone who is so proud of your accomplishments all feel,” said Regis President the Rev. John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J. “Celebrating your success is very important. We want to hear from the graduates themselves how we can best recognize their achievements.”