Langar@DU

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Inclusive Community

The students in COMN 2040 are excited to partner with the Colorado Sikh community and DU to host the 3rd Annual Langar@DU on June 1, 2024. This event is part of the Inclusive Community course, which provides a 4D learning experience and develops skills to serve the public good. The University of Denver and C+V is committed to community initiatives and partnerships with organizations to break down barriers and make positive change. Our community seeks to make a difference in the world through our Five Strategic Imperatives with broader student engagement outside the classroom, meaningful connections with others, and a diversity of experiences - the Langar@DU accomplishes these and more.

Langar (a free Indian meal unifying diverse race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and class identities) is a Sikh tradition that brings together people of all backgrounds, religions, and social status to prepare and share a free Indian meal and build connection. Participating in a Sikh Langar is seen as a way to practice selflessness, generosity, and service. It creates an intercultural, interfaith, and interracial space to celebrate humanity and oneness, and resist division, violence, and bigotry.

The history of Langar at the University of Denver is an exciting one. Last year's event served 800 meals with 200 volunteers while incorporating music, activities, dialogue, and reconnection. As one student commented, “The Sikh community is about giving and not expecting anything in return because everyone that attends gives something, anything, no matter if it's large of small, and does so because it's who one is and what they want to be like when they attend a Langar.”

For centuries, the Sikh community has practiced and celebrated Langar. In our modern world of technology where we are all closer than geographical constraints, the ability to share tools for connection make intercultural Langar more accessible and brings the promise of Langar to bridge divides and connect like-minded people in focus. Come join us!

What to Expect

Click the drop down menus below for information on what to expect on the day of event including activities, transportation options, campus maps, parking information.

If you have any questions, please email DU.Langar@du.edu.

• Activities
  • Bounce House
  • Corn hole
  • Life size 'Connect 4'
  • Giant Jenga
  • Spikeball
  • Turban Tying: Learn to tie a turban and more about Sikhism
  • Cooking demonstration: Learn about Langar food preparation and flavors 
• Details & Location

  Date/Time: Saturday June 1, 2024 | 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, drop by any time for as long as you want!

  Location: Boettcher Lawn, (southwest off Iliff and University) University of Denver Campus 

  Boettcher Lawn is south of Iliff. Upon arrival, follow the signs and check in with our volunteers. Free food will be served between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.

  See Site Map below for location of Parking, Sikhlens Film Festival, and Volunteer Cooking Location

  
• Volunteer Opportunities

  Volunteers make Langar@DU possible! Upon arrival, attendees may chose from several volunteer opportunities. Come as early as 9:30am to help set-up and prepare the food! 

• Getting to Campus: Maps & More

  Campus event and parking map

  

  *Please note, if you attended last year, the 2024 Langar@DU is in a different location on campus. It is on Boettcher Lawn this year.

  Parking options:

  Parking Lot E (10:30am – 2:30pm, Saturday, June 1)

  Visitor parking is available in Parking Structure E on southeast corner of Evans and High Street. Please tell attendant you are participating in the Langar@DU. Parking is $10 - no cash accepted - credit card only. Once lot is filled, only off-street parking or paid campus parking is available.

  Denver Mass Transit (RTD):

  DU strongly encourages members of our community to make use of Denver's public transit system (RTD) when possible. In addition to an on Campus light rail train station the University of Denver has 2 main thoroughfares serviced by Bus. These lines include the East-West bound Route 21: Evans Avenue and the North-South bound Route 24: University Boulevard. 

  Biking:

  There are racks to lock up bikes close to buildings.

• Accessibility at Langar@DU

   

   

  We have worked hard to ensure this is an accessible event. Please read our volunteer accessibility guidelines before the event so we can ensure our event is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for all. Thank you!

  View the Accessibility Guidelines

   

Accessibility at Langar@DU

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable individuals of all abilities to engage fully.