Environment & Nature

DU TikTok

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This TikTok shows what the University of Denver campus looks like during June. While the weather is beautiful, flowers are blooming, and the campus is at its greenest, finals week brings a different reality for students. The video highlights the contrast between a thriving campus and stressed students.

I was inspired to create this video because I noticed how beautiful DU’s campus looks during June. The flowers are blooming, the trees are green, and the weather is warm, but at the same time students are dealing with finals week and end-of-quarter stress. I wanted to capture that contrast in a short and relatable way. To create the video, I filmed different areas of campus and edited the clips together using TikTok’s editing tools. My favorite part of the process was finding shots that matched the captions. I enjoyed turning an everyday college experience into something entertaining and creative.

Off Campus Air

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Off Campus Air captures what it feels like to step beyond the rhythm of campus and into something quieter, and softer. My goal for each photo to capture small often overlooked moments such as flowers on the side of a sidewalk, Little Libraries, reflections in cafe windows, and sidewalk chalk art. There are things that I feel offer a sense of calm you don’t always find on campus. Together, these images reflect how leaving campus, even briefly, can feel like a breath of fresh air, a little bit like an escape that can be grounding and have snippets of a comforting feeling.

Exploring the University of Denver’s Architectural Beauty

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Walking by inspiration
Pursuit of knowledge
Knowledgeable view
Blossoming architecture
Tutoring nature
Educational direction
Creativity rising
Present meets future
Towering beauty
Shining example
Strong foundation
Hallowed halls
Heavenly sculpted
Capping the day
Leaving inspired

This photo slideshow explores the diverse architectural landscape of the University of Denver through the eyes of the students. From modern studio spaces to historic lecture halls, each building influences how students learn, collaborate, and create. The gallery highlights personal experiences in different classrooms, revealing how design, light, and space shape daily routines, inspire creativity, and impact the academic journey across campus.