Maymester 2025
Tanzania Study Abroad
Get Involved!
Students are encouraged to get involved through a variety of opportunities, including:
- Networking, seminars and leadership in student and professional organizations
- Career, internship and volunteer opportunities to gain experience in the field
- Extracurricular opportunities within their respective program
- Participating in tutoring services to enhance program success
- Preparing for certification exams post-graduation
For more information, visit the faculty-led study abroad programs
Extracurricular Activities
Auraria Campus Student Dietetic Association
The Auraria Campus Student Dietetic Association (ACSDA) was founded by Nutrition and Dietetics students at MSU Denver. This club focuses on connecting students with department and community resources that help prepare them for the field of nutrition and dietetics. The club focuses on health and wellness through personal nutrition and education offerings, provides networking opportunities for students, as well as volunteer and career opportunities. See below for the variety of ACSDA sub-groups!
Eating Disorder Awareness Group
The Eating Disorder Awareness (EDA) Group was founded by graduate Nutrition and Dietetics students at MSU Denver. This sub-group of the Auraria Campus Student Dietetic Association aims to provide educational opportunities for all future healthcare practitioners or other students interested in eating disorders on the Auraria campus to better prepare them for their future career. This group also aims to promote comfortable conversations pertaining to eating disorders, disordered eating habits, body dysmorphia and related topics. If you are interested in joining, please email [email protected] .
Diversity and Dietetics Club
Partnering with the Auraria Campus Student Dietetics Association (ACSDA), the new Diversity in Dietetics subgroup has been established with the intention of building peer support and hosting educational workshops for students, staff, and community members. The Diversity and Dietetic Club can be reached at [email protected] or at their Facebook page.
Nutrition Nerds Journal Club
During Fall and Spring semesters, the Department of Nutrition hosts a Nutrition Nerds Journal Club aimed at getting students and faculty together to interact, build community, share ideas, and keep up with the latest in nutrition research. Current and new MSN students will be emailed information each semester about Nutrition Nerds meeting times. For more information about the Nutrition Nerds Journal Club, contact [email protected].
Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans Grant
The Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans grant (POHA-Denver) within the Department of Nutrition offers students an opportunity to connect with peers, faculty, staff, and professionals every semester to attend workshops and conferences. Topics include those related to cultural intelligence, diversity and inclusion in the field of nutrition and dietetics, financial literacy, etc.
Local Organizations
Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Colorado Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND) is a non-profit professional organization representing Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs) and dietetics students.
Rocky Mountain American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
The Rocky Mountain American College of Sports Medicine advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. The Rocky Mountain ACSM provides local educational, professional and networking opportunities.
Colorado Public Health Association
The Colorado Public Health Association works to transform the health and well-being of Coloradans, providing the public health community–both individuals and organizations–a home, a forum, networks and opportunities to participate and collaborate in their core areas of work.
National Organizations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is your source for science-based food and nutrition information, professional networking and continuing education resources.
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
An organization that works to improve patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism.
American Society for Nutrition
An organization that provides a healthier world through evidence based nutrition research, education and practice methods.
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
An organization that provides members with effective nutrition education methods and healthy behavior change techniques through research, policy, and practice and has a vision of healthy communities, food systems, and behaviors.
Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietetics Association
An organization for professionals working in academic or clinical settings where sports dietetics is the main focus.
American Public Health Association
An organization that combines a 150-year perspective, a broad-based member community and the ability to influence policy to improve the public’s health.
American College of Sports Medicine
An organization that connects professionals interested in or working in the sports medicine field.
Institute of Food Technologists
An organization for passionate food professionals and students to collaborate, learn, and contribute all with the goal of inspiring and transforming collective knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world.
American Gastroenterological Society
An organization for medical professionals working in the gastroenterological field with the mission of enhancing care and medical practices.
An organization for for leading researchers and clinicians in the field of thyroidology.
An organization that helps professionals stay connected to the global community of 18,000 endocrine researchers and practitioners improving human health.
An organization representing more than 50,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country.
International Organizations
International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
An organization leading an international research community in behavioral nutrition and physical activity.
Androgen Excess and PCOS Society
An international organization dedicated to promoting the generation and dissemination of knowledge related to all aspects of Androgen Excess Disorders.
A leading scientific membership organization advancing the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of obesity in order to improve the lives of those affected.
Connect with Us
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For more information on getting involved, please contact the Department of Nutrition. Click below to send us an email!
Email UsDepartment of Nutrition
Phone:
303-615-0990
Office Location:
West Classroom 254
Office Hours:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Nutrition
Campus Box 33N
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
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