About Us

Funded by the $10 million Marsico Initiative to enhance undergraduate education in the arts and sciences, the University of Denver fully implemented the First-Year Seminar in 2006. Each year, more than 80 faculty members from across the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences division and the Natural Sciences & Mathematics division devote their time and energy to the FSEM program. Course proposals are reviewed by the faculty FSEM committee.

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Program Staff

Rachael Liberman, PhD
Faculty Director, First-Year Seminar Program (FSEM) & Advanced Seminar Program (ASEM)

Dr. Rachael Liberman (she/her) is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies, and earned her Ph.D. in Communications from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Liberman has been involved the FSEM program for over a decade, and her current FSEM course, “Media, Culture & Sexualization” explores the intersection of media culture, sexualities, and subjectivity. As faculty director, Dr. Liberman oversees faculty development, curricular changes, and program assessment. 

Grace Warner
Assistant Director, Academic Programs

Grace Warner is a graduate from the University of Denver, class of 2018, with double Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biological Sciences and International Studies. She is originally from Indianapolis, IN. After spending four years pursuing her education at DU, Grace now looks forward to growing as a professional and giving back to the DU community.