MSU Denver and the Auraria Campus will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.

An image with a multicolored blob sits behind the words '2024 Events Wrapped Metropolitan State University of Denver'

As the calendar year concludes, it’s time to show off and celebrate a fantastic year of events here at MSU Denver! We grew together, learned collectively and built a stronger community. Now, let’s talk a little more about our 2024 events.

The food serving line at the Faculty and Staff BBQ.

Roll Call

You SHOWED UP this year! We hosted about 2,335 event attendees at our 2024 signature events. See how each event stacked up below.

#1 Staff and Faculty BBQ had over 575 attendees!
#2 Holiday Fest
#3 Welcome Back
#4 Spring Update
#5 President’s Speaker Series with General Mattis

It’s probably about time we also mention that we helped 2,454 graduates cross the Commencement stage between spring and fall!

Staff and Faculty mingle at the 2024 Holiday Fest.

Your Favorite Subjects

Employee Recognition events were a favorite across campus all year. Good thing it’s so easy to celebrate your hard work! Following close behind were Presidential Update events and the Fireside Chat Series.

President Davidson gives her address at the Welcome Back event.

Final Grades Are In

We learned that you all love hearing from President Davidson as well as the student speakers that we often incorporate into our events! Get ready for more in 2025!

Based on survey feedback, it looks like we also earned high marks for our event communications, food and beverages, and décor!

We’re eager to continue these trends and find new ways to elevate so expect to see bigger and better in each of these next year!

The King Center filled with MSU Denver staff and faculty for the Welcome Back Event.

Yearbook

Yeah, we know this is usually a spring thing, but bear with us… Take a look at some of our favorite photos by clicking here!