The College of Business kicked off the fall semester in a big way with our first-ever CBUS Welcome Back Bash, part of MSU Denver’s Ready, Set, Rowdy! Welcome Month.

Students, faculty, and staff came together on the JSSB Lawn for an day full of energy, connection, and of course—hot dogs!

Highlights of the Bash

  • Photobooth Fun: Students and Friends stopped by to snap pictures and create memories marking the start of a new semester.
  • Meet the Departments: The event gave students a chance to connect directly with departments within the College of Business and learn about opportunities across CBUS.
  • Games & Activities: From lively games or volleyball to friendly cornhole matches, students had plenty of ways to relax and connect
  • Hot Dog Madness: We served 360 hot dogs to hungry Roadrunners, proving that nothing brings people together like food.
  • Raffle Excitement: Students had the chance to win prizes like King Soopers gift cards, Colorado Rockies tickets, and CBUS swag bags.

By the Numbers:

  • 350-400 students came through the event
  • 360 hotdogs were handed out
  • 78 CBUS Tickets were filled out, helping us connect with even more students.
  • 479 raffle tickets submitted
  • 8 CBUS Student Ambassador Volunteers
  • 54 CBUS Faculty and Staff Volunteers

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Adam Melnick, Manangement
Adam Schor, Management
Alex Fayman, 
Alex Padilla, Economics
Alice McClendon, Advising
Alysyn Harvey-Green, CISBA
Amy Cardillo
Andy Proctor, Finance
Angela Busila, Accounting
Angela Schissler, Advising
Angelica Bahl, Marketing
Austin Elsey, Finance
Becky Prater, Management
Biff Baker, Marketing
Bill Herman, Marketing
Brianny Morrison, Advising
Catherine Jackson, Marketing
Celeste Lopez Ponce, Economics
Chao Wei
Clare Fidler, Career Services
Debbie Gilliard, Management
Donelyn Jones, Advising
Edgar Maldonado, CISBA
Eric Blomfelt
Greg Black
Greg Clifton, Accounting
Jay Rademacher, Management
Jeff Peshut, Finance
Jenny Chen
Johann Snyman
Joshua Wilson, Marketing
Joseph Cao, Advising
Kelsey Dworkis, 
Kerby Myers, C2Hub
Kwabena Peprah, Marketing
Laurel Lane, Marketing
Laurie Nakauchi
Letitia Pleis, Accounting
Lindsey Wadle, Marketing Coordinator
Lina Xu
Lisa McVicker, Management
Neil Pollard
Owen Herman, Tutoring
Pam Packer, Assistant Dean
Raj Khandekar
Rey Hernández-Julián, Interim Associate Dean
Sabina Mlodzianowska
Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Marketing
Silu Cheng, Finance
Satvika Marrapu
Sheri Betzer, Accounting
Viktor Kiss, CISBA
Wendy Walker, Advising
W Wossen Kassaye
Yuan Wang

The bash was more than just a celebration, it was a chance to start the semester with energy, community, and connection. We’re so grateful to our volunteers and the students who showed up to make this first-time event such a success!

We can’t wait to keep the tradition alive for future semesters. Until then, Go Roadrunners, and Go CBUS!

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