Victor Vela
Vic is a four-time Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist & has won many other journalism awards in the Rocky Mt. Region.
The official welcome for all new students and the start of their college career at MSU Denver!
Convocation is the beginning of a Roadrunner’s journey. This kick-off event serves as a “bookend” to each student’s academic journey, with Convocation: Roadrunner Rally as the opening ceremony and commencement as the final goal. The ceremony remarks will include a welcome from MSU Denver President, Dr. Janine Davidson, and from a keynote speaker. This is an opportunity for incoming students to come together for their first official university event.
Thursday, August 18th, 2022
Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Check-in at 4:30 PM)
A fun evening with food, games, music and an inspirational speaker. Meet faculty, staff, and other students!
All who are attending must RSVP for Convocation and will receive an email reminder with event details the week of the event.
Convocation RegistrationLearn more about past Convocation Alumni Keynote Speakers
Vic is a four-time Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist & has won many other journalism awards in the Rocky Mt. Region.
B.A. '00 Speech Communication
2021 Keynote Speaker
LeFebre credits the late MSU Denver Chicana/o Studies Professor and poet Lalo Delgado for helping shape his outlook and art.
B.S. '04 Psychology
2020 Keynote Speaker
For Striewski, the real-world education at MSU Denver was "... a heck of a start – and one of the best decisions of my life."
B.A. '10 Journalism
2019 Keynote Speaker
Welcome to the Roadrunner family at MSU Denver!
Tradition starts here! The university community looks forward to welcoming students to campus each year at Convocation.