HSI Week

El Grito 5K Run

Sunday, September 14, 2025

The 30th annual El Grito 5K, a family-friendly run/walk on the Auraria Campus in celebration of Mexican Independence Day. Hosted by El Grito Runners Inc. in partnership with MSU Denver’s Strategic Programs Department, the event includes a 5K race (3.1 miles), a kids fun run, and a festive post-race celebration. Proceeds support scholarships for students participating in cross-country and track. Let’s run for culture, community, and a great cause!

Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff

Monday, September 15, 2025
Join the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion and University of Colorado – Denver’s Center for Identity and Inclusion in marking the beginning of celebrating Auraria Latinx students, families, alumni, faculty, staff and community members.

All attendees are welcome and can drop in during the time frame to celebrate the many diverse countries, peoples, and cultures of the Caribbean, Central and South America, Spain, and Mexico.

St. Cajetan’s from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

A GOOD NEIGHBOR - A Discussion with Lucy Molina

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Join us for a live discussion with Lucy Molina about her fight against racism, pollution, and climate injustice in Colorado.

Watch the film at home for free before the discussion!
Link available on dphi.org

CAVEA Theater from 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Music, Race and Social Justice Visiting Artist - Olmeca

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Join us for a powerful event exploring identity, resistance, and the transformative power of music with special guest Olmeca — a bilingual hip-hop artist, producer, activist, and scholar whose work blends music, culture, and social justice.

Kalamath Building from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Cocina de los Correcaminos – Pozole

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Cocina de los Correcaminos (Roadrunners’ Kitchen) is a vibrant culinary experience where you’ll learn how to make authentic Mexican Pozole. Enjoy a step-by-step cooking demonstration, taste this beloved traditional dish, and connect with others through delicious food and meaningful conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just curious, this event is a perfect way to celebrate culture, community, and cocina!

Hospitality Learning Center 208 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

HSI Servingness Reception

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Please join us we celebrate MSU Denver as a Hispanic-Serving Institution! We will celebrate those making a difference and continue serving our students and community. They have truly embodied the idea of HSI Servingness.

SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.