HSI Week

Lideres Hispanos: Voices of Success

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Join us for Líderes Hispanos: Voices of Success panel during HSI Week! This event brings together successful professionals from diverse fields to share their career journeys and inspire the next generation of leaders.

What to expect:

• Panel Discussion: Hear directly from accomplished professionals about their paths to success, challenges overcome, and advice for pursuing your dream career
• Tabling & Resources: Connect with student organizations, campus departments, and support services
• Community: A welcoming space to celebrate our identities and support each other’s aspirations

¡Todos son bienvenidos! All are welcome to attend. 

CAVEA Theater from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cocina de los Correcaminos

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Cocina de los Correcaminos (Roadrunners’ Kitchen) is a vibrant culinary experience where you’ll learn how to make arepas. 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!

HLC 208 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Music, Race and Social Justice Visiting Artist - Romeyno Gutierrez

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Join us for a powerful event exploring identity, resistance, and the transformative power of music with special guest Romeyno Gutiérrez — Latin America’s first Indigenous Rarámuri (Tarahumara) concert pianist from Chihuahua, Mexico. Raised in the small village of Retosachi, Romeyno blends classical piano with traditional Rarámuri folk music.

King Center Recital Hall from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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HSI Servingness Reception

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Please join us as 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.

JSSB Room 400 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Women's Soccer & Volleyball Games

Cheer on the Roadrunners during HSI Week! Join us for two exciting games as our Women’s Soccer and Volleyball teams take the court and field. Attendees can enjoy halftime mini-games and a limited-edition Correcaminos t-shirt giveaway for the first students to arrive at each game.

• Women’s Soccer vs. Fort Hays State: Friday, Sept. 11 at 3:00 p.m. — Assembly Athletic Complex
• Women’s Volleyball vs. Colorado School of Mines: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 4:00 p.m. — Auraria Events Center

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From Dreams to Degrees - MSU Denver Application Workshop

Friday, September 11, 2026
Join the MSU Denver Office of Admissions for an exclusive on-campus experience during HSI Week! Attendees can expect a free application workshop, information session, campus tour, and lunch while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy free food, giveaways, bilingual support, and a chance at tickets to the Roadrunners Women’s Soccer game!

JSSB Room 200 from 12:00–3:00 p.m.

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El Grito 5K Run

Sunday, September 13, 2026
The 31st annual El Grito 5K is 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!

Race begins at 9:00 a.m.
Same-day registration opens at 7:30 a.m.
Start & Finish: JSSB Lawn, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204.

Registration is now open!

Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Join the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion and Community College of Denver 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 Church from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.