End of Year Psychological Sciences Student Celebration 2026

Join us for an evening of celebration as the Department of Psychological Sciences wraps up the academic year! This special event honors our graduating seniors, recognizes recipients of departmental student awards, and celebrates this year’s Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient.

The celebration brings together current students, alumni, and faculty for a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the accomplishments of our community. Enjoy free food, great company, and a festive atmosphere as we recognize the hard work and achievements of our students and graduates.

This event is proudly sponsored by the Psychology Research Club.

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Baerresen Ballrooms, Tivoli 320 A, B & C
900 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

We hope you’ll join us as we come together to celebrate another successful year in Psychological Sciences!

Outstanding Alumnus Award

The Outstanding Alumnus Award is an annual award given by the Department of Psychological Sciences at MSU Denver to recognize one outstanding alumnus who has demonstrated exceptional contribution to the profession of psychology, local or national community, and our university. Though many of our former students go on to achieve and contribute in ways that make our department very proud, the award recipient stands out as truly exemplary. Winners of the Outstanding Alumnus Award are honored at our annual awards ceremony held every spring, and additionally have their name added to a plaque kept in the Psychological Sciences Department.

Outstanding Alumnus Award Recipients

  • 2026 — Bobby LeFebre, M.A., ’04
  • 2025 — Nathan J. Mondragon, Ph.D., ’87
  • 2024 — Juliet Madsen, M.A., ’18
  • 2023 — Gregory Seibert, Ph.D., ’11
  • 2022 — Travis Heath, Ph.D., ’02
  • 2021 — Bryce Pasko, M.D., ’96
  • 2019 — Lisa Vallejos, Ph.D., ’01
  • 2018 — Anne Duran, Ph.D., ’95
  • 2017 — Jeffrey Daniels, Ph.D., ’87
  • 2016 — Laura Hahn, Ph.D., ’06
  • 2015 — Paul Larson, Ph.D., J.D., ’72
  • 2014 — Franci Crepeau-Hobson, Ph.D., ’85
  • 2013 — Loring J. Crepeau, Ph.D.,  ‘82
  • 2012 — Bridgette Everhart Hardin, Ed.D.
  • 2011 — Gregory A. Aarons, Ph.D.,  ‘90
  • 2010 — Eugene “Skip” Ackler, M.A.,  ‘76
  • 2009 — Virginia A. McCann, M.A., M.S.W.
  • 2008 — Rick L. Perea, Ed.D.
  • 2007 — Laura Excell, N.D., R.N.
  • 2006 — Kent Wilson, J.D., Ph.D.

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