Shaping Denver's new soccer stadium. Career support, for life. Preserving American history in a time capsule. CU Pokémon cards. Alumni survey coming soon. Register for CU alumni events. We CU on social.
Helping Shape Denver’s New Soccer Stadium
As Denver prepares to welcome its new professional women’s soccer stadium, alumna and PhD candidate Jennifer Greiving MA '16 is helping ensure the surrounding community has a voice in what comes next. Her work helped shape a community agreement focused on neighborhood investment, youth opportunities, accessibility, and making the stadium a true community asset.
Vivian Vien ’25 put her own spin on the CU community this summer, designing four original Pokémon-inspired cards for FAN EXPO Denver. The professional illustrator created a unique “mon” for each CU campus, including a tech-inspired take on Milo for CU Denver, bringing together skills from her illustration degree and business minor.
Your Career Center Is Still Your Career Center
A CU Denver degree comes with career support that doesn’t expire. Whether it’s been two years or 20 since graduation, alumni can access free Career Center services, including career counseling, résumé and cover letter support, interview preparation, networking guidance, job-search strategies, and more.
For 150 years, the building now known as the Emmanuel Art Gallery has been a place for people to gather, build community, and experience art. Its newest exhibition, Come Together, celebrates that remarkable history, from its beginnings as an Episcopal church in 1876 to its role today as one of the Auraria Campus’ most distinctive landmarks.
Built to Last Until 2276: Alumnus Is Helping Preserve American History
Jay Nanninga ’11 helped engineer and fabricate the official America250 congressional time capsule, designed to protect pieces of American history for the next 250 years. His path to the historic project began with a NIST internship while he was still a CU Denver mechanical engineering student and grew into a career helping solve engineering challenges built to last centuries.
CU at Block Party Alumni Night Thursday, August 20 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Connect with fellow alumni at a special reception following CU Denver’s annual back-to-school Block Party.
CU Night at the Colorado Rockies Friday, August 21 | Colorado Rockies vs. Cleveland Guardians Pre-Game Reception at Jackson's LODO: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
First Pitch at Coors Field in Denver: 6:40 p.m.
With the purchase of this special ticket package, fans will receive a limited-edition CU-themed Rockies baseball cap.
Dr. Mary E. Guy Distinguished Lecture Series Thursday, September 10 | 4:00 p.m., Program at 5:15 p.m. Politicization and State Capacity Under Trump: The Case of Direct File presented by Dr. Donald Moynihan, J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Professor of Public Policy at University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy
CU Denver Takeover at Elitch Gardens Sunday, September 20 | $10
Pick up your all-day ticket to Elitch Gardens at the CU Denver Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center (1355 12th St.) and enjoy the Lynx-only takeover from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
AI at Work: Industry Insights Wednesday, October 28 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join the CU Denver Business School or networking and industry professionals panel and learn how organizations are using AI to improve decision-making, streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and prepare for the future of work.
Save the Date
CU Food Fight Tuesday, November 10 – Tuesday, December 1
CU Night at Zoo Lights Sunday, November 22
CU Night at The Nutcracker Thursday, December 3
Coming Soon: Alumni Survey
What should alumni engagement at CU Denver look like? This September, watch your inbox for a brief survey asking about the programs, events, and opportunities that matter most to the Lynx community. Keep an eye out for the survey invitation from Lauren Jacobs and help shape what comes next.
G E T S O C I A L
CAM took NYC!College of Arts & Media alumni recently gathered in New York City for art, conversation, and connection, including a visit to MoMA. It’s a great reminder that wherever Lynx land, the CU Denver community isn’t far away.
University of Colorado Denver | Office of Advancement | Alumni Engagement
303-315-3601 | alumni@ucdenver.edu | ucdenver.edu/alumni 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1201 | Denver, CO 80204
