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Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

The purpose of HSIs Week is to recognize 615 HSIs throughout the nation for their work and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanics/Latina/o/x.

This year HSI Week is in September 2026. º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Denver will participate by hosting several events and sharing stories about our impact on our students and community in the Early Bird and on social media.

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2026 HSI Week Events

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Lideres Hispanos: Voices of Success

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

CAVEA Theater (JSSB 4th Floor)

Tuesday, Sept. 08
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Cocina de los Correcaminos - Arepas

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hospitality Learning Center 208

Wednesday, Sept. 09
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Music, Race & Social Justice Visiting Artist Series - Romeyno Gutierrez

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

King Center Recital Hall

Thursday, Sept. 10

The Power of Servingness and Research Reception

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

JSSB 400

Thursday, Sept. 10
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Women's Soccer Game (vs. Fort Hays State)

3:00 p.m

Assembly Athletic Complex

Friday, Sept. 11
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Women's Volleyball Game (vs. Colorado School of Mines)

4:00 p.m

Auraria Events Center

Saturday, Sept. 12

El Grito 5K Run

Registration - TBA

Tivoli Student Union

Sunday, Sept. 13
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Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

St. Cajetan's Church

Tuesday, Sept. 15

Event Details

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

¡°Õ´Ç»å´Ç²õ son bienvenidos! All are welcome to attend.Ìý

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

Meet The Panelists

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 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 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 RomeynoÌý³Ò³Ü³Ù¾±Ã©°ù°ù±ð³ú — 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 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

HSI Servingness Reception

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Please join us as we celebrate º£½ÇÖ±²¥ 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 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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

El Grito 5K Run

Sunday, September 13, 2026

The 31st 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 º£½ÇÖ±²¥ 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!

900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204 at 9:00 a.m.

Latinx Heritage Month Kickoff

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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 Church from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Office Contact

Manuel Del Real, Ph.D.

Executive Director of HSI Initiatives and Inclusion

Office Staff

Campus Location:

Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB)Ìý440
890 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 173362
Campus Box 1
Denver, CO 80217-3362