Auraria Campus

Over the next few days, you may notice increased activity around campus as crews begin building out the festival footprint for Outside Days 2026, happening May 28–31 🌲🎶

To help you navigate campus during setup and festival operations, we’ve put together important information regarding access, closures, and detours.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as Auraria Campus welcomes Outside Days 2026 to downtown Denver.
View website announcements for more information.
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Summer break is officially here ☀️

Finals are wrapped up, graduation celebrations are underway, and campus is shifting into summer mode,but things are just getting started at Auraria.

Over the next few weeks, we’re gearing up for one of the largest public activations happening on campus this year:
🏔️ Outside Days at Auraria Campus
📍 Tivoli Quad
📅 May 28–31, 2026

With thousands of visitors expected in downtown Denver, including the Morgan Wallen concerts at Empower Field that same weekend, we want our campus and surrounding community to stay informed and plan ahead.

We’ll continue sharing:
✔ Parking updates
✔ Campus access information
✔ Event details
✔ What to expect during load-in and festival weekend
Load-in activities begin this week, but campus operations and building access remain open and unobstructed.

Stay connected through our announcement pages for the latest updates as we get closer to event weekend! https://aurariacampus.edu/announcement/outside-days-at-auraria-campus/

♻️🎨 Something BIG is coming to Auraria Campus.

The Auraria Campus is proud to welcome internationally recognized Venezuelan artist Oscar Olivares for a one-of-a-kind public art project made entirely from recycled plastic bottle caps.

And we need YOUR help.

We’re collecting thousands of plastic bottle caps to help create TWO massive murals right here on campus — with the first mural installation coming soon and a second mural project planned for October 2026.

🟢 Donate caps inside the Tivoli Student Union
📍 First floor next to the food court
⏳ Tight deadline: May 31

Every cap counts. Every cap creates.

Visit our website to learn more: https://aurariacampus.edu/announcement/help-build-aurarias-recycled-bottle-cap-murals/

Auraria Campus will be open today. Facilities teams have cleared the parking lots and walkways. Please allow yourself extra time to get to campus if you are coming in and travel safely. Remember to check your institution’s website for any further details.

Big things happening behind the scenes at Auraria 👀

After years of planning and infrastructure upgrades, the PE & Events Center is now connected to the newly rebuilt North Chiller Plant, bringing more reliable, efficient cooling to one of our most active buildings on campus.

This project is part of a larger, long-term effort to modernize systems across our 153-acre campus and improve the day-to-day experience for our community.

Major shoutout to our Facilities, Planning & Project Management teams for making it happen.

Shouting out the incredible work of our Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP) team 🌱♻️

The impact they make on our campus is truly unmatched, leading the way in reducing our ecological footprint and building a more sustainable future for all of us

As a tri-institutional, student-fee funded program, ASCP is doing BIG things year-round, including recently wrapping up a successful Earth week programming, and receiving a $50,000 grant from the Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise (C3) to conduct a two-season Waste Characterization Study right here on campus 👏

They’re also wrapping up their campus sustainability survey, helping shape what initiatives matter most to YOU. Your voice directly impacts the future of sustainability at Auraria.

Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or alumni, there are so many ways to get involved with ASCP and be part of the change happening right here on the Auraria Campus.

👉 Take the survey https://www.sustainableauraria.org/survey�👉 Stop by their office and say hi�👉 Show them some love when you see them out there doing the real work

For the past two days, students took a break from the books to relax, recharge, and connect with some adorable animals and the amazing Auraria Campus Police Department team for their annual petting zoo event. 💙

Huge shoutout to all of our tabling partners and campus resources who showed up to support students, this event is a hit every year for a reason 🙌

While campus was quiet over Spring Break, our Facilities and Grounds teams were hard at work behind the scenes.

From leveling pavers and resolving trip hazards to landscaping improvements, lighting upgrades, and preparing the quad for upcoming events, a lot was accomplished in just one week.

And as the weather warms up, you’re already starting to see that work come to life across campus 🌸

We’re grateful for the teams that keep Auraria safe, functional, and beautiful year-round.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this progress possible.

We’re honored to be featured by Here Comes The Guide as one of Denver’s unique wedding venues.

Tivoli Turnhalle offers couples historic character, a central downtown location, and a setting that feels distinctly Denver. This recognition highlights not only the venue’s rich history, but also the thoughtful work that goes into creating memorable experiences.

A special shout-out to our Special Events Department team, whose expertise and dedication help bring each celebration to life.

Read the full article: https://www.herecomestheguide.com/wedding-ideas/unique-denver-wedding-venues