Finding and promoting events at MSU Denver is about to get easier. Beginning this month, Metropolitan State University of Denver will introduce a new University Events Calendar, replacing the current system with a modern, accessible and fully integrated platform, powered by Localist.
The enhancement is designed to modernize how events are shared with students, faculty, staff and the broader community. The Localist platform, which will replace Trumba, will provide expanded user-access and publishing permissions, and a responsive design that works across devices.
Among the most notable features:
- Browsing by date, type of event, interest/topic, location or department.
- Event landing pages with improved search engine visibility.
- Seamless integration with MSU Denver’s interactive campus map.
- Built-in event registration tool with customizable forms.
- Per-event Page View and Insights metrics.
- WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance.
The current Trumba calendar averages more than 160,000 event views each month but includes limited licenses, complex customization and restrictions for public submissions. By comparison, the Localist system offers unlimited calendars, deeper permissions and a streamlined user experience.
“This new calendar is more than just a technology upgrade — it’s about making campus life more accessible and connected,” said Chris Mancuso, associate director of digital content strategy.
“By giving every department the ability to manage and promote events more effectively, we’re making it easier for students, faculty, staff and the community to discover and engage with everything happening at MSU Denver.”
University Communications and Marketing, which is overseeing the transition, expects the new system to make event discovery easier while giving departments more flexibility in managing their own calendars.
No disruption during transition
Users can continue to submit to the current calendar throughout the implementation of the new system — there will be no disruption to service. All content submitted until the go-live date will be seamlessly migrated to the new calendar to ensure continuity and accuracy.
Contact the University’s digital team in University Communications and Marketing with questions or feedback:
The launch is scheduled for late October, with training and resources to be shared in a phased rollout.
During the rollout, events can be submitted via a public submission form. See the screenshot below of what the new Localist-powered calendar will look like.
