Two major infrastructure projects this spring will bring significant improvements to Auraria facilities where Metropolitan State University of Denver departments are housed. These upgrades are part of the Auraria Campus’s ongoing efforts to improve campus facilities, enhance energy efficiency and create a better learning and working environment for the MSU Denver community.
“The project team is excited to implement these updates and improvements, with the goal of making faculty and staff members and students more comfortable,” said Martha Nelson, director of Planning, Design and Construction. “There will be some noise and temporary disruptions, but the team has worked hard to minimize any impact to learning.”
Auraria Campus will continue Projects B and C, focusing on upgrades to heating, ventilation and air conditioning; roof replacements; and window renovations across campus. While these updates will modernize campus buildings, some areas will see temporary relocations and other accommodations.
Project B: HVAC upgrades
The latest phase of HVAC replacement will take place in the Auraria Event Center and Cherry Creek Building, starting in January with the bulk of the work occurring during Spring Break and continuing through early fall.
Impacted groups in the upcoming phase include:
- Exercise Science
- Campus Recreation
- Athletics
- Physical Education
- Dance
- Anthropology
Key timelines:
- Event Center: Work begins during Spring Break and will continue until the start of the fall semester, with minor impacts lasting into early fall.
- Cherry Creek: Construction will primarily affect MSU Denver-occupied spaces through the spring semester.
Project C: roof and window replacements
As part of a broader effort to enhance building efficiency and safety, Project C focuses on roof replacements and window upgrades across multiple facilities.
Roof replacements (completion timeline):
- Auraria Event Center roof over Fitness Center: completed in January
- 5th Street Hub: completed in December
- North and South Chiller Plant roofs: completed in December
- West Classroom Building roof: completed in early March
- Admin Building roof: started in January; completion expected in March
- King Center roof: started in January; completion expected in April
Window replacements (scheduled work):
- Cherry Creek (Anthropology Classroom 241): April-July
- Central Classroom: summer 2026
- Event Center (East and West Stairs, two-story façade): fall
- West Classroom: summer 2026
For more information, visit the Department of Facilities website.
Thank you for your continued flexibility as MSU Denver, AHEC and our campus partners work to create an innovative and updated working and learning environment.
