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MSU Denver employees celebrate the season

The Tivoli Turnhalle turned into a festive 'Snowflake Chalet,' drawing hundreds of employees to the University's annual Holiday Fest.

The annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Fest at Metropolitan State University of Denver on Thursday drew hundreds of University employees who brought holiday cheer and food donations that help support Rowdy’s Corner, MSU Denver’s student food bank.

The Office of University Events organized the event, transforming the Tivoli Turnhalle into a warm winter chalet. Employees enjoyed a buffet of sliders, charcuterie and sweet treats as they mingled with colleagues, posed at a selfie station and cheered on winners of an annual raffle of prizes.

A large event space filled with people mingling during a festive holiday celebration.

MSU Denver Faculty and Staff celebrate at the 2024 Holiday Fest at the Tivoli Turnalle on Dec. 5, 2024. Photo by Josh Geurink

Attendees standing near a table at a holiday event, holding drinks and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

President Janine Davidson (center), Joey Gargaro, executive assistant to the president, and Provost Laura Niesen de Abruña (left) watch the prize raffle at the Faculty and Staff Holiday Fest.

Employees enjoy a buffet

Employees enjoyed a buffet of sliders, charcuterie and sweet treats at the 2024 Holiday Fest.

A person in an MSU Denver sweatshirt smiles and chats with others in a festive gathering.

MSU Denver's annual Holiday Fest is time for University employees to join colleagues in celebrating another successful year. Photo by Josh Geurink

A group poses in front of a holiday backdrop with winter-themed props and decorations.

This year's Holiday Fest theme, snowflake chalet, included a selfie station. Photo by Josh Geurink

A red "Roadrunners since 1965 Alumni Association" pillow on a fluffy white rug, surrounded by festive holiday decor.

Organized by the Office of University Events, the Holiday Fest featured warm decor of the season. Photo by Josh Geurink

Roadrunners celebrate at Holiday Fest

Many Roadrunners donned festive MSU Denver holiday sweaters as they celebrated the end of the year at the University's annual Holiday Fest.

Holiday Fest at Tivoli Turnhalle

The Office of University Events turned the Tivoli Turnhalle into a warm, festive chalet for the 2024 Holiday Fest.