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PHOTOS: Holiday Fest brings Roadrunners together for a warm end-of-year celebration

Faculty and staff closed out the semester with laughter, treats and community spirit at MSU Denver’s annual seasonal gathering.

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MSU Denver employees gathered in the Tivoli Turnhalle for an afternoon of celebration that brought colleagues from across campus together. The event featured seasonal treats and plenty of opportunities to reconnect before winter break. The atmosphere was relaxed and cheerful, giving faculty and staff a chance to pause, catch up and enjoy time with one another at the end of a busy semester.

View the highlights and memorable moments from this year’s celebration below.

MSU Denver President Janine Davidson speaks into a microphone on stage in front of a projected background displaying her name and title.

Photo by Joshua Geurink

Two MSU Denver community members laugh and chat beside a tall cocktail table during the Holiday Fest event, with a crowd mingling in the background.

Photo by Joshua Geurink

A group of MSU Denver employees pose together in front of a festive holiday backdrop decorated with balloons and gingerbread-themed props.

Photo by Joshua Geurink

A group of three MSU Denver employees smiles and laughs while writing notes and placing them into a large container filled with colorful candy sprinkles during a Holiday Fest activity.

People gathered around a high-top table at an MSU Denver holiday event, smiling and chatting with food and drinks, with festive decor and a large “SUGAR” sign visible in the background.

Photo by Joshua Geurink

MSU Denver President Janine Davidson stands on stage holding up a large container of colorful sprinkles while the Rowdy mascot beside her lifts a red-and-white gift box during a Holiday Fest celebration.

Photo by Joshua Geurink

A group of MSU Denver employees stands around a tall table at the Holiday Fest, laughing and talking as they enjoy the decorated event space.

Photo by Joshua Geurink

Two people wearing matching MSU Denver holiday sweaters, one in a Rowdy the Roadrunner mascot costume and one in a Santa hat pose outdoors on campus with hands on hips and people seated at tables in the background.

Photo by Joshua Geurink

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