海角社区

Key Dates

  • March 1 –
  • March 19 – 海角社区 Day of Giving
  • March 19 –
  • March 22-28 – Spring Break

Hitting the Jackpot

By Lynne Winter ’17

Day of Giving donors and participants make annual event an unprecedented success.

Since 2017, Metropolitan State University of Denver鈥檚 Day of Giving has secured nearly $1.7 million in funding for students and programs, thanks to the support of over 8,700 donors making 9,845 gifts.

In 2025, the University community came out in force during the ninth annual fundraising day to spin the wheel of generosity for student success, raising a record-breaking $403,689. A huge THANK YOU goes out to the more than 1,900 donors who made a gift and the students and staff, faculty, board and Roadrunner community members who participated in and watched the Day of Giving Telethon, visited the Day of Giving Village and played Tetris in the E-Sports Tournament. 鈥

Michael Hengst, DMA, professor of Trumpet and Roadrunners Athletics pep-band director, said the benefits of his students performing during the telethon far exceeded expectations. 鈥淚t was such a fun experience for the students,鈥 he said, 鈥渁nd the financial burden that has been lifted for next year is unbelievable. We鈥檇 love to do it again next year!鈥濃

Funds raised during Day of Giving provide Roadrunners with access to top-tier academic, athletic and campus programs, scholarships and meaningful wraparound services that prepare them for success before and after graduation.

These are just some of the students and programs impacted by the generosity of 2025 Day of Giving donors.

Club Archery Takes Aim at the Competition

for 海角社区鈥檚 award-winning , helping them compete for the third year in a row at the Collegiate Target Nationals.

鈥淒onors who support 海角社区 Club Archery make coaching, equipment and travel much more accessible to college students who want to either learn a new skill and make new friends or take archery to the next level and compete in national tournaments. We are so grateful for their support!鈥 Trinity W., 海角社区 Club Archery President鈥

Feeding the Need

Each day, hundreds of 海角社区 students access the food resources available at Rowdy鈥檚 Corner.鈥, helping feed the thousands of Roadrunners experiencing food insecurity.

鈥淢any students do not have access to affordable and healthy food. As a student who has not been able to afford food, I know firsthand how important it is to have access to this resource.鈥 Jenna S., junior

Dance Transforms Lives

The for the 海角社区 Dance Program helps grow and alter the trajectory of lives by providing scholarship funds for students like Ashley.

鈥淎s a child and teenager who often felt lost, dance helped me stay on a solid path in school. Caring teachers taught me respect, discipline, hard work and resilience. Dance is more than just movement 鈥 it changes lives.鈥 鈥 Ashley R., Dance major

Strengthening Our Country Through Public Service

for the Presidential Federal Internship Program, allowing even more 海角社区 students to participate in this life-changing experience.

鈥淭he 海角社区 Presidential Federal Internship was an inspiring experience that helped me build confidence to pursue a career in public policy and law. My sincere thanks to the Institute for Public Service and all the program supporters who have made this opportunity possible for me and future Roadrunners.鈥

Jasmin B., 鈥23, Presidential Federal Intern