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At a Glance Schedule:

• Look for this in March 2027!

Look for this in March 2027!

Keynote Panel featuring Dr. Tink Tinker (wazhazhe / Osage Nation) in conversation with MSU Provost Matt Makley

• • Although parking is available on campus we do encourage attendees to park at the hotel and walk to the conference locations.

• First Friday Art Walk: First Friday Art Walk, a shuttle gallery tour that takes place the first Friday of each month from 5:30pm – 9:30pm. Easily accessible by taking the D-Mineral Line from Colfax at Auraria to 10th/Osage Station and then a 13-minute walk or Uber/Lyft ride to Art District on Santa Fe. Other option includes a 22 -minute walk from campus or a 12-minute ride, free parking is provided at a first come first serve basis or parking at West High School and 10th Avenue and Galapago St. for $5.Ìý
• Meow Wolf: Walk-through art experience with interactive rooms and bizarre sculptures. 16-minute walk from campus or a 4- minute car ride. Tickets start at $50 per person.Ìý ()ÌýÌýÌý
• Denver Art Museum: 30–minute walk from campus or a 10-minute car drive from campus. Tickets for students are $19 for CO residents, $24 for non CO residents. (https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/plan-your-visit)

1 minute walk (attached to hotel) ($20-$30)

• Hotel gastropub offering creative American eats, wine & spirits in a relaxed, contemporary space.

5 minute walk from hotel, on campus. ($10-$20)

• Join us for a bite and a beer inside the historic Tivoli tavern or outside on our patio.

7 minute walk from hotel ($20-$30)

• Spacious sports bar adjacent to the Pepsi Center offers a standard array of drinks & comfort food.

7 minute walk from hotel ($50-$100)

• Locally sourced, imaginative Mediterranean dishes & wines in a high-energy dining room.

6 minute walk ($20-$30)

• Snug, comfortable hangout with exposed-brick walls, crafting cocktails and Louisiana-inspired dishes.

14 minute walk ($10-$20)

• Sleek setting for craft brew & extra-large burgers topped high with indulgent ingredients.

9 minute walk ($20-$30)

• Full-service Thai restaurant and cocktail bar. Serves modern Thai cuisine rooted in traditional flavors, with thoughtfully prepared vegan and gluten-free options.

• DIA
  • By train: approximately 50-minute train ride taking the A-Line to Union Station, once at Union Station ¾±³Ù’s a 15-minute walk or inexpensive Uber/Lyft ride to campus. Cost of train tickets is $10.00( )
  • RTD app is preferable for easier accessibility to tickets.()Ìý
  • By car the commute from DIA to campus is approximately 30 minutes.

SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown for $199.00 USD per night -Last Day to Book : Monday, February 25, 2027

• If staying at the campus hotel, valet parking is available for $55/day. There is no overnight parking on campus so please plan accordingly.
• If you have questions about receipts or group reservations (booking more than 3 rooms) please reach out to Maya Sousa ([email protected]) at Springhill and she will assist.

We do not have another room block reserved, but we do have some suggested hotels that are close.

• Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Denver– Reserve lodgingÌý
• Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station-Reserve lodgingÌý

Denver is an urban city. To ensure you have a safe and positive visit, please keep in mind the following:

• Bring a water bottle! Those who are coming from lower altitudes are prone to altitude sickness and need to stay hydrated!
• If you feel unsafe or need assistance, call the police, and ask for help.
• Avoid walking by yourself (especially at night).
• Avoid dark alleys, isolated spaces, empty parking lots
• Avoid leaving any valuables unattended
• Rideshare with others when possible
• Be aware of your surroundings and remain cautious as you explore our beautiful city!