Tag: Denver Coliseum
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Metro State University graduates, families reflect on significance of commencement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The parking lot of the Denver Coliseum was especially lively for a Friday morning. After attempting to find spots close to the building — a quest that scarcely was successful — families piled out of their cars and onto the expansive asphalt. Mothers made sure caps…
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City to open Denver Coliseum as emergency homeless shelter
High demand at emergency cold weather overnight shelters has prompted Denver’s housing department to open a fifth shelter at the Denver Coliseum starting Saturday. At the onset of more frigid weather, Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) is extending its current cold weather shelter activation until at least Thursday, Feb. 20. Until then, overnight temperatures…
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Another year, another rodeo: The National Western Stock Show returns
We’ve made it into the new year, moving swiftly into the future. But, for more than two weeks, some people will ride backward in time, celebrating the traditions of cowboys and cowgirls of the past. On Jan. 11, the National Western Stock Show — a Colorado tradition since 1906 — will begin its 16-day run through Jan.…
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Protesters briefly disrupt CU Denver commencement ceremonies Saturday; 2,200 students receive degrees
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Nearly 2,200 students saw the fruit of their labors rewarded Saturday at the University of Colorado Denver’s spring commencement ceremonies. However during both the morning and afternoon commencements at the Denver Coliseum, around 50 pro-Palestinian protestors disrupted the ceremonies for around five minutes. Despite the…
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MSU Denver graduation proceeds despite threats of disruption by pro-Palestinian activists
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Amidst the threat of disruption by pro-Palestinian protesters whose escalating activities worried officials in the last few days, students at Metropolitan State University of Denver celebrated their achievements during the spring commencement exercises on Friday. Two graduation ceremonies honoring more than 2,000 college students obtaining…
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As cold approaches, Mayor Mike Johnston opens Denver Coliseum as emergency homeless shelter
As cold weather creeps up over the next few days, Denver’s housing department plans to open the Denver Coliseum to homeless people as an emergency shelter for a week starting Friday afternoon. In a statement, Mayor Mike Johnston described the move as a “pilot” project. The mayor said the city is testing the idea perhaps…
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Graduation ceremonies moved indoors due to storm
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A spring snowstorm on Friday forced Denver area schools to move their graduation ceremonies indoors. Commencements for Broomfield, Monarch, Centaurus and Peak to Peak high schools were moved to the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, according to the Boulder Valley School District. Boulder High School’s ceremony…
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Denver March Powwow to return after COVID hiatus
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The annual Denver March Powwow, which has been a cultural staple in the city for decades, is making its comeback after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The 2022 rendition of the powwow is set for 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily from Friday…
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Salvation Army takes leadership in homeless shelter at Denver Coliseum
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Salvation Army is taking over leadership at a homeless shelter operation taking place at the Denver Coliseum. Denver’s Department of Housing Stability will work in partnership with The Salvation Army to assist at least 300 men each night who are experiencing homelessness. In the…