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Auraria Campus to host Stanley Cup events – MSU Denver

Aerial view of the Tivoli Student Union and Tivoli Quad.

The Auraria Campus is excited to be the site of the NHL Fan Experience watch parties for all Stanley Cup home and away games. MSU Denver will continue normal business operations but please thoroughly review the information below, plan accordingly and connect with your supervisor on any changes in work modality.

Please stay tuned to the AHEC Avalanche Watch Party announcements page for the latest information.

Watch Party Details

Watch parties for all home and away Stanley Cup 2022 playoff games will be hosted on the Tivoli Quad and are free and open to the public. Attendees can watch the games on giant screens and enjoy food and beverage for purchase. The June 18 event will feature a free concert from 4-5:00 p.m.

The Tivoli Quad will be controlled access and attendees must enter the event via the sidewalk between the PE/Events Center and the Plaza Building. Before attending, please review the event webpage for a full schedule and more details.

Stanley Cup Game Day Schedule and Tivoli Quad Watch Party Start Times

Wednesday, June 15 – 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 – 2 p.m.

Monday, June 20 – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 22 – 4 p.m.

*Friday, June 24 – TBD

*Sunday, June 26 – TBD

*Tuesday, June 28 – TBD

*If necessary

Campus Access, Flexibility in Course Modalities

Major congestion, road closures and limited campus parking will impact the Auraria campus during all home and away game days. MSU Denver will continue normal business operations, but please plan accordingly and connect with your supervisor on any changes in work modality.

In anticipation of these impacts and closures, faculty members may cancel classes or move to an online modality, if possible, on impacted days. Instructors will need communicate these impacts and resulting instructional changes directly to their students.

Building Access

Several campus buildings will have restricted access on game days.

Wednesday, June 16

  • MSU Denver buildings will be key card access only at the following times: AES: 3:30p, HLC 3:00p, JSSB 5:00p
  • Central, West North Classroom key card access only after 6:30 p.m.
  • All other shared academic buildings key card access only after 6 p.m.
  • Tivoli Student Union Hours: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Tivoli Starbucks: Remote order pickup will be through the Starbucks Patio on the west end of the Tivoli 2-6 pm
  • The Auraria Library will be open 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 18

  • All MSU Denver buildings will be key card access only
  • All shared academic buildings key card access only after noon
  • Tivoli Student Union Hours: 8 am–2 pm
  • Tivoli Starbucks: Remote order pickup will be through the Starbucks Patio on the west end of the Tivoli 2-6 pm
  • The Auraria Campus Library will be closed

Monday, June 20

  • All MSU Denver buildings will be key card access only as we are closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday
  • King Center, Science Building, West Classroom key card access only after 6:30 p.m.
  • All other shared academic buildings key card access only after 5 p.m.
  • Tivoli Student Union Hours: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Tivoli Starbucks: Remote order pickup will be through the Starbucks Patio on the west end of the Tivoli 2-6 pm
  • The Auraria Library will be open 7:30 a.m – 3 p.m.

More information will be provided regarding remaining games, scheduled for June 22, 24, 26 and 28, at a later date.

Road Closures 

  • Walnut Street will be closed throughout the duration of the series to accommodate equipment, technical and logistical needs.
  • Additional closures include parts of 11th Street, 12th Street and Larimer Street.
  • Road closures go into effect at 3:30 p.m. on event days, except for Saturday when closures will begin at 2:00 p.m.
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*Road closures are marked in red and are subject to change.

Parking

Event organizers anticipate traffic congestion. For anyone who must access campus by car, parking policies remain standard. Students and employees who hold permits can park normally. Vehicles that are registered with the AHEC parking office will not be subject to event-specific parking rates, which begin after 3 p.m. Event rates will be $20 for lots and $25 in Tivoli Garage. Reserving parking spaces in not allowed.

Learn how to register your vehicle and find more information regarding permits, rates and access.

More Information

More information on event operations and schedules, campus closures and transportation will be posted on the AHEC announcements webpage. Follow the Early Bird for more specific information as it becomes available.

As a reminder, please report any incidents or emergencies by phone at 303-556-5000 or text 720-593-TIPS (8477). The Auraria Campus Police Department will provide security and manage traffic.