Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece, invites viewers to explore an exhibition of mixed media paintings, blown glass sculpture, and quilted installations that celebrate the ordinary, the marginalized, and the deeply cherished aspects of our lives. Through this unique blend of mediums, L.A.-based artist Corey Pemberton delves into the essence of being and belonging. Opening in conjunction with Piece by Piece, CVA presents Crafting the Future: Layers, an exhibition of six artists from the Crafting the Future (CTF) artist residency program in L.A. CTF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting racial and ethnic diversity within the art world. Exhibiting Artists for CTF: Edmund Arevalo, Ashley Cole, Terrick Gutierrez, Adrienne Muse, Will Raojenina, Shannon Scates. The Center for Visual Art (CVA) is the off-campus art center for MSU Denver, showcasing contemporary artists whose work sparks dialogue and creates pathways to change. CVA offers free admission to its exhibitions for everyone. www.msudenver.edu…

CVA's 965 Project Gallery presents Cultivating Threads of Memory, an exhibition featuring the work of Valerie C. White. Through her vibrant quilts, White weaves a story of the natural world and humanity's traditional and spiritual connections to its beauty. Curated by MSU Denver students Bridget Ebert and Alyssa Williams.   965 Project Gallery is a student-led space located within CVA providing immersive professional development opportunities to MSU Denver students interested in fine art curation and arts administration.

Are you a transfer or adult student navigating the unique challenges of higher education? Join us for the Transfer and Adult Student Success Study Hall. This study hall provides a dedicated space for you to focus on your academic work. Whether you're tackling a complex assignment, preparing for exams, or seeking guidance on managing your responsibilities, this study hall offers the perfect environment to thrive. Who Should Attend: Transfer students adjusting to a new academic environment. Adult learners balancing education with other life responsibilities. Anyone seeking a supportive community to enhance their academic success. Join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting on September 10th and ending on November 13th. We can't wait to see you there!

Vice President Kamala Harris’ party nomination for President raises new questions about how women of color candidates navigate running for office. Join us for an event with three MSU Denver alumni to hear of their experiences as women of color candidates and their reflections on the US Presidential election, misogynoir in Campaigns and US elections from a firsthand perspective.  Link to Register for livestream. No need to register if attending in-person.

Join us for our second Lunch and Learn of the fall semester! We need to do better for survivors and their children. This workshop will provide information on the prevalence of the issue in the US and best practices for supporting survivors and their children on micro, mezzo, and macro levels through a lens of professional experience utilizing examples from research. Free food will provided at this workshop.

Join the Young Professionals Group for their first meeting! Take a snack break, meet other early career staff members, and learn more about goals for the Young Professionals Group. The Young Professionals Group is an emerging  community for professional staff members under 35. The group meets every other month, for either virtual professional development conversations or on-campus social activities.  Join us to grow your network, get support transitioning into the world of work, and share resources for early career exploration and growth.