Students in Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Brewery Operations Program visited Chatfield Farms to harvest hops for a Kolsch-style beer crafted with local ingredients. The entire brewing process — from mashing to fermentation — takes place in the University’s state-of-the-art Charlie Papazian Brewing Education Lab. MSU Denver’s One World One Water Center partners with Denver Botanic Gardens to grow the hops while conserving as much water as possible. Students in the Brewery Operations Program learn about environmental stewardship in addition to the mechanics of brewing, business management and much more. The beer will be available to sample at Chatfield Farms’ Hop Festival on Sept. 21. For more information on the Brewery Operations Program, visit https://www.msudenver.edu/beer/

MSU Denver is proud to support and nurture the trailblazing spirit, resourcefulness, and hard work of our first-generation students. Being the first in their families to attend college, these students often face unique challenges, from mastering academic jargon to developing effective study habits and accessing essential campus resources.In this video, meet Alyson Doty and Adam Nakamura as they share their inspiring journeys of overcoming obstacles and finding their place in higher education at MSU Denver.0:00 - Introduction to First-Generation Students 0:09 - Importance of First-Generation Students 0:33 - Alyson's Story 1:10 - Adam's Journey 1:40 - Challenges Faced by First-Generation Students 2:24 - Support and Community Building 3:00 - Navigating College Life 3:22 - The Trio and Hopes Programs 3:47 - Overcoming Obstacles 3:59 - Focus on Graduation 4:09 - Celebrating Success 4:36 - ConclusionFor more information about MSU Denver First-Generation Initiatives, visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/classroom-to-career-hub/first-generation-initiatives/