Honoring CU Denver's Aurarian Past and Future With a Focus on Ninth Street
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Honoring CU Denver's Aurarian Past and Future With a Focus on Ninth Street
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Honoring CU Denver’s Aurarian Past and Future With a Focus on Ninth Street
At CU Denver, we study, teach, and work at a special place rooted in deep history. From the Indigenous Peoples who first settled here to the Aurarians who built a thriving neighborhood starting in the 1870s, we must honor those who came before us.
And we are. In 2023, we acknowledged the 50th Anniversary of CU Denver’s founding, and we also marked the same anniversary of the displacement of our former Aurarian neighbors.
Building on our progress to expand the
Displaced Aurarian Scholarship Program
, we embarked on an important project with our AHEC partners to preserve
and renovate historic homes along Ninth Street—as well as define their usage—as one important way to honor and celebrate our history as we build our collective future.
For CU Denver, this critical work is being facilitated by
Nolbert Chavez
, an alum, our chief of external initiatives, and a CU Regent.
The Centennial House at 1050 Ninth Street was the first of the houses to begin renovations, and it has recently seen significant updates and improvements to the infrastructure of the home. We will continue to provide updates, milestones, and opportunities
for community engagement as the project evolves.
Progress tour of the Centennial House renovation.
CU Regent Nolbert Chavez discussed renovation plans.
News & Information
Project Update: Ribbon Cutting at Renovated Centennial House
Watch: Celebrating CU Denver’s 50th Birthday at the Centennial House
Project Update: Renovating the Centennial House
Expanding Our Commitment to Our Aurarian Past & Future
Project Update: “A Heart Found Its Way Home Again” Poem
Watch: CU Regent Nolbert Chavez Speaks about the History and Legacy of Ninth Street
A Family Affair: A Special Blessing at Centennial House on Ninth Street
Honoring Displaced Aurarians and Their Families, Now and Into the Future
The Displaced Aurarian Scholarship Expands to Increase Access to College Education
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(303) 315-5969
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Announcement:
CU Denver Celebrates Research Week: April 20 – 24
Learn More
Honoring CU Denver’s Aurarian Past and Future With a Focus on Ninth Street
At CU Denver, we study, teach, and work at a special place rooted in deep history. From the Indigenous Peoples who first settled here to the Aurarians who built a thriving neighborhood starting in the 1870s, we must honor those who came before us.
And we are. In 2023, we acknowledged the 50th Anniversary of CU Denver’s founding, and we also marked the same anniversary of the displacement of our former Aurarian neighbors.
Building on our progress to expand the
Displaced Aurarian Scholarship Program
, we embarked on an important project with our AHEC partners to preserve
and renovate historic homes along Ninth Street—as well as define their usage—as one important way to honor and celebrate our history as we build our collective future.
For CU Denver, this critical work is being facilitated by
Nolbert Chavez
, an alum, our chief of external initiatives, and a CU Regent.
The Centennial House at 1050 Ninth Street was the first of the houses to begin renovations, and it has recently seen significant updates and improvements to the infrastructure of the home. We will continue to provide updates, milestones, and opportunities
for community engagement as the project evolves.
Progress tour of the Centennial House renovation.
CU Regent Nolbert Chavez discussed renovation plans.
News & Information
Project Update: Ribbon Cutting at Renovated Centennial House
Watch: Celebrating CU Denver’s 50th Birthday at the Centennial House
Project Update: Renovating the Centennial House
Expanding Our Commitment to Our Aurarian Past & Future
Project Update: “A Heart Found Its Way Home Again” Poem
Watch: CU Regent Nolbert Chavez Speaks about the History and Legacy of Ninth Street
A Family Affair: A Special Blessing at Centennial House on Ninth Street
Honoring Displaced Aurarians and Their Families, Now and Into the Future
The Displaced Aurarian Scholarship Expands to Increase Access to College Education
CU Denver
CU Denver
Student Commons Building
1201 Larimer Street
Denver,
CO
80204
(303) 315-5969
YouTube
Resources
Admissions
Campus Safety
Degrees & Programs
Events Calendar
News
Around Campus
Campus Resources
Housing & Dining
Location & Maps
Transportation & Parking
Visit CU Denver
Info For
Alumni
Current Students
Faculty/Staff
Families
Media & Press
CMS Login
Current Students
Faculty/Staff
Families
Alumni
Apply Now
Visit Campus
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