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Mizel Institute in the News

• “Public lectures at CU Boulder for International Holocaust Remembrance Day“ 9News, January 25, 2024
• “The CELL presents: Colorado’s Battle Against Violent Extremism co-hosted with city of Aurora” AuroraTV, January 24, 2024
• “Mile High Morning: Mizel Institute to Honor Hall of Famer Peyton Manning with 2024 Community Enrichment Award” Denver Broncos, December 7, 2023
• “Peyton Manning Named Mizel Institute 2024 Community Enrichment Award Recipient” Fox21 News Colorado, December 5, 2023
• “Monument in Colorado Keeps Memory of Thousands of Holocaust Victims Alive” 9NEWS, September 28, 2023
• “DU Law Alumnus Helps Establish Monument for WWII General” University of Denver, May 1, 2023
• “Gen. Rose statue dedicated at Colorado State Capitol” Intermountain Jewish News, April 20, 2023
• “A Night of Remembrance featuring Holocaust Survivor” AuroraTV, April 19, 2023
• “A Colorado hero died fighting the Nazis. He’s finally been recognized back home.” The Colorado Sun, April 17, 2023
• “PHOTOS: Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose Monument dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Denver” The Denver Post, April 16, 2023
• “Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose honored with monument at Colorado Capitol” The Denver Gazette, April 16, 2023
• “Colorado honors war hero Major General Rose with new monument” 9News, April 16, 2023
• “The Steffan Tubbs Show” 710KNUS, April 14, 2023
• “A tribute to wartime hero Maurice Rose” CPR, April 12, 2023
• “CCSD students learn about cultures and history through Mizel Museum partnership” Cherry Creek Schools, February 21, 2023
• “Horizon Community Middle School students participate in “At the Table with Dr. King” musical performance” CBS, February 18, 2023
• “Today is World Holocaust Remembrance Day“ 9News, January 27, 2023
• “Gov. Polis urges Holocaust remembrance at Babi Yar Massacre commemoration” Colorado Newsline, September 29, 2022
• “How this Colorado teacher will bear witness to the Holocaust” Chalkbeat Colorado, March 15, 2022
• “Impact of Russia and China on U.S. National Security” The Villager, March 9, 2022
• “Denver’s Mizel Museum condemns Russian attack on Holocaust memorial in Kyiv” The Denver Gazette, March 1, 2022
• “Blair Richardson to receive 2022 Community Enrichment Award” Colorado Politics, Jan. 31, 2022
• “Holocaust Remembrance” Denver 7, January 27, 2022
• “Colorado’s Fallen Heroes Memorial, 14 years in the making, formally dedicated ahead of Veterans Day” CPR News, November 7, 2021
• “Governor Polis and Mayor Hancock honor Colorado’s fallen heroes” 9News, November 6, 2021
• “Gold Star Families, state leaders come together for dedication of Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial” Denver7, November 6, 2021
• “Hundreds celebrate Veterans Day early around downtown Denver on Saturday” The Denver Gazette, November 6, 2021
• “Veterans Day events including new memorial dedication” Denver7, November 5, 2021
• “Polis, Hancock to dedicate Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial” ColoradoPolitics, October 28, 2021
• “Governor Polis to dedicate Fallen Heroes Memorial on Nov. 6” Fox21 News, October 28, 2021
• “DIA dedicates 9/11 memorial to victims, first responders” 9News, September 11, 2021
• “Sept. 11 memorial dedicated to victims, first responders at Denver fire station” The Denver Gazette, September 10, 2021
• “COLORADO REMEMBERS – Denver’s The CELL educates public on terrorism prevention” ColoradoPolitics, September 9, 2021
• “We’ve come so far from when the towers came down” The Gazette, September 5, 2021 
• “9/11, frontline heroes honored at Mizel Institute 2021 Community Enrichment Award Ceremony” Denver7, September 2, 2021
• “Ellis and Broncos receive prestigious Mizel award for community work” 9News, September 1, 2021
• “Big crowd at preseason game has president/CEO Joe Ellis excited for Week 3 home opener” The Denver Post, September 2, 2021
• “Denver Event Wednesday Night Will Commemorate 20 Year Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks” CBS4 Denver, September 1, 2021 
• “Governor and other elected officials join Broncos to remember 9/11” ColoradoPolitics, September 2, 2021
• “20th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemoration at Empower Field” Fox31, September 1, 2021
• “Boulder shooting survivor credits training through work for his survival” Fox31, March 29, 2021
• “Hundreds attend forum about threat of violent extremism” 9News, Feb. 13, 2020
• “DU panel discusses rising extremism in Colorado, U.S.”  The Denver Post, Feb. 13, 2020
• “Ground broken for Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial outside Capitol” Colorado Politics, Nov. 11, 2019
• “Gov. Jared Polis Helps Break Ground for Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial” CBS4 Denver, Nov. 11, 2019
• “Colorado honors its war fallen during Veterans day service at future monument site” The Denver Post, Nov. 11, 2019
• “Cherishing survivors” Intermountain Jewish News, September 26, 2019
• “A remembrance of the innocent lives lost to terror at the 78th commemoration of Babi Yar” The Villager, September 25, 2019
• “CO Attorney General Phil Weiser at Babi Yar Remembrance Ceremony” Fox31, September 22, 2019
• “Holocaust Survivor In Denver Attends Babi Yar Remembrance Ceremony” CBS4 Denver, Sept. 22, 2019
• “Colorado leaders commemorate 9/11 anniversary” The Denver Post, Sept. 11, 2019
• “World Must Overcome Hate, or Will Destroy Itself, Holocaust Survivor Tells NGAUS” NGAUS, Sept. 1, 2019
• “Local Holocaust survivors gather for concert” Intermountain Jewish News, April 25, 2019
• “Survivor shares story ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day” 9News, January 25, 2019
• “Holocaust survivor spreads message of ‘living without hate'” Fox21News, January 16,2019
• “Holocaust survivor urges respect, warns of hate groups” The Pueblo Chieftain, January 16, 2019
• “Storytellers: Regis students chronicle the stories of Holocaust survivors” 9News Denver, May 6, 2018
• “Honoring survivors during Holocaust Awareness Month with a unique portrait exhibit” The Villager, May 2, 2018
• “Event Security  for the 2018 Festival Season and Beyond” INTIX Access, April 30, 2018
• “Mizel Museum unveils new exhibit featuring portraits of local Holocaust survivors” 9News Denver, April 27, 2018
• “A Holocaust survivor’s powerful reminder why you should never forget” 9News Denver, April 12, 2018
• “Mideast linchpin Jordan seeks expansion of 14-year Colorado partnership” The Denver Post, March 18, 2018
• “Super Bowl volunteers trained to spot possible terror attacks” Denver Channel 7, January 25, 2018
• “Super Bowl volunteers begin security training” Fox 9 Minneapolis, January 18, 2018
• “Crew 52 training ahead of Super Bowl” KARE 11 Minneapolis, January 18, 2018
• “From high art to Disney-esque, menorahs of all kinds light the way during Hanukkah” The Denver Post, December 9, 2017

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FAQs

1. What is the Mizel Institute?
   The Mizel Institute is a nationally recognized, nonprofit institution that is committed to developing a more educated, conscientious and empowered community through its two distinct centers: the Mizel Museum and the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL). The Mizel Museum promotes social justice with its unique educational programming, cultural exhibits and events. The CELL confronts the threat of terrorism through its renowned event series, world-class exhibit and national training initiatives.
2. When was the Mizel Institute founded?
   The Mizel Museum was founded in 1982, and the CELL was founded in 2009.
3. How does the institute raise funds for its programs?
   The institute raises funds through private and corporate donations, grants, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), exhibit admissions, program fees, as well as its annual dinner, which has honored more than 25 individuals over the years with its Community Enrichment Award. Past honorees include Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Governor John Hickenlooper, Pat Bowlen, Dean Singleton, and Governor William and First Lady Frances Owens.
   
4. How are the honorees chosen?
   The Community Enrichment Award is given to a deserving individual who has made outstanding contributions to the community and worked to significantly enhance the lives of others. When selecting an honoree, the institute takes into consideration an individual’s level of philanthropic support, impact on a cross-section of the community, and demonstrated commitment to the ideals of both the Mizel Museum and the CELL.