Mizel Institute in the News

• “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
• “Mizel Institute annual dinner brings out Denver’s A-list” The Villager, June 5, 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
• “Colorado remembers 9/11: threats to U.S. security” The Villager, September 19, 2018
• “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
• “Minneapolis Police to Train Super Bowl Volunteers” 5 Eyewitness News Minneapolis, January 15, 2018
• “Counterterrorism Non-Profit to Give Opening Keynote at INTIX” Amplify, January 5, 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.