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CU is aware that Canvas is unavailable and the webpage temporarily displayed a message regarding a security breach of Canvas. The site is now displaying a maintenance message. CU is working with the vendor to investigate and resolve the issue. CU does not control the platform. We cannot provide a timeline for resolution. This incident is impacting Canvas instances globally and is part of the larger data breach reported to you on Monday. We will provide additional updates as they are available.
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Student Government Association
Who We Are & What We Do
The University of Colorado Denver Student Government Association (SGA) is your elected student government officials that work to provide you with the best possible student experience and is here to represent you and the voices of all students. Our priority is to provide the students with an enriching and fulfilling university experience, and to promote and maintain the general welfare of the student body.
SGA safeguards the rights and interests of all students while recognizing and respecting the strength and diversity of each individual student. Here, we put equity, diversity, and inclusion at the forefront of what we do. As the collective voice of the student body, we are tasked with serving and leading our students with honesty, integrity, and respect. The CU Denver SGA promises accountability to the student body by modeling effective and responsive shared governance that enriches the quality of student life.
2026 CU Denver Student Government Election Results
2026_Student_Government_Elections_Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Student Government Association election! A total of 1,451 students cast their votes to help shape the future of the CU Denver student experience.
Phoenix Center Referendum Results
Students voted on a proposed $7.00 per term fee increase beginning Fall 2026 to support the Phoenix Center at Auraria and its survivor advocacy, prevention education, and student support services.
- Yes: 1,023 votes (70.5%)
- No: 418 votes (28.8%)
The referendum passed.
Executive Ticket
President & Vice President
- Carla Gutierrez & Jackson Elliott — 868 votes (59.82%) Elected
- Kayden Polumbus & Muhubo Aimad — 459 votes (31.6%)
College Council Representatives
Business School
- Jorge Castellanos — 1,295 votes (89.3%) Elected
College of Architecture & Planning (CAP)
- Andrew Keady — 1,189 votes (81.9%) Elected
College of Arts & Media (CAM)
- No candidate
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Jazmin Fleming — 1,168 votes (80.4%) Elected
College of Engineering, Design, & Computing
- No candidate
School of Education & Human Development
- No candidate
School of Public Affairs
- No candidate
Director Positions
Director of Events & Planning
- Monica Sanchez — 1,118 votes (77.1%) Elected
Student Services Review Committee Director
- Cynthia Le — 624 votes (42.9%) Elected
- Elizabeth Thomason — 533 votes (36.7%)
Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board
- Jared Bynum — 1,034 votes (71.3%) Elected
Senators-at-Large
The following candidates were elected as Senators-at-Large:
- Evelyn Marmolejo Paz — 667 votes (46%)
- Samarah Ziady — 582 votes (40.1%)
- Mariam Waite — 560 votes (38.6%)
- Sierra Maples — 520 votes (35.8%)
Write-In Candidates
No write-in candidates received the minimum 30 votes required to qualify for placement on the official ballot. Write-in candidates may contact the Election Commission for additional information regarding vote totals.
Thank you again to all candidates, voters, and members of the Election Commission for contributing to a successful election season.
Meet Your Executive Representatives
The SGA president and vice president are the primary spokespeople for the student body and represent CU Denver on a system-wide, intercampus forum. Additionally, the president and vice president oversee the day-to-day operations of the Student Government Association. They set the SGA agenda for the year and collaborate with the committees to work on improving the student experience. They also serve as the liaison between CU Denver professors, administration, and students by answering questions, responding to complaints, and providing information to all appropriate parties.
Mitchell Mauro (he/him), President 2025-2026
Juan Diaz (he/him), Vice President 2025-2026
Photo: Juan (Left), Mitchell (Right)
Join SGA Senate
Join us for Senate on Fridays 1-4pm in Student Commons 1600 or via Zoom. All Faculty, Staff & Students are welcome!
No dress code is required for attendance. Senate is official business conducted by Student Government!
Make your voice heard! Come share your feedback on the Auraria Campus and the CU Denver Community and learn about on campus initiatives that benefit the CU Denver Community! This will take place at 1:00 pm during Public Comment.