The Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty and staff brain trust reaches almost every point on the academic spectrum, and we are always proud to see Roadrunners sharing their knowledge. Each month, the Early Bird highlights a few faculty and staff members who have served as subject-matter experts on timely news topics, providing dynamic perspectives on critical issues.
Here’s a sampling from June:
- Jade Luiz, Ph.D., assistant professor of Anthropology, interviewed with Denver7 to discuss a student-anthropologist excavation of historic remains of a former brothel outside of Central City and the learning opportunities it provides for students.
- Denise Mowder, Ph.D., J.D., professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, interviewed with Denver7 regarding the request made by the Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect’s attorney for a new trial venue. She also discussed the jury-selection process which is designed to ensure neutrality.
- Anahi Russo Garrido, Ph.D., associate professor, department chair and director of the Gender Institute for Teaching and Advocacy, spoke with Fox31 and Telemundo about Denver PrideFest and ways to become a better ally during Pride Month.
- CBS4, KOA Radio and CPR covered MSU Denver’s associate-degree Commencement. Shaun Schafer, Ph.D., associate vice president of Curriculum, Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development, discussed the 2021 law that allowed students who had accumulated at least 70 credit hours to be eligible to receive an associate’s degree and continue their education.
- Elizabeth Parmelee, Ph.D., associate vice president of Undergraduate Studies, spoke with Univision about the critical impact of every vote in shaping election outcomes ahead of Colorado’s primaries.
