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In addition to Faculty Citings, the Early Bird shines a spotlight each month on the accomplishments of Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty and staff members and University partners.      If we missed an award, accolade or opportunity to celebrate an accomplishment big or small, please submit an announcement by completing the Service Request Form.    National Association for Chicana […]

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This week, I’m excited to share our most comprehensive update yet on the Health Institute Simulation Labs project. Final “For Bid” construction documents are complete, and department relocations are underway. This marks a big transition period for our campus that will culminate in a truly transformative project. I cannot say this enough, but thank you […]

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The Metropolitan State University of Denver School of Hospitality is a proud recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2023 Inspiring Programs in Business Award. The national award honors collegiate programs that center diversity/equity/inclusion efforts and provide comprehensive support to students from underrepresented groups who seek careers in business.  Winners of the Inspiring Programs in Business […]

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Metropolitan State University of Denver is embarking on a national search for the next provost/executive vice president for Academic Affairs to lead the academic enterprise of the University.  President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., has assembled a diverse search committee to support the process. Led by Rosemarie Allen, Ed.D., associate professor of Early Childhood Education, and Samuel Jay, Ph.D., […]

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Established in 1971, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Alumni Association is led by a volunteer board of directors who represent the University’s diverse alumni population. The board helps to create opportunities for impact in student engagement; alumni engagement; scholarships and awards; diversity, equity and inclusion; legislative advocacy; and high school recruitment.   The Association welcomes new board […]

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It’s time to prepare for the Metropolitan State University of Denver End of Year Evaluations, which are due June 30.   Performance reviews are used as a tool to reward outstanding performance, provide employees with feedback and highlight opportunities for continuing growth and development.   This process is done once per year with recommended midpoint check-ins to […]

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Summer is just around the corner, and Metropolitan State University of Denver academic and athletic programs will spend the summer term hosting camps and activities for local youth. If your team or department is hosting summer programming, please share the details and information so the University can help amplify and promote these great opportunities. For Early […]

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Employees and their children are invited to participate in Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Bring Your Child to Work Day on April 27. The event is an opportunity for children to learn about MSU Denver and your work and to experience being a part of the Roadrunner community. Bring Your Child to Work Day also […]

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Marie Mora, Ph.D., interim provost, has appointed Shaun Schafer, Ph.D., to the role of interim deputy provost. Schafer will take on this new role while continuing his duties as associate vice president of Curriculum, Academic Effectiveness and Policy Development in the Division of Academic Affairs. There, he oversees all areas of curriculum and production of […]