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Author: Liubov

Faculty and staff members can help students remain in alignment with their degree requirements and mitigate barriers to completion by supporting the Rowdy Pit Stop.   The initiative reminds students to review their Degree Progress Report/Academic Plan and check in with their advisor on Oct. 15 and March 15 each year.  

Author: Liubov

Leaders are a constant work in progress. To inspire you all, I’ve compiled a list of seven books that I would recommend to anyone who wants to hone their leadership skills. The headline on this list is meant to be tongue-in-cheek, but I can attest that the books below are worth reading. Some of these […]

Author: Liubov

The Rowdy’s Corner food pantry will host the Rowdy’s Corner Farm Stand on the Jordan Student Success Building Lawn every Thursday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. until Aug. 8. The summerlong initiative offers fresh, affordable local produce to the Auraria Campus while also supporting the year-round operations of Rowdy’s Corner. With a $10 donation, Auraria Campus students and […]

Author: Liubov

Capturing the perfect photograph requires more than just a good camera; it’s about understanding light, composition and depth to set up the ideal shot. Award-winning photographer Amanda Schwengel, who serves as assistant director of photography and video production for University Communications and Marketing at Metropolitan State University of Denver, shares best practices for elevating photography skills using […]

Author: Liubov

Dear Roadrunners,  Performance-goal season officially kicked off Monday, and I encourage you to begin setting your 2024-25 goals now so you aren’t rushing ahead of the Aug. 30 deadline, when the fall semester is in full swing. Employees can view the Metropolitan State University of Denver events calendar to find details about the virtual goal-setting webinars scheduled for Monday […]

Author: Liubov

Results from the recent 2024 Early Bird Reader Engagement Survey show that the daily employee newsletter continues to be a valued source of information for Metropolitan State University of Denver employees and that the publication still has ample room to grow. Responses to the anonymous, confidential survey will help the editorial staff better meet employees’ […]

Author: Liubov

A new law that aims to improve the accessibility of information and communication technology for people with disabilities took effect July 1. The law, HB21-1110, applies to state agencies, local governments and entities that contract with the state, requiring that organizations’ technology, hardware and software (public-facing and internal-facing) are accessible to people with disabilities.  To […]

Author: Liubov

The end of the spring semester marks a significant academic milestone for students, but for the past four years it’s also been a moment for many Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty members to pause, reflect and celebrate their own progress as educators.   On May 13, the Center for Teaching, Learning and Design held its […]

Author: Liubov

Three candidates for the inaugural role of assistant vice president for Health and Well-being will visit Metropolitan State University of Denver beginning Monday. Employees and students are invited to attend presentations and open forums to learn more about the candidates and the position.  The role will oversee and help grow well-being initiatives that reduce the […]