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Author: Liubov

On your mark. Get set. Go!  The countdown to the eighth annual Metropolitan State University of Denver Day of Giving has begun, and you don’t have to wait until April 11 to start the race for student success!  Beginning today, faculty and staff members can make an early gift supporting the campus area they are most passionate […]

Author: Liubov

As part of the latest Workday update, the Careers app has been replaced with the Jobs Hub app. The Jobs Hub is available to all employees in Workday and can be accessed via the applications menu on the homepage.   Although the name has changed, the Jobs Hub offers employees the same capabilities as before. In the […]

Author: Liubov

As part of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s continuous effort to foster open communication and collaboration, Roadrunners have a new avenue to bring their ideas and questions to Larry Sampler, chief operating officer and vice president for Administration. The Lunch With Larry series, which begins March 22, is designed to give students, faculty members and […]

Author: Liubov

The Metropolitan State University of Denver undergraduate and graduate catalogs for the 2024-25 academic year are now available to view online. Other notable changes: To see a full listing of curriculum changes or other information regarding the curriculum process, visit the Curriculum SharePoint. The catalog-change report will be available in mid-April.     To receive all of the updates on curriculum, make […]

Author: Liubov

An examination of student-success metrics by race, ethnicity and sex reveals that Black and American Indian/Indigenous student recruiting/matriculation levels have returned to pre-pandemic levels but that other groups continue to lag, University administrators reported to the Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees last week.   Why it’s happening: Will Simpkins, Ed.D., vice president for Student […]

Author: Liubov

In preparation for Spring Fling, the Auraria Festival Committee is seeking departments and registered student organizations to participate by hosting a table at the April 17 event. Like Fall Fest, the event allows students from all three Auraria Campus institutions to congregate for a one-day festival that will include activities, food trucks, two live DJs, vendors, student organizations, […]

Author: Liubov

Project B closures and relocations are underway in preparation of the project’s kick off on March 16. These closures and temporary moves will impact approximately 80% of students and dozens of faculty and staff members. Through early August, construction activities will close:  See a full list of temporary office and department relocations by visiting the Facilities website.   To […]

Author: Liubov

With the spring semester in full swing, Metropolitan State University of Denver has a lot to celebrate. President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., provided a few high points to kick off the Feb. 29 meeting of the President’s Cabinet:   Davidson also provided an update on efforts to keep the campus community safe.  The University continues to promote a culture of safety and […]

Author: Liubov

The artificial–intelligence boom has begun. Concerns about the impact of generative-AI usage within higher education, particularly when used in teaching and learning, are valid as it is critical to maintain academic integrity and data privacy/security while fostering students’ critical-thinking skills. However, generative-AI resources offer opportunities to decrease time spent on repetitive tasks without threatening the […]

Author: Liubov

Dear Roadrunners,  I’m putting the most important news right upfront this week: Do not forget to complete all three mandatory University trainings by March 15. This is a requirement of all employees, and while completing the modules may take a few hours out of your workweek, it’s necessary and valuable.   Second, if you haven’t already attended an Auraria Higher […]