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Author: Liubov

The National Survey of Student Engagement collects information from first-year and senior students about the characteristics and quality of their undergraduate experience. Since the inception of the survey, nearly 1,700 bachelor’s-degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States and Canada have used the NSSE to measure the extent to which students engage in effective educational practices that […]

Author: Liubov

Ibon Izurieta, Ph.D., educator and associate dean for Operations, Policy and Personnel within the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, died Monday. He was a dedicated Roadrunner, educator and academic as well as an enthusiastic ambassador and champion of Basque culture. Originally from Bilbao in the Basque region of Spain, Izurieta spoke Basque, Spanish and English. His research focused on historical, political, sociological, cultural, […]

Author: Liubov

As of July 1, all state agencies, including Metropolitan State University of Denver, must comply with established Colorado Office of Information Technology accessibility standards. These standards apply to a variety of topics and use cases, including digital accessibility, email signatures, financial services, governance, information security, project management and technical standards.  International Association of Accessibility Professionals support  With support from the Access […]

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The Metropolitan State University of Denver Admissions team has done it again! The team’s recent Spring Open House official broke the previous semester’s attendance record, becoming the most successful recruitment event yet. The event included numerous breakout sessions, allowing students to explore MSU Denver’s academic programs, scholarship opportunities, campus life and student services.   “This is the smoothest Open […]

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What is fraud, and why should Metropolitan State University of Denver employees care?  In the financial and accounting world, fraud is intentional manipulation of money, expenses, financial data or tax returns for personal or corporate gain. In higher education, fraud takes money and resources from students and programs.   Preventing fraud is a Universitywide effort, and […]

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Nominations for Metropolitan State University of Denver staff members to join the Staff Senate will remain open until Monday. In addition to division and at-large senators, vacant positions include vice president, treasurer and a new Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion advisor. JEDI Committee updates  Up next  Staff Senate meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, and all MSU Denver employees […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Roadrunner Shoutout series highlights the excellent and important work happening at all levels of the University. Each person nominated exemplifies MSU Denver’s core values of community, access, diversity, respect and excellence (CADRE). Winners are recognized at the monthly President’s Cabinet meeting. Faculty winner  Jennifer Gagliardi-Seeley, Ph.D., interim chair and professor, Biology  Nominated by […]

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Adrian Miller, left, chats with MSU Denver President Janine Davidson.American food historian Adrian Miller on Tuesday emphasized the significance of relationships and connections as he recounted his journey from lawyer and public-policy advisor to food writer and two-time James Beard Award winner.  During Tuesday’s Fireside Chat with Metropolitan State University of Denver President Janine Davidson, […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver is proud to celebrate the many cultures and identities represented on campus. To honor Women’s History Month throughout March, University organizations are hosting a variety of gatherings.   Bridge Speaker event postponed  The Gender Institute for Teaching Advocacy announced that the annual Bridge Speaker event, scheduled for today, has been postponed […]

Author: Liubov

The Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty 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 members who have served as subject-matter experts on timely news topics, providing dynamic perspectives on critical issues.