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Author: Liubov

The Metropolitan State University of Denver Faculty Senate has been asked to endorse a measure that would establish a council responsible for determining when University issues rise to the level of shared governance — processes in which faculty and staff members across campus participate jointly in policy development and decision-making. The University formed a Shared […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Board of Trustees focused on the institution’s fiscal health Friday, voting to approve a new policy that will require the University to hold in reserve an amount equal to 15% of its annual expenditures.  Trustees Emily Garnett, left, Albus Brooks and Rachel Kaygi attend a meeting of the MSU Denver […]

Author: Liubov

Chemistry students at MSU Denver must sometimes think they have won the educational lottery. That’s because Andrew Bonham, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, always goes the extra mile in the classroom. He’s a great teacher. He also runs his research laboratory, the Bonham Lab, on campus grounds, purely to support students. And […]

Author: Liubov

Editor’s note: Lynn Minnaert, Ph.D., started her new role as dean of the MSU Denver School of Hospitality on May 13, 2024. Lynn Minnaert’s accomplished journey in hospitality education has included successful stops in New York and the United Kingdom. Her next destination: Metropolitan State University of Denver, where she will serve as the School of Hospitality’s […]

Author: Liubov

Every year, Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Classroom to Career (C2) Hub invites Auraria Campus students, faculty members, staff members and employer or community partners to come together for a one-day opportunity to connect with one another on topics related to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion. Date: Feb. 8  Time: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.  Location: Tivoli Student Union Baerresen Ballroom (320s)    The Workplace Equity Summit’s theme is “The Power of Our Stories,” featuring keynote speaker Donna ChrisJohn, Indigenous–education consultant and former co-chair of the Denver American Indian […]

Author: Liubov

The Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees welcomes three new members this semester. Also, three existing board members have been reappointed to serve second terms, including Kristin Hultquist, who was elected by the board to replace Russell Noles as chair. “We are proud to welcome innovative leaders to our Board of Trustees who are committed to advancing […]

Author: Liubov

There’s a shortage of mental-health providers in Colorado. According to the most recent Colorado Health Access Survey, almost a quarter of the state’s residents reported having poor mental health, and one in every six Coloradans was unable to get needed care.  Caitlin Plump has a conversation with Teiriana Ibarra on Dec. 15, 2023. Photo by Alyson […]

Author: Liubov

It’s the start of a new semester and a great time to review some of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s updates, processes and resources.  Changes to FAFSA  The 2024-25 FAFSA and CASFA went live Dec. 31 and will begin processing in February. The December go-live date is temporary for 2024 and will return to Oct. 1 for the 2025-26 academic year. More […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver is bringing the finalists to campus for executive director of Online Learning. As many teams and individuals across campus will intersect with this important role, all members of the University community are invited to attend a virtual open forum to provide feedback on the candidates.