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Author: Liubov

Dear Roadrunners, We have officially made it to the end of the year. First, I’d like to thank each of you who attended this year’s fall Commencement and congratulate the University Events team on another successful ceremony. I encourage all who attended to fill out the post-event survey so we may continue to provide informative and impactful programs.   Health […]

Author: Liubov

Michael McCabe has seen a lot of changes since he first joined the Metropolitan State University of Denver Bursar’s Office in 2008. After earning a degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University and working in magazine publishing, McCabe moved to Colorado eager for a new career challenge. When he set foot on the MSU Denver campus, the institution’s students, mission and sense of purpose and community instantly resonated.  […]

Author: Liubov

As we approach the holiday season, don’t forget that many holidays are celebrated across the diverse Metropolitan State University of Denver community. Check out last year’s tips for celebrating an inclusive holiday season. See the lists below to help get inspired about how you can tailor your season to the needs of your loved ones or […]

Author: Liubov

As Metropolitan State University of Denver approaches winter break, it’s time for the Early Bird to take its annual holiday hiatus. The Early Bird will publish its final edition of 2023 on Friday and will return to inboxes Jan. 8.  If you have a story idea, event or urgent employee-facing communication request, please submit a Service Request Form as […]

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.   Here’s a sampling from November:  Kevin Kuhlmann, Aviation and Aerospace […]

Author: Liubov

The complex transition to the new finance-and-human-resources system Workday has revealed pain points that have been particularly evident for employees who manage, distribute and track work-study funding, leading to confusion and frustration for some departments and work-study students.  Though work-study funding for the current year has been exhausted, the good news is that solutions to […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s retrospective review of the Workday implementation process remains on track and has already engaged more than 600 employees.   The project will involve a comprehensive look at the implementation portion of the Workday transition, which shifted many of the University’s business and human-resources functions to a single management system. The retrospective […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver is committed to maintaining environments that are welcoming, respectful and accessible for students, staff, faculty, visitors, guests, vendors, contractors and others. Everyone who studies, works, recreates or attends public events on our campus or participates in a University program or activity should be able to do so free from discrimination, […]

Author: Liubov

Safeguarding protected data, such as student records and operational information, is an important responsibility of all Metropolitan State University of Denver employees, especially considering the proliferation of artificial–intelligence models and technologies. With this in mind, Information Technology Services would like to announce that Microsoft Copilot is now available for all employees to ensure that the University’s data remains secure.   Protecting data  AI offers many potential benefits to people and […]

Author: Liubov

Senate President Liz Goodnick, Ph.D., associate professor of Philosophy, convened the Metropolitan State University of Denver Faculty Senate for its final meeting of the semester Dec. 6.  Goodnick praised the incredible work of the Faculty Senate and thanked all senators for their participation.  Receiving shoutouts for their efforts in working through many laborious proposals this […]