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Author: Liubov

Three Rowdy cheers for all Metropolitan State University of Denver’s soon-to-be graduates — and for all employees who have volunteered to serve as marshals for the 2023 Fall Commencement ceremonies.    As a reminder, employees who do not have assigned on-site roles are encouraged to support graduates by:   Sending shoutouts and well wishes via social media. Volunteering […]

Author: Liubov

Amy Watanabe is one of the winningest coaches and players in Metropolitan State University of Denver’s history. But her volleyball career almost ended after high school.  As an athlete with a small stature, Watanabe wasn’t recruited by MSU Denver. Instead, she tried out and was allowed to play as a walk-on practice player. At the […]

Author: Liubov

Calendar year-end giving  During this season of gratitude, we are incredibly thankful for the generosity of our Roadrunner family. Making a gift to MSU Denver at the end of the year is a great way to take advantage of potential tax benefits for which you may qualify.   You are invited to explore the many ways you […]

Author: Liubov

Human Resources began work this semester on the Metropolitan State University of Denver Compensation Equity Study to review and analyze current pay and compensation structures at the University. The study, which kicked off in October, directly supports our 2030 Strategic Plan Pillar V goal to be Colorado’s most desired place of employment.   This study underscores […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty members publish research in some of the world’s most prestigious academic journals and share their knowledge at conferences around the globe. They also spend time developing valuable partnerships, working with colleagues across the country and world, creating new and exciting learning opportunities for students of all ages and securing […]

Author: Liubov

Thomas James “TJ” De Cino, Ph.D., a longtime educator and a foundational member of the Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science, died at his home in Pine on Nov. 16 at the age of 63.   The De Cino family invites the Metropolitan State University of Denver community to join them in a celebration-of-life ceremony and […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver will continue to make Regional Transportation District EcoPasses free to faculty members and professional and classified staff members through Dec. 31, 2024. The University has covered the cost of RTD EcoPasses as an additional benefit for professional employees, who total more than 3,000, since July 2021. For current EcoPass holders:  The 2023 EcoPass will automatically renew and will […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver will host a Transfer Champion Symposium on Feb. 15. MSU Denver faculty and staff members and administrators as well as partners across the Colorado community-college system will participate in the half-day conference. They will collaborate and identify opportunities to better support transfer students from their first semester at a community college through the completion of their bachelor’s […]

Author: Liubov

Beginning Jan. 1, the Colorado Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program (FAMLI), which was approved by voters in 2020, will go into effect. To implement the program, MSU Denver has partnered with Sun Life and will pay the premium on behalf of all eligible employees. FAMLI contributions will not be collected via payroll from MSU Denver employees who reside […]