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Author: Liubov

Three candidates for the inaugural role of assistant vice president for Health and Well-being will visit Metropolitan State University of Denver beginning Monday. Employees and students are invited to attend presentations and open forums to learn more about the candidates and the position.  The role will oversee and help grow well-being initiatives that reduce the […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver earned another prestigious honor for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion when University leaders accepted a 2024 Leaders in Diversity Award from the Denver Business Journal. MSU Denver was one of 11 organizations honored at the June 20 awards ceremony, which also recognized 10 individual DEI leaders. The DBJ […]

Author: Liubov

Development work on Metropolitan State University of Denver’s first dedicated academic strategic plan kicked off in June. Led by Provost Laura Niesen de Abruña, Ph.D., the process will engage University deans, associate vice presidents, senior leaders, faculty members and students who together will craft academic goals that align with the University’s 2030 Strategic Plan and […]

Author: Liubov

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

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver has implemented the Amazon Business Guided Buying program to support the purchasing rules outlined in the University’s Purchasing Manual. This change means there are now restricted items on the Amazon Business Education platform, as certain purchases now require Information Technology Services Department approval. This also includes several simplifications and structural changes to the […]

Author: Liubov

Dear Roadrunners,  I want to start by reminding you all that performance evaluations must be completed by Sunday evening, so schedule some time today or Friday to get them in before the weekend.  Also, as you all are taking your much-deserved vacations this summer, please use these tips to keep our campus beautiful and our buildings […]

Author: Liubov

The Auraria Library has more than a million physical copies or e-books to choose from, so it can be hard to know where to start. To help keep your summer reading list going, five book experts recommend what they’re reading this summer and how to check those books out through the Auraria Library.  “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir:  Michelle Zauner, lead singer of […]

Author: Liubov

Metropolitan State University of Denver’s move to Workday provided a plethora of new personnel functions, including empowering employees to make personal-information choices that reflect their name and identity, a task previously managed by Human Resources that required a legal name change. In alignment with its goal to promote inclusivity, the Staff Senate Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion […]

Author: Liubov

The Early Bird will take a brief intermission from July 8-12, returning to employee inboxes July 15. To inquire about publishing an article prior to the hiatus or upon the Early Bird’s return, please submit a request by July 1 using the Service Request Form and select “Submit a News Item or Story Idea.”   Also, stay tuned […]

Author: Liubov

LinkedIn is a great platform to showcase accomplishments, engage with employees and network with other higher–education professionals. Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Social Media manager, Jessica Slattery, says there are plenty of benefits to keeping your LinkedIn profile updated, mainly because it helps professionals stay visible and connected.  Use these five tips, developed by Slattery, for refreshing and optimizing your LinkedIn account as an employee of […]