Author: Laura Miller
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Author: Laura Miller
As part of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s ongoing commitment to keeping campus technology secure, reliable and compatible with modern applications, Information Technology Services has announced the rollout of major operating-system upgrades for University computers. The upgrades are available now, with an important deadline of Aug. 1 for Windows users approaching. What’s changing? MSU Denver’s […]
Author: Laura Miller
New guidance on accessibility standards has been released by the Governor’s Office of Information Technology, informing Metropolitan State University of Denver’s approach and equipping teams to achieve compliance. Adopted on May 9 and in effect as of July 1, the clarifying amendments provide additional direction for meeting the requirements outlined in the Rules Establishing Technology […]
Author: Laura Miller
A: This summer, some students applying for financial aid may be asked to verify their identity before receiving their financial-aid package. It’s part of an expanded effort by the U.S. Department of Education to prevent financial-aid fraud. If selected, students will need to show a valid, government-issued photo ID in person or through a live […]
Author: Laura Miller
In a significant step toward enhancing campus safety and promoting harm reduction, naloxone kiosks will soon be installed across the Auraria Campus. What is naloxone? Naloxone is an opioid-overdose-reversal drug known for its rapid and safe response. Richard Miccio, who was recently appointed as director of Recreation and Well-being, says naloxone is “fast-acting […]
Author: Laura Miller
Author: Laura Miller
Student well-being isn’t just a matter of being physically healthy. Or having enough to eat. Or getting enough exercise and having a tested method for destressing when deadlines and responsibilities pile up. Well-being isn’t any of those things; it’s all of them. And addressing a multifaceted issue calls for a multifaceted approach. As part […]
Author: Laura Miller
What do LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff members need to feel connected and supported at work? That’s the question Tyrell Allen, director of the LGBTQ Student Resource Center at Auraria, and K Scherrer, Ph.D., professor of Social Work and Faculty Fellow in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, set out to answer when they founded the […]
Author: Laura Miller
This summer, Rowdy’s Corner is again hosting the Rowdy’s Corner Farm Stand on the Jordan Student Success Building Lawn from noon-2 p.m. each Thursday through Aug. 14. This summerlong initiative offers fresh, affordable local produce to the Auraria Campus while also supporting the year-round operations of Rowdy’s Corner. With a $10 donation, Auraria Campus students and […]
Author: Laura Miller
A: Unlikely. Colorado’s in-state tuition and financial-aid policies remain unchanged. These policies, established under the bipartisan 2013 ASSET law and subsequent legislation, are grounded in state and federal law. Eligibility for in-state tuition and aid remains unchanged: In response to the executive order, the Colorado Department of Higher Education reaffirmed that while federal executive orders […]