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Dear Roadrunners, Happy Commencement week! As we wrap up finals, celebrate our graduating Roadrunners and return to largely normal, pre-pandemic operations, it’s refreshing to shift my focus back to University operations. Since we first established this article series, Covid-19 and public health conditions have stabilized. Therefore, the nature of this series is changing. My future […]
With the spring semester coming to a close, Information Technology Services suggests taking some time to secure and clean up your digital workspace. Here are a few tips to help with digital spring cleaning. If assistance is needed tidying up the digital environment, or if there are any questions or concerns, please contact the ITS […]
The Auraria PE Events Center filled with Roadrunner scholars and their loved ones Wednesday evening in celebration of Latinx Graduation honoring Latino, Latina and gender-inclusive Latinx graduates. The ceremony is one of many traditions at Metropolitan State University of Denver to honor our diverse student population in a culturally responsive graduation experience. Additional specialty ceremonies at […]
Educators often hear students ask questions such as “What is my grade?” Or “How do I get an A”? Many students are conditioned to focus on getting high grades, and many instructors have used only point-based grading systems. Research has shown that this is not the best method if you are focused on student learning (Butler, […]
Voting for new Metropolitan State University of Denver Staff Senate leadership is now open. All staff members should have received a link to the ballot in their email this week but can also vote here. Voting closes May 13, and the new Senate will be announced the week of May 16. For more information, please email […]
Dear Roadrunners, This month, in consultation with state and local public– health officials and with input from campus stakeholders, Metropolitan State University of Denver suspended its Covid-19 protocols and requirements. The suspension includes all Covid-19 vaccine requirements for students and employees as well as any related registration holds for student non–compliance. Students and employees no longer […]
Dozens of Roadrunners gathered in the Hospitality Learning Center on April 21 for a dumpling-making workshop led by faculty fellow Sophia Tran, Ph.D., and Stephanie Lee, student-success coach with the Classroom to Career Hub. The event was hosted by the APIDA Staff and Faculty Alliance, the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Inclusion, and the School […]
Metropolitan State University of Denver has quite a few ways for students to engage as teaching assistants, learning assistants and supplemental instructors. If you have been wondering about working with a student in your class or currently work with a student but want to hear about this experience from the student point of view, this SIP is […]
Like many organizations, Metropolitan State University of Denver faced significant challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the University was able to maintain stability and advance its mission in new and exciting ways thanks to a dedicated and passionate workforce. Last September, as a thank you to employees, President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., and the Board of […]
