National Student Employment Appreciation Week happens annually in the second week of April. The NSEA created this opportunity to showcase the important role student employees serve on campus. Metropolitan State University of Denver departments and offices depend on the variety of talent, creative ideas and hard work that over 2,700 student employees offer and how critical they are to MSU Denver’s success. The Classroom to Career Hub, with help from several offices across campus, has planned a week of activities to showcase the University’s appreciation of student employees. Please see below for this week’s festivities.
Ways faculty and staff members can celebrate
Nominate a student employee for Roadrunner Shoutout
Celebrate the commemorative week by highlighting an outstanding team member. Your nominee may be honored in an upcoming President’s Cabinet meeting. Nominate today.
Gift them a card
Download and print a card to show the student employees in your office how appreciated they are.
What some student employees have to say about their jobs
Karla Garcia: “Being a student employee has provided me with so many opportunities that I feel I wouldn’t have taken advantage of otherwise. I’ve learned so much more about the campus and have been so much more involved than I would’ve been. I also got to meet so many new people through being a student employee that have brought a lot of value to my life.”
Shiwani Regmi: “Being a student employee at MSU Denver has helped me to be successful at the University because I am given many opportunities to connect with students, student employees and staff members around campus to expand my networking skills. Being a student employee has also made me more aware of the importance of attending events when given the opportunity. When attending events, I get to apply my skills and knowledge to obtain success in my goals here while attending the University.”
Katie Olague: “Student employment is, in my view, the best choice for college students. I appreciate the flexibility it provides and how it encourages student participation in school activities and events. It also enables us to fully comprehend all of the tools at our disposal. Overall, student employment helps us be more successful while allowing us to take care of our responsibilities.”
Activities for student employees
Lawn games and pizza
Tuesday, April 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Jordan Student Success Building Lawn
Send student employees to enjoy a much-needed break, partake in some lawn games and grab a bite to eat. RSVP here. Lunch is first-come, first-served while supplies last.
Career Lab Special Edition: Student Employment and Transferable Skills
Wednesday, April 12, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., JSSB Mezzanine
Drop into the Career Lab to grab coffee and a snack while browsing career-building resources or sit down with a Career Advisor to receive assistance with résumé and cover-letter reviews, navigate job-search resources, VMock and more.
Not sure how to access the wonderful world of Career Link? Grab a cup of coffee and learn tips and tricks from an experienced career peer advisor. We know elevating your experience can be a challenge and want to help you make the best of your campus employment. The Classroom to Career Hub’s goal is to provide students with resources to help with career exploration and readiness on campus.
De-Stress Day
Thursday, April 13, noon-3 p.m., JSSB Mezzanine
Class, work and life can get stressful. MSU Denver is showing its appreciation for student employees by providing a safe space to decompress and participate in some self-care. Stop by to engage in some calming activities such as coloring, journaling and other crafts.
