Wednesday
January 28, 2004
Vol 1, No 28

1. E-mail virus slows network
2. Advertising for president begins
3. Math dept. secures $70,000 grant
4. Metro celebrates 13th annual MLK Peace Breakfast
5. BOT meeting Feb. 4

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1. E-mail virus slows network

A new e-mail virus called MyDoom or Novarg attacked computers at Metro State and around the world Monday afternoon, infecting computers, causing excess e-mail traffic and drastically slowing networks. To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/virus_twv1012804.htm

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2. Advertising for president begins

Recruitment advertising for the next Metro State president is now under way, with an advertisement appearing in last Sunday's Denver Post and an ad slated to appear in this week's Chronicle of Higher Education and other publications.

"Now we'll be able to see what kind of interest in the position there is," said Search Advisory Committee Chair John Buechner, president emeritus of the University of Colorado. To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/search_twv1012804.htm

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3. Math dept. secures $70,000 grant

The Metro State Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, in partnership with Denver Public Schools, recently secured a $70,589 grant to increase the number of highly qualified middle school math teachers in Colorado.

The one-year grant was awarded to Metro by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, Improving Teacher Quality program.

"We know this (mathematics instruction in middle schools) is an area that needs attention," said Charlotte Murphy, department chair. "Our department has a strong program with a strong faculty and a proven track record in securing grants." To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/mathgrant_twv1012804.htm

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4. Metro celebrates 13th annual MLK Peace Breakfast

"…as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back. There are those who are asking the devotees of civil rights, 'When will you be satisfied?' (Never)." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The 13th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Breakfast was held last Friday. The sold-out event brought together about 330 students, faculty, staff and community members to honor Dr. King's life and philosophy, and to celebrate the efforts of those who work to achieve his vision for peace.

This year's breakfast featured a cultural program, in addition to an awards ceremony honoring individuals who, through their service to the community and activism on behalf of others, demonstrate a commitment to peace, social justice and the values expressed by Dr. King. To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/mlk_twv1012804.htm

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5. BOT meeting Feb. 4

The Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting next Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon in Tivoli room 320. A meeting agenda will be made available at
http://www.mscd.edu/welcomectr/trustees/boardmeetings.htm

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