Wednesday
November 19, 2003
Vol 1, No 20

1. Flu season arrives on campus
2. Study-abroad opportunities continue to expand
3. Faculty union has more than 100 members
4. Abendroth named 'Outstanding Educator in Design'
5. Conde among top 50 Spanish-language journalists
6. Institutional Advancement offers info on receiving donations

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1. Flu season arrives on campus

It's flu season in Colorado and the Auraria campus is feeling the effects of the early-arriving flu bug.

"Every single appointment spot is booked," said Martha Eaton, clinical supervisor at the Health Center at Auraria. The clinic isn't tracking the number of patients suffering from the flu, but Eaton said the majority of patients are exhibiting the classic flu symptoms of sore throat, coughing, sneezing, headache and fever.

According to Eaton, if someone thinks they have the flu, they should see their doctor right away. "The best thing to do is to get to their doctor within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms," she said. Anti-viral medications can be given, which can lessen the severity to as few as three days, compared to the typical two to three weeks, Eaton added.

The best course of action is to get a flu vaccine, even though the Centers for Disease Control has said the vaccine may only be 30 percent to 80 percent effective. Last month, 1,000 people received the vaccine from the clinic. The center no longer has vaccines to give, but they may be available elsewhere in Denver.

Failing a flu shot, Eaton advises the following: "Get plenty of rest, eat healthy and practice good hygiene. Hand-washing is so, so important," Eaton said. She also recommends something now being taught in preschool. "When you sneeze, sneeze into your elbow, not into your hand."

The Auraria Health Center can be reached at 303-556-2525 or at
http://www.mscd.edu/student/resources/health/

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2. Study-abroad opportunities continue to expand

Even though the Institute for International and Intercultural Education was closed last spring, Metro State continues to offer, even expand, its study-abroad opportunities for students. To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/abroad_twv1111903.htm

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3. Faculty union has more than 100 members

Three months after the formation of a new faculty union, a little more than 100 full-time and 29 part-time faculty have signed up, reports Faculty Senate President Joan Foster. To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/union_twv1111903.htm

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4. Abendroth named 'Outstanding Educator in Design'

The Art Directors Club of Denver has named Assistant Art Professor Lisa Abendroth "Outstanding Educator in Design." To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/abendroth_twv1111903.htm

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5. Conde among top 50 Spanish-language journalists

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs David Conde has been honored as one of the top 50 Spanish-language journalists in the country by Hispanic Media. This is the second year that Conde, a columnist for La Voz Nueva de Colorado, has been honored by the organization. Last year he was named one of the top 100 Spanish-language journalists in the country.

Conde, who has been a La Voz columnist for nine years, estimates he has written 1,000 columns. "I try to provide a world view from a different perspective," he said. "My goal is to give a voice to the Mexican and Central American immigrant community."
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6. Institutional Advancement offers info on receiving donations

Planning an auction or some other event at which money will be collected to benefit a Metro State department? The Office of Institutional Advancement has prepared event and auction guidelines that spell out the responsibilities and type of information needed when collecting money. IA has also prepared a receipt form to be used when receiving donated items.

To read more, go to:

http://www.mscd.edu/~collcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/guidelines.doc

http://www.mscd.edu/~collcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol1/receipt.doc

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