Wednesday
September 29, 2004
Vol 2, No 14

1. From digital media to microscopes, departments making the most of extra funds

It's been nearly one year since Interim President Ray Kieft began releasing $853,800 in additional funds to the college's three schools, and departments are reaping strong returns.....more >

2. Group to address computer lab issues
3. Do you know Visiting Psychology Professor Richard M. Swanson?
4. Friends of Auraria Library offer book bargains
5. A fire truck that brews beer?
6. Retired prof offers scholarship
7. Know exceptional students? Nominate them for USA Today award
8. Noisemakers wanted!

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2. Group to address computer lab issues

Information Technology has formed the Academic Computing Lab Advisory Group to improve communication between the academic departments and IT, with the goal of better service for students while meeting departmental needs.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/labgroup_twv2092904.htm

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3. Do you know Visiting Psychology Professor Richard M. Swanson?

At the request of the City of Gainesville (Fla.) and the Gainesville Police Department, Richard M. Swanson, then a forensic psychologist at the University of Florida and attorney, began studying convenience store crimes to shed light on a rash of robberies in the mid- '80s.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/swanson_twv2092904.htm

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4. Friends of Auraria Library offer book bargains

Hardback books are only $2 and paperbacks and records just $1 at the upcoming Friends of the Auraria Library semi-annual book sale. The sale runs Oct. 4 and 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Oct. 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A preview sale for members only is Oct. 2.

For more information call Mary Dodge at 303-556-3526.
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5. A fire truck that brews beer?

Got a fire in your belly? This may be the way to douse it.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/firetruck_twv2092904.htm

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6. Retired prof offers scholarship

A new scholarship for Metro students has been established by the McElhiney Family to honor their adopted South Korean grandson, Maxwell Jee Min McElhiney, "Max." (Annette McElhiney is a retired professor of English and women's studies from Metro.)

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/mcelhiney_twv2092904.htm

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7. Know exceptional students? Nominate them for USA Today award

USA Today is seeking nominations for its First, Second and Third All-USA College Academic Teams. Sixty students will be chosen and featured in a two-page spread in USA Today in February 2005. The 20 members of the First Team each receive a $2,500 cash award.

Any full-time undergraduate of at least sophomore standing at a four-year institution in the United States is eligible. U.S. citizenship is not required.

For more information and nomination forms go to
http://allstars.usatoday.com

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8. Noisemakers wanted!

Metro State Roadrunner fans are invited to the taping of the Rocky Mountain Athletic conference's (RMAC) inaugural sports roundup program that will be televised on the new Altitude cable television station. The taping is 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, across Auraria Parkway at Braun's. Join Rowdy the mascot and other Roadrunner fans and make some noise in support of Metro State's teams. Refreshments will be served. The show will air Oct. 4 on Direct TV's Channel 410.

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