FEATURED NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE
Master’s degree bill passes 2nd reading
The bill that will authorize Metro State to offer master’s degrees has passed another hurdle. The House of Representatives passed the second reading of HB-1295: A Bill for an Act Concerning Authorizing Metropolitan State College of Denver to Offer Master’s Degree Programs on March 16. CLICK HERE to read more and see a copy of the bill.
UTP hosts national summit on urban teaching from April 1-3; Geoffrey Canada is keynote speaker
Metro State’s Urban Teacher Partnership (UTP) is gearing up to host the second annual Great Teachers for Our City Schools: A National Summit on Recruiting, Preparing and Retaining Quality Urban Teachers. One of the summit’s highlights will be the keynote speech by Geoffrey Canada, president and CEO of Harlem’s Children’s Zone, Inc. Tickets for Canada’s appearance are being sold separately and are still available. CLICK HERE to read more and register for the event.
Men's track team sees first national champion
Metro State's Anthony Luna became the school's first-ever national champion in either indoor or outdoor track and field, winning the 800m run at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships on Saturday, March 14. CLICK HERE to read more.
SPECIAL NEWS FROM YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Promotions go to three on Alumni Relations team
Cherrelyn Napue, the former executive director of the alumni association, was recently named associate vice president for development and alumni relations. A 1999 Metro State graduate, Cherrelyn is credited with revitalizing the alumni association's activities, programs and special event fundraising. In her place, two of the current team members have been named as acting co-directors. Both Joshua Anderson and Janell Lindsey, who have supported alumni relations and enrollment services, respectively, are now taking on different roles. Mr. Anderson will spearhead internal operations and programs at alumni relations and Ms. Lindsey will direct the activities of the alumni association. CLICK HERE to view an entire staff listing.
KEEPING CONNECTED: EVENTS CALENDAR
New events have just been added for March, April and May! Click on any of the links below to find out more about these events and other activities.
Monday, March 23-Alumni Business Networking Club Happy Hour
Tuesday, March 24-Metro State Men's Soccer Team vs. Colorado Rapids
Thursday, April 9-Spring Career Fair
Saturday, April 11-Precision Flight Team Social Gathering & Fundraiser
Thursday, April 23-Health Professions Alumni Reception
Monday, May 4-The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State Boardroom Finale Event-TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALUMNI
Job opportunities with the Metro State ACCESS Center
The ACCESS Center for Disability Accommodation & Adaptive Technology wants to hire Metro State alumni to work with students who have learning, physical and/or visual disabilities. The reader/scribe position entails assisting students with the reading and writing of their exams along with them. The position pays $10 an hour and is ideal for someone who has flexibility in their schedule and is only looking for part-time work. To learn more and to apply, please contact Brei Esser at 303-556-6252 or besser1@mscd.edu. To learn more about the ACCESS Center, please visit their website at: http://www.mscd.edu/~access/
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