FEATURED NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE
Metro State full speed ahead with master’s programs
On May 5, Gov. Bill Ritter held a signing ceremony at the Capitol for HB-1295: A Bill for an Act Concerning Authorizing Metropolitan State College of Denver to Offer Master’s Degree Programs. The bill changes existing legislation, which prohibited Metro State from offering graduate-level programs, to read as follows: “In furtherance of its role and mission, Metropolitan State College of Denver may offer master’s degree programs that address the needs of its urban service area.” To read more about this important bill, please CLICK HERE.
Graduate receives much more than diploma
Of the 1,400 members of the Metro State graduating class who received their degrees on May 17, one saw more than just her educational dreams come true. When Joyce Brand crossed the stage of the Colorado Convention Center to receive her diploma, she found, to her surprise, her son, Army Spec. Jeremy Albert, at the podium, her degree in his hand. Albert, who is recovering from a back injury sustained in Iraq when his convoy was hit, flew in on Saturday, unknown to his mother, on a 13-day leave from his duty station. To read more about this amazing story, which has received national news coverage, please CLICK HERE.
To see photos from the spring 2009 commencement ceremony, please CLICK HERE.
Educational pioneer passes awayOne of Metro State’s educational pioneers has passed away. Jodi Wetzel, director of the Institute for Women’s Studies and Services from 1986 through 2005, died on Wednesday, May 13 in Denver. A celebration of her life will be held at St. Cajetan’s on Sunday, June 7, at 3 p.m., followed by a reception at 1033 Ninth St. Park. Please CLICK HERE to learn more.
SPECIAL NEWS FROM YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Boardroom Finale: 2009 "Apprentice" named
Marketing student Felipe Mosqueda was named “The Apprentice" on May 4. As the winner of this year’s Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State, he will receive a full-tuition scholarship for his senior year and a paid internship with one of the program’s community partners. To read more about the "Apprentice Challenge" program, please CLICK HERE.
KEEPING CONNECTED: EVENTS CALENDAR
Feedback requested for summer/fall events
The Office of Alumni Relations and Alumni Association is currently working on summer and fall event programming. Please e-mail us at alumni@mscd.edu if there is a specific event or activity you would like to see on the calendar!
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALUMNI
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Show your school spirit and purchase your MetroWear today! A portion of all MetroWear sales benefit the Metro State Alumni Association and Metro State Intercollegiate Athletics.
SPECIAL SUMMER 2009 OFFER: From May 21-June 30, Metro State alumni can receive 15% off any one item of Metro State apparel at the Auraria Campus bookstore. Please print out this page and/or reference "ACBMetroGrad09" when purchasing your MetroWear.
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