Fall-Winter 2009 Events
Wednesday, November 11-Tuesday, November 17
Art Showings and Educational Forums with Artist Malcolm Farley, The Denver Pavilions, 16th Street Mall and Glenarm Place, Denver
Malcolm Farley, a 1981 alumnus, is an internationally acclaimed artist renowned for his visions of color and unique ability to capture the moment and spirit of an event. Proceeds from the sale of his artwork throughout the week will benefit Metro State. To read more about the exciting events happening this week, please visit www.mscd.edu/malcolmfarley/. Most events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, November 18
Student Theatre Travel Benefit Event, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Kenneth King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Auraria Campus
This special fundraising event will include a reception, silent and live auction and a performance of the original student written musical, “The Messenger.”
Proceeds will help provide travel funds for Metro State theatre students. Tickets are $50 per person and include the reception, ticket to the play and parking. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets online by Tuesday, November 10.
A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. More information about the Metro State Theatre department may be found at www.mscd.edu/theatre.
Thursday, November 19
Aurora Town Hall Meeting with President Stephen Jordan, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Jury Assembly Room, Municipal Justice Center, 15001 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora
The value of your Metro State degree is rising and we want to tell you how. Join President Stephen Jordan for this community gathering and learn more about our plans to offer master’s programs, our commitment to the arts and sciences and our athletic championship spirit. A select number of attendees will be able to directly ask questions of President Jordan. There is no cost to attend. An RSVP is required by Friday, November 13. CLICK HERE to register now.
Saturday, November 28
Metro State Night at the Colorado Avalanche
Metro State College Club Hockey vs. Mesa State College Club Hockey at 4:00 p.m.; Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild at 7:00 p.m., Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
Join fellow Metro State alumni, students, faculty and staff at the Pepsi Center to root on the Colorado Avalanche! Tickets are only $35 or $75 per person, and include a seat at both of the games (upper level face value: $40-$58; lower level face value: $94-$120), dinner, networking in the alumni hospitality suite and post-game ice access with open skate, broomball and photos. Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Metro State Alumni Association programs and scholarships. Purchase tickets online at http://avalanche.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=57723.
Sunday, December 13
Fall 2009 Commencement, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver
Volunteers are needed to sell flowers and welcome Metro State’s newest graduates into the alumni community before Commencement begins at 2:00 p.m. Sign-up to volunteer at alumni@mscd.edu or call 303-556-4076 before Friday, December 4. For general Commencement information, please visit www.mscd.edu/commencement.
