Press Releases:
April 2009
April 20, 2009
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Bed bugs expert sets up shop in Denver
Denver – Does Denver have a bed bug problem? Probably so, says Metropolitan State College of Denver Assistant Professor of Biology Robert G. Hancock. Though he only arrived in Denver last year, he says he already has students bringing in samples from their own homes. “I had two cases in 15 years in Kentucky,” says Hancock. “I’ve had seven in a six-month span in Denver.”
Hancock has studied, taught about and filmed insects all over the world for more than 20 years. The filmmaker and medical entomologist’s close-up footage has been featured on network and cable television programs world-wide and his documentary series “Mosquito Man” has been recognized internationally. His film, "Bedbugs of London" recently received an Honorable Mention for macro cinematography from the International Wildlife Film Festival.
As an authority on mosquitoes, bed bugs and other blood sucking insects, Hancock is the author of many scholarly articles on their behavior and physiology. Prior to coming to Metro State, Hancock was professor of biology for 15 years at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
To learn about his upcoming research of bed bugs in Colorado contact Angelia McGowan at 303-556-5133 or Professor Hancock directly at 303-556-3190 or rhancoc5@mscd.edu.
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April 17, 2009
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Statewide Day of Education
WHAT: The Student Government Assembly of Metropolitan State College of Denver is hosting an educational rally in collaboration with many other state institutions in hopes of informing the citizens of Colorado about the connection between higher education and the social and economic security of the state.
WHERE: Athletic fields on Auraria Campus just off Auraria Parkway and Speer Blvd.
WHEN: Today
AGENDA:
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Local band Skyfox performs
11:00 a.m. - 11:15 Student Government Assembly Introductions
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 Skyfox
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 Adam Kretz, a Public Interest Fellow with the Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. One-on-one interviews with Kretz and Andrew Bateman, SGA President
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April 16, 2009
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVERTRYathlon features hula hoops, hop scotch and four square
WHAT/WHY: The fifth annual Wellness TRYathlon, designed to educate Auraria Campus community members on leading a positive and healthy lifestyle, will focus on easy and affordable ways of reducing stress during these tough economic times.
The theme is “Bringing it back to the basics 2009.”
Forty Auraria students, staff and faculty were identified as potential “change agents” and recruited to participate in this invitation-only event, which includes a keynote presentation, exercise routines and concludes with a lunch. The keynote will be delivered by Visiting Assistant Professor of Nutrition James Stevens. The lunch will be catered by students from Metro State’s Hospitality, Tourism and Events department.
The goal is that participants will then share that knowledge with their colleagues, families and friends. As in past years, the program will highlight three aspects: healthy movement, stress management and nutrition.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21
SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS:
11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. (Keynote at PE Events Center-West court)
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Exercise routines at the PE Events Center –West court)
12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Lunch* (Plaza Building, Room 128)
Lunch Menu: Cajun Catfish Salad, Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Golden Honey Herb Roast Chicken, Green Beans Almondine, and Fruit Bran Cake with Vanilla Pear Sorbet
For an Auraria campus map and parking please go to: www.mscd.edu/newsroom/directions.shtml
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2009 TRYathlon sponsors include Campus Recreation at Auraria, Auraria Library, Health Center at Auraria, Metropolitan State College of Denver Office of Institutional Diversity, BACCHUS Network, Clif Bars, Colorado Beef Council, YMCA, and Justin’s Nutbutter.
April 14, 2009
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Oil and gas expert available to address global energy trends
WHAT/WHY: Metropolitan State College of Denver is joining an effort to shine the light on global energy trends by co-hosting a public presentation by Guy Caruso, a senior adviser in the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Energy and National Security Program. He also served as executive director of the CSIS Strategic Energy Initiative from 1998 to 2000.
His 30-year career in energy includes work with the Department of Energy, Central Intelligence Agency, and the U.S. Energy Association. He has served as administrator of the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the statistical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy that provides independent data, forecasts, and analyses regarding energy. His expertise includes energy markets, policy, and security.
His presentation is called “Global Energy Trends: Implications for US Energy Security and Environmental Policy.”
WHEN: Thursday, April 16
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: XMBA auditorium, 1250 14th Street, Suite 150, Denver, Colorado
For more information about Guy Caruso visit: http://www.csis.org/index.php?option=com_csis_experts&task=view&id=553 or to book an interview with him call Angelia McGowan at 303-556-5133 or Metro State Professor of Economics Mohammed Akacem at 303-875-0656.
The talk is being co-hosted by Metropolitan State College of Denver, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, and School of Mines.
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April 10, 2009
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
More than 200 high school students to participate in Chemistry Day
WHAT/WHY: The Department of Chemistry at Metropolitan State College of Denver is hosting more than 200 students, representing eight local high schools, at its 17th Annual Chemistry Day. The goal of the event is to stimulate interest in chemistry and foster interaction among area high schools.
Chemistry Day will consist of a competition between teams in a Chemistry Bowl (also known as ChemBowl) and individual competitions involving chemistry knowledge, laboratory techniques and logical thinking. In addition, students will be able to interact with Metro State chemistry faculty and students. A $1,000 Metro State scholarship is awarded to the school that accumulates the most points in all the competitions.
WHEN: 8:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. (ChemBowl to begin around 2:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Science Building, Auraria Campus
For a campus map and parking please go to:
http://www.mscd.edu/newsroom/directions.shtml
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