Events

Metro Scholars Program

SPRING 2013 EVENTS

February 1^st, 2013 (Friday) 2:00-4:00pm Tiv444

• True Colors – Scholars will participate in the True Colors personality assessment by which they will gain information and insights about their full spectrum of True Colors traits. They will learn about their personality style and how it affects their interactions with others. Scholars can use this information to strengthen communication, reduce conflicts, and increase overall effectiveness.

February 8^th, 2013 (Friday) 1:30-3:00pm Tiv320 ABC

• DSF Welcome – DSF Scholars who are first-time participants in the Metro Scholars Program will take part in activities to re-frame and prepare for the beginning of the semester.  Scholars will learn about the specific requirements related to their scholarship and spend time engaging in fun team-building activities with Metro Scholars Program staff.

February 26^th, 2013 (Tuesday) 10:00am-12:00pm Tiv640

• All the Things I Wish I Knew (Career Services Edition) – Scholars will participate in activities to inform them about different resources on campus. Scholars will spend time engaging in fun team-building activities with Metro Scholars Program staff.

March 13^th, 2013 (Wednesday) 11:00am–12:30pm Tiv440/540

• All Scholars Meet and Greet – The MSU Denver Scholars Club would like to invite you to attend our March Meet and Greet. This will be an informal social event to mingle with your fellow scholars while you enjoy free food, games and music.

April 19^th, 2013 (Friday) 12:30–2:00pm Tiv440/540 

• All Scholars Meet and Greet – The MSU Denver Scholars Club would like to invite you to attend our April Meet and Greet. This will be an informal social event to mingle with your fellow scholars while you enjoy free food, games and music.

May 3^rd, 2013 (Friday) 4:00–5:30pm St Cajetan's

• Metro Scholars Award Ceremony – This is a celebration of our Scholars’ hard work and achievements throughout the school year.  Students that have participated in the program, have excelled academically, and that are graduating will be recognized.

*Spring 2013 “Scholarship Specific” Meet and Greets*  - Contact your Peer Advocate for more details!

Daniels Fund

• January 31^st- 12pm-1:30pm Lunch at Brooklynn’s
• February 7^th- 5pm-7pm MSU Denver Bonfire (Dogwood parking lot)
• March 2^nd- 7pm-9:30pm Mammoth Game
• April 18^th- 10am-2pm MSU Denver Spring Fling
• May 2^nd – 10am-2pm MSU Denver Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Daniels Opportunity

• January 24^th - 6pm-9pm Pitch Perfect (Tivoli Multicultural Lounge)
• February 7^th- 5pm-7pm MSU Denver Bonfire (Dogwood parking lot)
• March 1^st – 8am-3pm Women’s Leadership Conference (Tivoli Turnhalle)
• April 18^th- 10am-2pm MSU Denver Spring Fling
• May 2^nd – 10am-2pm MSU Denver Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Denver Scholarship Foundation

• January 24^th - 6pm-9pm Pitch Perfect (Tivoli Multicultural Lounge)
• February 7^th- 5pm-7pm MSU Denver Bonfire (Dogwood parking lot)
• March 1^st – 8am-3pm Women’s Leadership Conference (Tivoli Turnhalle)
• April 18^th- 10am-2pm MSU Denver Spring Fling
• May 2^nd – 10am-2pm MSU Denver Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Excel Pre-Collegiate Program

• January 31^st- 2pm-3pm Games and Pizza (SSB 230EE) 
• February 8^th- 5pm-7pm MSU Denver Women’s Basketball
• March 11^th- 2pm-3pm Games and Pizza (SSB 230L)
• April 18^th- 12pm-2pm MSU Denver Spring Fling
• May 2^nd – 12pm-2pm MSU Denver Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Mile High United Way

• January 31^st- 2pm-3pm Games and Lunch (SSB 230EE) 
• February 8^th- 5pm-7pm MSU Denver Women’s Basketball
• March 11^th- 2pm-3pm Games and Lunch (SSB 230L)
• April 18^th- 12pm-2pm MSU Denver Spring Fling
• May 2^nd – 12pm-2pm MSU Denver Cinco De Mayo Celebration

PaceSetter

• January 24^th - 6pm-9pm Pitch Perfect (Tivoli Multicultural Lounge)
• February 7^th- 5pm-7pm MSU Denver Bonfire (Dogwood parking lot)
• March 1^st – 8am-3pm Women’s Leadership Conference (Tivoli Turnhalle)
• April 18^th- 10am-2pm MSU Denver Spring Fling
• May 2^nd – 10am-2pm MSU Denver Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Reisher

• January 31^st- 12pm-1:30pm Lunch at Brooklynn’s
• February 8^th- 5pm-7pm MSU Denver Women’s Basketball
• March 2^nd- 7pm-9:30pm Mammoth Game
• April 18^th- 10am-12pm MSU Denver Spring Fling
• May 2^nd – 10am-12pm MSU Denver Cinco De Mayo Celebration

*FAFSA Workshops – Get help completing your 2013-2014 FAFSA!*

• Tuesday, February 12^th: 11am-2pm, SSB 230G
• Friday, February 15^th: 1-4pm, SSB 230G
• Tuesday, March 5^th: 11am-2pm, SSB 230G
• Friday, March 8^th: 1-4pm, SSB 230G

*Volunteer Events*

Food For Thought (Fridays from 7:30-9:30am)

• Dates: January 18, February 15, March 8, April 19, May 3  
• Location: MSU Denver Hospitality Learning Center (on the corner of Auriaria Prkwy and Speer Blvd) - First floor loading dock.
• Volunteer Work: Volunteers will help fill “Power Sacks” which are grocery bags that contain enough non-perishable food to feed a DPS family of 4 for the entire weekend. Jobs will include:
  · Unloading food from the delivery truck
  · Loading “Power Sacks”
  · Placing filled power sacks into bins
  · Reloading the truck for deliveries

April 12^th, 2013 (Friday) 10:00am–2:00pm Tiv444

• Thunder Ridge Middle School Event – 70 Middle school students will come to Metro State for the day and receive information from scholars and staff on what college life is like.  A variety of fun activities are planned for the day.  Approximately 9 Scholars will be needed to assist with this activity.

April 25^th, 2013 (Thursday) 9:00am–2:00 pm Tiv440/540

• Scott Carpenter Middle School Event – 50 Middle school students will come to Metro State for the day and receive information from scholars and staff on what college life is like.  A variety of fun activities are planned for the day.  Approximately 7 Scholars will be needed to assist with this activity.