In this issue. . .
- SPECIAL NEWS FROM YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
- KEEPING CONNECTED
- SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALUMNI
- FEATURED NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE
SPECIAL NEWS FROM YOUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Registration closed for 2008 Alumni Association Annual Meeting, online voting opens
The Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 18 is at full capacity and
registration is now closed. But you can still be involved and vote online
for the proposed slate of new Metro State Alumni Association Board of
Director members. Go to http://www.mscd.edu/~alumni/
and then scroll down to "Current Highlights" and click on the
"VOTE NOW" link. All ballots must be submitted by Thursday,
September 18 at noon.
Success leads to second 'Apprentice Challenge'
Due to the enormous success of last year’s “The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State,” the search for the next Metro State apprentice is currently underway. CLICK HERE to learn more.
KEEPING CONNECTED
Fall 2008 Homecoming Week is September 22-28
This year's Homecoming Week will be held from September 22-28. Alumni and their families are invited to join the Metro State community for the BIGGEST Homecoming in College history.
Go to www.mscd.edu/~alumni/involved/events.shtml to see ALL that is happening throughout the week. Or you can click on one of the below links to find out more about that particular event.
Meaning of Africanity through Masks: Sept. 23
Alumni Social Networking Reception: Sept. 23
2008 Alumni Recognition Evening & Student Scholarship Awards: Sept. 24
From Backpack to Briefcase-Life after Graduation: Sept. 25
One Singular Sensation: Dinner & Theatre Night: Sept. 25
Metro State Roadrunners Golf Tournament: Sept. 26
BBQ
for Alumni Employees & Families: Sept. 28
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALUMNI
Receive a 20% discount on Metro Wear for Homecoming Week
Show your Roadrunner pride during Fall 2008 Homecoming Week, September
22-28, in your Metro Wear! You can save 20% off your Metro Wear
purchase now until September 28, 2008. CLICK
HERE to find out more and order online. A portion of all
Metro Wear sales benefits the Metro State Alumni Association and Metro
State Intercollegiate Athletics.
Connecting Alumni, Students and Spirit: Volunteer to help students
As an alum, you can assist our student club, Connecting Alumni, Students and Spirit, or CASS, in a variety of ways. Metro State students need your support, experience and guidance. To read more about CASS, its mission and/or to volunteer, CLICK HERE.
FEATURED NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE
Welcome Back ceremony kicks off new academic year
Metro State held its fourth annual Welcome Back event on September 3 at the King Center. President Stephen Jordan, Provost Linda Curran, and others spoke to the estimated 200-plus members of the Metro State community in attendance, discussing the past year’s accomplishments and looking to ahead to the current academic year. CLICK HERE to view a multimedia presentation of the event.
Art Ability at Auraria
More artists are needed for "Art Ability at Auraria", the fourth annual exhibition of art by students, alumni, faculty, and staff living with disabilities. If you are interested, please contact Julie Mancuso at rummelj@mscd.edu or call (303) 556-4618. The exhibition begins on October 2.
Board of Trustees takes position on ballot issues, approves new
deadlines on Pay-for-Performance
In its first meeting of the 2008-09 academic year, Metro State’s
Board of Trustees voted to approve new deadlines on the Pay-for-Performance
faculty compensation initiative and to take a public position on a number
of ballot initiatives. CLICK
HERE to read more.
September 2008
Alumni Services and Programs
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