Between golf, panel discussions on election-related topics and a
book club meeting, there is something for everyone in the coming days.
And don't forget its Homecoming week! Go to www.mscd.edu/homecoming for a listing of all the events.
Golf tournament
The Metro State Roadrunners Big Ball Little Ball Golf Tournament is this Friday, Sept. 26, at Applewood Golf Course, 14001 W. 32nd
Ave. Shotgun starts begin at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $100 for a single,
$400 for a foursome and includes green fees, golf cart, dinner cookout
and prizes. All proceeds support the men’s basketball and baseball
programs. To register, contact Elaine Becks, athletics budget manager,
303-556-2718 or beckssmi@mscd.edu.
Food Bank Kickoff
The Metro State Food Bank Kickoff will
be on held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Flagpole. It will be a food exchange; people are urged to give a food
item and, in exchange, will be given pizza and soda. The event is
sponsored by the Metro State Student Food Bank.
Women's Institute Open House
The Institute for Women’s
Studies and Services invites all faculty, staff and students to an open
house on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2-5 p.m., 1033 Ninth St. Appetizers will
be served
Reminder: Recyle Extravaganza Sept. 25
Don’t forget the
Recycle Extravaganza on Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Tivoli Square.
People with large items can use the load-in route, just north of the
King Center by the Tivoli. Please contact John Mosley, Auraria sales
and event manager, with questions or concerns: mosleyj@ahec.edu or 303-556-3449.
Election Panels
The Department of Political Science and
various student clubs are sponsoring several election-related panel
discussions over the next few weeks. Faculty are encouraged to bring
their classes. Anyone wishing to participate on a panel, please call or
e-mail Professor Oneida Meranto, 303-556-4859 or meranto@mscd.edu.
Foreign Policy
Tuesday, Sept. 30
10 a.m.-noon, TIV Sigi's Cabaret
Gender
Tuesday, Oct. 7
2:30-4:30 p.m., TIV multicultural lounge
Native Interests
Monday, Oct. 13
2:30-4:30 p.m., TIV 440/540 Adirondacks
Elections
Monday, Oct. 20
2:30-4:30 p.m., TIV multicultural lounge
Don Quixote
The Book Club Café will meet on Thursday, Oct. 5, to discuss Don Quixote by Miquel de Cervantes Saavedra. Published in two volumes a decade apart, in 1605 and 1615, Don Quixote is the most influential work of literature to emerge from the Spanish Golden Age and perhaps the entire Spanish literary canon. As a founding work of modern Western literature, it regularly appears at the top of lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published.
The
meeting will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Friends Conference Room in
the Auraria Library. Light refreshments will be served.
Get your copy, abridged or non-unabridged, at the Auraria Campus Bookstore for 30 percent off the suggested retail price.
For further information, contact Catherine Ostrander at 303-556-6381 or catherine.ostrander@cudenver.edu.
Save the Date! 2008 Employee Wellness Fair
Metro State
Human Resources in conjunction with Auraria Higher Education Center is
planning the 2008 Employee Wellness Fair for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7 a.m.-1
p.m. in the Tivoli Turnhalle.
The fair will offer health screenings, flu shots and valuable
information about services and programs for living a more healthy life.
Participants can also meet representatives from their medical plan and
retirement vendors and enter a drawing for door prizes. Morning
refreshments will be served.
Watch for additional information in the coming weeks. For more
information, please contact Kirsten Moore, benefits manager,
303-556-5029 or kmoore65@mscd.edu.
