Auraria
Walkway to temporarily close for Science Building construction
Article Posted May 15, 2008

A section of the pedestrian walkway between the North Classroom Building and Speer Blvd. will be temporary closed May 19-30 while a critical IT telecom duct and storm sewer line are installed for the new Science Building.

State/Legislature
Ritter signs higher education bills into law on campus
Article Posted May 14, 2008

Gov. Bill Ritter came to campus Monday to sign into law two bills that will have a direct impact on Metro State and its students.

Board of Trustees
BOT approves Jordan contract extension, handbook amendment; supports CHEIBA benefits
Article Posted May 14, 2008

Last week, the Metro State Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of several items at its May 7 meeting.

Metro News
Progress report: A look back on President Jordan’s first three years
Article Posted May 14, 2008

President Stephen Jordan is rounding the corner on his third year at the helm of Metro State and just signed on for at least another three years (see http://www.mscd.edu/~collcom/artman/publish/jordan_twv5050808.shtml). In announcing his contract renewal, the Board of Trustees praised Jordan’s progress toward achieving several goals for the College.

More than 1,400 students are expected to graduate on May 18, making this the largest graduating class ever.

People
President's Award winner talks about stereotypes and racism since 9/11
Article Posted May 14, 2008

In the third installment of Metro State of Mind, we listen in as Denver’s Road Home Project Director Jamie Van Leeuwen discusses homelessness, Arabic immersion and more with 2008 President’s Award recipient Kyle Haley.

Metro News
Compensation funding for classified employees finalized
Article Posted May 14, 2008

With the Long Bill signed into law, the annual compensation funding for state classified employees, including those at Metro State, has been set for FY 08-09.

Academics
Teaching with Primary Sources receives $535,000 in grants
Article Posted May 14, 2008

Metro State’s Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program has received two grants from the Library of Congress to re-fund its two projects for one year each.

People
Institute honors outstanding women
Article Posted May 14, 2008

At its 21st annual Outstanding Women Awards ceremony on May 8, the Institute for Women’s Studies and Services acknowledged six women, a women’s advocacy organization and two longtime institute administrators.

Metro News
Faculty, class staff groups elect officers
Article Posted May 14, 2008

The Faculty Senate and the Classified Staff Council have elected their officers for the coming year.

Auraria
Recycling program to expand
Article Posted May 14, 2008

The pilot single-stream recycling program will be expanded to the entire Auraria campus on July 1, according to David Krajicek, Auraria’s environmental health and safety (AEHS) department manager.

People
Faculty and Staff Kudos
Article Posted May 14, 2008

Metro State faculty and staff continue to represent the College with distinction. This Week @ Metro extends kudos to an award-winning professor and a staff member engaged in public service.

Metro News
Classified Employees: Open Enrollment deadline is Friday
Article Posted May 14, 2008

This Friday, May 16, is the last day for classified employees who are eligible for benefits to make any changes for the upcoming FY 09 plan year.

Auraria
Discounted Elitch Gardens tickets benefit Auraria Library
Article Posted May 14, 2008

Members of the Auraria campus community have an opportunity to contribute to the Auraria Library simply by purchasing discounted Elitch Gardens tickets.

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