State/Legislature
Hickenlooper cites higher education initiatives in State of the State speech
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

Colorado is expected this month to adopt a new state financial aid formula for higher education to promote retention and timely graduation, Gov. John Hickenlooper said in his State of the State address last Thursday, Jan. 10.

State/Legislature
ASSET bill to be introduced tomorrow
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

The ASSET bill (Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow), which addresses in-state tuition at Colorado’s colleges and universities for undocumented students, is set to be introduced in the legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

People
Trapp on temporary leave to help Biennial during leadership transition
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

Erin Trapp is on a two-month unpaid leave from her job as MSU Denver’s vice president of advancement and external relations to lead Denver’s Biennial of the Americas after the departure of the event’s director.

Metro State News
MSU Denver partners with StudyColorado to boost foreign student enrollment
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

MSU Denver is among 20 Colorado colleges and universities that are partnering with the state government and businesses to attract more international students to institutions of higher education in Colorado.

Metro State News
Lunden MacDonald named interim director of CFD
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

Lunden MacDonald, associate professor of Spanish, has been named interim director of the Center for Faculty Development.

Metro State News
Post cites Jordan as ‘thought leader’
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

President Stephen Jordan has received an honorable mention in the education category of the Denver Post’s “Colorado’s top thinkers of 2012.” He was chosen for his leadership in establishing the Colorado High School/GED Nonresident Tuition Rate for undocumented students.

Metro State News
MSU Denver names ombuds
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

G. Michael Kilpatrick has been named director of MSU Denver’s newly established Ombuds Office. As the institution’s ombuds officer, Kilpatrick will be responsible for helping to resolve and educate the University community about workplace conflicts, grievances and complaints.

People
Management Professor Ronald Taylor passes away
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

Ronald Taylor, a professor of management described as being beloved by his students, died at home Dec. 23 after a battle with cancer. He was 62.

Events
Planners sought for Staff Professional Development Conference
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

Staff members have until Friday, Jan. 25, to sign up for the committee that will plan and produce the 2013 Staff Professional Development (SPD) Conference.

Student News
Please encourage students to pick up RTD smart card by Jan. 22
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

Faculty and staff, please get the word out to your students that if they use public transportation they will need to get the new RTD College Pass smart card for the 2013 spring semester.

Athletics
Men’s basketball team ranked No. 2 in Division II
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

MSU Denver’s undefeated men's basketball team is ranked No. 2 in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches NCAA Division II top-25 poll.

People
Forrest appointed to Colorado Division of Aeronautics board of directors
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

Gov. John Hickenlooper has appointed Jeff Forrest, chair of MSU Denver’s Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science, to the Colorado Division of Aeronautics board of directors.

Student News
Center of Urban Connections volunteer opportunities
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

The Center for Urban Connections is seeking tutoring volunteers for Colorado Youth for a Change, which works to reduce the number of students who drop out of school.

People
Kudos
Article Posted Jan 14, 2013

We extend kudos this week to faculty, staff and students who continue to distinguish themselves and MSU Denver through their accomplishments.

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