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Metro State in the Media 1/14/2009 Jan 14, 2009

Welcome Back and Happy New Year:

As 2009 begins, we continue to educate the community on and off the campus, and our faculty and staff are continually sought for expert interviews. The following programs, events or achievements have been highlighted in the news media: master’s program proposals, NCAA Women’s Soccer Final Four, Veterans Day, Frosty’s Feast, and a history-making graduation.These stories showcase Metro State’s many successes and help further the College as the preeminent public urban baccalaureate college in the nation.

If we have overlooked any interviews in this report, please contact Angelia McGowan, assistant director of communications, at 303-556-5133 or angeliam@mscd.edu.

The Metro State Board of Trustees’ approval to move forward on a proposal for a master’s program at the College was announced in The Denver Post and on 9NEWS on Dec. 4.President Stephen Jordan was quoted prominently in the coverage. To read, go to http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11133096 and http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=105168&catid=188.



Prior to the BOT’s approval to move forward, the idea received other media coverage. On Oct. 23 and Nov. 21, Silver and Gold Record ran pieces. On Oct. 25 the editorial board of theRocky Mountain News wrote a column on the idea of a master’s program at the College. To read, go to

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/26/graduate-schools-at-metro-whoa/

https://www.cu.edu/sg/messages/6530.html

https://www.cusys.edu/sg/messages/6468.html

President Jordan was cited in a Denver Post piece on Jan. 2 about college presidents asking the legislature to loosen regulations that public colleges and universities have to abide by in doing business every day. To read, go to: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_11352703

President Jordan’s re-election as chair of the NCAA Division II Presidents Council was announced in The Denver Post “People on the Move” on Nov. 7 and on Nov. 5 in the Rocky Mountain News “Business Briefing” columns. To read, go to:

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_10920419

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/04/business-briefing-november-5/

In December, Trustee Antonio Esquibel and Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management Judi Diaz Bonacquisti were interviewed about the College’s Hispanic Serving Institution initiative by the public television show, Latin View. The Denver-based program, which airs on 30 public TV stations across the country, including Denver’s KBDI-12, has run multiple times in January.

On Nov. 24, President Jordan was also cited in a Denver Post piece about voters saying ‘yes’ to raising gambling limits in three Colorado towns, with funding going to community colleges. To read, go to http://www.denverpost.com/previous2/home/ci_11059332

The historical graduation of Winifred Jennings, 85, from Metro State received nationwide coverage. Jennings, the oldest Metro State graduate, received her degree in behavioral science at fall commencement. Original stories ran in The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, the New York Daily News and on 9NEWS. The 9NEWS piece was picked up by more than 40 stations across the country, including Dateline NBC and CNN. To read the coverage, go to:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/15/a-bachelors-degree---20-years-past-retirement/

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11232740

http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=105875&catid=339

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/12/16/2008-12-16_bravest_widow_waits_almost_70_years_to_e.html

The media also covered another historical aspect of the graduation. 9NEWS published the announcement that Terrance Carroll (D-Denver), the first African American speaker-elect of the House of Representatives, would deliver the commencement address. To read, go to:
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=105246&catid=346

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper attended the popular Frosty’s Feast luncheon on Dec. 3 to officially proclaim the day “Frosty’s Feast Day.” CW2 and FOX 31 TV reported on the event. It was fitting that the faculty organizer of the luncheon had recently been honored by a prestigious organization. Associate Professor of Events Management Cynthia Vannucci, was recognized as “Educator of the Year” by the Professional Convention Management Association. The honor was announced by the Rocky Mountain News on Dec. 3 and The Denver Poston Nov. 26. To read, go to: http://origin.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_11083033 and

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/03/sears-holdings-corp-posts-146-million-loss-in/.

The College’s stellar athletic programs have also been recognized. The advancement of the women’s soccer team to the NCAA Division II Final Four was covered in the media. On Dec. 4, the Rocky Mountain News ran a profile on Head Coach Adrianne Almaraz. On Nov. 23, The Denver Post wrote a piece. It was a continuation of good news about the soccer team. TheRocky Mountain News, on Nov. 12, announced that defender Nicole Cito was named the Central Region women’s soccer player of the year. On Oct. 31, the Rocky Mountain Newsannounced that former Metro State forward Kylee Hanavan and four additional former Roadrunners were named to the RMAC all-time women’s soccer team as part of the league’s 100thanniversary. To read, go to

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/03/metro-state-womens-soccer-rolls-on-with-almaraz/

In addition, on Nov. 11 and 17, the announcement of Jerry Schemmel as the head baseball coach received media coverage in The Denver Post, the Rocky Mountain News, and CSTV. To read a feature piece about Schemmel, who has been the radio voice of the Denver Nuggets for the past 17 years, go to: http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_11001887

On Nov. 8, 10 and 11, a flag-raising ceremony to honor veteran’s on campus was mentioned in The Denver Post and on CW2. Leroy Chavez, director of the College’s Veteran’s Upward Bound program, led the proceedings. To read one of the pieces, go to:

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_10951345

On Nov. 11, 9NEWS ran a piece about the Metro State Food Bank. Brittany Pyle, student coordinator, was cited in the piece. An earlier feature piece ran in The Denver Post on Oct. 28. To read, go to http://www.9news.com/news/local/article.aspx?storyid=103627&catid=346

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_10824190

The Metro State Center for Visual Art continued to receive coverage on the Christo and Jeanne-Claude exhibit in an Oct. 23 Denver Post article. To read, go to

http://origin.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_11083033

The October 2008 issue of the Denver Urban Spectrum ran an announcement about Metro States new Foundation board, featuring a photo of Jerome Davis with Xcel Energy.

Metro State faculty members have also shared their expertise on a broad range of subjects.

Not skipping a beat, Political Science Professor Norman Provizer continues to serve as a political analyst on various topics from the historical presidential election to the Colorado’s U.S. Senate appointment. He has been interviewed frequently since late October by CW2, FOX31, 7NEWS, KWGN-TV, 9NEWS, The Colorado Independent, the Grand Junction Sentinel,the Associated Press and the Rocky Mountain News. To view one of the interviews, go to:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/30/salazar-senate-replacement-expected-soon/

http://www.myfoxcolorado.com/myfox/pages/News/Politics/Detail;jsessionid=0F9A683E44E75423FF5F65EB2A88724A?contentId=7796945&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=3.14.1&sflg=1

On Dec. 30 Chair and Professor of Political Science Robert Hazan was interviewed on FOX 31 “Good Day Colorado” about attacks in the Gaza Strip.

On Dec. 20 Associate Professor of Aviation and Aerospace Science James Simmons was interviewed by 7NEWS and the Rocky Mountain News about the airplane crash at Denver International Airport the Saturday before Christmas. To read the article, go to

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/22/plane-had-previous-dia-emergency/

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/18327329/detail.html

On Dec. 5 Assistant Journalism Professor Kenn Bisio was interviewed by CW2 about the Rocky Mountain News going up for sale. To read the online piece, go to

http://www.kwgn.com/pages/news_local_landing/?Buyer-prospects-slim-for-Rocky-Mountain-=1&blockID=153813&feedID=202

Also on Dec. 5, Assistant Professor of Journalism Roger “Kip” Wotkyns was interviewed by Denver Daily News about the Rocky Mountain News going up for sell. To read, go to http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=2672

On Dec. 4, Affiliate Journalism Professor Lynn Bronikowski was listed in the Rocky Mountain News as one of their book reviewers. To read, go to:

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/04/meet-critics/

On Dec. 3, Economics Professor Mohammed Akacem was interviewed about the meaning of a recession by 7NEWS. To view the piece, go to: http://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/18190319/detail.html

On Dec. 3, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services Judi Diaz Bonacquisti was interviewed by Univision Colorado about College affordability.

Associate Professor of Industrial Design David Klein was interviewed by FOX31 “Good Day Colorado” about toy safety on Dec. 1.

Computer Science Professor Steve Beaty was interviewed by Univision Colorado about Cyber Monday on Dec. 1. On Nov. 28, he was interviewed by 7NEWS about the do’s and don’t’s of purchasing electronics for the holidays.

Coverage of an on-campus talk by Dr. Vincent Harding, visiting elder scholar in the African and African American studies department, ran in the Denver Weekly News on Nov. 27.

On Nov. 25, Professor of Management Whitney Traylor was interviewed by CW2 about investments in gift cards for stores that may be closing soon. On Nov. 6 and 9, he was also interviewed by CW2 about the historical significance of Barack Obama becoming president-elect and Terrance Carroll (D-Denver) becoming House-speaker-elect. To view the pieces, go to http://www.kwgn.com/pages/news_local_landing/?Gift-cards-could-be-risky-investment=1&blockID=145188&feedID=202

http://www.kwgn.com/pages/news_local_landing/?Obamas-historic-election-celebrated=1&blockID=127422&feedID=202


On Nov. 25, History Professor Adolph Grundman was interviewed on KOA Radio “The Ride Home” about a history test the station issued to its listeners.

On Nov. 21, Stephen J. Leonard, chairman of the history department, was interviewed by the Rocky Mountain News about the city’s 150th birthday. To read the piece, go to http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/22/ho-hum-city-turns-150/

Economics Professor John Cochran was interviewed by Denver Daily News about the auto bailout on Nov. 19.

Affiliate Marketing Professor Darrin Duber-Smith was interviewed by the Rocky Mountain News about Ellie’s Eco Home Store in Boulder on Nov. 14. To read, go to http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/15/ellies-eco-friendly-store-opens-in-boulder/

Chicana/o Studies Chair Ramon Del Castillo was cited in the “Politics West” section of the Nov. 7 Denver Post article on thoughts about President-Elect Barack Obama. To read, go to http://www.denverpost.com/president08/ci_10920816

On Nov. 5, Assistant Professor of African and African American Studies Derrick Hudson was interviewed by 7NEWS about President-elect Barack Obama. To view the video, go to

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/17914805/detail.htm.

On election night, Nov. 4, Assistant Political Science Professor Robert Preuhs was interviewed during CW2’s “Decision 2008” coverage.

On Oct. 29, Associate Professor of Political Science Richard Moeller was interviewed by KOA Radio about Sen. Barack Obama’s 30-minute infomercial.

On Oct. 21, 9NEWS.com made a stop at Metro State in their live Webcast countdown to the election. The host, Gregg Moss, interviewed a number of Metro State representatives, including students and professors.

In other news, on Jan. 6, Metro State was listed among colleges that students from Denver School of Science and Technology are heading to after they graduate.

On Jan. 6 the India Times announced that three students from Metro State’s Department of English, are undergoing an intensive course on Indian films at the National Film Archive of India (NFAI). To read, go to http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Pune/Reading_movies/articleshow/3939492.cms

On Dec. 23, Roadrunner Guard Sharaya Selsor was highlighted in the Glenwood Springs Post Independent. To read, go to http://www.postindependent.com/article/20081223/SPORTS/812229988/1075&title=Glenwood%20Springs%20High%20School%20graduates%20learn%20the%20college%20athlete%20life

On Jan. 3, Metro State alum Greg Perry was featured in a Rocky Mountain News article about job transitioning. To read, go to http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/03/from-riches-to-rags/

Four Metro State grads were featured in the Denver Post. Sarah Quinlan, Javier Flores, Dana Kilcoyne and Neil Bigley have formed Denver's latest artist cooperative — the Boxcar Gallery. To read, go to http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11351525

The addition of Ron Christian to the athletics department as assistant athletic director for media relations and marketing was announced in The Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News(Dec. 30). To read, go to http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/30/business-briefing-december-30/

On Dec. 9, Assistant Athletic Director Jill McCartney was quoted in the NCAA News about opportunities for women in athletics administration. To read, go to http://www.ncaa.org/wps/ncaa?ContentID=42134.

Human Resources Director Judith Zewe was interviewed by 7NEWS about PERA. To view the piece, go to http://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/18053776/detail.html

On Oct. 31, President of the Student Government Assembly Andrew Bateman was quoted by the Rocky Mountain News about Amendment 58. To read, go to

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/31/demonstrators-raise-voices-for-58/

On Nov. 26, the Denver Business Journal listed Metro State among a host of colleges to receive a portion of $1.5 million in scholarships from the Daniels Fund. To read, go to http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2008/11/24/daily17.html

On Nov. 19, The Denver Post “People on the Move” section announced the recipients of the 2008 Outstanding Alumni awards. The announcement also ran in the November 2008 Denver Urban Spectrum. To read, go to http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_11017617

On Oct. 24, Metro State industrial design students were featured on 9NEWS regarding the “Ferris Bueller” car they built for the Red Bull soapbox races, which they ultimately won.

Thank you to everyone for representing Metro State so well! Your efforts help promote the College as Colorado’s best value in higher education. We are proud of our students, faculty, alumni and staff who have achieved much success. Please let Angelia McGowan know of your media interviews or if you have an area of expertise you’d like to share with the news media.

Angelia McGowan
Assistant Director of Communications
Metropolitan State College of Denver

303-556-5133
angeliam@mscd.edu

Catherine B. Lucas
Associate Vice President for Communications and Advancement
Metropolitan State College of Denver

303-556-5131
lucascat@mscd.edu

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