Malcolm Daly discusses surviving serious climbing accident in Alaska at D’Vine Wine Alumni Networking Event, April 7

WE APOLOGIZE. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. For more information, please contact Stefanie Carroll at 303-556-6935


Malcolm Daly may be missing most of one leg below the knee, but that doesn’t stop him from rock climbing and living life to the fullest

Founder of climbing gear company Great Trango Holdings, Malcolm Daly started climbing rocks and mountains around the world in 1968. In May 1999, he and veteran climber Jim Donini traveled to Alaska to put up a new route on Mount Hunter. Early in their trip, while on their new route, Daly began leading a pitch. He climbed out of sight of Donini, and what happened next, neither of the two men really understood. Daly took a 200-foot fall, bouncing down the ice runnel he was climbing. He ended up 70 feet below Donini, conscious but with compound fractures in the left tibia and fibula, a shattered right talus (ankle) and frostbite of both feet. “Bones were sticking out in four places,” he says.


Because the two men were in the middle of nowhere and alone, Donini chopped a ledge out in the ice, stabilized his partner and then had to descend and hike out for help. Daly was left for two days alone on a ledge, hundreds of feet off the ground. “I knew my feet were hosed,” he says, “but I was going to get off that mountain alive.”

And he did. Come listen to Daly’s incredible story on April 7. The Office of Alumni Relations is sponsoring an Alumni Networking, Wine Tasting, and featured speaker event, from 5-7 p.m. at D’Vine Wine, 1660 Champa, Denver. The cost is $10 per person and includes wine, appetizers, and a half-hour slide show. click here for more information.

Metro State College's 45th Anniversary Share It Program encourages alumni to share their stories about Metro

As a way to celebrate its 45 Anniversary and the students, faculty, and staff who make Metro the diverse, progressive college it is, Metro State College of Denver is promoting an online contest called, Share It. Monthly winners will be selected in each category. Thus, there are three chances for you to win each month. What can you win? Lots of things, but the two big prizes are (second prize) a Kodak Zx1 HD pocket digital video camera and (first prize) an Apple Ipad (What's that? click here to find out). Stay posted for a list of additional prizes.

So, what do you have to do? Easy. Tell us what Metro State means to you in creative, fun, or inspiring words, photos, or a video. You can get more details on posting your photos and videos by clicking here. You can submit your written story anywhere on our social media sites. Post it here as a response, or post it on LinkedIn. I will grab it and submit it on the official website for you. Thanks for participating!

Oh yeah, and take a look at this fun entry by Paul Cesare. He reminisces about the Metro versus Kentucky Wesleyan Division II National Championship that was televised.

-Lizzy Scully

Paul Cesare
Memory: My Metro State Memory by Paul Cesare

Watching Metro State's 1999-2000 Men's Basketball Team on National television (CBS Sports) win the NCAA Division II National Championship game against Kentucky Wesleyan.

Who would have ever imagined it? Winning the national championship put Metro State front and center in the national spotlight. Metro's image/reputation would never be the same again. As a college representative in the Office of Admissions, I can vouch for it. I'll never forget the solid team effort, especially on defense and the remarkable ball-handing and scoring performance by Denver native, DeMarcos Anzures! The team was coached by Mike Dunlap, who was hired after the first-choice coach accepted another position at a Division I college.

The 1999-2000 Metro State's Men's basketball team's Home record was 19-0, - no one could touch us in our own backyard. The noise by the ever-increasing fanbase at the Auraria Events Center home games was thundering and as deafening as I've ever witnessed. The team's 33-4 overall record was the best finish by any Colorado college team in history! Metro State - the once obscure, forgotten college in downtown Denver with no-name players and coaches on that fateful day in March 2000 became a nationally recognized champion - what a memory!

Win a Ring Contest Winners!

More than 120 people entered our Win a Ring Contest on Facebook in the last three weeks. It was a tight race. There were so many creative, inspiring, and/or fun entries. We chose the top ten most voted on entries, plus a couple additional entries that didn't garner votes, but that the Office of Alumni Relations thought were excellent. We ended up with these top three:

Grand Prize Ring: "Metro is my Band of Gold," by Cameron Clemmer

Second Prize $150 Gift Certificate to Auraria Campus Bookstore:
"A Breath of Fresh Air," by Rachel Bernath

Third Prize $75 Gift Certificate to Auraria Campus Bookstore:
"My Inspiration," by Dawn Gilbert

These other seven were among the top ten:
***Note: If you are one of these winners, please come to the Office of Alumni Relations to get your gift bags. We are at 1059 9th Street Park (two buildings down from Einsteins)***
"Lifelong Learner!" by Sherill Sullivan
"It’s taken me 29 years to graduate!" by Nanci Daquino
"Art Through Movement," by Derik DaSilva
"A Proud Alum," by Thomas Wilson
"Can’t stop me!" by Alida Britt
"A Roadrunner Thanks You," by Steve McBride

And this one deserves a special mention for being so inspiring: “Fight for Life,” by Michael Korsen

Commentary on the Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting Professorship Community Event

Essence magazine once called Rachel B. Noel a “legend in her own time.” Though I knew little about Mrs. Noel before the 2010 Distinguished Visiting Professorship Community Event held in her honor, the accuracy of this statement became quickly apparent to me as I watched a few hundred finely dressed people of all races filter into the Shorter Community African Methodist Episcopal Church this past Tuesday, February 23.

What did I learn about Mrs. Noel? That she was an activist, who was a key player in ridding the state of segregation; that she founded and then chaired the Department of African American studies at Metro State; and that she was a soft-spoken but powerful and kind woman who made a lasting impression on thousands of people. (For more details on her life, the middle school named after her, and her other accomplishments, click here.)

I lucked out and was able to chat with her daughter Angie for a few minutes during the reception. I discovered that Angie Noel feels no sadness at these events, despite the fact that her mother passed away this month two years ago. Instead, she feels heartened by the fact that the community, President Stephen Jordan, and Metropolitan State College of Denver continue to support and grow her mother’s educational efforts.

“If mom were here, she would be well pleased by the progress and in Metro’s commitment to diversity,” Angie Noel explained. “Metro is advancing and deepening her legacy.”

When President Jordan spoke a few moments later, he echoed Angie Noel’s perspective by reminding people of Mrs. Noel’s ongoing positive impact in Denver and at Metro State and by Metro’s long-term pledge to continue to bring distinguished professors to the school annually. “Rachel B. Noel called for change calmly, but forcefully,” President Jordan added. “She is credited with changing the way our children are educated today.”

For more information on the event, please check in with us over the next week. I will be posting some videos of the Metro State Choir’s performance, the Metro State African Drumming Ensemble, some snippets from Julius Coles’ speech, and next Wednesday morning I’ll post the upcoming @Metro news article about the event. More photos from the event are available on the Alumni & Friend Flickr site.

Metro Alumni Business Brief: Eric Peterson Cruises Into the New Year

The Metropolitan State College of Denver Office of Alumni Relations profiles and/or reviews alumni-owned businesses each month as a part of its outreach efforts. Businesses will be highlighted on the blog and in the Office of Alumni Relations enews. Please email escully@mscd.edu if you have a business or know of someone who has a business we should consider profiling.

By Lizzy Scully

After spending 150 nights at sea, including a four-month educational odyssey across the globe, Metro State alumnus Eric Peterson ('99, marketing) has developed a passion for the sea that runs deep. And because his work in the mortgage industry slowed significantly due to increased regulation, he opted to do what he loves best—plan cruises. But instead of arranging all the trips for himself, he started another business, Denver-based Cruise Planners in January, and will now help others chart their dream tours across the ocean.

“The ability to sell and plan cruises provides me with all of the passion and excitement that I missed working as a mortgage agent,” he explained in a recent email. And that enthusiasm, he adds, translates to an ability to really dial in to what his clients are looking for.

“Knowing that I have cruised around the world and continue to seek out new cruising adventures will help my clients to feel confident that buying a cruise from my agency was the right decision,” Peterson explains. There are a lot of people in the industry who never travel via cruise ship. Not Peterson. He’s been to dozens of ports of call, from Japan to Vietnam and Egypt to Cyprus. When his clients book a trip, he likely has first-hand knowledge about the ships and ports of call they are interested in.

“I believe I can truly recommend the vacation that best suits their needs,” he says. He can also offer them deals just as good as ones they would find online, but without the hours of searching. As a franchise of Cruise Planners/American Express, Peterson has relationships with every cruise line in the industry.

And, to keep up with the ever changing industry, Peterson will regularly scout new opportunities. He goes to Mexico on a five-day reconnaissance mission this spring, and regularly travels around on his 28-foot Lancer sailboat, “the amiga”.
In addition to traveling often to keep his business perspective fresh, Peterson one day hopes to regularly charter an entire ship and to create and maintain several themed cruises.

Traveling by ship, he says, “is an experience of a lifetime. Why not share it with as many other people as possible?”



Eric Peterson’s most memorable time at sea…

My junior year at Metro State, I spent the entire Fall Semester (1997) on Semester at Sea, which is a globe-circling educational odyssey that takes 600 students around the world over a four-month period. We spent one week each in Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, Spain and Morocco. I spent countless hours staring over rail at the sea with amazement. Ever since that journey, each time I get on a ship, the excitement level never wanes.

September of that year, it took us 15 days to cross the Pacific between Vancouver, BC and Kobe, Japan. During that voyage, we encountered two typhoons, and sea conditions that were unfathomable to me. Watching our ship take on 50-70 foot waves was frightening and fascinating at the same time. We were stuck indoors for five days because the winds were too dangerous to be on the decks of the ship. While sitting in class one day, a rogue wave hit the side of our ship and all of us fell over in our desks. The chalkboard rolled across the classroom and shattered into pieces as it slammed against the wall. Luckily, I was not seasick. Several of my classmates could not leave their cabins for days. I learned to respect the sea and to never underestimate it.

Brand awareness expert to conduct name assessment for College

From @Metro
Feb 10, 2010

Metro State's Board of Trustees passed a resolution at its Feb. 3 meeting to assess the College's name.

Beginning now and continuing through April, Sector Brands will conduct a name assessment to determine its contribution to the College's vision, loyalty, brand and image. Findings will be reported to the College beginning in June.

This assessment is part of a series of brand assessments that have been taking place since 2006.

"It's very natural for people to start going towards the discussion of a name change, but this is an assessment and we will not be talking about a name change," says Cathy Lucas, associate vice president of communications and advancement, who will oversee the process. "We look forward to the results."

According to Stacy Lewis with Sector Brands, the timing of the assessment couldn't be better. "When the economy turns south, it's a smart time to take a look at every aspect of your brand to make sure your organization is positioned for success."

She adds: "Like everything else, logo, publications, and messages, the name is just another element. It's not uncommon. It's best practice for any organization, higher education or otherwise, to take a look at things such as names and branding, especially when you are going through as much evolution as the College has in the last few years. This has come about literally as part of administration evaluating all of the factors of success for the school, including master's programs, advertising, admissions and First-Year Success. This literally falls in that bucket."

The question for all of these is "does [the name] support our mission of preeminence?" says Lewis, who notes that they are seeing a real spike among their clients wanting to do name assessments.

During the assessment, Sector Brands will implement a combination of methodologies with internal and external stakeholders. They expect to sample about 500 alumni and students through an electronic survey. In addition, they plan to have about 125 in-depth discussions through focus groups and individual interviews with community and business leaders on and off campus.

The assessment will explore the name's strengths, limitations and impact on the College's brand and reputation. A key audience during the study will be alumni, according to Lewis.

"Alumni have always been very vocal and concerned about the College on many levels," she says. The assessment is estimated to cost $25,000.

Metro State College of Denver's 2010 Hall of Fame class

DENVER, Colo. - Metro State athletic director Joan McDermott announced the College’s 2010 Hall of Fame class on Tuesday. Five individuals and one team will make up the ninth Hall of Fame class in Roadrunner athletics history and the first since 2007. The 1989-90 men’s basketball team, former men’s basketball player Lee Barlow, former volleyball player Devon Herron, former women’s soccer player Amy Leichliter (pronounced “leck-lighter”), former women’s soccer coach Ed Montojo (pronounced “mon-ta-joe”) and former assistant athletic director Joel R. (J.R.) Smith will all be inducted on Saturday, Feb. 20.

The Hall of Fame ceremony and lunch will take place at 11 a.m. in the lobby of the Auraria Event Center on campus. The Roadrunners host Nebraska-Kearney for a basketball doubleheader following the ceremony. The men’s game is slated for 3 p.m. and the women will tip off at 5 p.m.

“We are very proud of our 2010 Hall of Fame class,” McDermott said. “The accomplishments of this group played a pivotal role in the success we continue to experience today with our programs.

“Our men’s basketball team had a phenomenal season in 1989-90 and really put Metro State on the map. Coach Montojo laid a strong foundation for women’s soccer and took us to our first NCAA Tournament. Amy and Lee were both integral in Metro State’s first national championships in soccer and basketball. Devon helped lead our volleyball team to three straight conference championships, and J.R. (Smith) showed great leadership with Metro State and that’s continuing today with the RMAC.”

Metro State’s Hall of Fame currently includes 31 individuals and three teams.
1989-90 Men’s Basketball Team

The 1989-90 men’s basketball team marked the beginning of a dynasty at Metro State with the school’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. The Roadrunners went 28-4 that season and won the Great Northwest Conference championship with an 8-2 mark, the first conference championship in school history. Coached by Bob Hull (Hall of Fame class of 1998), Metro State posted winning streaks of 11 and 10 games during the season. Hull went on to earn GNC Coach of the Year honors and led the team to an NCAA Tournament first round win over the University of South Dakota.

Led by a pair of All-America teammates in Shun Tillman and Gene Edwards, Metro State was ranked as high as No. 2 during the season and finished the year ranked third in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II top-25 poll. The Roadrunners knocked off NCAA Division I opponent University of Mississippi at the Illini Classic hosted by the University of Illinois, where they made the school’s first national television appearance on WGN-TV Chicago. Two other future All-Americans, Adrian Hutt and Ralph Rivers, were also key parts of the 1989-90 team.

A number of records were set by the 1989-90 men’s basketball team. Its 28 wins were a school record at the time, though that record has since been topped by a pair of national championship teams. However, many records still stand, including Edwards’ single game record of 38 points, a record that has been tied twice. His records for points in a season and points per game still hold, as does Tillman’s record for total rebounds.

See tomorrow's post for more information on the Hall of Famers

Critical Times Call for Serious Advocacy

Support Metro State at the Capitol: 2010 Advocacy Training



Nearly 75 alums, students, staff, board members, and faculty showed up for the "Support Metro State at the Capitol: 2010 Advocacy Training" at St. Cajetan's on the Auraria Campus. Organized by the Alumni Action Task Force and the Student Government Assembly, the Jan. 29 event included welcoming remarks by President Stephen Jordan, a legislative overview by Leanne Arrant of The Capstone Group, "Advocacy & Outreach 101" by Captone's Christine Staberg and College Communications' Cathy Lucas, and an "Insider's View from the Hill" discussion by former State Representative Cheri Jahn.

According to President Jordan, this year’s presentations and ensuing Q&A’s were particularly significant. “I don’t think there has ever been a time when your engagement in the legislative process has been more important to our college,” he stated, later citing the serious budget cuts Colorado’s colleges and universities face in upcoming years.

Jordan’s speech resonated with Metro alum and employee Metza Templeton. “I see a trend in legislature that they are not funding higher education,” she stated. “I find that to be very disconcerting, and I want to be part of the solution.”

Attendee, Gerie Grimes, who is an Alumni Association board member and Metro State Board of Trustees Representative, also wanted to have more tools to effectively communicate with her legislators. She walked away with some ideas for better communicating her needs to the media as well as a renewed desire to facilitate more community involvement. “We need to collectively come together to make our voice be heard,” she said. And that was the message conveyed by all presenters.

“Advocacy just means speaking up,” added Staberg. “You are taking the opportunity to give voice to the things you care about and to help inform our policy makers.”

And, if you can do that along with getting your entire community involved, said Jahn, than it is unlikely that your local legislators are going to ignore you. “If you have a great idea, we want to hear that!” she enthusiastically explained. “How do you think we get ideas? We get them because we talk to people.”

The event also offered audience members the opportunity to ask questions, which ranged from “do we really make a difference?” to questions about specific future legislation, and it created a forum for current students, faculty, staff, and administrators to share their advocacy work related to Metro State College of Denver.

Overall, the event was a big success, said Stefanie Carroll, the Asst. Director of Alumni Programs & Communications. “Advocacy Trainings like this afford participants the opportunity to understand the legislative process. And more importantly, it empowers them to make the changes they desire.”

For more information and clips, see the Metro State College of Denver – Alumni & Friends blog the first week of February.

Metro Prof Comments on Ben Bernake potential second term as Chairman of Federal Reserve Board

Click here to read Metro State College of Denver Professor of Economics John P. Cochran's commentary on the Denver Post's Jan. 26 article, "Fresh Term for Fed's Bernake. It resides on the Ludwig von Mises Institute blog.

Learn all you need to know to find that new job

Learn how to dress right for a job interview, how to write resumes, or just discuss your career path at Metro State College of Denver's Office of Career Services.

Metro State Office of Career Services
(303)-556-3664 www.mscd.edu/~career

Upcoming Spring 2010 - Events and Workshops

Events

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BECKER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION INFO BOOTH
Dates: January 27th & 28th, 2010 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Location: North Classrom (South Entrance)
Description: Becker provides world-class web-based and live in-house continuing professional education for accounting and finance professionals.
More Info: Log on to Metro State Joblink through www.mscd.edu/~career for further updates
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FEMA INFORMATION SESSION
Dates: Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 (12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Location: 1020 Ninth Street Park
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WORKING IT OUT: GLBT CAREER PANEL
Dates: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 (2:00 p.m.)
Location: Tivoli Rm 640
Description: A panel of professionals will discuss GLBT issues in the workplace and provide helpful hints.
More Info: Log on to Metro State Joblink through www.mscd.edu/~career for further updates
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SPRING JOB FAIR 2010
Dates: Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 (10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Location: Tivoli Turnhalle
Description: Employers from several career fields will be hiring students and alumni, so students should dress professionally and bring their resume!
More Info: Log on to Metro State Joblink through www.mscd.edu/~career for further updates
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2nd ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE STYLE SHOW
Dates: Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 (1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Location: Tivoli Food Court
Description: Students will learn how to dress professionally and save money on a business wardrobe.
More Info: Log on to Metro State Joblink through www.mscd.edu/~career for further updates
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FACULTY/STAFF OPEN HOUSE
Dates: May 5th, 2010 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
Location: Career Services Office, Tivoli Rm 215
Description: Join us for refreshments and information about the services we offer Metro State students and alumni.
More Info: Log on to Metro State Joblink through www.mscd.edu/~career for further updates
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CULTURES & CAREEERS: STORIES FROM ASIAN AMERICAN PROFESSIONALS
Dates: May 6th, 2010 (Times: TBA)
Location: TBA
Description: In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage month, Asian American Professionals come to Metro State to discuss their career paths & career-related stories.
More Info: Log on to Metro State Joblink through www.mscd.edu/~career for further updates
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CULTURAL COMMUNICATOR CONTEST
Essay Deadline: April 23rd, 2010
Description: Office of Career Services will select and send three students to the Adcolor Awards in October 2010. To enter, an essay must be submitted and turned in by April 23, 2010! For further information come by the Office of Career Services in Tivoli Rm 215 or call 303-556-3664.
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WORKSHOPS
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SII INTERPRETATION WORKSHOPS
Description: Receive interpretation of your Strong Interest Inventory (SII) Career Assessment you must complete the assessment prior to attending the workshop.
Date/Time: Thursday, January, 28th 2010 (3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Tuesday, February, 2nd 2010 (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Monday, February, 8th 2010 (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February, 17th 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Tuesday, March, 9th 2010 (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Thursday, March, 18th 2010 (1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, April, 7th 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.)
Date/Time: Tuesday, April, 20th 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, April, 28th 2010 (3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Tuesday, May, 4th 2010 (12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLink or call 303-556-3664
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MBTI INTERPRETATION WORKSHOPS
Description: Receive interpretation of your Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Career Assessment you must complete the assessment prior to attending the workshop.
Date/Time: Tuesday, January, 26th 2010 (2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Monday, February, 1st 2010 (12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, February, 10th 2010 (3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Tuesday, February, 23rd 2010 (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Thursday, March, 11th 2010 (1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Friday, March, 19th 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, March, 31st 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 a.m.)
Date/Time: Tuesday, April, 13th 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, April, 21st 2010 (3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Monday, May, 3rd 2010 (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLinkor call 303-556-3664
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WRITING YOUR FIRST RESUME
Description: This workshop is designed for people who have never written a resume.
Date/Time: Tuesday, February, 16th 2010 (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Date/Time: Monday, March, 8th 2010 (4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Date/Time: Tuesday, March, 30th 2010 (12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.) *Presented by Kraft Foods
Date/Time: Friday, April, 16th 2010 (9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLink or call 303-556-3664
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ADVANCED RESUME WRITING
Description: This workshop is designed for people who have written resumes and need help maximizing them for job applications in a tight job market.
Date/Time: Thursday, February, 25th 2010 (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, March, 17th 2010 (9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
Date/Time: Wednesday, April, 28th 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLink or call 303-556-3664
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INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP
Description: Learn how to prepare for an interview and market your strengths to prospective employers.
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16th 2010 (1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLink or call 303-556-3664
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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
Description: This workshop is designed to provide information on how to conduct a job search and the importance of maintaining a professional image throughout the process.
Date/Time: Monday, April 5th 2010 (2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLink or call 303-556-3664
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GRADUATE SCHOOL WORKSHOP
Description: This workshop is for people who are considering graduate school now or in the future. Learn what to consider when making the decision to go to graduate school and what to expect during the application process.
Date/Time: Monday, April, 26th 2010 (11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLink or call 303-556-3664
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CAREER FAIR PREP WORKSHOP
Description: If you plan to attend a career fair you will want to make the most of it! Come get tips on how to best prepare for a career fair.
Date/Time: Monday, March, 29th 2010 (10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)
Date/Time: Thursday, April, 1st 2010 (11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Date/Time: Monday, April, 5th 2010 (4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Location: Auraria Campus; Tivoli 215
More Info/Register: Log on to Metro JobLink or call 303-556-3664
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Math Department to host Celebration of Law's Legacy at the Cork House

The Mathematics Department and the Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics is hosting a "Celebration of Lew's Legacy" at the Cork House Wine Restaurant at 4900 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. The Metro State community is invited.

Mathematics Professor Lewis Romagnano passed away on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. He was diagnosed with cancer in October. Visitors to the celebration are encouraged to bring an item to be included in a book of celebrations.

Two funds have been established in his memory.

To provide assistance to Ellen J. Helberg, Romagnano's wife, go to: http://www.drbrookeevans.com/

To contribute to the Lewis Romagnano scholarship fund at Metro State, go to http://www.mscd.edu/giving/alumnifriends.shtml. Once on the page, click "Donate Now," and follow the instructions. Be sure to specify his name in the "comment" field.

Also, checks can be mailed to:
MSCD Foundation
PO Box 17971
Denver CO 80217-9812

Indicate on the memo line of your check that your gift is in memory of Lewis Romagnano.

For questions about the scholarship fund, contact Jaime Livaditis at 303-556-5119.

For questions about the "Celebration of Lew's Legacy," contact Mathematics Professor Jim Loats at 303-556-3109.

Metro State President to host free dinner/discussion for alumni in Arizona, Jan. 25

Metro State President Stephen Jordan is hosting a free dinner and discussion for Metropolitan State College of Denver alumni currently residing in Arizona. The event will be held at Chelsea's Kitchen (5040 N. 40th Street, Phoenix), on Monday, January 25, from 6-8p.m. For more information or to register, please click here.

Call to Alumni--Help Mentor Today's Metro State Students!

The Metro State Office of Alumni Relations and Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Metro State Scholars Program, are excited to announce a new pilot program. The Alumni Mentoring Program (AMP) will match alumni mentors with current students in the same course of study.

lf you are interested in becoming a mentor, please click here fill out the application form.

Early Childhood Education Tenure Track Faculty position...

Teach 12 semester hours of day and/or evening courses in Early Childhood Education including preschool and early primary curriculum development, management and literacy methods courses. Must advise, work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of students from a diverse student population. Supervision of clinical experiences and/or student teachers will also be required. Click here for more information.

Plenty of Job Openings at Metro State College of Denver

There are a plethora of job openings at Metro State College of Denver. To check out the 25 faculty jobs, click here. To see the 10 open administrative jobs, click here. As well, there are a grand total of 64 adjust faculty positions. Click here for more information.