Auraria
Auraria requests security/conservation measures
Article Posted Aug 22, 2008

The Auraria Higher Education Center administration requests the following security and conservation measures for the Aug. 23–29 campus closure due to the Democratic National Convention.

Auraria
DNC update: North classroom access limited starting Aug. 22
Article Posted Aug 21, 2008

Beginning Friday, Aug. 22, temporary fencing will be installed along the north side of the North Classroom building (playing field side), in preparation for the Democratic National Convention.

Events
Don’t forget! Sneak preview for Metro State employees
Article Posted Aug 21, 2008

Faculty and staff are invited to a sneak preview of the “Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Prints and Objects” exhibition on Thursday, Aug. 21, 4-6 p.m., at the College’s Center for Visual Art, 1734 Wazee St.

Metro State News
Students: Weekend classes resume Saturday, Aug. 30, following DNC
Article Posted Aug 21, 2008

Metro State classes will resume the weekend of Aug. 30-31, following the College’s closure Aug. 23-29 during the Democratic National Convention.

People
Welcome Back Ceremony to honor 12
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

The Metro State community is encouraged to come out in support of 12 of their colleagues who will receive Distinguished Service, Teaching Excellence and Golden Key awards at the Welcome Back Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the King Center.

Events
Faculty and staff invited to private screening of Christo and Jeanne-Claude exhibition
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

Metro State faculty, staff and administrators are invited to attend a sneak preview for Metro State employees only of the exhibition “Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Prints and Objects.”

Events
Campus, surrounding roads to close next week
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

After months of planning, the much-ballyhooed Democratic National Convention will be here—well, across the street—next week. Here is a recap of how Metro State employees, the campus and the area around campus will be affected.

Metro State News
Metro State at the DNC
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

When campus closes for the Democratic National Convention next week, many faculty, staff and students will avoid the traffic and stay away. Some faculty members, however, will come downtown to serve different roles at and around the convention.

People
Metro State’s success begins with… Jeff London, assistant professor of criminology
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

Assistant Professor of Criminology Jeff London was surprised—and delighted—one day in class to notice two of his students, one a police officer and the other a paroled convict wearing an electronic tracking bracelet, deep in conversation.

Metro State News
Success leads to second ‘Apprentice Challenge’
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

Due to the enormous success of last year’s “The Apprentice Challenge @ Metro State,” the search for the next Metro State apprentice is underway.

Events
Events of Note
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

An exhibition portraying the Lewis and Clark expedition from a different angle and a car show supporting fuel conservation are among the events coming to campus in the coming weeks.

Metro State News
Reminder: Campus directory deadline is this Friday
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

Updates, corrections or edits to the 2008-09 Campus Directory are due this Friday, Aug. 22.

Events
Lancaster to retire
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

After 32 years at Metro State, Maureen Lancaster, director of the Center for Individualized Learning, is retiring.

Metro State News
Correction
Article Posted Aug 20, 2008

The 8/13/08 article, “Auraria changes rules for scooter parking,” implied that scooters with engines smaller than 50cc's may park at any bike rack on the Auraria Campus. They are only allowed to park in the four bike rack locations.

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