Press Releases:
August 2008
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVERDNC days at the CVA Delegates invited to Christo and Jeanne-Claude exhibition at college’s off-campus art gallery Aug. 26 and 27
WHAT/WHO: Exclusive preview of Christo and Jeanne-Claude exhibition for Democratic National Convention delegates. (news media invited)
WHAT/WHY: Metropolitan State College of Denver's Center for Visual Art (CVA) will host the Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Prints and Objects exhibition Aug. 29 through Nov. 1. This exclusive exhibition of 130 original works has not been seen in the United States since 1992 and features 30 new pieces. The exhibition will provide Coloradans a front-row seat to the artists’ work as they plan their ‘Over The River’ installation, slated for 2012 in Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley.
The exhibition includes a Sept. 18 free public lecture at the Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, which Christo and Jeanne-Claude are presenting as a gift to the CVA. Due to the overwhelming response to attend the lecture, reservations are no longer being accepted. Those interested in being placed on a Wait List can visit www.metrostatecva.org for more information.
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and Wednesday, Aug. 27.
WHERE:1734 Wazee St, Denver CO 80202 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21 To schedule an interview with Alvin Felzenberg starting Wednesday, contact Norman Provizer at 303-809-5696 or Angelia McGowan at 303-501-0752.
For information on the exhibition and the Wait List for the Sept. 18 lecture from Christo and Jeanne-Claude, visit www.metrostatecva.org or call 303-294-5207.
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Finding the right formula for the next president of the United States
WHAT/WHO: A special guest lecture by Alvin S. Felzenberg, Ph.D., former 9-11 Commission spokesman and author of The Leaders We Deserved, a survey of American presidents. The title of the lecture is “Presidential Election 2008: What to Look for and What to Avoid in a Presidential Candidate.” As chief spokesman, Felzenberg devised and directed communication strategy and prepared all statements, articles, speeches, press releases and policy statements issued or delivered in the Commission’s name.
WHERE: Tivoli Turnhalle, Tivoli Student Union For a campus map and parking please go to: http://www.ahec.edu/campusmaps/maps.htm.
WHEN: 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21 To schedule an interview with Alvin Felzenberg starting Wednesday, contact Norman Provizer at 303-809-5696 or Angelia McGowan at 303-501-0752.
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METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Metro State’s Center for Innovation names
20 local entrepreneurs to
external board of advisors
Metropolitan State College of Denver Center for Innovation has established an external Board of Advisors to help enrich its 2-year-old program, which seeks to prepare underrepresented populations, including people of color, women, urban youth and non-business majors, for entrepreneurial success in a global economy.
“These are experts who have direct influence on how we shape our program,” says Mick Jackowski, director for the Center for Innovation, who also serve
s as chair of the external board. “We are an entrepreneurial center built by the entrepreneurial community.” The board, which will help with fundraising, curriculum and marketing, is composed of individuals from the Denver and Boulder entrepreneurial community as follows:
Russell Bryant III, The Go Urban Companies, Inc.; David Cohen, TechStars, LLC; Heidi Flammang, Camp Bow Wow; Soto Flouris, EMRT; Danial Griggs, Downtowner Magazine; Dan Hugo, BNY Mellon; Elizabeth Israel, Domino Inc.; Christina “CJ” James, C Source Ltd; Kimberly Lucas, Goldstone Partners; Theron McCollough,Villij.com; Steve Murchie, Keiretsu Forum; David O’Brien, Business Catapult and Bard Center for Entrepreneurship, UCD; Rex O'Neal, Faegre & Benson, LLP; David Rein, Metropolitan State College of Denver; LeRoy Romero, Colorado State OEDIT/Minority Business Office; David Sandusky, Your Brand, LLC, Marc Silverman; Colorado Capital Group; Lynn Smith, Kate’s at 35th Avenue; Bret Turner, Silicon Valley Bank; and Mike Van Cleave, AppVenture.
To help keep its board members and various constituents informed of the latest initiatives and business news, the Center earlier this year debuted InnoMail, a monthly newsletter distributed to its members for free. To become a member go to http://www.metrostateinnovate.org/ci/becomemember.shtml.
To learn more about the Center for Innovation, go to www.MetroStateInnovate.org.
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METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
College’s off-campus gallery features Christo and Jeanne-Claude
World-renowned artists present free lecture on Sept. 18
Denver - Metropolitan State College of Denver's Center for Visual Art (CVA) has become the little gallery that could and did, by securing an exhibition of original works by world-renowned artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
The CVA will host the exhibition “Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Prints and Objects,” Aug. 29 through Nov. 1. This exclusive exhibition of 130 original works has not been seen in the United States since 1992 and features 30 new pieces. The exhibition includes a Sept. 18 free public lecture, which the artists are presenting as a gift to the CVA. The lecture will be held at the Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
It’s a major coup for the 18-year-old gallery, whose many exhibits are curated by faculty in the College’s nationally-accredited Art Department. “We are excited and humbled by the opportunity for our faculty, 950 art students and the community to have access to the exhibit and artists’ lecture,” says CVA Director and Curator Jennifer Garner. “Our exhibition provides Coloradans a front-row seat to the artists’ work as they plan their ‘Over The River’ installation, slated for 2012 in Colorado’s Arkansas River Valley.”
Four years is not so far away, considering it reportedly took 26 years to exhibit “The Gates, Central Park, New York City, 1979-2005.” For the CVA, the wait wasn’t so long. “It all began with me picking up the phone and calling the artists,” says Garner. “Now less than two years later, the exhibition is kicking off at one of the most historic times in Colorado history with the Democratic National Convention.”
This three-month-long exhibition officially kicks off fundraising efforts for the CVA to purchase and renovate its current building and the adjacent gallery. The CVA already has received a lead $425,000 challenge grant from the Boettcher Foundation.
Public Lecture by Christo and Jeanne-Claude
When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, 5:30 p.m. (seating begins at 4:30 p.m.)
Where: Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex“
Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Prints and Objects” Exhibition and Opening Reception
Where: Center for Visual Art, 1734 Wazee Street, Denver
When: Aug. 29 – Nov. 1, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
Members only: 6–7 p.m.; Open to the public: 7–9 p.m.
Private viewing opportunities during the DNC: Aug. 21-28, 2008.
For more information and to register for tickets for the free lecture, go to www.MetroStateCVA.org.
To learn more about media interview opportunities with Christo and Jeanne-Claude on Sept. 19, contact Metro State Assistant Director of Communications Angelia McGowan at 303-501-0752 or CVA Assistant Director and Curator Cecily Cullen, 303-294-5207, ext. 113.
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METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE of DENVER
Experts available to discuss the Olympics
Denver - The following Metropolitan State College of Denver faculty and staff are available to lend their expertise on topics surrounding the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Prof can relate to Olympic swimmer’s fight against testicular cancer: Joe Quatrochi, professor of human performance and sport, and a testicular cancer survivor, can address what Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau can look forward to with testicular cancer surgery and recovery. He can also address the need for male cancer patients to be their own patient advocate. Contact him at 303-556-2898 or quatrocj@mscd.edu.
Maintaining your sanity during the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat: Shawn Worthy, a professor and clinical psychologist whose areas of expertise include sports psychology, particularly fear and performance, can address how Olympians can manage their emotions during the peaks and valleys of this once-in-a-lifetime competition. Contact him at 303-556-2158 or worthys@mscd.edu.
Politics and the Olympics: Political Science Professor Norman Provizer can discuss the history of politics and the Olympic, from the Cold War era to the 21st century. Contact him 303-556-3157 or provizen@mscd.edu.
Safety at the Olympics? Prior to the opening of the Beijing Olympics, organizers sought to reassure the 10,000 athletes and 500,000 other expected foreign visitors coming to China for the Games that they should not be concerned about security. A week into the Olympics how are they doing? Political Science Chair and Professor Robert Hazan can address their efforts and the results. Contact him at 303-556-3412 or hazanr@mscd.edu.
Metro State runners training like Olympians: Cross Country/Track Head Coach Pete Julian is in Denver coaching his own team at Metro State, but earlier this summer (for seven weeks), he helped to coach long-distance runners with the Nike Oregon Project, some of which have made it to the Olympics. Julian can address preparations key to compete at Olympic levels. Contact him at 303-556-2730 or pjulian@mscd.edu.
Marketing China during the Olympics: Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing Darrin Duber-Smith can address how China has been marketing the Olympics and the country to the world. Contact him at 303-819-5445 or ddubersm@mscd.edu.
An Olympian’s diet: Recent headlines report a 12,000-calorie a day diet for Olympian swimmer Michael Phelps. James Stevens, visiting assistant professor of Health Professions, can discuss the special dietary needs of competitive athletes. Contact him at 303-556-2752 or jsteve51@mscd.edu.
You can contact the faculty and staff directly or contact Angelia McGowan at 303-556-5133 or angeliam@mscd.edu to help coordinate an interview.
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