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fAll 2012 Fall 2012 Volume XXVIII Issue I Contents 8 9 ANSwERS John Brackney, CEO and president of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, says the University offers degrees relevant to the business world. 10 fAVORABlE fOREcAST The new Weather Analysis and Observation class wins raves for weather watching. 13 GREEN EGGS AND BUSINESS Professor Bill Carnes uses Dr. Seuss characters to spark discussions in his business management classes. 14 DIShING IT UP An MSU Denver professors proje
Metro VisionLetter from the President Dear Alumni and friends, To say this is a great year to be a Roadrunner would be an understatement. We have had so many successes that have enhanced the learning experience for our students and have strengthened our relationship with the Denver and Colorado community. As a graduate, you can be very proud of the dramatic accomplishments made by your alma mater this year. In March, we opened our Student Success Building, which is now buzzing with students gett
Metro VisionLetter from the President Dear Alumni and friends, To say this is a great year to be a Roadrunner would be an understatement. We have had so many successes that have enhanced the learning experience for our students and have strengthened our relationship with the Denver and Colorado community. As a graduate, you can be very proud of the dramatic accomplishments made by your alma mater this year. In March, we opened our Student Success Building, which is now buzzing with students gett
Newsworthy Emailwebsite goes to U With the new name of Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Universitys email address has changed to usernamemsudenver.edu and its website is now www.msudenver.edu. Newsworthy University News New mural graces art center A new mural, donated by Los Angeles artist Shepard Fairey, now dominates the wall just left of the entrance to MSU Denvers Center for Visual Art CVA on Santa Fe Drive. Roughly 30 feet by 14 feet, the mural has the words Bright with red
Newsworthy Emailwebsite goes to U With the new name of Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Universitys email address has changed to usernamemsudenver.edu and its website is now www.msudenver.edu. Newsworthy University News New mural graces art center A new mural, donated by Los Angeles artist Shepard Fairey, now dominates the wall just left of the entrance to MSU Denvers Center for Visual Art CVA on Santa Fe Drive. Roughly 30 feet by 14 feet, the mural has the words Bright with red
Newsworthy University News cREATE your legacy Stars of the show Scott Lubinski, assistant professor of theatre, and Jim Miller 97, theatre have been honored by the Alliance for Colorado Theatre. Lubinski was named Higher Education Theatre Educator of the Year while Miller, who teaches at Greenwood Academy in Denver Public Schools, was selected as Colorado Elementary Theatre Educator of the Year. Eleven years ago, Lubinski and Miller were both in the cast of the musical version of Meet Me in St
Newsworthy University News cREATE your legacy Stars of the show Scott Lubinski, assistant professor of theatre, and Jim Miller 97, theatre have been honored by the Alliance for Colorado Theatre. Lubinski was named Higher Education Theatre Educator of the Year while Miller, who teaches at Greenwood Academy in Denver Public Schools, was selected as Colorado Elementary Theatre Educator of the Year. Eleven years ago, Lubinski and Miller were both in the cast of the musical version of Meet Me in St
9Answers BY IVAN MORENO 06 John brackney is the president and CeO of the South Metro Denver Chamber. A lifelong Colorado resident, he is one of the founders of the city of Centennial, a former Arapahoe County commissioner and an avid supporter of Metropolitan State University of Denver. what does the workforce of the future most need in terms of knowhow Everybody needs to have some certain expertise or specific skills. In todays world, there are just too many people who know a little bit abou
9Answers BY IVAN MORENO 06 John brackney is the president and CeO of the South Metro Denver Chamber. A lifelong Colorado resident, he is one of the founders of the city of Centennial, a former Arapahoe County commissioner and an avid supporter of Metropolitan State University of Denver. what does the workforce of the future most need in terms of knowhow Everybody needs to have some certain expertise or specific skills. In todays world, there are just too many people who know a little bit abou
up looki looking Usually when students look up in a class, they see a bland white ceiling and the dull, pale glow of fluorescent lights. but students in the weather class see, well, the heavens. Sky. Weather. Floating cloudsenough to eventually learn all their funny names cirrus, altostratus, cumulonimbus and the everpopular nimbostratus. Students quickly learn, however, that the class can be a pain in the neck in a less literal sense, too. Sometimes they have to get up at 5 a.m. to get a jumpst
up looki looking Usually when students look up in a class, they see a bland white ceiling and the dull, pale glow of fluorescent lights. but students in the weather class see, well, the heavens. Sky. Weather. Floating cloudsenough to eventually learn all their funny names cirrus, altostratus, cumulonimbus and the everpopular nimbostratus. Students quickly learn, however, that the class can be a pain in the neck in a less literal sense, too. Sometimes they have to get up at 5 a.m. to get a jumpst
Outside work complements inside Of course the class isnt always outside. But even when they are in the classroom, students are having fun up, moving around, talking, perusing computer screens they meet in a meteorology computer lab that gives them realtime weather data and analysis software and learning how to mold their own forecasts. Then the professors grill them about how they settled on those predictions. Incidentally, the MSU Denver bachelors degree in meteorology conforms to the American
Outside work complements inside Of course the class isnt always outside. But even when they are in the classroom, students are having fun up, moving around, talking, perusing computer screens they meet in a meteorology computer lab that gives them realtime weather data and analysis software and learning how to mold their own forecasts. Then the professors grill them about how they settled on those predictions. Incidentally, the MSU Denver bachelors degree in meteorology conforms to the American
FOOD FOR Any parent will testify that getting a youngster to eat healthy foods can be confrontational at times. imagine the scope of the challenge if you are feeding 85 kids at once. Alia Omer, director of Childrens Chalet in Aurora, Colo., and her staff do that not once but four times daily The childcare center provides breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner for about 85 children on a typical day. When it comes to providing the healthiest meals for her charges, Omer will take all the help she can g
FOOD FOR Any parent will testify that getting a youngster to eat healthy foods can be confrontational at times. imagine the scope of the challenge if you are feeding 85 kids at once. Alia Omer, director of Childrens Chalet in Aurora, Colo., and her staff do that not once but four times daily The childcare center provides breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner for about 85 children on a typical day. When it comes to providing the healthiest meals for her charges, Omer will take all the help she can g
Seethe world BY VONALDA UTTERBACK 92 WITH Alumni times Alumni times Alumni times MSU DENVER cREATE your legacy David Boes jumps in tandem with his wife, Abby. Richard Jividen art history, 00 sees travel in your future travel with a Metropolitan State University of Denver Alumni Association twist, that is. The former director of creative services for MSU Denver, Jividen is now heading up a new benefit for alumni, friends and family who have a yen to get away. After retiring in October 2
Seethe world BY VONALDA UTTERBACK 92 WITH Alumni times Alumni times Alumni times MSU DENVER cREATE your legacy David Boes jumps in tandem with his wife, Abby. Richard Jividen art history, 00 sees travel in your future travel with a Metropolitan State University of Denver Alumni Association twist, that is. The former director of creative services for MSU Denver, Jividen is now heading up a new benefit for alumni, friends and family who have a yen to get away. After retiring in October 2
come back for HOMECOMING MSU DENVER AlUMNI ASSOcIATION 201213 BOARD Of DIREcTORS PrEsIdEnt Judy George 01, Management sEcrEtAry trEAsUrEr Victoria Hannu 84, Computer and Management Science BoArd oF trUstEEs rEPrEsEntAtIVE Robert Morrill 97, Political Science FoUndAtIon BoArd rEPrEsEntAtIVE Scott Applegate 96, Finance AlUMniT Ap 2013 career services l Roadrunners everywhere are invited to attend Homecoming Feb. 49, 2013. Join us ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS check www.msudenver.edualumnievents for
come back for HOMECOMING MSU DENVER AlUMNI ASSOcIATION 201213 BOARD Of DIREcTORS PrEsIdEnt Judy George 01, Management sEcrEtAry trEAsUrEr Victoria Hannu 84, Computer and Management Science BoArd oF trUstEEs rEPrEsEntAtIVE Robert Morrill 97, Political Science FoUndAtIon BoArd rEPrEsEntAtIVE Scott Applegate 96, Finance AlUMniT Ap 2013 career services l Roadrunners everywhere are invited to attend Homecoming Feb. 49, 2013. Join us ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS check www.msudenver.edualumnievents for
cLAss Acts class Acts highlights the latest news from MsU denver alumni. to submit your information for publication, go to www.msudenver.edualumni and click on Update My Profile. David John Blosser 78, electrical engineering technology is a senior software developer at Intellisource in Denver and is developing specialized software at Crocs. howard flomberg 74, computer and management science is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He has previously taught at MSU Denver part time and is now retired.
cLAss Acts class Acts highlights the latest news from MsU denver alumni. to submit your information for publication, go to www.msudenver.edualumni and click on Update My Profile. David John Blosser 78, electrical engineering technology is a senior software developer at Intellisource in Denver and is developing specialized software at Crocs. howard flomberg 74, computer and management science is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He has previously taught at MSU Denver part time and is now retired.
The Rowdy Report Roadrunner Sports MSU DENVER ATHLETICS CORPORATE SPONSORS BY DOUG McPHERSON Fieldsof dreams MSU Denver plAnS AThleTiC FACiliTieS neAr COlFAx AvenUe This is the kind of facility that our students and studentathletes deserve, says Stephen Jordan, the University president. The complex will provide a new home for Roadrunner athletic competitions as well as be used for other University events. Also, we will be able to partner with the community to provide youth sports programs.
The Rowdy Report Roadrunner Sports MSU DENVER ATHLETICS CORPORATE SPONSORS BY DOUG McPHERSON Fieldsof dreams MSU Denver plAnS AThleTiC FACiliTieS neAr COlFAx AvenUe This is the kind of facility that our students and studentathletes deserve, says Stephen Jordan, the University president. The complex will provide a new home for Roadrunner athletic competitions as well as be used for other University events. Also, we will be able to partner with the community to provide youth sports programs.
Dont Blink A Last Look Artists of MSU Denvers past, present and future The hospitality learning Center and the adjacent Springhill Suites by Marriott, which opened recently at MSU Denver, feature eclectic drawings, paintings, wall sculpture, photographs and mixedmedia images by current students and faculty as well as alumni. The pieces were chosen from among submissions from 64 artists who answered a call for entries. 24 Metro Magazine llllllllllllllll FALL 2012 Field no. 12, porcelain, Tseh
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