In This Issue:

Behind the scenes of the executive office

Vying to take the reigns of Metropolitan State presidency isn't exactly an easy task. One must possess the credentials, knowledge and skills best suited for an institution recognized for its rich diversity, high-quality learning environment and leading reputation. To put it simple, it's like professional boot camp for aspiring Metropolitan State presidents. And don't forget that President Bradshaw had some pretty immense shoes to fill...

Three presidential semi-finalists named for Metropolitan State University

Three presidential semi-finalists named for Metropolitan State University The names of three semi-finalists for president of Metropolitan State University have been submitted to the chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, James H. McCormick. The candidates are Kenoye Kelvin Eke, Sue Kiefer Hammersmith and Joseph F. Sheley.

Memoirs of the Puerto Rico study trip

From Feb. 23 to March 8, four Metropolitan State University students of the technical communication program conducted individual research in Puerto Rico. Lisa De Luney, Jennifer Klein, Ruth Macdonald and myself stayed in the Casa de Huespedes on the Universidad de Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras campus, where we also observed classes and worked with students. Professors Craig Hanson and Suzanne Walfoort accompanied the students...

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system meets performance goals

The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has achieved all five performance goals set by the governor and legislature, including increasing enrollment of students taking college courses in science, technology, engineering and math, Chancellor James H. McCormick said today. The performance goals were adopted as part of the 2008-2009 legislative appropriation. Under the appropriation bill, which passed in the 2007 legislature, about $13 million, or 1 percent of the system's biennial appropriation has been held back ...

Graduate Student Advisory Committee to hold Annual Spring Dinner on April 25

Metropolitan State University's student organization Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC), will be holding its 24th Annual Spring Dinner on Friday, April 25 at the Golden Valley Club. This year's event will feature Dr. Terry Hitchcock as the guest speaker who will be discussing the theme "Nothing is Impossible: Not a cliche but a motto to live by. "This is a main event for GSAC members and it serves as a great networking opportunity...

Student Organization News

An open letter to Metropolitan State University students from the African American Student Association and Open Letter from PRSSA...

Minnesota State College faculty and system reach tentative labor agreement

The Minnesota State College Faculty union has reached a tentative labor agreement with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. While details of the tentative agreement will not be released until all parties have been able to view the agreement, it would cover a two-year period ending June 30, 2009. In a joint statement issued today...

Slow train coming? A crash course on the Central Corridor

For the moment, government policy-makers, downtown business interests, urban planners and “smart growth” advocates are succeeding in their plans for a Central Corridor light rail transit (LRT) line on University Ave. between Minneapolis and St. Paul. But do citizens and local merchants want light rail? Is light rail transit the answer to traffic congestion in the Twin Cities? Is it affordable or cost-effective? In the first place, do the problems light rail intends to solve even exist? In a word, no. Two-dozen American metropolitan areas have installed light rail ...

Metropolitan State students help children “Read! Read! Read!”

Metropolitan State University is a lot of things to a lot of different people. To some it is an exemplary university; others see it as the building connected to the library. Whatever the case may be, Metropolitan State offers opportunities to students and community members in countless ways, abiding the mission to provide “unwavering commitment to civic engagement.” Located at the heart of Metropolitan State is the Center for Community-Based Learning. They coordinate a number of programs to further this overall vision for Metropolitan State. The “Read! Read! Read!” program is one of the best examples...

Win a car and support disadvantaged children

Kids’ Pages Cares, a nonprofit organization that provides support to disadvantaged and neglected children in the north and west Denver metro areas, is fundraising by raffling a 2008 Volkswagen. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $100 each and only 750 tickets will be sold...

Sport Explorations: Where to learn?