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March 2006
Volume 20
Online Issue #8

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Students favor traditional classes:
Class-types survey reveals Metropolitan State University students’ preferences

During December and January, The Metropolitan newspaper surveyed Metropolitan State University students about their likes and dislikes of the four different class types offered. The classic face-to-face lecture method classroom style, where students attend at least one class a week at a set time and place, was the favorite among the 304 respondents, garnering 186 votes. ...

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Trio of artists featured at Third Floor Gallery

Nancy Robinson, Jacqueline Kielkopf and Tiffany Besonen were featured for their creative work regarding identity at the "Memory, Myth and Metaphor" art exhibit opening. It was presented at The Third Floor Gallery located in Metropolitan State University’s Library and Learning Center. Robinson’s work was hung on one wall. It was vibrant and detailed. She used similar backgrounds and...

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The Power of You program:
Questions and answers

Editors note: The following was received as an email attachment from Esther Peralez, Metropolitan State University’s vice president for student affairs. It provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at the new Power of You program.

Q: What is the Power of You program?
A: The Power of You is an innovative program that makes the first two years of college available tuition free...

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March is Women’s History Month

To address the absence of information about women in America’s schools, the National Women’s History Project led a movement to have Congress designate a celebration to recognize women’s historic achievements. The goal was to ensure that information about the myriad ways women have changed America would be part of our children’s education....

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Commit to a new habit for a "better" you

While New Years day has receded into the horizon of memory, and most resolutions have fallen off the wagon, so to speak, it's time for a fresh beginning. I'm not too fond of the traditional New Years set-yourself-up-for-failure resolutions, so, as with most everything, I approach resolutions a little differently. Since resolutions almost by definition are strife with failing, I'm using the word to commitment. Those who know me well know commitment is a word I take very seriously and spend a lot of time trying to avoid....

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