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With new president at the helm, Metropolitan State forges onward
Fall 2008 will see the beginning of a new academic year, the election of a new president, and-in a more local sense-the first semester of Metropolitan State University's newly appointed president, Dr. Sue K. Hammersmith. "As your new President, I'm thrilled to be here and to have the opportunity to work with all of you,"Hammersmith said in her opening remarks at the Fall Convocation. "As I have learned more about the institution, I've become more and more proud to be affiliated with Metropolitan State University." Hammersmith has called Metropolitan State a "pioneer"in its endeavors ...

Join the Student Senate
The Student Senate is now accepting applications from students interested in filling vacant Student Senate seats, and those who would like to serve on the Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee (SAFAC). Applications for each are due by Sept. 15, 2008. There are currently two  Student Senate seats available. To be eligible to fill a vacancy, a student must be in good academic standing and...

Help fight for fair wages and safe working conditions around the world—right here on campus!
Interested in having a sweatshop-free campus? If you are, we are looking to start an on-campus task force that will focus on moving towards a sweatshop-free campus and environment. We must insist upon safe, decent working conditions for those who manufacture the things we wear and use every day—including the licensed merchandise sold in our campus bookstore. If you are passionate about human rights and creating change in your community...

Metropolitan State University hosts special events for election year
With excitement at a fever pitch over the upcoming elections, Metropolitan State has begun Metro State Votes ’08. It is a bold series of activities and programs to inform, engage and involve the community as well as students, staff and faculty in civic action. Taking place throughout this fall, Metro State Votes ’08 includes multiple events featuring everything from faculty teach-ins and expert ...

Groove your way to this year’s FallFest
Metropolitan State University’s jam-packed FallFest Celebration begins on Sept. 2 and runs through Sept. 27. The entire Metropolitan State community is encouraged to attend, especially freshmen and transfer students, as the celebration will showcase student organizations, university resources and will be a great place to meet new people...