Student Organizations News

New First College student association offers support to students
This fall a new student association, started by First College students, offers support and resources for the student body. “We want to offer First College more visibility both within the university and within the community as well,” says founding president Danisa Farley. “[We’re here to help] anyone struggling with learning or their program.” First College is an interdisciplinary, individualized program that allows students to chart the course of their education based on skills, past experiences and future goals. In the spirit of First College, the student association wants to include all of the student body. The goal is...

SSC Corner
Students for Social Change (SSC) is a student organization seeking to engage, educate and empower the Metropolitan State community. The group was formed for the purpose of giving students an avenue to explore the many ways they can enact positive social change both locally and globally. For some, this may mean putting together on-campus events around various current issues. For others, it may mean attending workshops to learn about socially conscious volunteer and career opportunities...

The UAB starts off the year right with FallFest
The University Activities Board (UAB) bids you greetings and hopes your summer break was relaxing and refreshing. The UAB is the programming board for the university consisting of an advisory board and coordinator Lori Yang who plans, implements and executes student activities and programs throughout the school year. At the beginning of each school year UAB coordinates and leads the FallFest Celebration, our welcome back celebration. This year the theme is Going Places with Many Faces, celebrating and embracing the rich diversity on our campus. The UAB is requesting your assistance in implementing FallFest. There are many ways to participate and students are strongly encouraged to participate in more than one way...

Metropolitan State University takes part in United We Serve campaign
Metropolitan State University takes part in the nationwide service initiative, United We Serve, by offering the Metropolitan State community a chance to volunteer on Sept. 10. As part of the United We Serve’s 81 days of service, the Civic Engagement and Center for Community-Based Learning (CCBL) and Student Activities have brought together eight great organizations the Met-ropolitan State community can volunteer for...