Who? Faculty of any type as well as any staff who want to get a significant amount of writing done in the fall. What? A sit-down-and-write group, also known as a shut-up-and-write group, made possible by Faculty Affairs, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and the CTLD. The first 20-30 minutes will feature goal-setting, accountability, and productivity exercises and discussions. The last 90 minutes (MINIMUM) will be us writing. That’s right (write!): participants will write on their own projects, supported and inspired by the writing of others. When? Thursday afternoons from 2-4, beginning 8/29 and continuing through 12/5 Where? The kick-off will be on 8/29 in the CTLD with remote participation possible. All meetings will be hybrid, so you can show up in person or online. Why? Tons of research on writing productivity supports the idea that writing in community (also known as body doubling) is a powerful strategy for getting more writing dwone. You’ll get accountability and a sense of shared purpose.

The BFA Thesis Exhibition is the pinnacle of the education of MSU Denver’s Studio Art and Communication Design students. Graduating students present their thesis work in a gallery exhibition at Center for Visual Art, Metropolitan State University of Denver (CVA), offering students valuable exposure to the broader local arts community. The BFA students embrace this opportunity to express their conceptual, aesthetic, and philosophical ideation through a cohesive body of work. These diverse works offer a chance to see MSU Denver’s emerging art and design talent.

The BFA Thesis Exhibition is the pinnacle of the education of MSU Denver’s Studio Art and Communication Design students. Graduating students present their thesis work in a gallery exhibition at Center for Visual Art, Metropolitan State University of Denver (CVA), offering students valuable exposure to the broader local arts community. The BFA students embrace this opportunity to express their conceptual, aesthetic, and philosophical ideation through a cohesive body of work. These diverse works offer a chance to see MSU Denver’s emerging art and design talent.

Senators and all staff, including administrative staff, classified staff and student employees, have the opportunity to participate in shared governance through monthly Staff Senate meetings that are open to all staff, as well as through standing and ad hoc committees, yearly social events and professional development activities.

Please joins us from 4 - 6PM at Tivoli Brewing and get to know students, faculty and staff from MSU Denver, enjoy an appetizer and be the judge for the 2-minute GRAD Flash at 4:30PM Two Graduate Program Directors will each have just two minutes and one prompt to present the essence and value of their graduate programs, and all attendees of the GRAD Social will select the winner.  We look forward to seeing you at the GRAD Social!

The 2024 Fall Morning Commencement Ceremony will honor the accomplishments of MSU Denver graduating students from the College of Aerospace, Computing Engineering and Design, the College of Business, and the College of Health and Human Sciences. Students belonging to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Hospitality will be honored during the afternoon ceremony on the same day.  Students who have applied for graduation and have been approved will be contacted directly via their MSU Denver email with ceremony information, links to RSVP for this ceremony, and much more.  The webpage for this event is a great resource to check regularly, as updates with additional information will be made to the page regularly.