(58:52) McMaster reiterates the call for confidence in American democracy.The former U.S. National security advisor spoke about his new book, “Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World,” with MSU Denver President Janine Davidson.https://red.msudenver.edu/2020/mcmaster-reiterates-call-for-confidence-in-american-democracy.html

(1:36) Jalisa Williams’ Soulflower Experiences provides a holistic and safe space for people of color to heal their bodies and their minds.Williams is the licensed clinical social worker, therapist, college professor, yogi and self-described “badass” behind Soulflower Experiences, which offers trauma-informed yoga, meditation and wellness workshops for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). Classes and workshops take place at venues and events throughout Colorado, including Urban Sanctuary, an inclusive wellness studio in Five Points where Williams has taught yoga since 2016.Soulflower Experiences is the realization of Williams’ 2016 dissertation for her Master of Social Work at Metropolitan State University of Denver, which examined Black people’s access to holistic spaces. She teaches in the University's Department of Social Work and helped develop the curriculum for the class "Power, Privilege and Oppression."

(3:42) See the latest Return to Campus Update with President Janine Davidson

(3:56) Three students share their success stories from the shift to online learning.

(1:52) When COVID-19 made live theatre impossible, this troupe of Denver artists innovated to produce a digital adaptation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the pandemic era.

(10:52) This is the first training video in series for equitable hiring practices

(1:10) Vote. Your voice matters, Roadrunners.💙❤️Make sure you’re prepared to vote:✅ Check that you're registered: https://bit.ly/2Ft5oKO📑💻 Research what’s on the ballot: https://bit.ly/2H285nc📮🗳 Find a polling place or dropbox near you: https://bit.ly/375gocI📬📨 Vote early! Mail or drop off your ballot by Oct. 20.Voting is quick, easy and an essential element of our democracy. Share with other Roadrunners why you vote by using the hashtag #MSUDenverVotes. https://bit.ly/MSUDenverVotes

(1:52) Jazz luminary Ron Miles continues to build bridges with his Blue Note Records debut. As musician in residence at Metropolitan State University of Denver, the Grammy-nominated cornetist, trumpeter and composer helps his students draw connections among seminal jazz artists to better understand our shared experience. His forthcoming album, “Rainbow Sign,” to be released Oct. 9, explores the many metaphorical connections made by rainbows. “There’s this idea of rainbows being a highway from heaven to earth and that we can go back and forth to visit,” he said. “Now, it also means inclusion and love and courage … and to meet the test to be positive, vigilant, and still love in the face of negativity we constantly encounter.”

(3:57) President Davidson welcomes Director of Athletics Todd Thurman to the Roadrunner family and discusses with him how MSU Denver is supporting student-athletes through a pandemic that has upended sports seasons this fall.

(1:11) President Janine Davidson has a message for the Roadrunner community: Get out the vote.

(3:15) While most MSU Denver students will be taking their courses online for the fall 2020 semester, a limited number will return for on-campus classes. MSU Denver has carefully planned for a safe return, and in this edition of The Rundown, President Davidson tells us what to expect.

(3:50) MSU Denver's President Davidson talks with Katia Campbell about a summer dialogue series that aims to provide the campus community with space for critical discourse about racial justice.

(2:47) Roadrunner Grad Story from spring 2020 graduate Danielle McDowell.

(1:58) Roadrunner Grad Story from spring 2020 graduate Heather Gaenzle-Ross.

(0:09) Roadrunner Grad Story from spring 2020 graduate W. Michele Richmond.

(1:49) President Davidson: Message on racism, hate and violenceWith so much uncertainty in our world, we must come together to care for one another. We must hold true to our commitment of creating an inclusive, respectful and safe learning environment for every member of our Roadrunner family.msudenver.edu

(1:56) Roadrunner Grad Story from spring 2020 graduate Connor O'Brien-Stoffa.

(1:49) President Davidson: Message on racism, hate and violence.With so much uncertainty in our world, we must come together to care for one another. We must hold true to our commitment of creating an inclusive, respectful and safe learning environment for every member of our Roadrunner family.www.msudenver.edu

(3:46) A special message to MSU Denver graduates from alum Leon Duran, Class of 2015, Alumni Association Board Member.

(1:11) A special message to our grads from MSU Denver President Davidson. ❤️💙🎓