2025 Pitch & Poster Competition        Student Entrepreneurs win cash prizes for pitching their business ideas!        To participate in the competition, submit your 5-minute business pitch video by April 7th to Adam Melnick at amelnic2@msudenver.edu. Finalists and those invited to present posters will be announced shortly thereafter.        Finalists and poster-presenters will work with a pitch coach to prepare their live pitch and/or poster.        Finalists present in-person to judges at an evening event, with food, on campus Wednesday, April 30th at 5pm. At that same time, we will have a poster reception where guests can learn about your businesses.        First prize $2000, Second prize $1500, Third prize(s) $500, Best Poster Award $500. Top three awardees also receive coaching from Aaron LePedis: the Garage Sale Millionaire!        If you have any questions and to submit your business pitch video, contact Adam Melnick at amelnic2@msudenver.edu        5-minute Business Pitch        How to make a 5-minute business pitch video        • Have your powerpoint or canva.com presentation ready with the suggested slides. You can use any platform to create your presentation.    • Get on zoom.com and record the session to your computer    • Begin by introducing yourself and then, share your screen to present your business    • You have only 5 minutes, so do it over and over until you get it right    • The good thing about Zoom is that you can easily practice and watch to see how you do. Submit the best MP4 to amelnic2@msudenver.edu. Make sure that the file name has your name in it so that we can organize the files easily    • If your file is too big to send, let me know and I will figure something out.        What goes into a Business Pitch? 10 Slides that should be in your pitch deck        Title Slide: Project/Team name and team member names, image of what you are selling        Slide 1: Vision or Value Propositions | What is your product or service?    Describe your business in 140 characters or less in a way your parents would understand.        Slide 2: The Problem    • What is the specific problem that your project is going to solve?    • What is the Customer/User pain?    • Who is affected by the problem? Be specific!        Slide 3: The Market Opportunity | Who is your Market?    • Briefly discuss who you are selling the product or service to. What industry is it? Show your market opportunity (number of people affected by this problem) and analysis on this slide.    • Include research, numbers, estimates, databases, articles, surveys, and other data regarding the opportunity associated with your project. Utilize graphs/charts to showcase the data.    • Demonstrate data on real-life people/customers that you have talked to who could benefit from your solution.        Slide 4: The Solution    • Clearly describe your proposed solution    • How does your specific solution solve the problem you stated in slide 1?    • What value does your solution provide? How is it new, innovative or unique?    • If possible, use pictures and stories when you describe your solution.        Slide 5: What is your revenue model?    How do you expect to make money?        Slide 6: Current Status | Traction (Optional: if you have any)    Accomplishments to date    If you have primary market research or already have sales or early adopters using your product, talk about that here.    Talk about your milestones. What major goals have you achieved so far and what are the major next steps you plan on taking?        Slide 7: Competition (who else is doing this that you can learn from)    What is your competitive advantage? You need to effectively communicate how your company is different—a better distribution channel? Key partners? Proprietary technology?        Slide 8: Management Team    Who is behind your company? How are you uniquely capable of doing this?    Tell them a little about you and your team's background and achievements.        Slide 9: The Ask from the Audience    What support do you need (feedback, advice, connections, input, mentorship, work with classes to further develop plan)?    How will you use the money to further your project?        Slide 10: Thank you/Questions slide        Recommendations:        Keep your pitch simple    Use less words    Include images whenever possible    Tell a story    Keep it short    Tell us what you need    Practice, practice, practice    The 5-minute time limit is real        Poster Presentation        For those who make the final round, you are required to create a poster of your business presentation. Additional applicants will be invited to present posters. The reason for this is so that after the final pitch competition and while the judges are deliberating, people can learn about your business and ask questions.        What goes onto the Pitch Poster?        • All posters should be 24” wide by 36” high (Portrait) in color    • Mount this poster on a foam-core backing so that it sits securely in an easel    • Visually attractive with images, charts, & graphs    • Logo and branding    • Images of what you are selling    • The products and services to be offered    • Your target customers (and how many are there)    • What is unique about your business?    • How you promote?    • Why is now the opportune time for your business?    • Competitors    • Trends    • Business model—How do you make money?    • Break-even    • Pricing points, price range    • Key milestones    • Your location    • Introduce team and what you bring to the table    • The ask (support, advice, mentorship, money?)  

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

ASO Meetings are for students to network with peers, faculty, and accounting departments, firms, and organizations in the community. There is always dinner and great topics. Anyone is welcome!

All of us are guilty of becoming "highlighter happy" (highlighting everything) at least once in our lives! Most people have a preferred way to learn, and just highlighting course readings may not be the best way to optimize learning, especially when getting ready for an exam. This workshop will focus on the actual process of understanding patterns and connections among materials, and how to approach exams with confidence! There will be an emphasis on creating graphic organizers and using stress reduction techniques to focus the mind during exams.

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Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

Join on Teams (click link to join at meeting time) for our virtual series, Unlocking Success, designed for online learners at MSU Denver–but all are welcome! Throughout this series, we will explore topics to help you be a more knowledgeable and confident student.  No matter where you are in your academic career, these workshops are tailored to support your growth, enhance your study skills, and equip you with invaluable tools for personal and academic success.  No sign-up required! Join on Teams!

Join us on May 7th for a focused workshop designed to enhance faculty engagement in community partnerships. This session, "Building Meaningful & Reciprocal Community Partnerships," explores how to develop and sustain partnerships that align with Community Engaged Learning (CEL) principles. We are excited to have MSU Denver's community engagement professionals join us to share university-level best practices and success stories. Key Takeaways: Learn the core elements of truly reciprocal partnerships. Understand faculty roles in co-creating enriching community-based experiences. Discover strategies for maintaining effective and long-lasting community relationships. Consider ethical aspects of community engagement. Interactive Component: Participants will engage in mapping potential community partners and drafting plans for initiating and nurturing these relationships. This session is designed to be interactive, providing tools and insights for effective community collaboration. Special Notes: Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. We encourage attendees to come prepared to engage actively, exchange ideas, and contribute to the discussion. RSVP and Questions Submission: Please RSVP to Nora Bashir at nobashir@msudenver.edu to confirm your attendance. Include any dietary restrictions and submit any questions you hope to have addressed during the workshop. This will help us tailor the session to better meet your needs and interests.

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

ASO Meetings are for students to network with peers, faculty, and accounting departments, firms, and organizations in the community. There is always dinner and great topics. Anyone is welcome!

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

Roadrunner 3R: Advanced is a live, scenario-based training that builds on learning from Roadrunner 3R: Basic.  The Basic course or other similar training is highly encouraged as a prerequisite for the Advanced training.  You will have the opportunity to consult with representatives from the Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office and Health Center at Auraria about previous or current situations and how best to apply early intervention skills.

Join on Teams (click link to join at meeting time) for our virtual series, Unlocking Success, designed for online learners at MSU Denver–but all are welcome! Throughout this series, we will explore topics to help you be a more knowledgeable and confident student.  No matter where you are in your academic career, these workshops are tailored to support your growth, enhance your study skills, and equip you with invaluable tools for personal and academic success.  No sign-up required! Join on Teams!

Roadrunner 3R: Advanced is a live, scenario-based training that builds on learning from Roadrunner 3R: Basic.  The Basic course or other similar training is highly encouraged as a prerequisite for the Advanced training.  You will have the opportunity to consult with representatives from the Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office and Health Center at Auraria about previous or current situations and how best to apply early intervention skills.

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

Welcome to the Office of the Controller Training for MSU employees on Year-End for FY25; the training will cover what you can expect & prepare for regarding the requirements & timelines from our Office as we work on closing out the fiscal year.

The ways faculty members approach writing, assignments, grading, notes and language in general matter. To bring more critical awareness of these practices, faculty members can learn about antiracist and antiablist writing pedagogy by signing up for “Equitable Writing Pedagogies Workshop.” It can seem overwhelming to overhaul everything about your writing instruction, but don’t worry: you don’t have to do it all at once! You can start small and rethink one little bit of your writing instruction. Or, if you’re feeling ambitious, you can do a major overhaul. Take the first step by learning about equitable writing pedagogy and having dedicated time to revamp a syllabus, an assignment, a rubric, or a whole class by signing up for the Writing Center’s workshop. The two-day workshop will be held on May 19 & 20 and will provide participants an opportunity to think critically about writing in their classrooms. It will also give participants dedicated time to revamp a syllabus, an assignment, a rubric or a whole class. Participants will have the summer to make changes, small or large, to their writing instruction and will present their work at a showcase in September (date TBD). Interested faculty can sign up here by Friday, April 11: forms.gle…. Space is limited to 20 participants, so sign up soon! Participating faculty will earn a $500 stipend for their work on both days.