NCAA Division II Softball National Championship
Today, noon; next game at 2:30 p.m. if necessary, Assembly Athletic Complex
For the third time in four years, Metropolitan State University of Denver is hosting the NCAA Division II Softball National Championship Tournament. The second game of the championship series will be played today at noon with a potential third game following at 2:30 p.m. A single-game adult ticket is $10, while tickets for students, seniors (65 and over) and youth (17 and under) are $5 each.
Summer CTLD Teaching and Learning Book Discussion
June 7, 11 a.m., virtually or in person (CN 105)
“Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It,” by James Lang
Why is it so difficult for our students to pay attention? Conventional wisdom blames phones and personal devices, but James Lang argues that this solution obscures a deeper problem: How we teach is often at odds with how students learn. Classrooms are designed to force students into long periods of intense focus, but emerging science reveals that the brain is wired for distraction. Join us to discuss ideas for creating environments that capture and cultivate students’ attention.
Free first-aid/CPR/AED class
June 24, noon- 2 p.m., PE building
MSU Denver Department of Facilities: Emergency Management is hosting a free first-aid/CPR/automated-external-defibrillator class for faculty and staff members with a maximum of 10 participants. The class will be taught by Luna Boydstun of Campus Recreation. Prior to the class, there will be about three to five hours of prep work. Completion of the class will result in certification that will last two years. If interested in signing up, contact the Facilities Department and copy Mark Pokorny to reserve your spot.
‘Information for Foreigners’ by Griselda Gambaro
Sundays through June 12
6 p.m.
Colorado Free University, 7653 E. 1st Place
Tickets: $28
“Information for Foreigners” presents several examples of how authority can spin out of control in the pursuit of total power. Guided by appointed “tour guides,” the audience experiences and witnesses the abuse of authority and violation of human rights. The play is presented by the Wheat Ridge Theatre Company in collaboration with production troupe Bucharest Inside the Beltway, which was founded by Cristina Bejan, Ph.D., affiliate faculty member in MSU Denver’s History Department.
Please note that the subject can be disturbing for some people. The audience is required to move from room to room, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Special accommodations can be made for audience members with disabilities (please send email in advance).
Save the date & RSVP for Convocation
All students, faculty members, staff members and administrators are highly encouraged to attend Convocation and welcome incoming students as they begin their academic journeys. It’s also a chance to pick up new MSU Denver T-shirts and show Roadrunner pride.
Aug. 18
Tivoli Quad
Convocation schedule:
- 4:30 p.m.: Check-in
- 5 p.m.: Ceremony including remarks by President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., and keynote speaker.
- 5-7 p.m.: Enjoy food, outdoor activities and a resource fair.
Departments and student organizations can reserve an informational table here for the Convocation Resource Fair by Aug. 12.
All who RSVP for Convocation will receive an email reminder with event details the week of the event.