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RESCHEDULED
Supervisor Resource Group meeting
The Supervisor Resource Group meeting that was originally scheduled for Thursday from 10-11 a.m. has been pushed back to Feb. 8
11 a.m.-noon
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The event will cover important Human Resources updates, an overview of the College Works program (including how to access great student-employees at no cost to your department or office) and a Q&A session.
UPCOMING EVENTS
5th Annual Women in Sport Management Panel and networking event
Feb. 2
1-3 p.m.
Center for Advanced Visualization and Experiential Analysis, with virtual option
The Department of Human Performance and Sport is hosting the fifth annual Women in Sport Management Panel and networking event. The event coincides with National Girls and Women in Sport Day, an annual observance to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and honor the progress and continuing struggle for equality for women in sports.
This year’s panel includes:
- Megan Scremin, president and CEO of Special Olympics Colorado
- Shana Ferguson, chief commercial officer of USA Swimming
- Arielle Orsuto, sports reporter for 9News Denver
- Stephanie Zoesch, compliance development coordinator for the U.S. Center for SafeSport and a Metropolitan State University of Denver alumna
The event is free, and attendees can join in person (limited first-come, first-served seating available) or virtually. To register, visit https://www.msudenver.edu/hps.
MSU Denver LGBTQ+ and Allies Faculty/Staff Networking Event
Feb. 3
4-6 p.m.
The School of Hospitality will host the MSU Denver LGBTQ+ and Allies Faculty/Staff Networking Event to discuss the creation of an LGBTQ+ affinity group on campus. The event is open for MSU Denver faculty and staff members. Light appetizers and beverages will be available.
College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Town Hall Meeting and Open Forum
Feb. 8
10-11:30 a.m.
St. Cajetan’s Event Center and via livestream
John Masserini, D.M., dean of the CLAS, welcomes all faculty and staff members and students to a Town Hall Meeting and Open Forum. It will be livestreamed via Teams to allow for remote participation. Masserini will present the working draft of the revised CLAS vision, mission and collegewide structure.
The State of Women in Business: Solutions to the Shecession
Feb. 9
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
After seeing hordes of women leave the workforce during the “Shecession” in 2020, and the continued Great Resignation in 2021, the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and TARRA, an entrepreneurial women’s network, have sought to explore the issues through expert commentary and discussion in their Executive Roundtable Conversation Series. The final session of the series will culminate with an in-depth review of lessons learned and a proposal for solutions at the State of Women in Business Summit.
The Data Deep Dive, an analysis of relevant trends and themes that have gained prominence throughout the discussions, will be presented by MSU Denver President Janine Davidson, Ph.D., and Annie Butler, Ph.D., chair and professor, MSU Denver Human Services and Counseling.
MSU Denver Virtual Advocacy Day
Feb. 10
9-11:30 a.m.
President Davidson will provide opening remarks about the University’s strategic priorities for 2022 and encourage participants to become engaged in MSU Denver advocacy activities. The event will also include a budget overview and a discussion of legislative opportunities and challenges. In addition to meeting in small virtual groups with legislative aides and staffers, attendees can attend breakout sessions on:
- Working with policymakers
- Conveying messages through the media
- Higher-education policy decisions and 1330 Task Force outcomes
- Bills of interest this session
- Insight into the Colorado Department of Higher Education and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education
- Public-service and civic-engagement opportunities at MSU Denver and voter engagement among college students
- Hispanic-Serving Institutions