Welcome to the spring 2022 semester

1月. 25, 2022

亲爱的走鹃,

Welcome to a new year and a new semester at Metropolitan State University of 丹佛! I am thrilled to see so many faculty members, staff members and 学生 back on campus, especially in light of the challenges of this past year and some of the ongoing stresses of Covid-19. This speaks to the dedication to our mission that defines the Roadrunner spirit. It’s what attracted me here five years ago and why I am still so proud to serve as your president today.

For the 学生 who have continued your education through a pandemic, navigating ever-shifting public-health protocols and new technologies, you are the reason we are all here. You inspire the rest of us to make 密歇根州立大学丹佛 the best place it can be – a university where 学生 from all backgrounds have a chance to succeed and become the next generation of leaders in our state and our world. I encourage you to take advantage of the many fabulous 皇冠官网网站为学生提供的资源 and to read the weekly ’Runner student newsletter to stay in the know throughout the semester.

To our 教职员工: You are our most valuable resource, and I want to commend you for all of your effort and sacrifices in the name of providing an innovative and transformative educational experience for our 学生. You have done this while facing your own individual challenges presented by the pandemic, and your hard work in the face of these hardships has not gone unnoticed. You have proved that we are so much stronger when we are supporting one another and working together to face real challenges.

尽管取得了这些成功, I want to acknowledge the continuing stressors our community is still experiencing. On top of the fears and frustrations associated with the pandemic, including juggling child care and caring for sick family and friends, many of us are anxious about greater societal and global issues such as climate change, political polarization and racial inequality. 在皇冠官网网站开始新的一年之际, I’d like to suggest that the University be seen as a resource and a source of strength amid these challenges.

There are mental-health resources available for 学生, 教职员工 在校园里或通过 employee health-benefits plans. In addition to formal counseling, reengaging in person with your many compassionate and caring colleagues who share a sense of purpose in their work and their lives can be incredibly uplifting and centering.

密歇根州立大学丹佛 health professionals have stayed on top of the latest 数据和研究 to inform Covid protocols and personal decision-making. 与此同时, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 experts and guest speakers continue to hold lectures and discussions to help make sense of the most difficult issues of our day. In short, your campus community is here for you, and your engagement in turn helps others.

本着这种精神, there will be many exciting opportunities to engage with your fellow Roadrunners on campus, and I hope to see you at some of these events this semester:

• 总统’s Fireside Chat with Rep. 莱斯利·希律(二月. 1) | 发请帖
• 密歇根州立大学丹佛 Virtual Advocacy Day (Feb. 10) | 发请帖
• 33rd Annual Bridge Speaker Patrisse Cullors (Feb. 24) | 更多信息
• 瑞秋B. Noel Distinguished 访问ing Professor Calvin Mackie (March 8-9) | 更多信息
• Book talk with foreign-policy expert Fiona Hill, Ph.D. (3月16日)
• Spring Job and Internship Fair (April 5)
• 春季更新(4月6日)
• 春季开学典礼(五月十三日)

Thank you all again for making 密歇根州立大学丹佛 such a special place with a strong, positive impact on our community. I wish you all a safe, healthy and productive spring 2022 semester!

真诚地,

珍妮·戴维森博士.D.
总统