MetroCatalyst archives

March 25, 2016

April 9: Multicultural Health Expo features healthy fun

The Metropolitan State community is invited to a Multicultural Health Expo, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., April 9, in the Great Hall, New Main, Saint Paul Campus. This event features fun act

March 24, 2016

Faisal Kaleem named advisory board member, National Cybersecurity Student Association

Faisal Kaleem, Associate Professor, Information and Computer Sciences department, was named as a member of the Advisory Board for the first ever National Cybersecurity Student

March 23, 2016

Pres. Malhotra to speak with MPR News' Kerri Miller on the future of higher education

Update: This story has been updated with the broadcast audio. Download the podcast via the Apple iTunes Music Store. —- Listen in as Interim President Devinder Malhotra

March 22, 2016

March 25: The Impact of Poverty on Student Learning

Faculty and staff are invited to the IFO Equity and Diversity Committee’s Spring Gathering and Seminar and part two of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Spring Summit at 9 a

March 21, 2016

10 students awarded scholarships by Consulate of Mexico

Ten Metropolitan State University students were awarded scholarships from the Mexican Consulate’s Institute of Mexicans Abroad [IME] Fellowship Program. Head Consul Alberto Fi

March 17, 2016

Faculty member Greg Zimprich elected to PRSA College of Fellows

Metropolitan State Community Faculty member Greg Zimprich of Chaska has been elected to the Public Relations Society of America’s prestigious College of Fellows. The College o

March 9, 2016

Dr. Sonia Nieto connects personal struggles to teaching

At age 6, Sonia Nieto decided to become a teacher. At age 10 she finished her first novel. But it took much more than ambition and determination to propel Nieto from her child

March 8, 2016

Computer forensics team takes 2nd place in state Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Metropolitan State’s Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) Team placed second at last Saturday’s state competition. The team is comprised of computer forensics students

March 2, 2016

Bukola Oriola named to U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking

Metropolitan State University student and human trafficking survivor, Bukola Oriola, has been appointed to a two-year term on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking. S

February 26, 2016

Science Museum partners with Metropolitan State to create female STEM leaders

The Science Museum of Minnesota has received a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to lead an innovative partnership with Metropolitan State University and

February 25, 2016

Zeeshan Baig named as new trustee to Metropolitan State Foundation Board

Metropolitan State University has named a new member to the Metropolitan State Foundation Board of Trustees. Zeeshan Baig, CPA, CGMA, MBA, Manager of Financial Planning &

February 24, 2016

Minnesota National Guard confers Col. Sandra Best as first female general

Metropolitan State University congratulates alumna Air Force Col. Sandra L. Best who will become the first female general in Minnesota National Guard history when she is promo

February 24, 2016

March 3: Dr. Sonia Nieto to speak on social justice and educating diverse societies

Renowned educator Dr. Sonia Nieto speaks at a Metropolitan State University School of Urban Education event on March 3 in New Main Great Hall, Saint Paul Campus. The event is

February 18, 2016

Feb. 24 and 29: Black Lives Matter event series

Building on the dialogue from last fall’s Black Lives Matter Minneapolis forum on Saint Paul Campus, the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is sponsoring a spr

February 18, 2016

Psychology students present research at national conference

Eight Metropolitan State students presented their research at the annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychology in San Diego last month. In addition to s

February 18, 2016

New disability services director named

Kristin Jorenby joins Metropolitan State as the disability services director. She brings a variety of experiences serving individuals with disabilities to the university, most

February 10, 2016

Open to the public, Feb. 13: Tadd M. Johnson discusses equity status of Native American community

Tadd M. Johnson speaks at an event open to the public and presented in the master’s level Topics in Advocacy (MAPL 668) course. The event begins at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13,

February 9, 2016

Metropolitan State represented at Frozen Film Festival

A record crowd attended the Metropolitan State Student Filmmakers screening at the inaugural 2016 Frozen Film Festival on Feb. 6. The Frozen Film Festival is a three-day festi

February 3, 2016

Feb. 6: Increasing Teacher Diversity in Minnesota

Metropolitan State is co-sponsoring Increasing Teacher Diversity in Minnesota: An Ongoing Community Conversation and Call to Action. The event is 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Saturday

February 2, 2016

Open to the public: Lori Sturdevant discusses Minnesota women's search for equity

Lori Sturdevant, editorial writer and columnist at the Star Tribune, and Phil Duran, legal director of OutFront Minnesota, are the guest speakers in a series of talks open to