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President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur Convocation Address 2017-2018

President Arthur addresses campus at the 2017-2018 convocation.

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University statement regarding events in Charlottesville

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur addresses the university community regarding Charlottesville events.

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Update on Space Utilization Planning

Overview of preliminary space planning consultations with consultancy BWBR.

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Metropolitan State mourns passing of Associate Provost Doug Knowlton

A reflection on how Doug Knowlton's presence enriched our life together.

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Metropolitan State University looks forward to a productive and fruitful year

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur's updates and goals for the coming fiscal and academic year.

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Metropolitan State University accreditation has been reaffirmed for the next eight years

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur recognizes the AQIP steering committee for its work on reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Metropolitan State announces Dr. Amy S. Gort as new provost

The position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs has been offered to Dr. Amy S. Gort and she has accepted.

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University Advancement team accomplishments set stage for growth at Metropolitan State

Division highlights and a welcome of new Chief Advancement Officer Rita Dibble.

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Metropolitan State welcomes new chief advancement officer

Chief Advancement Officer Rita Dibble joins the university May 1, 2017.

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Metropolitan State mourns loss in university family

Unfortunate news of the passing of Arleene Pachl Sweet, the wife of our founding president, David Sweet, and long-time friend of the University.

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Professional Excellence in Service Award Nominees

Six Metropolitan State University staff were nominated for the Minnesota State Board of Trustees Professional Excellence in Service Award.

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Spring Enrollment Growth

A celebration of the accomplishments in support of continued growth in student enrollment.

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Upcoming Quality Review Site Visit

On Feb. 27-28 and March 1, a site visit team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus to carry out a Comprehensive Quality Review.

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Best Practices in Equity and Inclusion Award

Metropolitan State University has been awarded the Minnesota State system’s Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Best Practices in Equity and Inclusion Award.

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President’s message on student safety and privacy

Details about pertinent systems and procedures already in place to provide for the community’s safety and security.

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Statement on immigration executive order and Metropolitan State

Addressing implications of the recent travel restrictions affecting refugees, immigrants, and permanent residents of seven nations in Southwest Asia and Africa.

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Welcome to 2017! Great things are in store this semester

Updates and wishes for a successful and rewarding semester.

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Hopes and dreams become real for fall graduates

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur reflects on an eventful and productive Fall 2016 semester.

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Follow up to November 29 Budget Forums

Key points from the budget and audit forums held November 29, 2016.

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Respectful interchange, mutual kindness are core values at Metropolitan State

Our University’s statement of values—“excellence; engagement; diversity; inclusion; an open, respectful climate; and integrity" fosters respectful interchanges.

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