亲爱的走鹃, 

I’d like to start today’s letter by thanking all who completed your mandatory trainings to keep Metropolitan State University of 丹佛 an accessible, equitable and harassment-free environment.  

That said, please remember that the deadline to complete the 校园气候调查 正在迅速逼近. This survey was developed by 密歇根州立大学丹佛 diversity, equity and inclusion leaders through comprehensive research and collaboration with students and employees and aims to capture the unique experiences and perspectives related to DEI at the University. 

Survey results will inform and drive DEI initiatives on campus, making it a crucial tool for fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment.   

最后,the Senior Leadership Team had a good conversation last week at our “Deep Dive” on Alternate Work Arrangements.“这是一个机会 check on how these agreements are working and to reaffirm our commitment to this valuable tool. Watch for more details in the Early Bird soon. 

Auraria Wi-Fi更新 

To create a seamless Wi-Fi experience for all Auraria Campus institutions and users, 密歇根州立大学丹佛 is collaborating with our campus partners to establish two new shared Wi-Fi networks: AurariaNet and AurariaNet Guest. Moving to these shared networks will ensure that students and employees from all institutions can move from building to building and use the same Wi-Fi network without having to log in and out of the various networks 目前可用的.  

你需要知道的: 

  • 项目负责人正在进行 a pilot program in the Arts Building in April to help plan for the full rollout in summer.  
  • The project should be complete by spring 2025. 
  • Following this project, AurariaNet will be the primary Wi-Fi network on the Auraria Campus.  
  • This is a benefit to students and employees who learn and work in multiple buildings on campus because it will allow for a more seamless online experience with more dependable Wi-Fi.   
  • More comprehensive information and updates will be forthcoming.

卫生研究所模拟实验室 

Construction is nearing completion in West Classroom for the 卫生研究所模拟实验室 and Central Classroom Suites 105 and 220 for Health Professions, Teaching From Primary Sources and the Office of International Studies.  

施工进度:  

  • November 2023-June 2024: West Classroom Building second floor – ongoing 
  • January-June 2024: Central Classroom Building Suite 105 and Suite 220 remodel construction – ongoing  
  • March-August 2024: Auraria Higher Education Center 项目B Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrade, full closure of West and Central Classroom buildings – in progress  

接下来是什么  

All Roadrunners are invited to join the Project Update meetings. The next meeting is April 16 from 1-2 p.m.  

点击这里加入会议.  

Please submit any questions or feedback to Martha Nelson, senior project manager for 设施 Planning, 设计与施工. 

项目B更新 

West and Central are now closed to all employees and students. 项目B, initiated by AHEC and begun during Spring Break, will upgrade the aging heating and air-conditioning systems in the Central and West Classroom buildings. Contractors will replace outdated equipment, necessitating closure of both buildings until early August.  

In addition to relocated office space for impacted employees, there is a shared workspace in the Tivoli Student Union, 120房间, 现在已经开放使用了. This space can be scheduled through the workspace-software platform Skedda, and training materials were distributed through each Dean’s Office. Please contact your Dean’s Office or email (电子邮件保护) 有问题的.

其他更新和提醒 

As always, thank you for being so in tune with everything happening on our wonderful campus. 

真诚地,
拉里取样器, chief operating officer and vice president for Administration