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Auraria Child Care Center and the Events Center, which will have a governing board decided not to approve the fee, which the entire reduction of student hourly workers, said Emily Newman, student Auraria Campus voted on in the spring. The governing board of CCD, Tit• 11.ttopollcan representative to the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria the C.Olorado C.Ommunity C.Ollege and Occupational Education No one will be able to play a game of pool in the TIVOli pool hall, Board. System, voted unanimously to deny the proposed fee increase. Doug or partake in a video game in the arcade for at least a year, due to a The budget deficit was created when the Student Facilities Bond Ha'l\'1<, manager of media relations of the Colorado colleges, said the deficit in the Tivoli budget. Fee Referendum, which asked students for a $20.50 tuition fee board decided against approving the fee increase because, while the The Auraria Higher Education Center, which manages the increase, passed by a majority of the students on campus, but was whole campus voted for the increase, a majority of the CCD student building; on the Auraria Campus including the TIVOii, currently has a rejected by the governing board of the Communicy College of Denver. population voted against it. Of the 1,000 students who voted on the $455,000 budget deficit, which triggered the dosing of some busines.ses in the Tivoli. Sigi's Pool Hall and Arcade, formerly located The governing boards ofboth Metro and the University of C.Olorado at bond fee referendum, 64 percent were in fuvor of the increase. CCD Denver passed the increase. students voted 49 percenc in favor and 51 percent against the by the focxl coun shut its doors June 1, said Jeff Stamper, assistant 'There are options that have been put fonh and it has yet to be proposed increase. 'The CCD students voted narrowly against it and direaor of the TIVOli. The Oub Hub, where the three institutions have deOOed what to do to meet the budget deficit," Stamper said, As of the board voted to go with the student's wishes," Hawk said. offices for their various duhs, cut its operation hours from 8 a.m.-8 Newman said SACAB is working on another vote on the bond fee pm. in the fall to 10 a.m.-0 p.m., and it's summer hours are from 10 now, nothing else in the Tivoli will be shutdown, but Stamper said if something were to break down, there would be no money to fix i~ referendum again in the fall, but said the three governing boards of the a.m.·3 p.m., Stamper said. which would end up dosing that area down for use. institutions on campus would have to approve the idea. Other fucilities on campus affected by the budget deficit are the The defrit occurred when the Community C.Ollege of Denver's Micaela Duarte
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AMC Entertainment C.Orp., which has been paying SSOO,oo:> in annual rent for the 12-screen theater at the Auraria Campus made its final lease payment in June. AMC, the largest tenant at the Tivoli Student Union, ceased its operations at the TIVOli in February, but the lease required the corporation make payments through June. Of the total 327,fJ.XJ square feet of building area at the TIVOli, approximately 100,fJ.XJ square feet are leased to busines.ses. The student union relies on rental income from these busi.nes5es to suhsidize its $2.9-million budget. Various offices providing student services occupy the remaining space and pay no rent. With the expiration of the AMC lease, the amount of annual rental income will decrease 40 percent from about U.25 million to $750,fJ.XJ.
This shonfall could cause reductions in student services provided by the Auraria Child Care Center, Student Auxiliary Services and the PF)Events Center. Also, ongoing maintenance of the TIVOii compb could be deferred. The 25,00)..square foot AMC SJX!Ce could be convened from a movie theater to aconference center, retail uses or offices, according to David Caklwell, the Tooli Sttxlent Union Business Manager. However, Jeffrey D. Stamper, Assistant Director of the TIVOli Student Union said such a conversion requires remodeling that would include leveling the sloped theater floor and installing overhead lighting fixtures. He said that the estimated cost for these alterations is $3 million. Stamper said the budget for the 2000 and 2001 ffical years does not provide for funds needed for these renovations. This requires a tenant to fund these costs, making the AMC space less desirable than others in the metropolitan area not requiring up-front expenditures.
Additionally, on May 15, Ca>t Cutters, a hair styling salon that occupied 1,700 square feet, moved out. "~ do believe that we have tenants lined up," Stamper said. F.xisting tenants at the TIVOli have expressed interest in expanding into the Ca;t Cutters space, but so fur no written offers to lease the space have been submitted. As ofJuly 1, the vacancy rate for the rental space at the Tivoli will be 27 percent. This compares to a Frederick Rai.5 C.Ompany year-end 1m study that placed the vacancy rate in the central business d.iscrict at 8.4 percent. Frederick Ros.s OJmpany is a Denver- based commercial real estate firm. Stamper was not specific about rental rates being asked by Tivoli officials, saying only they were market rates between $18.00and $22.00 per square foot, based on retail rents in Lo Do. He ex.peered the rental rates to be in the upper end of this range.
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The president of the Boord of Trustees for the State Colleges of Colorado said he would resign August31. William Fulkerson has bren president of the board for six years. He accepted the position from Adams State College, where he was president from 1981-19')4. Fulkerson has been president of three state
colleges in Colorado, while also becoming "(The colleges) do such a fine job of teaching, executive administrator of the State Colleges of working with students and serving their Colorado. Fulkerson would not oomment on why oommunities, yet are not adequately rewarded for he resigned, but felt he has accomplished much as their great effort," Fulkerson said. presk:lent. The board oversees 12 community colleges, as '1 have been called upon to solve significant well as Mesa State in Grand Junction, ~tern State problems at three institutions and a system and College in Gunnison, Adams State College in achieved the expectations of the Boord and the Alamosa and Metro. colleges in each ca.5e. I believe the ability to work 'This is something to worry about but we'll with so many people effectively over such a long handle the situation the best we can. ~¡re going to time i.s a significant achievement as well. step forward," said Dale Mingilton, chairman of the
Boord ofTrustees for the State Boord of Colleges. "I have always had an excellent relationship with the board as individuals and as a group. Rarely does a president stay a length of time without the complete confidence and support of the board." Fulkerson said the policy manual provides for any president who serves ten years to become a distinguished professor. Fulkerson's future plans include the likelihood of becoming a distinguished professor at one of the system colleges.
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Metro's Chicano Studies department is preparing to chart new territory this fall by offering several new classes and by upgrading its Internet courses. The first among the changes for the department will be the implementation of its First-Year seminar class. Chicano Studies now joins nine other Metro degree programs currently offering the seminar course, which eases the transition between high school and college for freshmen students. By taking the class, new students can increase their chances of success in college,
The requirements for exemption from the English assessment test have been changed, making it easier for new students to avoid taking the exam. In the past, students who achieved a score of 23 or higher on the English section of their ACT tests were not required to take the assessment test for English. For students who begin classes at Metro during or after the summer 2000 semester, the required score has been lowered to 18. 'The ACT office ran a statistic comparison of their tests versus our assessments," said Jack Cooksey, assistant director of Testing and Assessment. "Of the 810 students who scored a 17 or better on the ACTt..808 of them passed our test." The requirement was set at 18 instead of 17 in order to conform to the national average (which is also 18), and to correct any margin of error. Joan Griffin, the English department's director of composition, agreed with the decision. "Examination ofACT scores and out placement tests showed no significant difference between students who scored 18 and the ones who scored 23, 24, even up through 28." ACT conducted the study between the fall of 19')8 and the fall of 1m, keeping track of 1061 students' scores on both tests. According to Cooksey, the majority of the students who passed the assessment test and took Freshman Composition in their first semester passed the class with at least a B. The process of exempting students who scored well on the ACT from corresp:>nding sections of the assessment test was begun with high requirements to see how well it would work, Cooksey said The follow-up study was done to make the proces.5 more accurate. ACT also looked at student performance on the math and reading sections ofeach test. The results of the entire study were received in the spring of 21XXl. While the English department is the only one changing the requirement, Cooksey feels that reading could also be safely lowered The required score for exemption from the math assessment will also remain at 24, as per ACT's recommendation. There are more advantages to a lower
according to department said Michelle Mondragon, the Chicano Studies chairman Luis Torres. administrative assistant. Although the process will take time, the "The best thing about being able to teach department is working to hire more teachers this class will be giving for on-line curriculum, Mondragon said. The students an insight into end result will be a greater variety of on-line Chicano studies and its courses available to both degree-seeking relation to the college," students and others. Torres said. Luis Torres The new appearance of the department Torres said it also represents the comes during a time of rapid growth and department's ongoing efforts to provide new transition. educational opportunities to students at a time Chicano Studies is working to gain when some classes are in heavy demand. approval as a teacher licensure program. If that Chicano Studies will offer at least three happens, the department could grant teacher Internet classes in the Fall, but the student licenses to those who graduate from Metro demand for on-line courses far outweighs the with degrees in Chicano studies. Currently, the department is awaiting number of professors qualified and available to approval from the Colorado Commission on teach them. Not all professors can teach on-line classes Higher Education before it can start certifying because of the computer and technical degree students as teachers, Torres said. knowledge required in maintaining a web site, - - - - - s e e DEPARTMENT page12 - - - - - - - - - s e e TEST page12
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"Programs like it help recruit, obtain and introduction to Chicano studies. graduate students," Torres said. On the broadest level, the First-Year Although the Ci)icano Studies department program acts as a springboard for freshmen, • doesn't coordinate the CAMP program, some of offering them a chance to fully adjust to college the participants will be enrolled in the life. For some Metro students, the course can _ _ _ _ __ department's First-Year seminar course. Torres even fulftll their multicultural education M_li_ra_c-'ey"--B_la_ke requirement. 111 n.. •"°POiio• said that through the years, he predicts the The school of letters, arts and sciences combination of both programs will give ap{X)inted a new asrod.ate dean, who will tike over DEPARTMENT, from 5 - - - - - - students a chance co learn more about Chicano August21. corrections The department has also joined in a culture. The new asrod.ate dean, Dianne Miller-Hardy, As of]une 23, nine students had enrolled in cooperative effort at Metro to help recruit holds a doctorate in medical sciences with a The Metropolitan strives for accuracy. If students and to ensure they graduate from the the department's First-Year seminar class. specialty in pathology from the University of Torres describes the uniqueness of the you spot an error, call Sean Weaver at (303) college. The newly created program, called the Oklahoma. She also has a master's degree in 556-8353. College Assistance Migrant Program or CAMP, is seminar class . as a way to demonstrate good parasitology and laboratory practice from the study skills while giving students an designed to recruit migrant students. University of Oklahoma. Her bachelor's degree is in microbiology from Oklahoma State University. Her l3w degree is from the University of Tulsa. At OSU, she chaired the faculty senate and other key committees. Miller-Hardy left the University of Oklahoma, where she had tenure for 11 years, to take the pa;ition at Metro. '1n order to move out into the world, you need to make sacrifices to get what you want," she said. Miller-Hardy said there were no opportunities left there for her as an 11-year tenured professor maintaining everyone should have the opponunity to get a good education at any age. She was impressed with the curriculum and quality of education Metro provides. Miller Hardy is a second-generation educator: Her rather taught at a community college for 40 years and her mother taught eighth grade science for 30 years, she said. "I feel certain that (Miller-Hardy) will bring us a wealth of new ideas and insights," said Joan fuster, dean of letters, arts and sciences, in written statement to Metro's faculty. "She has a background in curriculum, which is an intricate part of the job." fuster was unable co say how many candidates applied for the pa;ition. Faiter's statement to fuculty also said MillerHardy has done extensive curriculum development, including computer-based and - Begin at post-Bachelor level telecommunications-based teachings. - Clinical Master can transfer up to 36 credit hours Miller-Hardy said that there are many things to work on, but her priorities will be to listen, OOserve, - Schedules designed to Accomodate Working Adults and evaluate. ... - On-Site Clinic and Supervision 'The law teaches you to see all parts of an issue,"she said. Miller-Hardy replaces interim associate dean James Cronoble, who applied for the permanent pa;ition, but was not selected. Cronoble could not be reached for comment.
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Misunderstanding about dissent and mythology about violence and its role in American hi.story pervade the airways, lecture halls and columns of newsprint these days. The rhetoric of freedom, democracy, the Constitution, God's mutterings about the government's responsibilities and
promotion and as.surance of justice and peace, then it may well be aviable and realistic alternative. Obviously, large-scale revolution in this country would be crushed; therefore, those who feel aggrieved have been selective in their targets. Pecha~ this is how it should be, since violence i.5 justifiable only as an instrument of last reson when all other possible avenues have been exhausted and rendered ineffective. However, many - if not all - of the conflicts in our strife-tom society could be resolved if the democratic system would prove itself responsible to deeply held egalitarian values. •Myth 4: All power to the people, they know what is best. Caution: Sometimes, but public opinion polls repeatedly show the majority of freedom-loving Americans prefer some form of police state. The Left should learn what the Right has never known: There are rights that belong to all, which need never to be put to a popular plebiscite, or an eliti.5t veto. But if these rights are no longer being held in high esteem and are not being protected and perpetuated, then society should not be shocked when violent civil di.5obedience erupts. •Myth 5: "... Arevolution is no gentleman." Doubtlessly true: Thi<; astute command was made by Lincoln Steffens to Eugene oro; upon the occasion of 000; deprecating the violence of the Bolshevik Revolution. Fredrk:k Douglas.s knew this when he wrote, "If there is no struwe, there i.5 no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want cmµ; without planting... This struwe may be a moral one; or it may be a physk:al one...but it must be a struwe. Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will." In short, genuine reflective thought - not based on myth- but resting on the deeply embedded reservoir ofgoodwill, justice, equality and morality that is inherent in the American Political system, must operate in a moral sense because madness is never far away- as recent evenrs show. ~must exercise caution or we will become as the protagonists in George Orwell's Animal furm, where the pigs became so much like their oppressors, the farmers, other animals simply could not di.5tingui.5h between them. Who today can claim such adeptness and perceptivity given our capacity and penchantness for denial, evasion and half-truth? For humankind to survive, for democracy to thrive, in order for justice not to die, we must re-examine all institutions, beliefs, faiths, and re-envi.5ion a society based on assumptions that work for all. we have no choice.
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irresponsibilities are heard from those who represent virtually all political leanings. Most discourse fills under the category of "myths we cheri.5h." • Myth 1 (all myths are paraphrased): Violence has never accompli.5hed any good for American Society. · Correction: the hi.story ofAmerica is replete with examples of times when violence has been the indi.5pen.sable instrument of social, economic, or political change. V10lenceensuredourveryownAmerican Revolution whaie bi-centennial we not so long ago profited. V10lence forced the Southern states to abolish legal slavery, helped to establish the bargaining rights oflalx>r, such as they are, and on sundry occasions, has "saved" our sacred shores from threatening tyrannies of an "un-American" narure. Other instances can be footnoted by any lay hi.5torian - most of whom seem to be syndicated in Denver's competing but merged newsf.Qpers or on the airwaves. • Myth 2: Our legal and political systems are open, therefore conditions can be remedied and change can occur from within. Absurdity: Many of our institutions are less open to change and reform than the political and legal systems of some of the more openly despotic countries. Racism, fascism, and other instruments of repression are a pervasive pan of the American style. Black, Brown, and Red people have known this for generations, as have other minorities. White people,who have never done very well at interpreting or writing the hi.story of America, are discovering the "open" political arena is simply not responding to the injustices in American society. Obviously, this discovery has been missed by the "silent majority," and distorted by the new vocal moral minority. The para-military Right appears to have only recently di.5covered that "good white people"can have it done to them too. •Myth 3: There is no place for a violent revolution today. 'Xrong: Read the Declaration of Independence, Thoreau, Supreme Court ChiefJustice Harlan, and others. If revolution can be a major ingredient in the
-Charles Angeletti is a hiStory professor at Metro
Education bill unfair to children Editor: I spent a great deal of my time reading the new School Testing Bill Gov. Owens endorsed. I am writing to give a few of my opinions on the bill and its many faaions. As a college student, one of the many important tools I need to apply in my education is the ability to creatively and critically think about many different subjects. If I were to simply memorize my class reading and lecture notes, or if my clas.5es consisted of sttictly lecture style clas.srooms without open discussion, I ·would never make it in higher education. Memorizing fonnulas, elements, dates and names i.5 in no way an efficient way to detennine a child's intellect or a teacher's effectiveness or influence in achild's life and by no means gives a child a sense of ethic, self, or ability to think things out completely. Pe~ all children will unfortunately not find themselves in higher education. However, the ability to think well i.5 needed in all factors of life, wether that area be parenting,~. employment, or social. I fuid Owen's education bill classist, raci.5t, as well as elitist on the whole
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Members of Soul Patch take a break outside of their rehearsal space June 27. From Left to right: Dave Farley, Missy Gettreuter, Jimmy Glachettl, Brandon Campbell
Music for your soul Story and photo by Sarah Carney Out of the smoky depths of a crowded bar arises a crisp sound twisting and turning like the trails of smoke, dipping and spiraling as the passing breezes push them around. The music takes a psychedelic ride through the sounds of rock-n-roll with a twist all of its own. The band is Soul Patch, a conglomeration of four individuals with different backgrounds with one thing in common. Music dwells in their souls. There are four members; Missy Gettreuter on vocals and 12string guitar, Brandon Campbell, also known as Bee, a Metro student who keeps it steady on drums, Dave Farley on bass guitar, and Jimmy Giachetti plays the lead on electric guitar. Gettreuter grew up in Fond du Lac, Wis. and attended the University of W1SConsin in Osh Kosh where she obtained a geol0gy degree. After spending a month in Canada doing field camp, Gettreuter relocated to Denver in July 1997. She started playing her acoustic guitar and singing at various coffeehouses around town. Eventually this led to the start of a band called Remedy. This group went through many changes and several band members
before they settled into Soul Patch. "We needed to get rid of a few of the flakes," Gettreuter said. "Every band needs a little fine tuning sometimes." Campbell and Gettreuter have been playing together the longest with a running time of two years. Also from the Midwest, Campbell grew up in Troy, Mich. He has been playing drums since he was 5 years old, and has played in several bands throughout his time in Michigan and Colorado. "Even when I am
left after hearing that he was soon to career;" Giachetti said. be a father, which left an opening "Our driving force is created by where Farley slipped into the fusion of Bee's offbeat tinkering comfortably. Farley is a Denver native with his tribal -splashes, n Gettreuter who started his first band in high said. "Dave's explosive bass playing school with a bunch of his friends. It starts a ripple that rises into an was a hard core punk band called overwhelming tidal wave. Always Vicious Prick. Since then, he has riding the crest, Jimmy leads you on played with more than 30 bands an electric detour that sends chills throughout his career. Spanking down your spine as his tones break Satan, Chainsaw Rodeo, Shrinking on the shore." The band has a sound that i.5 Violets, are just a few of the wide range of groups he has played with in filled with energy. Recently, they won the Denver area. Farley also dabbles the best of the new talent showcase at with the acoustic and electric guitar, Herman's Hideaway. This year they were also ringiflg in the New Year as not playi~g; ~ drums, harmonica and recorder. The last member of Soul Patch, headliners at Hard Rock Cafe in Giachetti, was recruited after its lead Denver. They have played shows guitarist packed his bags for New with Cosmic Pond, Zeut, The Future t h e Orleans. Giachetti is also a Colorado Presidents, Chataqua, Big Shark native, but grew up in the foothills of Jackson, Sliquid, Stir Fried, beat in my head," Campbell said. Campbell left Michigan in April Golden. He now lives in Boulder and ~hed, Floodline, Cosmic Soul 1996. He recalls this very well not only plays with Soul Patch, but Surfers, and Michelle and the Book of because of the fires and craziness that also with another band called Olptain Runes. They are also playing several occurred shortly after arriving in Dirk. Giachetti)las spent quite a bit upcoming shows in and around Denver during the Cinco De Mayo of time travelling, living, and playing Denver: festivities. He first attended Red in Colorado, New Mexico, and other Rocks Community College where he parts of the world. In fact, he toured June 29 Buffalo Rose Saloon met up with a few other like-minded all over Europe with fellow Denver July 12 Lion's Lair July 19 Herman's Hideaway individuals who played together in a musician Ninah Storey and her band. July 22 Cricket on the Hill band called Loophole. This is the Giachetti was also asked to fill in point where Campbell's and when Brethren Fast's guitarist hurt August 16 Herman's Hideaway August 17 Quixote's True Blue Gettreuter's paths cross. The two his hand played a lot of the same open stage "I have been playing for 13 years venues and soon they started playing on and off and have had the chance to play with some great talents, which together. Soul Patch's original bass player has definitely been a highlight in my
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When Ralph Nader accepted the Green Party nomination for President June 25 he called on students and young people to get involved and told them the Green Party has room. He warned not being part of the process could affect their future. "If you are not turned on to politics, then politics will turn on you," Nader said. Accepting to a crowd of more than a thousand charged supporters at the Denver Renaissance Hotel, Nader said he intends to give the American people a choice in November. 'The Green Party is about more than just the environment; we are the largest Denver. political party in the world. We are about justice for all," he said. Nader has filed a suit to allow third party candidates to participate in the presidential debates. "You, the citizens can make that happen by your voice. You can help force the issues to be
discussed," he said. He blasted big corporations for the tyranny he said they created along with the "do-nothing, do-little" politicians for instituting "corporate welfare" legislation. He talked about the 47 million people who do not have health care coverage in this country and asked why the richest nation in the world was ranked 37th in that category by the World Health Organization. Welcoming the California Nurses Association's endorsement Nader said, 'They are the first union to endorse the Green Party and we thank them." Along-time consumer activist, Nader is best known for taking on the auto industry's safety standards thirty years ago. The Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Environmental Protection Agency are largely due to Nader-backed action, he said. "The country has more problems than it deserves and far more solutions than it uses.'' he said. The accusation Nader could become the
"spoiler", especially for Vice President Al Gore, was answered when Nader said, "Look we want to win. We can't win by allowing Al Gore to win." Nader said not to dismiss the conservative. ''They're concerned about how their tax dollars are spent well, community, and the future," he said. He talked about the economy and by what yardstick it measured by. "When 20 to 25 percent Cathi Boerder/Th~ lhtfopollton of the children in this Ralph Nader's mother, flanked by his two sisters, listen country live in blatant, with pride as he accepts the Green Party's Nomination for abject poverty how can we President of the United States on June 25th. say our economy is doing failure?" he said. He suggests that the drug good?" he said. He talked about alternative fuels such as problem should be treated like a health problem._ At the end of his nearly two hour speech solar and wind. He also listed the many uses of agricultural hemp, including its potential fuel Nader called for people young and old to give what they can in the way of money and time. use. Calling for an end to mining for fossil fuels Nader is opposed to corporate donations. For more information about Nader and the because of the damage to the earth and people. "More coal miners died from Black Lung Green Pany go to their web site at disease and accidents then all the casualties in www.votenader.org World War II ," he said "We have spent tens of millions of dollars on the war on drugs. When do you call that a
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They call him the Bird Man. "Some of the instructors don't even know my name," said John Krenetsky, a biology professor who begins his 34th year this fall teaching at Metro. "But they know me as the bird man," De K, as he i.5 known to tha;e da>est to him, .. began his love affair with birds 10 years ago. Members of a tropical fish dub, he and hi.5 wife Nancy attended a fish convention in Chicago. As they walked down the hall from their hotel room to the convention hall each morning, they passed a line of parrots in cages and would ask the birds how they were doing. By the third day one of them answered back. '1t was love at first sight," Krenetsky said After returning home, Krenetsky made a longdi&ance phone call and attempted to buy the bird that had spoken to him. It was not for sale. Three weeks later, he contacted a breeder, and after taking a two-hour class from him, Krenetsky oought his first bird. It was a double yellow-head -amazon named Cedrick.
~My life was changed forever," he said.
Krenetsky now has four birds; Duncan, a cockatiel, Wilbur, a lovebird, Zach, a "plucked" Afiican Grey, and Big Bird, an amazon. His wife has two birds of her own. ''Birds are like potato chiµ;," he said ''You can't have just one." Of Krenetsky's four birds, Duncan i.5 his, favorite.
"He's my baby. But they are all like members of the family," he said. Krenetsky said people find him more approachable with a bird on his shoulder. "Students approach me more relaxed. Even total strangers are more relaxed." He said that if you are asingle man at Metro, or anywhere for that mafter, a bird on your shoulder i.5 a great way to meet someone. Krenetsky i.5n't the only one in the department fond of the birds. Rosemary Moya, office administrator for the. biology department, says Wilbur is her favorite. 'Wilbur sits on my shoulder half the day when he comes down here," she said. 'They get their share of attention" While Krenetsky's passion for his birds is apparent, he also has a passion for teaching. The students seem to admire him as well. 'They line up at his door like the Pied Piper after clas.s," said Moya. ''He takes time for students,
percent success rate among the younger students. But the rate for students who needed one semester to graduate was about 95 percent. Although Krenetsky doesn't mind take-home or on-line courses, he said the classroom i.5 the way to go. "I think there needs to be an interchange between students," he said The thing that Krenetsky loves most about teaching is he has fun in the classroom. 'There i.5 nothing else Iwould rather do than perform in front of a class. It's a fantastic feeling, and I think a good teacher has to be a ham," he said. Lee Robinson/lh ~ltGn One of Krenetsky's former students Biology professor John Krenetsky Jokes with returned recently for a chat. The student campus employees In the Science building as received his degree in biology and was his afrlcan grey parrot, Zach, looks on June working for the post office. 27. 'l\t first, I thought he had wasted his whether they are in his class or not." money," Krenetsky said ''But he told me that After earning hi.5 doctorate in plant ecobgy I had taught him to think. If we can get them to from the University of New Mexico in think, we've done our jobs." Albuquerque, Krenetsky began teaching at Metro He said that s6metimes the quiet ones slip through. ''Some people don't think they're smart," in 1967. In 1971, he began the first Pace Program, which allowed students to take home assignments he said. That won't stop the Bird Man. on tapes and slides and return to dass for exams. 'They are going to have to drag me out of here," Krenetskysaid "I have fun here." He admitted reluctantly that there was about a 40
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Four former Metro athletes were inducted into the school's Hall of Fame at a ceremony June 3 at the St. Cajetan's Center on the Auraria Campus. Holly Roberts, Ralph Rivers, Rosie Durbin and Eric ,Larson were presented as the Hall of Fame Class of 2000 in front of 90 guests. According to Steve Allen, Metro's sports information director and Hall of Fame chairman. The four athletes were voted in by a seven-member selection committee, which is made up of current ,,.athletic department administrators, Hall of Fame · members, and coaches. In order to qualify, the athlete must have completed his or her eligibility four or more years ago from the time of voting. The committee considers the athlete's statistics and contributions on the playing field, but also looks at the person's academic honors and community contributions. The Hall of Fame started in 1994, and currently boasts 19 former Roadrunners. The ceremony brought people from as far away as
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Florida, including former head baseball coach and iathletic director Bill Helman. Former basketball coaches Darryl Smith and Bob Hull also made presentations. "It was really nice overall, the atmosphere was great," athletic director Joan McDermott said about the ceremony. "It was good to see so many come from out of town to share the experience." 1... Allen was also very pleased with the turnout. "It was very pleasing to see past athletes and coaches," Allen said. "It's good to pay back some of the former athletes and coaches who helped establish a tradition of the exceptional athletic department that we have." McDermott also said the committee is considering moving th~ ceremony to the middle of the sports season in order tq tie it in with some home basketball games. This would give an opportunity for more fans to be able to congratulate and recognize the athlete's contributions to the department. · -.. This year's inductees were some of the more well known in their respective sports, their names spread out - - - - - - - - - - - s e e FAME page13
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The VP of Student Fees is responsible for advocating on behalf of students in areas concerning student fees. This officer will solicit the concerns, opinions, and ideas of the student body; be a fair-minded and tenacious liaison between the students, faculty, and administration; and be the representative student voice regarding any changes in or implementation of student fees.
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across the all-time leader lists in the Metro media guides. Roberts, who played basketball from 1990-1993, is the only Metro basketball player to ever score more than 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. Her career includes two single-game records and three single-season records. She stands as the all-time leader in rebounds, blocked shots, free throws made and free throws attempted. She also is the only Roadrunner ever to have her number retired. Rivers was Metro basketball's go-to guy during his playing days from 1989-1992. _ During h1s years as a guard, the team tcompiled an 87-32 record, which stands as the third-best three-year stretch in school history. The 1991-1992 Colorado Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Year ended his career as the all-time leader in points scored, games started, minutes, field goals made, and free throws made. These records have since been broken by
All-American guard DeMarcos Anzures. Larson made his name known at Metro as a coach during the 1980s and early 1990s, but also played as the starting shortstop for the Roadrunners in 1978 and1979. In addition to being a solid player, Larson was an academic standout as well, earning two awards for academic excellence. He has since gone on to be awarded the Denver Public Schools Teacher-of-the-Year in 1992 and Jefferson County Softball Coach-ofthe-Year in 1999. Durbin was an offensive weapon throughout her soccer career at Metro, and her selection to the Hall of Fame closes the book on a career that included 40 goals and 94 points. The goal total puts her in second place on the all-time leader list and her 94 total points are good for third all-time, behind Tonja Ridgeway and Kari Pierce. Durbin was named Colorado Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Year as a senior, and also was awarded the NCANs Sportswomanof-the-Year in Colorado in 1995.
This officer represents MSCD students as a voting member on all matters pertaining to SGA. The VP of Student Fees will work with six other Vice Presidents, five ex-officio SGA members, and one President, and will be available to all MSCD students.
Qualifications: -Desire to work with and on behalf of MSCD students. -Must have completed 6 credit hours at Metro, with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. -Good academic standing. -Taking at least 6 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. -Must be able to work 15 hours per week including office hours, committee work, and weekly meetings. -Must be able to attend SAB meetings Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm. -Must be able to serve in office from appointment to 4/29/01.
Pay: The VP of Student Services will be paid a maximum stipend of $500.00 per month. Students interested in applying should stop by the SGA office in Tivoli, Suite 307 or Student Activities in Tivoli, Suite 305 and pick up an application. Applications must be turned in to Tivoli, Suite 307, Attn: Toni Aho no later than 5:30pm, July 15, 2000.
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runs through August 2, 2000. The Center is located at 1734 Wazee in LoDo. For more inf~rmation, call (303)294-5207.
Grant St., from 7:30-9pm. For more information, call (303)322-8997 or (303) 7984319.
12 STEP Meetings On Campus - We are looking for a facilitator for our 12 Step meetings. For more information, call Billi at (303)556-2525.
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job Search Strategies - Learn how to MSCD Student Government Meeting - initiate a job search, make contacts, and Get involved with student government use resources in this free workshop for all every Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm in the MSCD students. The workshop will be Senate Chambers, Tivoli #329. For more held in Central Classroom #203 from information, call (303)556-3312. 10am-12pm. For more information and to pre-register, call (303)556-3664.
Ongoing Aerobics at Aurarla • The Campus Recreation at Auraria invites you to drop in for a variety of workout sessions throughout the day. Classes offered include step aerobics, kickboxing, total fit, super abs, and pump-n-tone. Starts June 1 until August 7. For class times, locations, and more information, call CRA at (303)556-3210. 20th Century Drawings & Objects The Center for the Visual Arts hosts this exhibition from the Arkansas Arts Center Foundation Collection. The exhibition
Tues, July 4 Independence Day - The Auraria campus will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2000.
Sat, July 8 Tbe Responsibility of the Individual to Search for Irutb tn Religion • The Metro State College Baha'i Club is sponsoring this free seminar conducted by Josh Weties, a psychiatric social worker, at the Metro Denver Baha'i Center, 99 S.
system if you have experienced sexual harassment or other types of discrimination on the job. Attend this free, confidential workshop at 655 Broadway, Denver, Suite 300 conference room from -. 6-8pm. To make a reservation or more information, call (800)522-0925.
Mock Interview - An opportunity to practice and evaluate your interviewing Wed, July 19 techniques. Dress as you would for an actual interview, bring your resume and arrive 10 minutes in advance to Central job Search Strategies - Learn how to Classroom #203 from 9-11:30am. This initiate a job search, make contacts, and workshop is free to all MSCD students. use resources in this free workshop for all For more information and to pre-register, MSCD students. The workshop will be call (303)556-3664. held in Central Classroom #203 from 24pm. For more information and to preregister, call (303)556-3664.
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.Interviewing Skills • Take part in this free workshop and review the interviewing process, i.e., questions, preparations, and presentation in Central Classroom #203 from llam-lpm. For more information and to pre-register, call (303)5563664.
Thurs, July 20 Resumes that Work - Learn how to write an effective resume in this free workshop. Four types of resumes will be discussed in Central Classroom #203 from 10am-12pm. For more information and to pre-register, call (303)556-3664.
Sexual Harassment and ]ob Discrimination Workshop - Learn what to do at work and through the legal
graphic artists The MSCO Office of Student Publications has positions available for student* graphic artists. You will be designing with PowerMac G3 workstations and work in our production room. Hyoti are a currentiy enrolled Metro State student and available 15-20 hours each week. we'd like to meet with you~ Call us at (303) 556-8361 for more information. This position is paid at the rate of 15/hour.
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Help Wanted SENIOR YEAR JOURNALISM MAJORS interested in freelance assignments may send a resume and two writing samples to: Editor, Urban Spectrum Newspaper, P.O. Box 31001, Aurora, CO 80041. 7(28
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MALE MODELS WANTED - CASTING for ongoing opportunities. $50 paid for audition. Call Bruce (303)995-7467. 12/1 29 PEOPLE WANTED GET PAID $$$ for lbs. or inches lost in next 30 ~ays. Natural - Money back guarantee. Free samples (888)373-5940. www.sa1102@aol.com. 8/18 OWN A COMPUTER? PUT IT TO Work! Free details: www.uwin911.com. 7!28 ·- - - - - - - - - - - - - ,
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ATTENTION STARVING STUDENTS for part time assistant positions. save big up to 70% on air fare, designer Excellent pay and benefits! clothes, music, books, and more... Student owned on-line mall www.cool- TM/CH is an AMI Montessori school with a wonderful shops.bigsmart.com. 61.30 working envirqnment.
22% OFF SUMMER STORAGE SPECIALS Units from $15.00. Free move-in truck with advance payment. Discount available to students & faculty with valid college ID. Call (303)299-9422. I 7/28 NEED INTERNET ACCESS? DON'T feel comfortable loading the software and navigating the web? I can help. I'll show you step-by-step in the comfort of your home. (303)634-8588. 7/28
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Women Helping Women Egg Donors Needed ... For infertile women.
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