The liberal arts are more than a set of courses within the academic undergraduate experience. These disciplines provide the foundation of all human knowledge, with literature taking a central seat within the curriculum. While that may sound audacious, it is true. Innovation and technology; medical advancements; cultural and historical understanding; effective communication; human purpose….all of life’s enduring questions and discoveries begin within a grounding in the liberal arts.
The MSU Roadrunner Review inhabits an important place within the liberal arts curriculum at MSU Denver. It contains human insight—carefully curated (by students) through a literary lens, opening the door for readers to directly experience the humanities and make connections within their own life experiences.
In a modern world that tends to encourage quick transactional experiences over deeper intellectual ones, this journal gives the reader a respite from the noise. It is a part of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences mission, vision, and values: providing essential viewpoints for our students as they pursue meaningful careers and, most importantly, lives of substance.
Dr. John Masserini
Dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Metropolitan State University of Denver