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College Fairs

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/firstyear/comestoyou/collegefairs.html

2013 College Fairs

Iowa Fairs
Date Time Place Representative
Monday, March 04, 2013 6-7:30pm Valley High School, West Des Moines Emily
Tuesday, March 05, 2013 1-2:30pm Gilbert High School, Gilbert Emily
Tuesday, March 05, 2013 6-7:30pm Belmond-Klemme High School, Belmond Emily
Wednesday, March 06, 2013 10am-12pm Storm Lake High School, Storm Lake Emily
Thursday, March 07, 2013 9-10:30am Iowa Lakes CC, Estherville Emily
Thursday, March 07, 2013 1:30-3pm Algona High School, Algona Emily
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 9-11:15am North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City Emily
Minnesota Fairs
Date Time Place Representative
Wednesday, February 06, 2013 8:30-10am Andover High School, Andover Paulette
Monday, March 11, 2013 6-8pm Shakopee High School, Shakopee DeShaun
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6-8pm Wayzata High School, Wayzata DeShaun
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12-2pm Hopkins High School, Hopkins DeShaun
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 6-8pm Edina High School, Edina DeShaun
Thursday, March 14, 2013 1-3pm Henry Sibley High School, Mendota Heights DeShaun
Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:30-7:30pm Farmington High School, Farmington DeShaun
Monday, March 18, 2013 6-8pm Chanhassen High School, Chanhassen DeShaun
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 9-11:30am Anoka High School, Anoka DeShaun
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 4-6pm Rosemount High School, Rosemount DeShaun
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 10:15am-12pm St. Louis Park High School, St. Louis Park DeShaun
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 6-8pm Stillwater High School, Stillwater DeShaun
Thursday, March 21, 2013 8-10:30am Blaine High School, Blaine DeShaun
Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:45am-2pm Champlin Park High School, Champlin DeShaun
Friday, March 22, 2013 8-10am Coon Rapids High School, Coon Rapids DeShaun
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 11:45am-3pm Tartan High School, Oakdale DeShaun
Monday, April 15, 2013 7-9pm Cretin Durham Hall High School, St. Paul DeShaun
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 11:45am-3pm Providence Academy High School, Plymouth DeShaun
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 5:30-8:30pm Academy of Holy Angels, Richfield DeShaun
South Dakota Fairs
Date Time Place Representative
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 8:45-11:30am Washington High School, Sioux Falls Emily
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:45-2:30pm Roosevelt HS, Sioux Falls Emily
Thursday, March 21, 2013 8:25-11:20am Lincoln High School, Sioux Falls Emily
Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:30-2pm Univ. of Sioux Falls Stewart Center, Sioux Falls Emily

Michael ALTOMARI – Admissions Officer

Michael Altomari

Phone Number: 507-389-5855
E-mail: michael.altomari@mnsu.edu

Education: B.S. Psychology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, M.S. Counseling and Student Personnel, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: The free athletic events! You can't beat going to football or hockey games for free!
Favorite thing about the community: Moondogs games and the golf courses!
Favorite Campus Activity: Besides going to the sporting events, intramurals, and club lacrosse games!

Diane BERGE, Ph.D. – Associate Director of Admissions

Diane Berge

Phone Number: 507-389-1702
E-mail: diane.berge@mnsu.edu

Education: B.A. Education (French and Vocal Music), University of Minnesota-Morris M.S. Counseling and Student Personnel, Minnesota State University, Mankato Ph.D. Educational Policy and Administration, University of Minnesota
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: The large but personal flavor of our small campus with challenging programs from liberal arts to high technology.
Favorite thing about the community: A comfortable, smaller town feel but with many amenities of larger cities
Favorite Campus Activity: I have enjoyed shotokan karate training and Madrigal singers.

Ryan BUCH – Admissions Officer

Ryan Buch

Phone Number: 507-389-2422
E-mail: ryan.buch@mnsu.edu

Education: B.S. Elementary Education, Martin Luther College, M.A. Sociology, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: An exciting university environment with amazing students and faculty that I get to interact with every day.
Favorite thing about the community: Softball, YMCA, Youth Athletic Activities
Favorite Campus Activity: Free movies in the Student Union, Theater, Hockey!!!

Emily Harrison – Admissions Officer

Emily Harrison

Phone Number: 507-389-6670
E-mail: emily.harrison@mnsu.edu

Education: B.A. Communication Arts/Public Relations
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: The faculty and staff on campus are some of the most supportive people that I have ever met, and the students are truly invested in what the university has to offer. The activities happening around campus during the week and weekends make it a fun and energetic place to be!
Favorite thing about the community: The perfect mix of nature and city. I enjoy the surrounding parks and nature trails in the river valley along with the convenience of having great shopping and restaurants available.
Favorite Campus Activity: Free movies in the Student Union, Theater, HockeMaverick Hockey Games!

Brian JONES – Director of Admissions

Brian Jones

Phone Number: 507-389-2422
E-mail: brian.jones@mnsu.edu

Education: B.S. Mass Communications, Minnesota State University, Mankato M.S. Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: The Touchdown Tent during Homecoming
Favorite thing about the community: The North Mankato Fun Days Parade
Favorite Campus Activity: Intramural Soccer

Paulette KIMBER – Admissions Officer

Paulette Kimber

Phone Number: 507-389-3279
Email: paulette.kimber@mnsu.edu

Education: B.A. communication Studies and Spanish
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: PURPLE PRIDE! I love that everyone here is so dedicated to what they do. Students are persistent in working towards their academic goals, as well as the friendly faculty and staff that make it all possible. It's a wonderful atmosphere.
Favorite thing about the community: I love when it gets warm out and everyone is outside barbequing, rollerblading, on walks, and doing other activities. It just makes Mankato feel a little more like home.
Favorite Campus Activity: On campus fairs because it's almost always a guarantee that there will be free food, and who doesn't love free food!?

DeShaun McDONALD – Admissions Officer

DeShaun McDonald

Phone Number: 507-381-8676
E-mail: deshaun.mcdonald@mnsu.edu

Education: AA Liberal Arts, Minnesota State University, Mankato, B.S. Entertainment Management, Bay State College, Boston, MA.
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: Variety events that happen on and off campus. Participating with different organizations, and meeting great people.
Favorite thing about the community: Small city, big town feel, with so much to offer.
Favorite Campus Activity: IMPACT (campus activities board) and Greek Life.

Carolyn Peterson NELSON – Assistant Director of Admissions

Carolyn

Phone Number: 507-389-5889
E-mail: carolyn.peterson@mnsu.edu

Education: B.S Political Science Minnesota State University, Mankato;
Pursuing M.S. Educational Leadership Minnesota State University, Mankato
Favorite thing about Minnesota State University, Mankato: The people—All the amazing faculty, staff, and friends I've met here!
Favorite thing about the community: Fall colors in the Minnesota River Valley. It's beautiful!
Favorite Campus Activity: Just one? There's so many! Alpha Chi Omega sorority, Campus Rec intramurals and aerobics, hockey (Go Mavs!) and free movies in the Student Union.