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High School Visits

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/admissions/firstyear/comestoyou/highschool.html
School City Day Date Time Officer
Academy of Holy Angels Richfield Tuesday February 19, 2013 10:55-11:25 DeShaun
Adrian High School Adrian Thursday March 14, 2013 2:50-3:15 Mike
Albert Lea High School Albert Lea Wednesday April 24, 2013 1:00-1:30 p.m. Ryan
Andover Senior High School Andover Monday April 15th 11:00-11:30 AM Paulette
Annandale High School Annandale Tueday April 23, 2013 9:35 AM-10-35AM Emily
Anoka Senior High School Anoka Wednesday March 6th 10:30-11:00 AM Paulette
Apple Valley HS Apple Valley Friday April 05, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
Apple Valley HS Apple Valley Thursday May 02, 2013 10:30- 11:00 DeShaun
Armstrong-Robbinsdale HS Plymouth Wednesday April 10, 2013 9:30- 10:00 DeShaun
Armstrong-Robbinsdale HS Plymouth Thursday May 09, 2013 1:15- 1:45 DeShaun
Austin High School Austin Thursday April 11, 2013 12:30-1:00 p.m. Ryan
Baldwin-Woodville Baldwin Thursday April 04, 2013 11:00- 11:30 AM Emily
Belle Plaine HS Belle Plaine Monday April 15, 2013 2:30-3:00 p.m. Ryan
Blaine Blaine Friday April 19, 2013 11:20- 1:06 DeShaun
Blue Earth Area High School Blue Earth Tuesday March 19, 2013 9:30-10:00 Mike
BOLD High School Olivia Thursday March 21, 2013 10:00-10:30 Mike
Brooklyn Center High School Brooklyn Center Tuesday March 12, 2013 11:43- 1:05 DeShaun
Brooklyn Center High School Brooklyn Center Thursday April 18, 2013 11:43- 1:05 DeShaun
Buffalo Sr. HS Buffalo Thursday April 18, 2013 12:30-1:00 PM Emily
Burnsville Sr. HS Burnsville Friday April 05, 2013 9:15- 9:45 DeShaun
Cambridge High School Cambridge Tuesday March 26, 2013 11:15- 11:45 DeShaun
Cathedral High School New Ulm Thursday April 18, 2013 10:00 Carolyn
Centennial HS Circle Pines Wednesday March 27, 2013 12:00- 1:15 DeShaun
Central High School St. Paul Thursday March 14, 2013 9:30- 10:00 DeShaun
Central High School NYA Monday March 18, 2013 9:15-9:45 Mike
Central High School LaCrosse Wednesday April 10, 2013 11:00-11:30 a.m. Ryan
Central High School St. Paul Wednesday April 24, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Century High School Rochester Thursday April 11, 2013 11:00-11:30 a.m. Ryan
Champlin High School Champlin Friday April 12, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Chanhassen High School Chanhassen Tuesday February 26, 2013 2:30- 3:00 DeShaun
Chaska Chaska Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:30 - 1:00 DeShaun
Chippewa Falls Sr. HS Chippewa Falls Tuesday April 02, 2013 1:00-1:30 PM Emily
Cleveland High School Cleveland Thursday February 28, 2013 8:40-9:10 Mike
Como Sr. HS St. Paul Wednesday April 24, 2013 12:00- 12:30 DeShaun
Coon Rapids High School Coon Rapids Tuesday April 09, 2013 11:20- 1:00 DeShaun
Cooper-Robbinsdale HS New Hope Monday March 18, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Cotter High School Winona Tuesday April 09, 2013 1:30-2:00 p.m. Ryan
De La Salle High School Minneapolis Tuesday March 19, 2013 12:45- 1:15 DeShaun
Delano High School Delano Monday February 25, 2013 11:30-12:00 Mike
Eagan High School Eagan Thursday February 28, 2013 11:30- 12:00 DeShaun
East Ridge Woodbury Monday February 25, 2013 11:00- 11:30 DeShaun
Eastview High School Apple Valley Thursday February 28, 2013 9:20- 9:50 DeShaun
Eau Claire Memorial HS Eau Claire Tuesday April 02, 2013 11:15- 11:45 AM Emily
Eden Prairie High School Eden Prairie Tuesday February 26, 2013 8:00- 8:30 DeShaun
Edina High School Edina Wednesday February 20, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Edison High School Minneapolis Wednesday February 27, 2013 10:00 - 10:30 DeShaun
Elk River High School Elk River Thursday April 17, 2013 1:15-1:45 PM Emily
Fairmont High School Fairmont Tuesday March 19, 2013 11:00-11:30 Mike
Faribault HS Faribault Wednesday April 24, 2013 9:00-9:30 a.m. Ryan
Farmington High School Farmington Friday March 01, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Forest Lake Senior HS Forest Lake Tuesday March 26, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Fridley Senior HS Fridley Thursday April 04, 2013 11:30-12:00 DeShaun
GFW High School Gibbon Wednesday March 20, 2013 1:00-1:30 Mike
Harding High School St. Paul Friday April 12, 2013 9:20- 9:50 DeShaun
Hastings High School Hastings Monday March 25, 2013 10:35- 11:05 DeShaun
Henry Sibley HS Mendota Heights Thursday February 28, 2013 10:30- 11:00 DeShaun
Highland Park Sr. HS St. Paul Friday April 05, 2013 11:00- 11:30 DeShaun
Hill-Murray High School St. Paul Thursday April 04, 2013 10:15- 10:45 DeShaun
Hopkins High School Hopkins Friday April 19, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
Hudson Senior HS Hudson Wednesday April 03, 2013 9:15-9:40 AM Emily
Humboldt Sr. HS St. Paul Thursday April 11, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Humboldt Sr. HS St. Paul Wednesday May 08, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Hutchinson High School Hutchninson Monday February 25, 2013 1:30-2:00 Mike
Irondale HS New Brighton Thursday March 28, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Jackson County Central Jackson Tuesday March 19, 2013 1:30-2:00 Mike
Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Janesville Tuesday April 09, 2013 9:00-9:30 a.m. Ryan
Jefferson HS Bloomington Tuesday February 19, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
John F. Kennedy Sr. HS Bloomington Tuesday February 19, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
John Marshall HS Rochester Thursday April 18, 2013 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ryan
Johnson High School St. Paul Thursday April 11, 2013 10:15- 12:15 DeShaun
Johnson High School St. Paul Thursday May 09, 2013 10:15- 12:15 DeShaun
Lacrosse Aquinos High School LaCrosse Wednesday April 10, 2013 9:00-9:30 a.m. Ryan
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Lake Crystal Monday March 18, 2013 2:00-2:30 Mike
Lakeville HS North Lakeville Friday March 01, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
Lakeville HS South Lakeville Friday March 01, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Lakeville HS South Lakeville Thursday April 25, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Lakeville HS South Lakeville Thursday April 25, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
LeSueur-Henderson HS LeSueur Monday April 15, 2013 1:30-2:00 p.m. Ryan
Logan High School LaCrosse Wednesday April 10, 2013 12:40-1:15 p.m. Ryan
Lourdes High School Rochester Thursday April 18, 2013 11:00-11:30 a.m. Ryan
Loyola High School Mankato Thursday April 4, 2013 TBD Brian
Madelia High School Madelia Monday March 18, 2013 1:00-1:30 Mike
Mahtomedi Mahtomedi Wednesday April 03, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
Mankato East High School Mankato Thursday April 04, 2013 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Brian
Mankato West High School Mankato Thursday April 04, 2013 10:30 a.m. Brian
Maple Grove Senior HS Maple Grove Wednesday April 03, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Maple River HS Mapleton Monday April 15, 2013 9:00-9:30 a.m. Ryan
Marshall High School Marshall Thursday March 14, 2013 11:45-12:15 Mike
Martin Luther High School Northrop Tuesday March 19, 2013 11:40-12:10 Mike
Mayo High School Rochester Thursday April 11, 2013 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ryan
Milaca High School Milaca Thursday April 17, 2013 9:00-9:30 AM Emily
Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School New Ulm Thursday April 18, 2013 11:00 Carolyn
Minnetonka High School Minnetonka Monday March 18, 2013 10:15- 10:45 DeShaun
Mound Westonka HS Mound Thursday February 21, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Mounds View High School Arden Hill Thursday March 28, 2013 11:30- 12:00 DeShaun
New Prague High School New Prague Thursday February 28, 2013 9:45-10:15 Mike
New Ulm HS New Ulm Thursday April 18, 2013 9:00 Carolyn
Nicollet High School Nicollet Wednesday March 20, 2013 10:50-11:20 Mike
North Branch High School North Branch Tuesday March 26, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
North High School Eau Claire Tuesday April 02, 2013 10:00-10:30 AM Emily
Northfield High School Northfield Wednesday April 24, 2013 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ryan
Onalaska High School Onalaska Wednesday April 10, 2013 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ryan
Osseo High School Osseo Monday March 04, 2013 9:20- 9:50 DeShaun
Owatonna High School Owatonna Wednesday April 24, 2013 11:30-12:00 a.m. Ryan
Pacelli High School Austin Thursday April 11, 2013 1:30-2:00 p.m. Ryan
Park Center Senior High School Brooklyn Park Monday April 15th 12:30-1:00 PM Paulette
Park High School Cottage Grove Monday February 25, 2013 1:00 - 1:30 DeShaun
Patrick Henry Minneapolis Monday April 08, 2013 2:00 - 2:30 DeShaun
Prescott High School Prescott Thursday April 04, 2013 9:00 -10:00 AM Emily
Princeton High School Princeton Wednesday April 17, 2013 10:00-10:30 AM Emily
Prior Lake Senior HS Savage Tuesday March 18, 2013 2:00- 2:30 DeShaun
Prior Lake Senior HS Savage Tuesday April 23, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Redwood Valley High School Redwood Falls Thursday March 21, 2013 2:00-2:30 Mike
Regis High School Eau Claire Tuesday April 02, 2013 9:00-9:30 AM Emily
Richfield High School Richfield Tuesday February 19, 2013 8:15-8:45 DeShaun
River Falls Sr. HS River Falls Wednesday April 03, 2013 11:00-12:00 PM Emily
Rogers High School Rogers Wednesday March 13, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Rogers High School Rogers Thursday April 18, 2013 1:30- 2:00 DeShaun
Roosevelt High School Minneapolis Wednesday February 20, 2013 11:00- 11:30 DeShaun
Rosemount High School Rosemount Friday March 01, 2013 11:00- 11:30 DeShaun
Roseville HS Roseville Thursday March 28, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
Roseville HS Roseville Tuesday April 30, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Shakopee High School Shakopee Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Sibley East High School Arlington Tuesday February 26, 2013 9:15-9:45 Mike
Simley Sr. High School Inver Grove Hts Tuesday April 02, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Simley Sr. High School Inver Grove Hts Wednesday May 01, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
Sleepy Eye High School Sleepy Eye Thursday February 28, 2013 1:00-1:30 Mike
South High School Minneapolis Wednesday February 27, 2013 1:00 - 1:30 DeShaun
South St. Paul HS South St. Paul Tuesday April 02, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
Southwest High School Minneapolis Wednesday February 20, 2013 10:00- 10:30 DeShaun
Spring Lake Park HS Minneapolis Thursday April 04, 2013 8:30- 9:00 DeShaun
Spring Lake Park HS Minneapolis Thursday May 02, 2013 1:00- 1:30 DeShaun
St Clair High School St Clair Wednesday March 20, 2013 8:30-9:00 Mike
St James High School St James Monday March 18, 2013 11:45-12:15 Mike
St Peter High School St Peter Wednesday March 20, 2013 9:50-10:20 Mike
St. Croix Prep Academy Stillwater Monday February 25, 2013 2:23- 2:53 DeShaun
St. Francis High School St. Francis Tuesday April 02, 2013 1:17- 1:47 DeShaun
St. Louis Park High School St. Louis Park Thursday February 21, 2013 11:15- 11:45 DeShaun
St. Mary's High School Sleepy Eye Thursday February 28, 2013 1:45-2:15 Mike
St. Michael-Albertville HS Albertville Thursday April 18, 2013 1:40-2:15 PM Emily
Stewartville High School Stewartville Thursday April 18, 2013 12:30-1:00 a.m. Ryan
Stillwater High School Stillwater Monday February 25, 2013 10:00 - 10:30 DeShaun
Tri-City United Montgomery Wednesday March 13, 2013 7:50-8:10 Mike
Waconia High School Waconia Monday February 25, 2013 10:15-10:35 Mike
Waseca High School Waseca Tuesday April 09, 2013 10:00-10:30 a.m. Ryan
Washburn Senior High School Minneapolis Thursday March 7th 2:00-2:30 PM Paulette
Watertown-Mayer High School Watertown Tuesday February 26, 2013 11:15-11:45 Mike
Wayzata senior High School Plymouth Wednesday March 6th 1:15-1:45 PM Paulette
White Bear HS White Bear Monday February 25, 2013 9:00- 9:30 DeShaun
Winona Senior High School Winona Tuesday April 09, 2013 12:30-1:00 p.m. Ryan
Woodbury High School Woodbury Thursday February 28, 2013 2:15- 2:45 DeShaun
Worthington High School Worthington Thursday March 14, 2013 1:45-2:15 Mike
Yellow Medicine East Granite Falls Thursday March 21, 2013 11:15-11:45 Mike
Zimmerman High School Zimmerman Thursday April 17, 2013 11:00-11:30 AM 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.