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Feb. 6: Mav Tunes

Bright Lights, Heroes to Perform at Minnesota State Mankato Feb. 6

Feb. 12: Bowling Event

Minnesota State Mankato Golden Key Honour Society to Sponsor Bowling Event Feb. 12, Collecting Food for ECHO

Nov. 3: Genealogy Expo

South Central Minnesota Genealogy Expo is Nov. 3 at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Nov. 16: Institutional Diversity Dinner

Cathy Clardy Patterson to be Keynote Speaker at Minnesota State Mankato Institutional Diversity Dinner Nov. 16

Oct. 25-27: Asian Pacific American Conference

Health, Wellness is Theme of Asian Pacific American Conference at Minnesota State Mankato Oct. 25-27

Nov. 15: International Center Dedication

New Minnesota State Mankato International Center Raises Campus Profile of International Studies, Students

Feb. 19: Julianna Baggott

Children’s Book, Adult Fiction Author Julianna Baggott to Read, Discuss Writing at Minnesota State Mankato Feb. 19

Feb. 26: 'Truth About Beauty'

Actress, Model Camille Cooper to Discuss ‘Truth About Beauty’ Feb. 26 at Minnesota State Mankato

Mar. 20: 25-Hour Fast

25-Hour Fast For Campus Kitchen Minnesota State University, Mankato, Students “Will Starve for Food” for children in Mankato

Feb 12: Study Abroad Fair

More than 25 Exhibitors Expected at Minnesota State Mankato Study Abroad Fair Feb. 12

Nov. 14: War on Terror Discussion

Foreign Policy Expert to Discuss War on Terror Nov. 14 as Part of International Week at Minnesota State Mankato

Nov. 1: Author Marie Myung-Ok Lee

Author Marie Myung-Ok Lee to Visit Minnesota State Mankato Nov. 1 as Part of Good Thunder Reading Series

Jan. 31: Saudi Night

Saudi Night at Minnesota State Mankato Jan. 31 Seeks to Improve Understanding of Culture, Customs

Mar. 17: Discussion on White-Collar Crimes

Lure, Danger of Deficient Corporate Ethics to be Discussed by Prosecutor, White-Collar Criminals March 17 at Minnesota State Mankato

Jan. 17: Juana Bordas

Juana Bordas, President of Mestiza International, to Discuss Multicultural Leadership Jan. 17 at Minnesota State Mankato

Dec. 5: ‘Truth and Lies About Alcohol’

Health Educator David Hellstrom to Discuss ‘Truth and Lies About Alcohol’ at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 23: Leo DiCaprio Environmental Documentary

DiCaprio Environmental Documentary ‘11th Hour’ to be Shown at Minnesota State Mankato Feb. 23

Apr. 16: Good Thunder Reading Series

Minnesota State Mankato Faculty Writers Joseph, Terrill to Read, Discuss Their Works in April 16 Good Thunder Event

Jan. 30: 'For the Bible Tells Me So'

Documentary Film ‘For the Bible Tells Me So’ to be Shown Jan. 29-31 at Minnesota State Mankato, Maverick 4 Theater

Dec. 5: Human Rights Activist Kathryn Sikkink

Renowned Human Rights Activist Kathryn Sikkink to Present Kessel Lecture Dec. 5 at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 17: Bloodmobile

Upward Bound, Volleyball Team Sponsoring Red Cross Bloodmobile Feb. 17 at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 7: Poet James Armstrong

Poet James Armstrong to Lead Discussions, Read from his Work in Good Thunder Reading Series Program Feb. 7 at Minnesota State Mankato

Mar. 17: iMovie Festival

Imovie Festival to be held Tuesday, March 17

Apr. 24: Distinguished Alumni Awards12

Minnesota State University, Mankato Graduates to Receive 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards April 24

Apr. 23: Future of Newspapers

New Media Expert to Discuss Future of Newspapers in Minnesota State Mankato Andreas Lecture April 23

Mar. 24: Global Perspectives on Women’s and Gender History

Forum on Global Perspectives of Women’s, Gender History to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 13: 'Methamphetamine and the Plague of Addiction'

Ramsey County Attorney to Present Lecture on the Methamphetamine Epidemic

Feb. 16: Science Fair

280 Area Junior, Senior High Students to Compete in Feb. 16 Science Fair at Minnesota State Mankato

Mar. 24: Kessel Lecture: Ann Wright

Retired Army Colonel, State Department Diplomat Ann Wright to Present 2009 Kessel Memorial Lecture at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 18: 'Turning Away from Hate'

Reformed White Supremacy Activist Tom “TJ” Leyden to Discuss ‘Turning Away from Hate’ Feb. 18 at Minnesota State Mankato

February is Black History Month

Minnesota State University, Mankato Observing Black History Month with Speakers, Special Events

April 06: Great Depressions Lessons

‘Great Depression Lessons’ that Could Help Today’s Economy to be Discussed at Minnesota State University, Mankato April 6

Nov. 14: Hmong New Year

Student Association to Celebrate Hmong New Year with Food, Entertainment, Dance at Minnesota State Mankato Nov. 14

Nov. 9-13: Summer Research

Teaching Scholar Fellows to Explain Minnesota State Mankato Summer Research Nov. 9-13

Nov. 12: History Forum Lecture

Minnesota State Mankato Professor to Discuss Culture, Sexuality in History Forum Lecture Nov. 12

Nov. 12: GOP Gubernatorial Forum

Minnesota State Mankato College Republicans to Host GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Forum Nov. 12

Mar. 23: Andreas Endowment Lecture

School of the Art Institute of Chicago Professor James Elkins To Present 2009 Andreas Endowment Lecture at Minnesota State Mankato

Mar. 23-30: "Warrior to Citizen"‘

‘Warrior to Citizen’ Exhibit at Minnesota State Mankato Shares Lives, Stories of Minnesota Veterans March 23-30

Apr. 15: Ethics and the Financial Crisis

Wharton Business Ethicist Thomas Donaldson to Discuss Ethics and the Financial Crisis April 15 at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 27: Bloodmobile

Upward Bound, Volleyball Team Sponsoring

Apr. 05: Easter-Egg Hunt

Children’s Easter-Egg Hunt, Bowling Scheduled April 5 at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 19: QuietDrive Concert

IMPACT brings QuietDrive for Concert of the Year

Apr. 13: Working for a Passion

WCCO-TV Executive Susan Adams Loyd to Discuss ‘Working for a Passion’ April 13 at Minnesota State Mankato

Mar. 27: Lama Shenpen Drolma

Lama Shenpen Drolma to Discuss ‘Creating Peace’ in Minnesota State Mankato Lecture March 27

Feb. 14 & 15: ‘The Vagina Monologues’

Seventh Annual Production of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ to be Performed Feb. 14, 15 at Minnesota State Mankato

Feb. 21-23: Pan African Conference

Pan African Student Leadership Conference Feb. 21-23 to Focus on Individual, Collective Responsibilities of Future Leaders

Apr. 18: Malaysia's UN Ambassador

Malaysia’s UN Ambassador to Speak April 18 at Minnesota State Mankato Model United Nations

Feb. 26: Interpretations about Billy the Kid

Sociology & Corrections Faculty Member William Wagner to Discuss Contradictions of Billy the Kid in Frontier Forum Lecture Feb. 26

2007: A year of Accomplishments

2007 was a Year of Accomplishment for Minnesota State University, Mankato

Feb. 26 - 28: Pan African Conference

Pan African Student Leadership Conference Feb. 26-28 to Focus on Unity, Global Peace, Understanding Diversity

Apr. 23 & 24: Andreas Lectures

Bioethicist, Disability Rights Advocate Anita Silvers to Present Andreas Lectures April 23, 24 at Minnesota State Mankato

Mar. 26: Open Forum - Benazir Bhutto

Open Forum March 26 at Minnesota State Mankato will Commemorate Life of Benazir Bhutto

Nov. 14: Women in Norwegian America

‘Women, Land and Community in Norwegian America’ to be Discussed at Minnesota State Mankato History Lecture

Mar. 25: Russian teaching, learning methods

Visiting Russian Elementary Education Faculty Member to Discuss New Teaching, Learning Methods in March 25 Lecture

Apr. 14: Latinos in America

Acclaimed Latina Writer Christina Garcia to Discuss ‘Latinos in America’ April 14 at Minnesota State University, Mankato

April: 'Effective Communication'

A series of four workshops on "Effective Communication" will be offered in April

Apr.27, 28: Undergraduate Research Conference

Annual Undergraduate Research Conference is April 27, 28 at Minnesota State Mankato.

Sep. 25: German Perspectives on U.S. Presidential Election

German Perspectives on U.S. Presidential Election to be Discussed by Global Exchange Lecturer at Minnesota State Mankato

Oct. 29: Auditorium Grand Opening

Grand Opening for Refurbished Ostrander Auditorium Scheduled for Oct. 29 at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Apr. 22: Morgan Thomas Lecture

General Mills Research, Development Manager to Present Morgan Thomas Lecture at Minnesota State Mankato April 22

Islamic Awareness Week

Muslim Students' Association to Host Islamic Awareness Week at Minnesota State Mankato

Mar. 29: Africa Night

Minnesota State Mankato African Night Celebration Scheduled for March 29 with Dances, Poetry, Speakers, Food

Apr. 28: Schmitz Lecture

International Food Trade Manager Robert Preska to Present Schmitz Lecture at Minnesota State Mankato April 28

Oct. 31-Nov. 1: Women & Spirituality Conference

International Sustainability Leader to Discuss Gender, Politics & Food at Minnesota State Mankato’s Women & Spirituality Conference Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Oct. 09: Holocaust Survivors

Holocaust Survivors Margot DeWilde, Murray Brandys to Tell Their Extraordinary Stories at Minnesota State Mankato Oct. 9

April 14: Douglas R. Moore Lecture Series

Minnesota State University, Mankato Geology Professor Steven Losh to Discuss Inner Workings of Earth in Prestigious Moore Lecture April 14

Oct. 15 & 16: Latino Conference

Annual Latino Conference at Minnesota State Mankato Oct. 15, 16 Aims to Build Student Leadership, Expand Understanding of Latino Issues

April 24: Mass Comm Media Day

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer Rick Rickman to Show, Discuss his Work During Mass Comm Media Day April 24

April 28: Chrissy Gephardt

Chrissy Gephardt to Discuss 'On God, Gays and Politics' April 28 at Minnesota State Mankato

April 9: Gender Bender Drag Show

Gosh Alice Jones to Perform at Annual Minnesota State Mankato Gender Bender

Nov. 03: Bloodmobile

Red Cross Bloodmobile Staff to Collect Blood from Donors at Minnesota State Mankato on Nov. 3

April 19: Iraq Expert Abbas Mehdi

Art Auction, Lecture by Iraq Expert Abbas Mehdi to Benefit Kessel Peace Institute April 19 at Minnesota State Mankato

Oct. 29: "Cat Whisperer"

‘Cat Whisperer’ Gloria Caballero to Discuss Her Work with Animals Oct. 29 at Minnesota State Mankato

Nov. 01: Minnesota Genealogy Expo

Southern Minnesota Genealogy Expo will be Nov. 1 at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Nov. 6: Global economic disparities

History Faculty Member to discuss Rich, Poor Nations in Annual Minnesota State Mankato History Forum Lecture Nov. 6

Oct. 9: Good Thunder Reading Series

Poet Bob Hicok will be Good Thunder Reading Series Resident at Minnesota State University, Mankato Oct. 9

Oct. 01: Glen Taylor to Thank Students

Timberwolves Owner Glen Taylor to Thank Students, Faculty, Staff in Oct. 1 Talk During Team’s Training Camp at Minnesota State Mankato

Nov. 02: Consequences of Web campaigning

Consequences of Web Political Campaigning to be Discussed by Expert at Minnesota State Mankato Nov. 2

Sep. 18 & 19: Native Nations Conference

Fourth Native Nations Conference is Sept. 18, 19 at Minnesota State Mankato

Nov. 3: Feminist Author Jessica Valenti

Feminist Author Jessica Valenti to Present Carol Ortman Perkins Lecture at Minnesota State Mankato Nov. 3

Oct. 9-11: Flight Team Competition

Regional University Flight Team Competition to be Hosted by Minnesota State Mankato Oct. 9-11 at Airport

Apr. 14: Douglas R. Moore Research Lecture

Early Childhood Education Professor Lillian Duran to Discuss Bilingual Education in April 14 Douglas R. Moore Research Lecture

April 23 & 24: Andreas Philosophy Lectures

Philosopher, Cognitive Scientist Daniel C. Dennett to Present Andreas Philosophy Lectures April 3, 4 at Minnesota State Mankato

Oct. 6: John Corvino

Philosopher, Moralist, Gay Rights Activist John Corvino to Speak Oct. 6 at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Oct. 11, 12: Women & Spirituality

Best-Selling Author Riane Eisler to be Keynote Speaker at Annual Women & Spirituality Conference Oct. 11, 12

Nov. 4-6: Glen Taylor Nursing Institute

Inaugural Forum of Glen Taylor Nursing Institute Will Focus on Improving Nation’s Family Health Care

Sept. 26-28: NBGSA Conference

Regional Academic Conference for Black Graduate Students Planned for Sept. 26-28 at Minnesota State Mankato

Nov. 10: Russia-Georgia Conflict

Panel of Experts to Discuss Russia-Georgia Conflict Nov. 10 at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Nov. 10-14: Teaching Scholar Fellows

Teaching Scholar Fellows to Explain Their Summer Initiatives Nov. 10-14

Oct. 27- Nov. 11: International art exhibition

International Cultural Artwork to be Exhibited at Minnesota State Mankato’s CSU Gallery Oct. 27- Nov. 11

Oct. 25: South Asia Night

Culture from Seven Nations to be Featured at Minnesota State Mankato’s South Asian Night Oct. 25

Jan. 20: Inauguration Celebration

Minnesota State Mankato to Observe Presidential Inauguration with Big-Screen TV Coverage, Panel Discussions, Live Reports

Nov. 20: Good Thunder Reading Series

Poet Heid Erdrich, Fiction Writer Lise Erdrich to be Featured Nov. 20 at Minnesota State Mankato

Oct. 21: Health, Wellness Fair

Annual Health, Wellness Fair to be Presented Oct. 21 at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Nov. 4: Bloodmobile

Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Minnesota State Mankato Nov. 4

Nov. 07: Social Work Honors Day

Minnesota State Mankato Department of Social Work to Honor Chris Rodgers as Year’s Top Alumnus Nov. 7

Nov. 19: Hunger Banquet

Minnesota State Mankato Campus Kitchen to Sponsor Hunger Banquet Nov. 19

April 15: College of Business Lecture

Prosecutor Hank Shea, CIO John Motschenbacher to Discuss White-Collar Crime April 15 in College of Business Lecture