Minnesota State University, Mankato - News

Science stimulus

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:07 +0000

New X-ray diffractometer will train cutting-edge scientists.

Underrepresented students increase

Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System news release [11/18/2009] — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:29:00 +0000

Enrollment of new students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education increased by 22 percent this fall at the 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, according to a new report presented to the Board of Trustees.

Special effort

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:38:04 +0000

Student leaders urge students to be counted during 2010 Census.

HERS graduate

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:15:25 +0000

Debra Schulz, assistant registrar at Minnesota State University, Mankato, recently graduated from the 2009 HERS Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration at the University of Denver in Colorado.

Good deeds

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:11:34 +0000

Lambda Alpha Chi members collect food shelf donations.

U.S. and China: Symbiotic

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:13 +0000

China is the largest foreign U.S. creditor, and its holdings are advantageous to both countries, economics faculty member Richard Schiming says.

Green research

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:24:41 +0000

Breaking ground for one-of-a-kind renewable energy center.

'Christmas Carol'

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:41:42 +0000

Paul Hustoles' adaptation stays true to Dickens' original.

Handsome makeover

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:09:42 +0000

Ostrander remodeling puts auditorium 'center stage' on campus.

Big goals

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:36:55 +0000

2nd nationally, wrestler Brady Wilson aspires to be No. 1.

Rallying resources

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:52:45 +0000

Students help create a virtual Web trip along the Minnesota River.

MBA: One of best

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:21:08 +0000

Best colleges

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:09:17 +0000

Make it happen!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:03:19 +0000

Smash Palace on KMSU

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:41:58 +0000

KMSU 89.7 FM will interview Steve Butler, lead vocalist and guitarist for pop group Smash Palace, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The station also will broadcast songs from the group's newest CD, “Everybody Comes and Goes.”

Nov. 19: Learning activities

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:23 +0000

Minnesota State Mankato education students will exhibit new learning activities for young children as part of “Imagine the Amazing,” an educational event for youngsters on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Madison East Center.

See the stars

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:21:46 +0000

Andreas Observatory at Minnesota State University, Mankato will be open to the public this Friday evening, Nov. 20.

Human migration lecture

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:12:19 +0000

Human migration expert Holly Barcus will discuss “Modern Nomads: Transnational Migration and the Kazakh Diaspora of Western Mongolia” Friday, Nov. 20.

Nov. 20: Diversity dinner

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:07:54 +0000

Ana Luisa Fajer, consul of Mexico in St. Paul, will be keynote speaker at Minnesota State University, Mankato’s 39th annual Institutional Diversity dinner Friday, Nov. 20.

Nov. 21: Korean Night

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:54:39 +0000

Students, faculty and staff are invited to enjoy an evening of classic Korean entertainment at Korean Night Saturday, Nov. 21, in Centennial Student Union.

'Christmas Carol'

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:52:17 +0000

The Department of Theatre & Dance will welcome the holiday season with “A Christmas Carol,” beginning Thursday, Nov. 12

Nov. 18: Poetry recital

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:34:54 +0000

Kearney International Center and the Department of Modern Languages will present their annual International Poetry Recital Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Nov. 19: Good Thunder

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:19:57 +0000

The Good Thunder Reading Series wraps up its fall programming when it hosts alumni poets Edward Micus, Connie Colwell Miller and Christina Olson Thursday, Nov. 19.

Nov. 24: Thanksgiving concert

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:53:59 +0000

Minnesota State Mankato’s Concert Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present a Thanksgiving Week evening of music Tuesday, Nov. 24.

'Rocky Horror Show'

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:44:03 +0000

The Department of Theatre & Dance will present the stage version of the cult movie favorite “The Rocky Horror Show” Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 2-5.

Nov. 21: H1N1 clinic

Blue Earth County public service announcement [distributed 11/13/2009] — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:20:20 +0000

A free clinic is scheduled Saturday, Nov. 21, to administer H1N1 flu vaccine to high-risk groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Staying healthy

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:02:32 +0000

Cancer awareness

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:18:27 +0000

Movember encourages male students, faculty and staff to support cancer awareness by growing a moustache throughout November.

Diversity nominations

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:18:07 +0000

The Division of Institutional Diversity is accepting nominations for three awards that recognize commitment to cultural inclusiveness.

Diversity grants, awards

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:41:41 +0000

The President’s Commission on Diversity is accepting applications for diversity related development and research grants, as well as nominations for the President’s Diversity Award.

Pathfinder Awards

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:21:26 +0000

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Board is seeking nominations for the 2009 Pathfinder, Young Pathfinder and Business Pathfinder awards.

ITS previews new services

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:52:54 +0000

Information and Technology Services will offer three November sessions to learn about new services and software that will start up during winter break.

Nov 17: Campus climate

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:13:19 +0000

Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the President's Commission on the Status of Women for a discussion on the campus climate for women Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Status of Women grants

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:23:58 +0000

Grants of up to $500 will be available throughout the year for campus community members involved in projects surrounding the status of women.

HERS applications

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:24:39 +0000

The President's Commission on the Status of Women is accepting applications to select a Minnesota State University, Mankato representative to attend one of the annual Higher Education Resource Services Institutes for Women.

New, improved

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:42:13 +0000