Minnesota State University, Mankato - News

Rep. Tim Penney To Speak

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:48:41 +0000

Former U.S. Rep. Tim Penny will discuss the role that social and emotional abilities play in children’s school success

Free Valentine card creations

Minnesota State University, Mankato Media Relations Office News Release [2-7-12] — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:41:58 +0000

During the days leading up to Valentine's Day, the MSU Mankato Student Activities office and the Creative Writing Club will join hands (so to speak) on a creative project which will allow MSU students to construct cards for their loved ones free of charge.

MAX Scholar Program renewed

Minnesota State University, Mankato Media Relations Office News Release [2-7-12] — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:34 +0000

MSU has received $600,000 in scholarship funds from the National Science Foundation, renewing the MAX Scholar Program.

Rainforest far cry from his native Bolivia

By Amanda Dyslin, Mankato Free Press Reporter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:53:15 +0000

MSU Mankato student does biological research in rainforest of Peru.

Good fit for 'nontrads'

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:07:08 +0000

Plenty of support for nontraditional students on, off campus.

Veterans Center Selected

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:44:15 +0000

Grant to help Veterans Resource Center increase outreach efforts.

Cutting-edge research

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:07:53 +0000

Athletes who train their minds outperform those who don’t.

Governor backs Civic Center

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:55:29 +0000

Requested state funding for expansion of Mankato’s civic center was included in its entirety in a statewide construction plan proposed by Gov. Mark Dayton.

Downtown hockey

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:50:36 +0000

Maverick hockey venues would improve if Civic Center bond is OK'd.

Civic Center expansion gains

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:14:34 +0000

Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem said the Senate’s bonding bill will emphasize higher education and state infrastructure more than Gov. Mark Dayton’s plan.

Renowned faculty

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:47:41 +0000

Prof. Walter Roberts named 'Outstanding Educator' by state group.

Fulfilling dreams

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:54:53 +0000

Junior nursing student Mindy Meyer: $9,000 Meredith Scholarship.

Inspiring ideas

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:42:15 +0000

Alum Lou Bellamy: An American legend, says NBC's Brian Williams.

Make it happen!

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

Performance Series Features Quartet

Minnesota State University, Mankato Media Relations Office News Release [2-2-12] — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:52:41 +0000

Chiarina Piano Quartet in concert Feb. 9 at Halling Recital Hall.

Feb. 14-17: Fiction writer, poet workshops

Minnesota State University, Mankato Media Relations Office News Release [2-2-12] — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:19:26 +0000

Fiction writer Samuel Ligon and poet Kristin Naca will be featured during a four-day Good Thunder Reading Series Feb. 14-17.

Four-Day Piano Festival

By Dale Haefner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:50:02 +0000

From boogie to classical, Minnesota State Mankato’s Bunny Just Piano Festival offers wide range of performances

Feb. 15-26: "Imaginary Invalid"

Minnesota State Mankato Department of Theatre & Dance News Release [1-26-12] — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:55:23 +0000

The Department of Theatre & Dance will present Moliere’s “The Imaginary Invalid” Feb. 15-26 in the Ted Paul Theatre of the Earley Center for Performing Arts.

Theater & Dance success

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:31:08 +0000

The Department of Theatre and Dance participated with nearly 1,400 other registrants in the Region V Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at Iowa State University Jan. 15-21.

Mankato Duo Leading Mav Softball

By Jim Rueda, Free Press Sports Editor, Feb. 7, 2012 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:28:23 +0000

For much of the last decade, Kendra “Kenny” Huettl and Amanda “Shorty” Umhoefer have made their mark on the game of fastpitch in Mankato.

Maverick Defenseman Honored

Minnesota State Mankato Sports Information Release — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:01:02 +0000

Freshman defenseman registered four-point weekend.

Volunteers Needed

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:17 +0000

Volunteers are needed to assist during Spring Break week, March 5-9.

Feb. 10: Recycle for a cause

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:40:11 +0000

Greek Life students to host a recycling initiative Friday, Feb. 10.

Spring grant opportunities

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:24:57 +0000

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) and on Diversity (PCD) have announced grant opportunities for students, faculty, and staff, spring semester 2012.

Hall of Champions

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:23:16 +0000

New changes are to occur inside and around the Hall of Champions display cases in the Taylor Center.

Snow emergencies

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:00:14 +0000

Students, faculty and staff members who park their cars on city streets can avoid snow emergency towing fees and tickets by signing up for emailed City of Mankato news and then heeding the snow emergency advice.

Feb. 10-11: 'The Vagina Monologues'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0000

Multiple organizations team up with The Women's Center, Violence Awareness and Response Program to host V-Day Mankato, The Vagina Monologues Feb. 10-11.

Feb. 11: Japan Night

Minnesota State University, Mankato Media Relations Office News Release [2-3-12] — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:10:25 +0000

Japan Night will be celebrated on campus for the first time in four years on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Feb. 14: Bloodmobile drive

Minnesota State University, Mankato Media Relations Office News Release [2-3-12] — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:57:29 +0000

Red Cross representatives will be on campus Tuesday, Feb. 14, to collect Bloodmobile blood donations.

Study Abroad Fair

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:38:48 +0000

Wide range of study abroad opportunities to be presented.

Carrying the puck

Minnesota State University, Mankato Athletics News Release [2-2-12] — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:30:06 +0000

Hoping to raise awareness and build support for bonding support initiative.

Feb. 2: Linguistics Olympiad

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:18:10 +0000

The North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad for high school and middle school students will be Thursday, Feb. 2.

April 23: Conference

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:21:02 +0000

The first annual Minnesota System Conference of Undergraduate Scholarly and Creative Activity will be hosted Monday, April 23 in Centennial Student Union.