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Homecoming week begins with a 'Journey'

Homecoming week begins with "Journey" dedication.

2011-09-27
Published in The Free Press, Mankato, MN, 9/27/2011

Homecoming week at Minnesota State University began with a history lesson.

Marian Anderson’s commissioned painting “Journey,” which depicts Minnesota State Mankato's rise from a frontier school to a doctoral university, was placed in the Centennial Student Union Ballroom during a ceremony Monday.

“Journey” is the first painting completed by Anderson in four years and is part of a series of Mankato montages. It was installed permanently in the new Ballroom lobby, which is part of the Ballroom renovation to be completed in October.

The event served as the kickoff to Minnesota State Mankato's homecoming week, which culminates with a football game against Winona State at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Other homecoming week events include:

• Wednesday: Dodge ball tournament in Myers Field House beginning at 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday: Lip sync at 7 p.m. in Bresnan Arena with homecoming king and queen crowned during the event; from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Friday: Pep rally in Myers Field house.
• Saturday: President’s community appreciation pancake breakfast at 10 a.m. and homecoming parade at noon; Illusionist Reza will perform in Bresnan Arena at 8 p.m.

Those who want a complete listing of homecoming activities may go to http://www.mnsu.edu/homecoming/schedule.

For the complete Free Press story, see Tuesday's print edition, or go to http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x1126804446/MSU-homecoming-week-begins-with-a-Journey.

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