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Science stimulus

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

Underrepresented students increase

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

Student leaders urge students to be counted during 2010 Census.

HERS graduate

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

Lambda Alpha Chi members collect food shelf donations.

U.S. and China: Symbiotic

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

Green research

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

'Christmas Carol'

Paul Hustoles' adaptation stays true to Dickens' original.

Handsome makeover

Ostrander remodeling puts auditorium 'center stage' on campus.

Big goals

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

Rallying resources

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

MBA: One of best

Princeton Review lauds Mankato MBA.

Best colleges

Ranked in nation's top quartile.

Make it happen!

Earn your MBA & other degrees in Twin Cities

Events

Smash Palace on KMSU

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

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

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

Human migration lecture

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

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

'Christmas Carol'

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

Nov. 18: Poetry recital

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

Nov. 19: Good Thunder

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

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

'Rocky Horror Show'

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.

Announcement

Nov. 21: H1N1 clinic

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

For students, faculty, community.

Cancer awareness

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

Diversity nominations

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

Diversity grants, awards

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

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

ITS previews new services

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

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

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

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.

Sports

New, improved

Mavericks Web site: More info, many features.