22 Centennial Student Union
Phone: 507-389-6076
Fax: 507-389-5799
IMPACT Team. The IMPACT (Innovative Memorable Programming Activities for Campus Togetherness) Team is the major activity- and event-sponsoring organization on campus. Student volunteers plan social, cultural, educational and recreational programs for the students, faculty and staff of MSU. The areas of emphasis include: Arts and Lectures, Concert Company, Films, Flipside Entertainment, Special Events, Almost Live Productions, Cultural and Social Diversity, and Promotions and Recruitment. Some of the programs the IMPACT Team has presented include homecoming, concerts, films, lectures, comedians, and bus trips to sporting and theatre events.
Organizations and Clubs. MSU has over 160 campus organizations covering a wide range of activities from political and religious to special interest groups such as the cycling club. Many departments also have clubs or professional organizations for their majors. To gain official recognition as a campus organization, groups must apply to Student Development Programs and Activities and must be approved by the Student Senate. A list of all recognized student organizations is available in the Student Development Programs and Activities Center, 22 Centennial Student Union.
Fraternities and Sororities. Greek organizations encourage scholarship, leadership, community service and social interaction. Through fraternities and sororities, students develop life-long friendships. The fraternities on campus are Delta Chi, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Sigma, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Nu, and Tau Kappa Epsilon. Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Phi Epsilon, Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Sigma Sigma are the sororities at MSU.
Leadership. The leadership program offers students opportunities to identify and develop their leadership skills through workshops, invited speakers, a resource library and retreats. A recognition banquet is held each spring in order to acknowledge student leaders who contribute to the MSU community.
Community Connections. Community Connections provides information for students and prospective students who are interested in off-campus information including maps, bus schedules, local housing options, and information on tenant rights. Other programs offered include Youth Works AmeriCorps National Service Program and the Service Learning Program. One of the most used services is the listing of off-campus housing vacancies and students seeking roommates. Information is also provided to students who are interested in commuting or interested in volunteering.
Cheer and Spirit. The MSU Cheer and Spirit Team is the driving force behind rallying the crowds at MSU athletic events. The cheerleaders also represent the campus through student involvement in community services and volunteer work. Stomper, the MSU mascot, is active in athletic entertainment, community relations, special events, fund-raising, and promotions.
220 Centennial Student Union
Phone: 507-389-2224
The Centennial Student Union is the campus community center for students, faculty, staff and guests of the University. As a central meeting place, the Student Union is an integral part of the educational experience at Minnesota State University.
The Student Union is financed and operated solely on generated revenues and student facility fees. It is operated by a full-time staff and advised by a student/alumni board of directors responsible for recommending policy and conducting program review.
The food court in the Student Union recently underwent a major renovation. The two level food court now has the following food court options: Taco Bell, Sub Generation, Chick-fil-A, Freshens/Coffee House, Grab and Go, Bamboo Asian Cuisine, Mesquite Ranch BBQ, with Brick Oven Pizza and The Grill on the lower level.
The Maverick game room in the lower level has 12 bowling lanes, 16 billiard tables, and various video games. The game room is open 7 days a week. Low-cost equipment rental for all seasons is also available. Equipment includes items such as camping gear, canoes, rollerblades, and skis.
135 Myers Field House
Phone: 507-389-6111
Website: MSU Mavericks
Minnesota State University currently offers 23 sports, 11 sports for men (football, cross country, golf, hockey, basketball, indoor track, outdoor track, swimming, wrestling, tennis, and baseball) and 12 sports for women (volleyball, soccer, cross country, golf, hockey, basketball, indoor track, outdoor track, swimming, bowling, tennis, and softball).
Minnesota State University, is an NCAA Division II institution that belongs to the North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Men's and Women's ice hockey compete on the Division I level and are members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association.
All undergraduate students who wish to participate in the intercollegiate athletics program can obtain more information by contacting the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics or specific coaches.
269 Centennial Student Union
Phone: 507-389-6207
The Intercultural Student Center is an extension of the Cultural Diversity Program which provides a focal point for cross cultural programs and activities. A primary function of the center, which is operated by students, is to provide a place in which students of color and others at the University can exchange and reinforce their cultural existence. The center is a basic component of the cultural diversity retention effort which helps to reduce social cultural isolation and connect students from diverse backgrounds to the University.
280 Centennial Student Union
Phone: 507-389-2611
Website: Minnesota State Student Association
The agency for student participation in University governance is the Minnesota State Student Association. Its governing body is the Student Senate, and it is recognized by the MnSCU Board as the official voice of the student body.
Officers include the president, vice president, and speaker. Elections are held spring term for president and vice president and 29 senators. In the fall two undeclared major senator and the Maverick Hall Senator is elected. Senate committees work to represent student concerns on issues including financial aid, housing, parking, allocation of funds and changes in academic policy. Students can participate in the MSSA by seeking a senate position or joining one of its committees.
202 Performing Arts Center
Phone: 507-389-2118
The Department of Music offers a number of performance and educational opportunities for all students. Students can receive general education credit for participation in ensembles; some general education class offerings are designated as cultural diversity courses. Vocal/choral group opportunities include Chamber Singers, University Women's Chorale, and Concert Choir. Instrumental opportunities include Wind Ensemble, University Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Symphonic Band, Athletic Band for football, basketball and hockey, Theatre Orchestra, and Brass, String and Woodwind Ensembles.
The Department of Music sponsors many concerts and recitals throughout the year. Our annual Performance Series brings to campus some of the world's finest musicians in performance and in one-on-one master class settings. All students are encouraged to attend these musical offerings. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to introduce themselves to a wide array of musical and educational experiences. Concerts are presented in the 350-seat E. J. Halling Recital Hall of the Performing Arts Center. Special student-priced tickets are available.
General Manager: Jim Gullickson
Director of Operations: Karen Wright
205 Alumni Foundation Center
Phone: 507-389-5678 or 800-456-7810
Minnesota State University is home to KMSU-FM (89.7 FM) and KMSK-FM (91.3 FM), members of Independent Public Radio. The stations offer students the opportunity to participate in radio work-both on-air and behind-the-scenes. The stations are run by professional staff, student workers, and volunteers.
With studios in the Alumni Foundation Center, KMSU and KMSK serve south central Minnesota with fine arts, jazz, cultural, news and public affairs programming. KMSU and KMSK offer employment opportunities to students with specialized broadcast skills as announcers, engineers, news reporters, and producers; and offers training and experience opportunities for those desiring professional skills development. Call 389-5678 or 800-345-7810 for more information. KMSU can also be heard on-line at KMSU Radio.
Director: Todd Pfingsten
118 Myers Field House
E-mail: todd.pfingsten@mnsu.edu
Phone: 507-389-6215
Fax: 507-389-5393
Website: Minnesota State University Campus Recreation
The mission of the Office of Campus Recreation is to promote long-term healthy lifestyle behavior through participation in multi-faceted recreational and leisure opportunities.
The Office of Campus Recreation encompasses four different program areas for University community members with varying skills and abilities.
Intramural Sports programs include: basketball, flag football, ice hockey, softball, volleyball, broomball, floor hockey, soccer, racquetball, tennis, triathlon, bowling, billiards, foosball, table tennis, darts, golf and more.
Open Recreation offers badminton, basketball, exercise, football, jogging, racquetball, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, walking, wallyball, weight lifting, soccer and other activities.
Fitness Activities offers aerobics classes and fitness equipment including cardiovascular machines (treadmills, elliptical machines, stair machines, and bikes) and variable resistant weight machines.
Sport Clubs including: judo, Shotokan karate, men's and women's volleyball, men's and women's rugby, men's soccer, Aikido, men's lacrosse, men's hockey, Isshinryu self-defense, cricket, paintball, fencing, TaeKwonDo, badminton, cheer, ultimate frisbee.
This program is open to students interested in developing their speaking ability through competition. Participation provides the opportunity to attend forensic tournaments throughout the United States and to compete in major speech events, such as informative speaking, persuasive speaking, extemporaneous speaking, prose and poetry interpretation, and parliamentary debate. College credit may be obtained by participating on the speech team. Contact Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills at 389-5534 for more information.
The Reporter
293 Centennial Student Union
Phone: 507-389-1776
Fax: 507-389-5812
Website: The MSU Reporter
The Reporter is a twice-weekly student-edited, student-written newspaper that focuses on campus, local, state and national issues. Staff membership is open to all students in a variety of capacities and includes positions for editors, reporters, writers, photographers, advertising salespeople, graphic artists and computer ad designers.
Minnesota River Review is a fine arts magazine published twice a year for and by students to showcase the students' work. Submissions of poetry, fiction, non-fiction and artwork are welcome at any time. Copies are available in the Minnesota River Review office which is located across from Barnes & Noble in the Student Union.
201 Performing Arts Center
Phone: 507-389-2118
Fax: 507-389-2922
Website: www.MSUTheatre.com
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents an array of entertainment including: The Mainstage Season consisting of six productions in both the 529-seat traditional Ted Paul Theatre and the 250-seat black box Andreas Theatre; the Studio Season, with four highly varied shows in the Andreas Theatre; two major Dance Concerts in the Ted Paul Theatre; two annual theatre tours, one professional stock theatre, and Highland Summer Theatre, is now in its 40th year. Recent Mainstage productions include Man of LaMancha, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Galileo, Urinetown, The Comedy of Errors, Beauty and the Beast. Recent Studio productions include: The Typists, Haiker, Synonymy, waving Goodbye, A Life in the Theatre.
Tryouts for each play are open to all students and community members. Construction and crew work is done by students. Credit hours may be earned by acting or working on sets, costumes, lights, sound or management. All interested parties are welcome.
