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SMSU Briefs for March 4

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Four SMSU Campus Compact Award winners named Four individuals have been awarded Campus Compact President’s Awards at Southwest Minnesota State University. Founded in 1994, Minnesota Campus Compact’s mission is to support member institutions as they fulfill the public purpose that is at the heart of higher education. Thirty-eight Minnesota institutions are a part of Minnesota Campus Compact. The SMSU honorees are: • Margaret Palan and Lori Lerohl, President’s Community Partner Award. This award is for a community-based organization that has enhanced the quality of life in ...

Education Briefs for March 4

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RTR Middle School Showcase Night is March 17 Showcase Night is from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, RTR Middle School. Concession-style food will be available in the gym lobby — pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, popcorn, candy, chips, ice cream, bars and cookies. Prices range from $.50 to $2.50. Gluten-free sandwiches will be available as well. Student showcase displays, theater productions are at 4 p.m and 6 p.m. Musical acts, FCCLA presentations, speeches. Scholarship offered to veteran daughter or granddaughter The American Legion Auxiliary is offering a scholarship in the ...

Gold College kick-off March 18 at SMSU

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The Southwest Minnesota State University spring session of GOLD College will kick off on Wednesday, March 18 starting at 2:15 p.m. in Charter Hall 201 on campus. Registration will be held from 2:15-3 p.m. Gold College participants will have the opportunity to pick up class schedules and parking permits while enjoying refreshments. The kick-off program will begin at 3 p.m. with an overview of the GOLD College spring session, followed by the keynote, Dr. Ellen Radel. She will share the “magic” of Little Golden Books. She is an avid collector and passionate speaker who enjoys ...

Faith Briefs for Feb. 28

Faith

Soup, sandwich dinner is March 8 in Ruthton A soup and sandwich dinner is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, March 8, (snow date Sunday, March 22) at the Ruthton Community Center. The dinner includes a variety of soups, grilled cheese and egg salad sandwiches, bars and a beverage for a free will donation. This is a BRCO fundraiser for Independence Day and Santa Day activities. Lunch is served Thursdays at St. Ann’s in Slayton Court Queen of Peace is serving lunch during Lent on Thursdays at Divine Mercy Hall, St. Ann’s Church, Slayton, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The menu includes pork ...

SMSU Briefs for Feb. 26

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SMSU RN to BSN nursing program ranked Southwest Minnesota State University’s RN to BSN nursing program is ranked in the Top 100 of the Best Nursing Schools in the Plains by Nursingschoolalmanac.com. Nursingschoolsalmanac.com took into account SMSU’s academic prestige, value, breadth and depth of its nursing program, and its students’ success, based primarily on the NCLEX licensure examination. Nursing School Almanac strives to provide accurate online resources for aspiring nurses. As nursing responsibilities have changed, so have the licensing and training for these roles ...

Campus Notes for Feb 26

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Minnesota West recognized as Military Friendly School and ranked third in nation among small community colleges Minnesota West Community & Technical College was named a Military Friendly School by VIQTRY and is ranked third in the nation among small community colleges. According to VIQTRY, the Military Friendly Schools list has come to set the standard for higher education institutions to provide the best opportunities for veterans and their spouses. This prestigious list provides a comprehensive guide for veterans and their families using data sources from federal agencies and ...