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Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration

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The Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration — are hosting a trio of engaging events in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Nov. 17–20. These events are designed to inspire, connect, and celebrate entrepreneurs, students, and community members across the region. All events are free and open to the public. Future Forward Live: Turning Dreams into ...

SMSU theater program renamed Entertainment & Theater Arts

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Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) has officially changed the name of its theater program to Entertainment & Theater Arts, reflecting the program’s expanded focus and commitment to preparing students for diverse careers in the performing arts. The new name better represents the breadth of opportunities available to students, including acting, directing, design, costuming, and playwriting, while embracing the growing entertainment industry beyond traditional theater. “This change reflects who we are and where we’re going,” said Professor of Theater and Costume ...

Faith Briefs for Nov. 14

Faith

KC’s Food Shelf Drive at Hy-Vee The annual Holy Redeemer Knights of Columbus food drive for November will be at Hy-Vee on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22. In December the dates will be the Dec. 19-20. Vatican rehires couple fired from its bank for violating workplace marriage rule VATICAN CITY (AP) — A married couple who had been fired from the Vatican bank for violating an internal rule barring workplace marriages has been rehired in a negotiated settlement, the union for Vatican lay employees announced Wednesday. Silvia Carlucci and Domenico Fabiani filed a wrongful ...

A shout out to Shaggy from the beyond

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The other morning I hopped into my Ford F150 to start the day. When the onboard computer systems were a go, and the radio fired up, my SiriusXM was tuned to a station that I never, ever listen to. Some pop music channel I’d never heard of. Weird, right? Then on came a rap/reggae tune that my brother who passed in April absolutely loved! But, I’ll skip the song title to spare judgement of his musical tastes! Maybe not such a great story to anyone else, but the thing is … it was the morning of his birthday! So, sometime between when I shut off my truck the night before, ...

SMSU Center for International Education presents International Education Week, Nov. 17–21

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Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) will celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 17–21, with a series of events designed to highlight global cultures, study abroad opportunities, and international connections. Event highlights: Monday, Nov. 17 Mustangs Study Abroad, 4:30 p.m., Whipple Art Gallery Learn about opportunities to visit the Bahamas, Greece, Ireland, and more. Monday, Nov. 17-Thursday, Nov. 20: Taste of Cultures Explore global cuisines and cultures with international peers. Free and open to the first 40 participants. Sign up by emailing CIE@smsu.edu ...

Faith Briefs for Nov. 7

Faith

CDA meeting Monday The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court #1291 will be having their meeting in Carlin Hall after the 5 p.m. Mass Monday at Holy Redeemer. The drawing for free dues will take place along with informative upcoming information. CUF rolls and coffee fundraiser Catholic United Financial will be hosting a rolls and coffee fundraiser after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses on Sunday at Holy Redeemer Church. Dine in after 8 a.m. Mass only. Chili and soup cookoff Nov. 15 A chili and soup cookoff will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at St. Michael’s Church in ...