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SMSU hosts ‘FRINGE’ art exhibition

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SMSU is hosting an art exhibition entitled “FRINGE: Intersection of Fine Art and Craft.” The exhibition is on display in the William Whipple Gallery at SMSU through Sept. 23. The exhibition includes fiber arts and ceramic works by Kristen Brichler, Natalie Novacek, Sophie Seigel, John Sterner, Patricia Hand, Barbara Wedler, and Anne Wedler. SMSU art professor, Anne Wedler, coordinates the exhibitions in the William Whipple Gallery and can be reached at anne.wedler@SMSU.edu for more information. The William Whipple Gallery is located in Bellows Academic 291, on the main floor of ...

SMSU Theater to present ‘Frost/Nixon’ on Monday, Sept. 9

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The Southwest Minnesota State University Theater Program will present “Frost/Nixon,” a play by Peter Morgan on Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. “Frost/Nixon” is a dramatization of the controversial interviews by British broadcaster, David Frost, with former U.S. President Richard Nixon, televised in 1977. The impeachment process began by the House of Representatives in October 1973 and continued through Aug. 9, 1974, when Nixon resigned from office. His successor, Gerald Ford, pardoned him on Sept. 8, 1974. This year is the 50th anniversary of that ...

Faith Briefs for Aug. 2

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Program offered to the local community Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to participate in a GriefShare program held at Holy Redeemer Church. This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD. Many grieving people find they are only beginning the work of healing when friends ...

Faith Briefs for July 26

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Pastor LeClere retirement celebration A retirment celebration for Pastor Don LeClere will be Saturday and Sunday at the Marshall Evangelical Free Church, 410 Airport Road. Sharing and reception will start at 2 p.m. Saturday. The retirement worship service will be 10 a.m. Sunday. Meal to follow. Judge’s order shields Catholic Charities from deposition as Texas investigates border aid groups McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A judge on Wednesday rejected Texas’ attempts to compel a deposition from one of the largest migrant shelters on the U.S.-Mexico border, dealing a new legal setback to ...

Campus Notes for July 25

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Simpson graduates from UW-Madison Adrienne Simpson of Marshall graduated from the University Wisconsin-Madison from the College of Engineering with a bachelor of science in biomedical engineering, biomedical engineering A total of 8,586 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on May 10-11. Kruisselbrink receives master’s degree Sydney Kruisselbrink of Tyler received a master of science degree in physician assistant studies at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May.

Campus Notes for July 20

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South Dakota State University announces spring 2024 graduates The following students graduated after the spring 2024 semester at South Dakota State University. More than 1,500 students completed all requirements for a degree and/or certificate program. Overall, students from 35 states and 24 nations graduated following the spring 2024 semester. More than 70 students received two or more degrees or certificates from a college. Avoca: Justin Clarke bachelor of science in SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. Balaton: Jett Davis, bachelor of science in SDSU’s College of ...