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STEM Symposium April 22

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The Mathematics Program at Southwest Minnesota State University will host the 2nd annual STEM Symposium from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in the Upper Conference Center. The STEM Symposium Series was launched to celebrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.  The symposium will feature keynote speaker, Dr. Dequina Angelina Nicholas, assistant professor at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. The topic of her keynote is “Hijacking the Metabolism: Inflammation Connection for New Type 2 Diabetes ...

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MARL Class 14 applications being accepted The application deadline for Class 14 of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) program is April 30, and program Executive Director Brad Schloesser is anticipating another outstanding group of ag le aders when the class kicks off its 23-month cohort in November 2026. Individuals are encouraged to apply who are: • Dedicated to agriculture and rural Minnesota. • Committed to the program with time and energy. • Residents of Minnesota, 21 years or older. • Developing and experienced leaders in the community or ...

Faith Forum

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During this season of Lent, culminating with the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we’ve had multiple opportunities to reflect on and read about His life plus verbally sharing an Easter greeting with those we encounter from day-to-day. It is also evident, that just because we believe in Christ, we still are far from what our spiritual potential is. The devils believe in Jesus Christ, but they don’t follow nor do they want us to follow Him either. (see James 2:19) We would find further insights of this eternal battle, if one peruses “The Screwtape Letters,” by ...

Jesus changed the world in a day; so can you

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Lost in the mystically beautiful and heartbreakingly tragic story of Holy Week is a facet I think all too often gets overshadowed by the joy of Christ’s resurrection. Please don’t misunderstand me: I’m not saying that Jesus rising from the grave to conquer sin and death on this earth ...

SMSU Briefs

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SMSU Theater presents the classic comedy ‘Tartuffe’ SMSU Theater’s spring production is “Tartuffe” by Molière, translated by Richard Wilbur. Performances are April 15 through 18 at 7:30 p.m. and April 19 at 2 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 and will be available only at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free for SMSU employees and students with valid ID. Free and convenient parking is available in lot B-1 behind the Fine Arts Building. In this classic comedy, Tartuffe pretends to be a man of pious virtue, but he’s really a ...

SMSU hosts 20th annual Fine Arts Celebration now through May 5

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Art and Design March 2 through April 6 • "Minnesota Winter" Solo Exhibition of works by D.L. Zartner SMSU Whipple Gallery April 7 through 19 • Solo Exhibition of works by Thalia Reis SMSU Whipple Gallery April 21 through May 5 • Graduating Senior Art Exhibition SMSU Whipple Gallery April 22 • Senior Art Exhibit Reception 5-7 p.m. SMSU Whipple Gallery Communication Studies May 5 • Broadcast & Digital Media Student Media Showcase 4-6 p.m. SMSU Bellows Academic, Room 102 Creative Writing April 16 • Stanger than Fiction: The Third ...