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SMSU Natural History Museum grand re-opening open house April 22

The Natural History Museum at Southwest Minnesota State University will host an open house 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in Science & Math Building Room 107 to celebrate the museum’s grand re-opening following a remodel to the exhibit space. The new exhibits and interactive elements focus on the natural world of southwest Minnesota — the tallgrass prairie, birds, animals, ecosystems, and prairie pothole wetlands. Funding for the museum remodel was provided by a nearly $46,000 grant from the David B. Jones Foundation. The grant was originally submitted by Environmental Science ...

SMSU employees recognized for work milestones and retirements

On March 26, Southwest Minnesota State University recognized employees who achieved work anniversary milestones and those who are or have retired in the current academic year between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. Each year, SMSU celebrates individuals who have reached 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service. The contributions by the years-of-service honorees come to over 760 combined years of service to the University. This year’s employment milestones include: 40 years: Mary Mortland 35 years: John Alcorn, Pat Daniels,Gerald Toland 30 years: Donald Bethune, Susan ...

SMSU Theater presents ‘SHOUT! The Mod Musical’

SMSU Theater’s spring production is “SHOUT! The Mod Musical,” created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein. Performances are April 10 through April 13, at 7:30 p.m. and April 12 and 13, 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. With its irresistible blend of pop music hits, colorful fashions, and swinging dance moves, “SHOUT!” follows five groovy gals coming of ...

SMSU GOLD College kick-off March 19

The spring 2025 kick-off for GOLD College will be today in the Upper Conference Center from 1:30-4 p.m. at Southwest Minnesota State University. The kick-off event will allow attendees to hear directly from course professors, register for classes, and meet fellow GOLD College participants. Study groups are scheduled to run from March 24-May 2 with coursework delivered in-person, via Zoom, and a hybrid format that allows students to choose in-person or Zoom. Participants can choose 1-2 classes for $75 or to 3-4 classes for $110. Classes offered “In Person Only” are listed as ...

Education Briefs for March 19

CDA scholarship opportunity The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Marshall Court St. Joan of Arc #1291 is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a 2025 high school senior Catholic girl who plans to continue her formal education. Applications are available at the Holy Redeemer Parish office, Marshall, at https://bit.ly/43utzkv or by calling Mary Tate at 507-828-7997.

SMSU Briefs for March 18

SMSU Jazz Ensemble to present concerts in Marshall and Luverne with guest Kate Skinner The SMSU Jazz Ensemble will be hosting Kate Skinner, guest jazz pianist, vocalist, composer, and educator on Monday, March 24-Tuesday, March 25. The ensemble will perform two concerts with Skinner, the first on Monday, March 24, at Luverne High School at 7:30 p.m. The concert will also feature the Luverne High School Jazz Band. The second concert will be on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. This concert will also feature the Lakeview High School and Marshall High ...