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Brass-a-palooza set for Saturday at SMSU

The SMSU Music Program will host Brass-a-palooza, a day-long workshop for brass players, on Saturday in the Fine Arts building at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. The day of all things brass will feature guest trumpet player Mark Nelson from the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. The schedule will include brass choir rehearsals, a guest recital, a guest masterclass, and a finale concert. Schedule for the day: 8:30-9 a.m.: Registration/vheck-in at the Fine Arts lobby 9-9:30 a.m.: Warm-ups 9:30-10:45 a.m.: Brass choir rehearsal 11a.m.-noon: Guest artist ...

Campus Notes for Jan. 22

Fischer named to dean’s list Cora Fischer of Marshall has been named to the St. Mary’s College dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. To earn this academic honor at St. Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. Lane named to SNHU president’s list Darian Lane of Cottonwood has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) fall 2024 president’s list. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum ...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities at SMSU

This year, Southwest Minnesota State University will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday through an extended schedule of service opportunities. Organizers cited unpredictable January weather and low turnout as reasons for discontinuing the annual breakfast and programming previously scheduled on the third Monday of January. The change is intended to shift the focus on celebrating Dr. King’s legacy by service to the community. Service opportunities have been identified for individuals to participate in from Jan. 13 to Feb. 28. The organizations with available volunteer ...

Campus Notes for Dec. 28

USF announces dean’s list The University of Sioux Falls recently announced its fall 2024 dean’s list. Joshua Baker of Marshall, majoring in sports marketing and media Ashton Blomberg of Marshall, majoring in business administration Sydney Brandt of Marshall, majoring in health administration Anna Bucher of Marshall, majoring in art and media studies Grace Bump of Marshall, majoring in art education Emma Edwards of Tracy, majoring in media studies Tessa Gannott of Marshall, majoring in elementary education Brianna Gile of Marshall, majoring in psychology Sierra ...

SMSU Theater to present ‘46 Plays for America’s First Ladies’

In keeping with this election season, SMSU Theater’s fall production is “46 Plays for America’s First Ladies” by Genevra Gallo-Bayiates, Sharon Greene, Chloe Johnston, Bilal Dardai and Andy Bayiates. Performances are Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 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 SMSU Lot B-1. “46 Plays for America’s First Ladies” leaps from comic to ...

Education Briefs for Sept. 18

SWWC Conference for Young Artists Oct. 30 The SWWC Student Enrichment department wants to give kids the freedom to be creative and challenge their imagination at the Young Artists Conference. This conference gives students an opportunity to dabble in different areas of art, pursue a passion, and spark an interesting activity they’ve never tried before. At the Young Artists Conference, students will participate in three hands on learning art sessions. There are many unique sessions for students to choose from to unleash their creativity. See the brochure on the website for the full ...