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17th Undergraduate Research Conference Nov. 30

The 17th annual Undergraduate Research Conference will be from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Southwest Minnesota State University. Research projects from SMSU students representing 18 academic areas will be featured, according to conference coordinator Dr. Alyssa Anderson, associate professor of biology. Approximately 125 students will be participating. There are 108 poster presentations including 19 oral presentations, 27 virtual talks, 57 poster presentations, and five recitals. The keynote speaker is Justin Zajic, EdD presenting “Opportunity Knocks; when is it going ...

Schloesser named MARL executive director

Brad Schloesser has been named the next executive director of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program (MARL) at SMSU. Schloesser is coming to MARL from South Central College in North Mankato & Faribault where he has served as the dean of Agriculture and served as the first director of the Minnesota State Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence. Prior to those leadership roles, Schloesser taught post-secondary agriculture for two decades. He has been a leader in agricultural education across the state for over 30 years and became a MARL alumnus in Class XI in June 2022. ...

SMSU Briefs for Oct. 18

SMSU ResHALLoween Oct. 29 The Southwest Minnesota State University Residence Hall Association (RHA) will host ResHALLoween from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, in various residence halls on campus. ResHALLoween allows children from the community to trick-or-treat through the residence halls of SMSU. All ages are welcome with the program geared primarily for children in grades preK-6. There will be a wide variety of themed houses, lots of candy, and fun for all! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children are asked to wear their Halloween costumes and provide their own bag ...

SMSU named ‘College of Distinction’ for 2022-23

Southwest Minnesota State University has been recognized for its commitment to engaged, hands-on education by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. Colleges of Distinction is a trusted resource for parents, students, and guidance counselors, as well as hundreds of colleges and universities across the U.S. It helps students find the right college using its four key components metrics, which include engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes. Colleges of Distinction highlight institutions that traditional rankings often ...

SMSU Briefs for Oct. 17

SMSU announces new master of science in Nursing: Nurse Educator Program Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) announces the new master of science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator Program with the first cohort beginning in January 2023. The MSN program recently received approval from the Higher Learning Commission and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). “We are excited have received the final approvals for the MSN program. Our Nursing faculty are outstanding in their commitment to their students and to the profession,” said Dr. Ross Wastvedt, SMSU provost. ...

VFW Auxiliary scholarships contests

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 742 announces its fall scholarship contests. Patriot’s Pen contest is for students in grades 6-8 expressing their views on this year’s theme, “My Pledge to Our Veterans.” The Voice of Democracy contest is for grades 9-12 students who record their reading of their essay to a flash drive/USB or electronically submitted, via an audio file attached to an email. The recording can be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than five minutes. The recording, typed version of their essay and entry form must be submitted. The VOD theme for ...