Campus Notes for Nov. 22
Tyler named to dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic Marissa Tyler of Lake Benton has been named to the summer 2021 trimester dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s main campus in Davenport, Iowa.
Campus Notes for Oct. 18
Truwe graduates from Northwest Technical College Rebecca Truwe from Amiret graduated with an associate of science in nursing from Northwest Technical College in Bemidji at the conclusion of the spring 2021 semester.
MNwest Entrepreneur Summit to be virtual
The 3rd biennial MNwest Entrepreneur Summit was to have been a hybrid event held in person at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) but with virtual attendance also available. “As Covid case numbers equaled December 2020 and became the highest of 2021, the Summit convenor and hosts made the determination to have the event be only virtual,” said Lois Josefson, Summit coordinator. “The Summit, with its internationally respected keynote speaker, presentations from two College Presidents and with regional entrepreneurs sharing their insights, was to also bring the public to the ...
SMSU Theater opens season with ‘Pinkalicious The Musical’
SMSU Theater’s 54th season opens with “Pinkalicious The Musical” by Elizabeth Kann, Victoria Kann, and John Gregor. Performances are Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 6-7 at 2 p.m. All performances are in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, with free parking available in lot B-1. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.SMSUtickets.com and at the door. All performances are free to SMSU students with a valid student ID. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all students, faculty, staff, and visitors are currently required to wear a mask in all public indoor ...
‘Day of Service’ Oct. 6 at SMSU
Southwest Minnesota State University will host a 2021 Day of Service on Wednesday, Oct. 6, with a theme of “Mustangs Give.” The day is an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to sign up for clean-up projects that are available at several locations in Marshall, or to volunteer for a project of their own. The University is fortunate to be a part of a community that broadly supports SMSU. This is an opportunity for the Mustang Family to give back to Marshall. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Oct. 6, and is a part of Homecoming week activities. Groups and ...
Visiting Writer Rendon to read Oct. 12 at SMSU
Author Marcie Rendon will read from her work on from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Charter Hall 201 on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University. The event is free and open to the public. It will be followed by a short Q&A session, and a book signing. Her appearance is part of the ongoing Visiting Writer series, hosted by the Creative Writing Program. Rendon is a member of the White Earth Nation and is on Oprah Magazine’s list of 31 Native American Authors To Read. She has received numerous awards, including a McKnight Distinguished Artist Award in 2020, and a 50 over 50 ...