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Campus Notes for Jan. 27

Local students Named to MSU Moorhead dean’s list The following students have been named to the Minnesota State University Moorhead dean’s list in recognition of academic achievement fall semester 2021. Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade-point average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the honor. Local students named to the dean’s list include: Marshall: Bridget Appel, Samantha Ariasola, Olivia Bowers, Jack Brown, Abby Dubs, Megan Kock, Kyle Kruse, Tyler Persons, Karley Polejewski, Kayla Polejewski, Kaylie Stucke, Courtney Toulouse Dawson: Ryan ...

Campus Notes for Jan. 36

Normandale Community College announces fall 2021 semester dean’s list Normandale Community College announced its 2021 fall semester dean’s list. The following students enrolled in at least nine credits and have achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for courses completed in the fall semester ending this past December Tyler: Caleb Harper Campbell named to chancellor’s list Students named to the fall semester 2021 chancellor’s list were announced recently by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for a place on the chancellor’s list, students must complete 12 ...

Sanford Health commits $500,000 to SMSU Foundation to honor legacy of former baseball coach Dr. Jim Denevan

The Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation has received a $500,000 gift from Sanford Health to recognize the legacy of former Mustang baseball coach Dr. Jim Denevan. The gift will be funded over five years by Sanford Health, which employs two of Jim’s sons. Jim, Jr., is vice president of Construction and Planning, and Tom is a property management specialist. A third sibling, Teresa, also lives in Sioux Falls. The endowment will support baseball scholarships at the university. Dr. Denevan was the head baseball coach at SMSU for 21 seasons (1971-81, 83-86, 91-96) and also ...

Campus Notes for Dec. 29

Minnesota State University, Mankato awards degrees Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 2,276 degrees to 1,941 students at the end of the fall 2021 semester. Marshall: Erin Geary, MS, elementary education; Amy Olson, BS, family consumer science, summa cum laude; Jacob Shaffer, BS, alcohol & drug studies. Tracy: MaiDee Vang, BS, communication studies, summa cum laude; PaNhia Vang, BS, community health education; Lina Vue, BS, exercise science. Tyler: Madeline Ekema, BS, marketing; Kayleigh Wendland, MSW, social work Undergraduate students receiving recognition included 263 ...

SMSU Theater presents ‘Personal History’

SMSU Theater’s 54th season continues with “Personal History” by Dominic Taylor. Performances are Dec. 9, 10, 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm and Dec. 12 at 2 pm. 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 spaces on the SMSU campus, including in the theater during the ...

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.