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Campus Notes for Jan. 15

Area Student Voice representatives announced at Lake Area Tech Lake Area Technical Institute has announced its Student Voice Representatives for the 2019-20 school year. Student Voice provides an avenue for student input in campus policy and other processes by establishing open dialogue between students and Lake Area Tech administration. Representing the entire student body, members are elected by fellow students in each program and serve a one-year term, from October to May. Members of the Student Voice are committed to the positive academic, social, and ethical development of Lake ...

SMSU Briefs for Jan. 15

Mustang Ice Classic Feb. 15 on Lake Sarah The second annual Mustang Ice Classic will be Saturday, Feb. 15, on Lake Sarah. The contest will feature over $10,000 in prizes, according to Mike VanDrehle, alumni director and event organizer. “We had our inaugural tournament in 2019 and it drew a good crowd of ice fishing enthusiasts. It’s a popular winter activity in southwest Minnesota, and we’re looking forward to our second tournament, which will raise scholarship dollars for SMSU students,” said VanDrehle. Registration is from 8:30-10:30 a.m., followed by a mandatory rules ...

SMSU Briefs for Jan. 8

SMSU ranked 10th Best College/University in MN for 2019-20 Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked the 10th Best College/University in Minnesota for 2019-2020 by EDsmart.org. EDsmart provides college rankings, reviews, and ratings according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data and other reputable sources for higher education data. College rankings and ratings are created by a team of data analysts. Edsmart offers insights into schools and school programs along with objective rankings to provide students with a resource as they begin their college search. EDsmart ...

Campus Notes for Dec. 18

Area students received degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 1,709 degrees at the end of the fall semester, Dec. 14, in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena on the Minnesota State Mankato campus. Candidates for graduate degrees will graduate with the college of their affiliation. Ghent: Baily Kaas, AA, liberal studies. Granite Falls: Jordan Hinz, BS, communication disorders, summa cum laude; Sidney Knapper, BS, psychology. Marshall: Michelle Arndorfer, BS, finance; Lisa Lucas, MFA, creative writing. Tracy: Adam Hendriks, MPA, ...

SMSU Theater celebrates the holidays with ‘The 1940s Radio Hour’

Just in time for the holidays, SMSU Theater presents “The 1940s Radio Hour” by Walton Jones, with music by various composers. The show transports the audience to December 1942 as radio station WOV broadcasts its holiday variety show. The performance features live sound effects, humorous 1940s radio ads, and classic songs such as “Blue Moon,” “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” with music provided by the SMSU Jazz Ensemble. Performances are Dec. 12-15 at 7:30 p.m. each night, with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15. ...

SMSU Briefs for Dec. 4

Trio of faculty members promoted at SMSU Three faculty members have recently been promoted at Southwest Minnesota State University. Within the College of Arts, Letters and Sciences, Dr. Jeffrey Bell has been promoted from associate professor of exercise science to full professor. He has been at SMSU since 2010. Dr. Sara Fier has been promoted from associate professor in counseling and testing services to full professor. She has been at SMSU since 2000. Dr. Eric Doise has been granted tenure, and promoted from assistant professor of English to associate professor. He has been at ...