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Healing through Writing: A Poet’s Perspective

In many instances, the act of writing is connected to the spiritual aspects of release, surrender, and healing. Zepper will read his poetry and discuss the parallels between the creative act and the spiritual one. A few years ago, he was ready to walk away from creative writing and public readings completely. He will share with you why he is pursuing his craft in a renewed, energizing light.

The Favorite Planet Competition is the first children’s public show of the season. The doors open at 10:40 a.m. Special guests Kristin Brevik and Carrie Leopold, Solar System Ambassadors through NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s volunteer outreach program, will be ready with activities to get you started thinking about your favorite planet, including feeling how much a can of Coke weighs on another planet and finding out how much your weight changes if you could stand on another planet.

At 11 a.m., the planetarium tour of the planets begins, hosted by Planetarium Assistant Scarlet Gray Bernard, also a Solar System Ambassador. After touring the planets, visitors may cast their votes for their favorite planet.

The summer children’s series will feature one event per month. The second show will be “Mooniverse” on July 18 at 11 a.m., exploring the moons of the solar system. The third show will be August 8 at 11 a.m., about meteors, in preparation for the Perseid Meteor Shower in August. Planetarium admission is $5 per adult, $2.50 per child, senior, and Tri-College student.

The Solar System Ambassadors Program of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory offers information and excitement about real missions that explore our solar system. Volunteer ambassadors in communities throughout the country are selected by JPL based on their backgrounds and on their plans for public outreach activities. JPL provides ambassadors with educational materials and training. However, the opinions of Ambassadors are not necessarily those of NASA or JPL.

More information about the Solar System Ambassadors Program.

JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif.

Event brought to you by the Dragon Entertainment Group.

If you want to spend some time enjoying the great outdoors this summer, let the Rec & Outing Center (ROC) get you set up with the camping gear and supplies that you need for a weekend of fun. Or maybe you’re looking for the equipment to go on an aquatic adventure–we’ve got canoes and kayaks too! However, if staying a little closer to home is more your style, you can rent lawn games or bikes to use. No matter how you like to enjoy the summer weather, the ROC has equipment for you!

With rental prices that can’t be beat, stop by the ROC and reserve equipment today!

http://www.mnstate.edu/cmu/roc.aspx

Kick off to yearlong 125^th anniversary

Minnesota State University Moorhead is kicking off its yearlong 125th anniversary celebration during the annual Fourth of July community party.

The 41st annual Fourth of July celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. at Nemzek Stadium on 17th St. between 6th and 9th Ave. S. Concessions will be available.

Kids’ activities include inflatable games and a decorated bike parade that forms at the Nemzek flagpole. Moorhead Public Service is sponsoring the kid’s bike parade.

The Lake Agassiz Concert Band and the Front Fenders will provide the evening’s musical entertainment.

The fireworks display begins at 10:30 p.m., sponsored by American Crystal Sugar.

Free parking is available in all regular spaces on campus property.

This year’s 4th of July celebration sponsors include: Moorhead Public Service, American Crystal Sugar, Bremer, American Legion and Greenberg Roofing.

Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Straw Hat Players Summer Theatre continues with the PG-rated musical Godspell Tuesday, June 18. The show runs through Friday in Hansen Theatre.

Godspell is based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The show features a string of well-loved songs, including “Day By Day.”

All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.mnstate.edu/strawhat, or by calling the MSUM Box Office Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 218.477.2271.

Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Summer Cinema Series enters its 37^th season Monday, July 8, with one of the original Rin Tin Tin movies. The particular film has not been selected yet, but will feature the original German shepherd dog rescued from a bombed-out dog kennel in France in 1918.

Second in the line-up on Monday, July 15, is Way Down East, a 1920s drama starring Lillian Gish and directed by D. W. Griffith. The film is a simple, timeless allegory of plain, everyday people dealing with prejudice and bigotry.

The Black Pirate, a 1926 action adventure film featuring Douglas Fairbanks, screens on Monday, July 22. The story involves a young nobleman whose father is killed by pirates.

Closing the series on Monday, July 29, is a selection of silent comedy short films by Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd and Laurel & Hardy. After this showing, treats will be served in the hallway.

All shows are in Weld Hall on the MSUM campus and start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $4 per movie, and are available at the door. Pre-show organ music performed by Red River Chapter members of the American Theatre Organ Society begins at 7:15 p.m.

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The Combined Charities Campaign recognized three levels of achievement for employee participation in the payroll contribution program: Bronze, for agencies with 10 to 15 percent participation; Silver for agencies with 15 to 20 percent participation; and Gold, for agencies with 20 percent or higher participation. During the 2012 campaign, MSUM achieved the Gold level of recognition with 24 percent participation, the highest of any MnSCU campus.

As coordinator, Deb Lewis, helped raise over $882,000, an outstanding amount given the current economic times.

Brian Zaidman, Combined Charities Campaign Board of Directors, said, “Your willingness to pitch in and contribute your time and talent to the Combined Charities Campaign made a difference, not just in achieving this financial  goal, but in helping to better the lives of countless individuals. You have truly demonstrated the spirit of our campaign slogan, “State Employees Caring for Minnesota.”

Congratulations and thank you to all who participated!

The Abettor’s Letters is a point-and-click adventure featuring a complete French curriculum. The player assumes the identity of Secret Agent Carsen Brooks and learns just enough French at each level to pass as a French citizen and thwart the next terrorist attack. The setting of the game was inspired by La Belle Epoque, the most iconic and romantic period in French history.

The Abettor’s Letters is currently being developed for iPad and PC. The team of writers, designers, artists, gamers, and French education enthusiasts are using Kickstarter this July to raise money to program one complete episode that people can try at no cost.

On the game’s website, the developers state that they “are committed to using local talent and businesses, whenever possible, to make this game come to life. We are all personally committed to youth, education, and art, and we look forward to serving the Fargo-Moorhead community in these areas once successful.” To learn more about the game, go to www.theabettorsletters.com.

The show runs until June 14 on the Gaede Stage.

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The intern program in Senator Franken’s office strives to fully immerse the interns in the legislative process. Interns will be paired with a legislative assistant who matches their issue area of interest, and will assist this staffer with policy research, as well as attend committee hearings and other Senate events. They will be a vital component of keeping the office functional, by assisting with the constituent mail process and managing the front desk.

In addition to assisting the office, interns will receive unique career development opportunities. Through working with legislative staff and meeting with senior staff and the Senator, interns will be able to make an informed decision about what areas of political work interest them. By making full use of the career development courses offered in the Senate, interns will know how best to succeed in a political career in the area that they enjoy the most.

Communications Intern (Washington Based)

The communications intern is actively involved in translating Senate policy and legislation into Minnesota news. The intern will learn how a communications shop operates and interacts with the other departments to create a succinct message. The position entails attending daily communications department meetings, being responsible for aggregating news articles into daily clips for staff, media monitoring, helping with research projects, and some writing of news advisories and press releases. Minnesotans will be given priority. Strong writing skills and ability to work in a high-pressure environment are a must. Early risers are encouraged to apply.

Internships in Minnesota

The internship role in Senator Franken’s Minnesota offices requires individuals who are professional, articulate, and responsible with an interest in government service. Based on the individual’s availability, interests, and skills, interns will work with outreach staff, case workers, communications staff, and administrative staff. Interns will serve as a vital component of keeping the office functional by assisting with the constituent mail process and managing the front desk. Senator Franken offers internships in the following Minnesota offices: Saint Paul, Duluth and Saint Cloud.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phones and assisting constituents with requests
• Assisting constituent and field staff with casework and related tasks
• Assisting outreach staff with research, event planning and other work
• Attending meetings with and for field and outreach staff
• Assisting the scheduling and communications staff

Other assigned tasks based on the needs of the staff and office

In addition to assisting the office, interns will receive unique career development opportunities. Through working with field, casework, and other state staff, and meeting with the Senator, interns will be able to make an informed decision about what areas of political work interest them and gain valuable skills that will prepare them to succeed in a political and professional career.

Application Process

If you are interested in an internship in Senator Franken’s offices please send the following materials:

• Resume
• cover letter indicating weekly availability
• three references

Washington, D.C. applicants please send information to: interns@franken.senate.gov.

Minnesota applicants please send information to: mninterns@franken.senate.gov, and indicate which Minnesota office you are applying for: Saint Paul, Duluth or Saint Cloud.

Please do not mail any applications because of the Senate’s mail delivery delay.
Applications must be received by the deadline, depending on which term you are applying for.

• Fall Internship – July 15^th
• Spring Internship – November 15^th
• Summer Internship – March 15th

If you have any questions concerning either program, please do not hesitate to contact the intern coordinator in Washington at interns@franken.senate.gov or by phone at (202) 224-5641, or the intern coordinator in Minnesota at  (651) 221-1016, or by emailing mninterns@franken.senate.gov.

If you are applying for the fall or spring session, please include the days and hours you are able to work. In the summer session, interns are expected to work full time unless enrolled in summer courses. We will work with universities that offer academic credit.

Senator Franken accepts all applications for internships; however Minnesotans will be given preference. All internships are unpaid.

Larsen brings nearly 30 years of experience to his new role, including experience in public, private, 2-year, and university settings.

Larsen is currently the Manager of Enrollment Development at Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he previously served as Director of Admissions.

“Rance’s leadership skills, combined with the breadth and depth of his admissions experience, will help propel our recruitment and admissions operations to new levels of effectiveness,” Provost Anne Blackhurst said. “We are extremely pleased to have someone with Rance’s experience join our university.”

His job at MSUM will be to lead the Office of Admissions, oversee admissions operations and enroll students.

Larsen holds an M.P.A. from the University of Wyoming in Laramie, and a B.A. in Communications (Public Relations) from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

The search committee was chaired by MSUM’s Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, David Wahlberg, and was aided by a team led by Vice President Steve Leo of Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates.