Artists’ Reception Thursday

A public reception for The New York Art Experience will be held Thursday, Aug. 27 from 4-6 p.m. in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts gallery. The New York Art Experience features the work of students and faculty artist John Volk. If you haven’t already visited, come take a look as Thursday is the last day for the exhibit.

Faculty News

Terrie Manno, professor of music/piano, will present a solo piano recital on Sunday, August 30, at 4 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Fox Recital Hall. Sharon Scapple’s pastel painting, “On the Alert,” was accepted in the Fine Arts category competition at the 2009 Minnesota State Fair.

Study Abroad Updates

Regretfully, MSUM has withdrawn its membership of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) because of low enrollment numbers and the increasing cost of membership. However, our office will continue to assist students in participating in the program through an arrangement with NDSU, to be implemented shortly.

Faculty and Staff Invited to Council on Staff Affairs Fall Social

Visit with colleagues and friends over coffee and cookies, and preview samples of our NEW Council on Staff Affairs apparel at the fall Council on Staff Affairs Social, Thursday, Sept. 3 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Science Lab atrium. We have 14 NEW items from which to choose, with extended sizes available in many of the items. Items will be available for pre-order September 3-18. Garment photos and information, size charts, and order forms will be available on the CSA website following the event. All proceeds from CSA sales go toward the Council on Staff Affairs Scholarship Fund.