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October 23, 2009

Microsoft promotions ending October 31st

Currently Microsoft is offering two promotions for students and employees on the MSUM eSoftware Store Front that are scheduled to end October 31st. Microsoft Office Enterprise has been discounted since the beginning of fall term, making it less expensive than Office Professional Pro. MSUM has also been a pilot sight for their Download Option program. Effective November first, we expect the price to increase about $45 when both options cease. Go to https://appserv.mnstate.edu/authenticate/index.asp?applicationid=1
and log in with your Dragon ID and PIN to take advantage of these savings. Please note that the download option is not available with Office 2008 for Mac.

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October 23, 2009

MnSCU News Watch

A sample of recent news stories: MSU offering early retirement, BSU, NTC President Quistgaard announces plan to retire in mid-summer 2010, M-State’s Business and Entrepreneurial Service Center growing and more at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:29823.2507993194/rid:d09656ca5ccb8c68ce7517d1b349b016

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October 22, 2009

Library children’s book Sale Nov. 4-5

On Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 5, the Library will be selling children’s picture books appropriate for preschoolers through 6th graders. All books were published in 2008 and are in excellent condition. The sale will be held in the Library Circulation lobby from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Books will be bargained price at $6.00 each or two for $10.00. Proceeds from the sale will help support the Library’s Comstock Reading Aloud Initiative. For further information, contact Korella Selzler (selzler@mnstate.edu).

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October 22, 2009

Next faculty book talk Nov. 11

Mark your calendars for the the next faculty development book talk on “A whole new mind: Why right-brainers will rule the future.” Daniel Pink’s New York Times and Business Week Bestseller is sure to create a lively discussion for students and faculty alike. Join us on 11-11-09 at 12:00 in CMU 227. Chris Malone from the Psychology Department and Alison Turen from the Counseling Center will lead the discussion. Free books as always–email Steve Grineski and agree to attend the event.

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October 22, 2009

Self defense for women

All MSUM women are invited to participate in a small group and structured self-defense program. Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is a nationally recognized self-defense program that teaches women to recognize, avoid and defend themselves from being physically attacked. RAD is a combination of simple, effective physical techniques specifically designed for females along with mental and emotional awareness and preparation. Click the headline to read more.

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