Dille and McLaughlin named 2009 Legacy Leaders

The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead has selected Dr. Roland Dille, former president of MSU Moorhead, and James R. McLaughlin as recipients of the Chamber’s 2009 Legacy Leader Award. The Legacy Leader Award recognizes and emphasizes the important role and contributions of long-time local leaders in both shaping and serving the Chamber, our metropolitan community and region. This is the third year for this Chamber award. Click the headline to read more about Dr. Dille.

MnSCU News Watch

A sample of recent news stories: Tuition at Minnesota tech colleges among highest in nation, MSUM group forms to boost student voting, SCSU microloan program links students, entrepreneurs and more at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:29823.2538098628/rid:3c37dc45b68feacbd2050715bcd3ec39

MSUM’s Combined Charities Campaign has been extended!



The MSU Moorhead Combined Charities Campaign goal was set at $63,000 for 2009-2010. To date, MSUM faculty and staff have donated 62.4% of the goal with a total of $39,325.64.

 If you haven’t participated in this year’s campaign, you are urged to give it your consideration while there’s still time. It’s easy to do. The Combined Charities Campaign offers quality choices for your philanthropy. The options include the United Way of Cass-Clay, which serves Moorhead and Fargo. Your contribution would be tax deductible. 
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Autism lecture Nov. 4 at MSUM

Travis Thompson, a well-known autism clinician, researcher and author of several books, including “Straight Talk About Autism” (2008) and “Freedom from Meltdowns: Solutions for Children with Autism” (2008), will present a free, public lecture on “Autism: Early Intervention and Brain Development” Wednesday, Nov 4 at 7 p.m. in the Minnesota State University Moorhead Science Lab 104. Click headline to read more.