Red River Women’s Studies Conference Nov. 6

The Women’s Studies program hosts the 9th Annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference on Friday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the CMU. The conference focuses on topics related to women, gender and feminism, presented by faculty, students and community members. The keynote speaker is Dr. Cynthia Norton on “Intersections of Science and Gender: Possibilities for Collaboration and Transformation.” The conference is free for students and includes lunch with registration. For more info and registration go to http://www.mnstate.edu/women/RRWSC.cfm

Table-Top Displays

MSUM University Graphics is accepting orders for tabletop display units; our display vendor is offering a quantity discount incentive of $92 each (wholesale educational price is $281). Click the headline for details.

Sodexo grants available to student organizations

Student organizations have the opportunity to apply for grant funding to be used for Sodexo catering services. If your student organization has an upcoming event, and would like to apply for possible grant funding to cover food expenses, please complete the online submission form at www.mnstate.edu/osa/resources/forms/sodexograntapplication.php. Click the headline to read more.

Students want to get out the Dragon vote

As many of you know, the Moorhead City Council and Mayoral Elections will be held Tuesday, November 3rd from 7AM – 8PM at your respective polling locations. In order for our MSUM campus to have any impact on Moorhead City Council decisions, we need to get the on campus students voting in local government elections. Click the headline to read more.

MnSCU News Watch

A sample of recent news stories: A financial crossroad: U to narrow academic focus, Space-constrained Normandale eyes building projects, Swine flu cases up 34% on college campuses and more at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:29823.2528470411/rid:471330e105197a4467c314be004fd3ef