Renaissance Festival Tickets Available

The Human Resources Office has received employee-discounted tickets for the 2009 Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Adult tickets are $15.50 (Reg. $19.95) and Children tickets (age 5-12) are $7.50 (Reg. $10.95). Children Age 4 & under are free. The festival runs weekends and Labor Day from August 22, 2009 to October 4, 2009. Hours are from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Rain or Shine. Parking is free. Click link to read more.

Recent death

Robert Thorwaldsen, MSUM Building Services Manager (retired 1989), passed away September 27, 2009, at age 88 at the Lincoln Park Assisted Living, Detroit Lakes. Private Family Graveside Services will be held later in October at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Detroit Lakes. West-Kjos Funeral Home, Detroit Lakes, has been entrusted with the services.

Peace Corps recruiter here Oct. 8

Peace Corps Regional Recruiter, Joshua Becker, will be hosting a general information session at 6 pm Thursday, October 8 in CMU 203. Come hear volunteer stories, learn about the benefits of service, and learn how to apply. Questions, contact: jbecker@peacecorps.gov. Click link to read more.