Study abroad scholarship deadline is April 1

MSUM has established an endowed scholarship for students participating in study abroad programs. Named for former Vice President of Public Affairs Dr. Gerry Haukebo (who established the Office of International Programs in 1987), this $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student studying abroad for the entire2010-11 academic year on an MSUM or MSUM-affiliated program. Application deadline is April 1, 2010 for the 2010-11 award. Visit http://www.mnstate.edu/intl/abroad/finaid.cfm for a copy of the Gerry Haukebo scholarship application, or pick one up in the Office of International Programs (FF 153).

Science Olympiad Feb. 12

MSUM will host a regional SCIENCE OLYMPIAD competition on Friday, February 12. Approximately 150 middle and high school students will be on campus, working in teams to compete for points in standard-based quizzes and hands-on activities. Faculty in the College of Social and Natural Sciences organize and run the activities in alignment with the national SCIENCE OLYMPIAD rules and regulations.

American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Campaign at MSUM

Bring an early spring to your office and home with bright, cheery daffodils and support the work of the American Cancer Society at the same time. Order your daffodils before February 23, and they will be delivered to you the week of March 22, just in time to welcome you back from spring break. Volunteers will deliver a bunch of 10 daffodils to you for only $10.00. Other items available are a bunch of daffodils in a vase for $15, a pot of growing daffodils for $15 or a Boyd’s Bear and a bunch of daffodils for $25. If you wish, you could order either a Gift of Hope* or a Bear Hug* to be delivered anonymously to a cancer patient for $25.00. Click headline for more information.

West Fargo High School Drama Department to perform CATS

The West Fargo High School (WFHS) Drama Department will present Andrew Lloyd Weber’s world-renowned musical, CATS, February 12, 13, 18, 19 & 20 at 7:30pm with a Sunday matinee, February 14 at 2:30pm. WFHS’s production marks the show’s amateur premiere in the state of North Dakota and features over 100 students in its cast, crew, and orchestra. Karen Morrison and Sue Jordahl serve as co-vocal directors with Morrison also conducting the pit orchestra. Assistant Director, Sean Palmer (MSUM Senior Theatre Arts student), joins a team of choreographers including Carrie Hubbard (MSUM alumus) and MSU Moorhead theatre and dance professor, Craig A. Ellingson. CATS is directed and designed by WFHS and MSUM alumnus Adam Pankow. Gate City Bank proudly sponsors West Fargo High’s production. Click headline for more information.