Elizabeth Kirchoff, English, and Michael Tomanek, English, have had papers accepted for presentation at this spring’s meeting of the Minnesota Council of Teachers of English. Both papers will address teaching college composition. Kirchoff will present “Literature Circles in College Composition Classes” and Tomanek will present “In the Spirit of Twain.”
Don Clark, Professor, Lana Leishman, Assistant Professor, and Jim Park Associate Professor, Art & Design, currently have work in the Lake Region Arts Council’s McKnight Gallery Inaugural Exhibition. The exhibition was juried by Michael Eble, assistant professor of studio art at the University of Minnesota, Morris. The exhibition runs from through April 9. The LRAC McKnight Gallery is located at 133 S. Mill St. in Fergus Falls. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. A reception will be held February 16 from 5-6:30pm. Click headline for photos.
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).
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.
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.