The Counseling and Student Affairs graduate program is celebrating 50th years!

Since 1965 the CNSA Program has been educating and training Mental Health Counselors, School Counselors and Student Affairs Professionals. In 2000 the CNSA program received full CACREP accreditation status. In recognition of our 50th year we are inviting the campus community and all CNSA alumni to join us at the following events.


Friday, Oct. 16th

3-5 PM – Community Outreach Center Open House in 113 Lommen Hall

5 PM gather at the outdoor MSUM Dragon for a photo shoot

6-9 PM – CNSA 50th Year Celebration at Eastgate Events Center. Please RSVP and pay at the door.

Saturday, Oct. 17th 

10:40 AM – Homecoming Parade, CNSA we will be walking as part of the Graduate Studies float. Please wear your MSUM gear or black/red Dragon colors. We will be meeting in the parking lot northwest of campus.

12 PM – Tailgating at Nemzek parking lot. Bring your own beverage and side/salad/chips. CSAO will provide the hamburgers, hotdogs, buns, and condiments. We will have fun yard games to play!

For more information and to RSVP contact Hailey Gunderson at gundersoha@mnstate.edu or Mara Wessel at wesselma@mnstate.edu.