Dragons in the news
Take a look at the news stories featuring MSUM in past weeks. Stories are presented in chronological order.
Clothing boutique to take over Art Materials’ space in downtown Fargo, InForum: “A women’s clothing boutique will take over the downtown space where an art store has operated for nearly seven years … The women’s clothing, accessories, shoes and gifts boutique is owned and operated by Kelly Falk and her mother, Marceia Andreasen (both MSUM alumnae).”
St. Louis named next principal for Reinertsen Elementary, InForum: “Josh St. Louis has been named the next principal of S.G. Reinertsen Elementary School, the Moorhead School District announced … He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from the University of Minnesota. He obtained his principal licensure through Minnesota State University Moorhead.”
MSUM grad returns to Moorhead to sign copies of best-selling book, InForum: “Danielle Nadler, a MSUM graduate who released her first book in December 2016, is returning home for a book tour in May.”
MSUM grad juggled roles as mother, school principal and student, InForum: “Jennifer Sundby has a lot to juggle as a wife, mother of four—who is expecting her fifth child in August—and school principal in Maddock, N.D.”
Huber earns fourth career long jump title, InForum: “Junior Brian Huber earned his fourth long jump title for Minnesota State Moorhead track and field during the team’s first day of competing at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Championships in St. Paul on Friday, May 12.”
It’s a Great Day to be a Dragon: MSUM Celebrates Graduation, KVRR: “MSUM students had grins cheek to cheek as they got ready for the one of the biggest days of their college careers.”
875 students graduate at MSUM’s commencement, WDAY: “Hundreds of students turned their tassels today to become graduates in Moorhead. 875 students graduated from MSUM today in two different ceremonies.”
MSUM runners place first and second in NSIC 1,500, InForum: “Minnesota State Moorhead’s Josh Young and Brady Speicher finished first and second in the 1,500-meter run Saturday at the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference outdoor track and field championships.”
MSUM’s Christ named NSIC track athlete of the year, InForum: “Minnesota State University Moorhead senior Cody Christ has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference outdoor track athlete of the year, the league announced on Wednesday.”
Gnome sweet home, InForum: “A Fargo artist wants to help you make the garden gnome that’s right for your home. Amber Parsons is hosting a three-class workshop on making the ceramic creatures … A graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead’s art program, Parsons started working in clay in 2005 and has taught a number of classes through the years.”
MSUM’s Speicher ready for another shot at nationals, WDAY: “It’s a big week for the MSU Moorhad track program, which will send four athletes to the D2 National Championships in Florida.”
MSUM student runs Fargo Marathon without training, records himself all 26.2 miles, WDAY: “A video on Facebook has gone viral after an MSUM student took up the challenge of running the Fargo Marathon without doing one training run.”