Dragons in the news
Take a look at the news stories featuring MSUM in the past week. Stories are presented in chronological order.
Families were gathered at MSUM for a free eclipse viewing event, WDAY: “The solar event of the decade was seen by thousands around the country — and for those in the area in the area, MSUM was the place to be.”
Community Turns Out for Solar Eclipse 2017, KVRR: “It’s the phenomenon that hasn’t been seen in the United States for decades. Here in the F-M area, people of all ages had a lot to say about the solar eclipse. There are several solar eclipse viewing parties right here in the F-M area. At MSUM, hundreds of people gathered around, looking at the sun through glasses, special folders and telescopes.”
Hundreds turn out to take in solar eclipse despite clouds and haze, Valley News Live: “Mother Nature treated the entire U.S. to quite the show Monday with a total solar eclipse. … MSUM hosting two telescopes with special lenses, eclipse glasses and a contraption called the Sunspotter which reflected light onto a piece of white paper.”
Former Dragons player Ayob signs to play pro basketball in Canada, InForum: “Former Minnesota State Moorhead men’s basketball player Ayob Ayob has signed to play professionally for the Windsor (Ontario) Express, which plays in the National Basketball League of Canada.”
Enrollment edges up at many local college campuses, InForum: “Minnesota State University Moorhead’s first-day enrollment is up 2.2 percent while North Dakota State University saw an increase of 5 percent in its incoming first-year students, with stable enrollment overall. This is the second year in a row that MSUM has seen a fall enrollment increase.”
What to do with eclipse glasses, WDAY: “Now that the eclipse is over you may be wondering what to do with the glasses. … Otherwise, MSUM is also collecting the glasses and will donate them to the Astronomers without Borders, which will send the glasses to South America where the next solar eclipse will take place.
MidcoSN Podcast: MSU Moorhead Head Coach Steve Laqua, MidcoSN: “On this edition of the Midco Sports Network podcast, David Brown talks with MSU Moorhead head football coach Steve Laqua.”
Moorhead launches new startup business plan competition, InForum: “Moorhead officials are looking for a few good business plans to enter a new competition for local entrepreneurs. … A panel of Minnesota State University Moorhead faculty will evaluate submissions and pick the top three. Those finalists will present their pitches at the Startup Moorhead Banquet at MSUM for a shot at the grand prize of $5,000 of startup capital.”
Heavy hearts, hopeful prayers at gathering for missing Fargo woman, West Fargo Pioneer: “The sound of drums symbolizing a mother’s heartbeat and the scent of burning sage were soaked in while uplifting prayers were made for Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind – a daughter and mother now among the multitude of missing indigenous women. … more than 100 people gathered at Minnesota State University Moorhead on Friday, Aug. 25.”
Vigil for Savanna Greywind Held on MSUM Campus, KVRR: “The American Indian Student Association at MSUM is bringing the community together with a vigil on campus. More than 100 people showed up to the prayer ceremony to show their condolences for the family and to unite as a community.”
‘Archiving lives through art’: Ceramic artist seeks participants for individualized pieces, Fergus Falls Daily Journal: “Blayze Buseth is an artist always looking for opportunities. He’s studied ceramics at Minnesota State University Moorhead, in the city Jingdezhen, China, which is well-known for pottery; and last year, opened a ceramic art studio in his hometown of Fergus Falls where he creates porcelain pieces.”
Former All-American Riewer joins Dragons coaching staff, WDAY: “One of the best to ever play for MSU Moorhead will now be an assistant coach. The school announced today that Jordan Riewer will be on the bench with Chad Walthall this season.”