Jan Fiola, Professor of Sociology at MSUM from 1996 – 2010, passed away on May 15, 2021, after a long illness. Dr. Fiola taught a variety of courses including Dominant-Subordinate Group Relations, Introduction to Sociology, Latin American Issues, Population, Social Movements, and Urban Sociology. She also organized study abroad trips to Peru and Brazil. An obituary is attached.
Please join us in welcoming the following new employees to Minnesota State University Moorhead! Make sure to say hello and let them know it’s a GREAT day to be a Dragon! June 2, 2021 Elizabeth Thelen – General Maintenance Worker, Housing and Residential Life June 7, 2021 Anna French – Dragon Swim School Coordinator, Dragon Swim School Bella Myers – […]
Dr. Jill Holmstrom, Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, was recently awarded the Nurse Educator in Higher Education: Innovation Award from the Nurse Educator in the Rockies Conference. Due to COVID-19 restrictions award winners are being honored virtually and not at this year’s conference. Her virtual award presentation can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HAyGjbdQXo
Good news if you use dependent care! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased the 2021 annual maximum for the Dependent Care Expense Accounts (DCEA) to $10,500 for families ($5,250 for married filing single). To start a DCEA account or increase your 2021 elections, complete the 121 Benefits Change in Participation form and email it to segip.mmb@state.mn.us. Here are a […]
Juneteenth is an American holiday that is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States and the freedom that was granted to African Americans. This day originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and has since spread to all states and most cities. In addition to celebrating the end of slavery and freedom, many […]