Theatre alum Jerry verDorn dies

Alumnus Gerald “Jerry” M. verDorn, best known for his roles as Ross Marler on the “Guiding Light” and Clint Buchanan on “One Life to Live,” has died after a months-long cancer illness. verDorn graduated with a degree in theatre arts from MSUM in 1976. He appeared in many university theatre productions, including the renowned Straw Hat Players for eight seasons, […]

Amanda Bushaw names Graduate Student Employee of the Year

We are incredibly excited to announce the 2022 Student Employee of the Year Awards! The Graduate Student Employee of the Year is Amanda Bushaw, GRIT Program Graduate Assistant and soon-to-be-graduate with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Here’s what her nominator, Jenna Radtke, Supervisor and Academic Advisor/Program Coordinator with the Academic Success Center, had to say about Amanda: […]

Abigail Bormann named Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year!

We are incredibly excited to announce the 2022 Student Employee of the Year Awards! The Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year is Abigail Bormann, Planetarium Assistant and senior graduating with a degree in Chemistry. Here’s what her nominator, Sara Shultz, Supervisor and Planetarium Director, had to say about Abigail: “Abigail is a truly outstanding student and individual. She is diligent, […]