Remembering Donald Short

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and long-time colleague, Donald Short on December 17, 2022.  He began working at MSUM in 1969 until his retirement in 1997. A celebration of Donald’s life will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2023, at Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service, Moorhead, MN, with a gathering of […]

Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Faculty Learning Community – Jan. 30 – Apr.23

Faculty are welcome to sign up for the upcoming Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Learning Community through the Network for Educational Development (NED) at MinnState. The limit for participation is 30 people, so you are encouraged to sign up soon, and no later than January 27. In this learning community, you’ll have the opportunity to examine how well our current practices align […]

Remembering Donald Nicklay

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and long-time colleague, Donald Nicklay.  He began working at MSUM in 1980 until his retirement in 2012. A graveside service, with full military honors, was held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Fargo National Cemetary. Here is a link to his obituary: Donald Nicklay Obituary […]

Discipline Specific Learning Communities for Faculty: Accounting, Health & Exercise Science, Economics, Math, and Cross-Discipline

Minnesota State received funding through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund to support faculty members within disciplines to come together to explore culturally responsive teaching practices. This spring the discipline-specific learning communities are Accounting; Health & Exercise Science; Economics; Math; and Cross-Discipline (prior approval required). All participants will receive the e-book for Zaretta Hammond’s Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain. […]