2025-2026 University Scholars Nominations

The University Scholar Award is designed to recognize a faculty member who has demonstrated outstanding Teaching, Service, or Scholarship. Please nominate anyone you feel is deserving of consideration.  Additional details can be found here. Nominations are due to the provost’s office by November 21. Nomination Procedure: Nominations may be made by any member of the University community. Self-nominations are acceptable. Nomination packets […]

Just in Time for Banned Books Week: Read Cemetery Boys with the Library

Come be part of the conversation! The Livingston Lord Library’s Banned Books Reading Group will be discussing Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Date: Monday, October 6 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM Location: Library Porch Discussion Leader: Erienne Fawcett, Coordinator of Gender and Sexuality Event Details & RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/5by53hf8 This groundbreaking novel is the first by an openly transgender author—and centering a transgender […]

Minnesota State – Statewide Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

CURRENT STATEWIDE ERGs Indigenous Men and Men of Color (IMMOC)IMMOC aims to provide holistic institutional support to enhance the academic, personal and professional success of Indigenous Men and Men of Color enrolled or employed within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Contact Corey Crowder(corey.crowder@normandale.edu) and Cash Robinson (cash.robinson@clcmn.edu) for further information. LGBTQIA+ ERGThis ERG ensures LGBTQIA+ employees across Minnesota […]

Sept. 10 town hall recording, slides are available

Town Hall Meeting | September 10, 2025 | September town hall slide presentation A recording and slides of the Sept. 10, 2025, town hall are available on President Downs’ webpage. Employees must be logged into myMSUM to see the links. Topics included new student recruitment, overview of the strategic framework, an update on current and recently completed projects, and a […]