Exploring AI Agents and Bots in Higher Education

AI in Higher Education Community of PracticeMonday, February 23, 202611:00 a.m.Library 124 Zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/94744009985 What are AI agents or bots, and why would you use them? The AI in Higher Education Community of Practice invites you to a session where we will explore practical examples of AI agents in higher education. We will examine why they were created, what problems […]

Online Learning Accessibility sessions

The Office of Online Learning is continuing its Accessibility series. Upcoming events listed below. Please register at our Faculty and Professional Learning Center’s Dragon Central page  Introduction to Accessibility+ Accessibility Sprints: Creating Accessible Presentation Files Accessibility Sprints: Creating Accessible Documents Accessibility Sprints: Creating Accessible PDF files Accessibility Badge Series: Captioning Your Presentations

Friday STEMinar Talk on A Christmas Theorem

The STEMinar lights up the Library again this Friday with a talk on A Christmas Theorem: Sum of Two Squares by Dr. Damiano Fulghesu. The STEMinar meets 3-4pm in Library 103 with refreshments at 2:30 in the Library Porch. A description of the talk is below. Title: A Christmas Theorem: Sums of Two Squares Abstract: In this seminar, we explore a classical […]

Bachmeier Becomes Region’s Only ISA‑Trained Fine Art Appraiser

During his sabbatical year, Professor Brad Bachmeier has completed the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) Core Courses in Appraisal Studies and Fine Art, and the 2024–2025 USPAP certification, the national ethical and professional standard for appraisers. The ISA is the largest nonprofit professional personal property appraisal organization in the United States, known for its rigorous training, peer‑reviewed standards, and specialization […]

Chemistry Research Students Present at RRV-ACS Research Conference

The Red River Valley section of the American Chemical Society held their annual Research Conference at Concordia College. Gracie Ayers (Senior, BS Biology) and Opeyemi Olowoniyi (Junior, Biochemistry & Biotechnology) both earned Judges’ Choice Awards for their poster presentations. Gracie and Yemi used this local conference as a preview of their upcoming presentations at the National American Chemical Society meeting […]