Now’s the time to apply for 2024-25 scholarships

Knock something off your to do list before finals: Fill out MSUM’s Single Scholarship Application to be considered for 300+ scholarships. Simply fill out one online form at www.mnstate.edu/scholarships to be matched to all the scholarships you’re eligible for. The application is due Feb. 1. Contact the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid in Owens 107 with any questions: finaid@mnstate.edu or 218.477.2251.

ID Card replacement notifications

MSUM will be implementing a new ID card security protocol next spring. To implement this change all employees must have a current style ID card.  Messages from the email address:  msum_id_card_replacement@lists.mnstate.edu will be sent each month reminding employees, with old style cards,  to get their ID cards replaced. Please follow the instructions in the emails. Thank you.

Dr. Alison Wallace and Dr. Ellen Brisch publish paper on inclusive writing-to-learn activities on cancer biology topics

Bioscience Department faculty members, Alison Wallace and Ellen Brisch, collaborated with colleagues from Colorado State University to publish a paper entitled “Boosting student performance with inclusive writing-to-learn assignments through graphic organizers in large enrollment undergraduate biology courses” in the Tips and Tools section of the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education.

Course Evaluations Training

This session will focus on how faculty can effectively conduct course evaluations with supported core tools at MSUM. The supported tools covered include the D2L Survey tool and Microsoft 365 Forms. Participants who attend will be able to: 1) Identify supported tools and processes for implementing course evaluations 2) Choose a method of conducting course evaluations that will best fit […]

Dragon Pride Recognition: Keri DeSutter

Keri DeSutter Nominated for Dragon Pride Recognition We recognize Keri DeSutter, director of teacher education in the School of Teaching and Learning, for her involvement in community programs across Minnesota to bring diverse teacher candidates to campus. Julia Poplin says, ” She takes seriously the task to recruit, train, and support teachers in this time of education crisis. In addition […]