MSUM Honored as Recipient of 2023 Division II Award of Excellence

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — MSUM has been named the 2023 recipient of the Division II Award of Excellence to honor its work with Joe’s Hereos and Make-a-Wish North Dakota. It is the highest non-athletic NCAA-sponsored award an institution can achieve. The award was presented to MSUM athletic director Chad Markuson at the annual NCAA convention in San Antonio, Texas, on […]

January Professional Development Opportunities

The Faculty and Professional Learning Center (FPLC) is co-sponsoring, with several campus partners, three events during the next week. Please attend as your schedule allows. View more FPLC events on DragonCentral – https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/ Addressing the Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses: Practical Strategies for Higher Education Leaders You are invited to a webinar and discussion on January 18, 2023 – […]

Dragons Ski Trip!

Join Dragon Entertainment Group on a trip to Detroit Mountain to ski or snowboard with friends! Your ticket will include transportation, ski/snowboard rental, and a ski lift ticket. This trip would normally cost at least $90 per person on their own, but we are pricing this experience at $25 per student! Don’t miss out on a fun and cheap skiing […]

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 […]