“Join or Die” Film Screening & Discussion

The Office of Student Activities and the Honors College are excited to host a screening of the Emmy-nominated film Join or Die. Join us on September 8th from 6 to 9 pm in the Gaede Stage in the Center for Arts.  The documentary is based on the work by social scientist Robert Putnam. His book “Bowling Alone” explores the theory […]

Faculty Invitation to Join Coursera Cohort

The Office of Online Learning invites faculty to participate in the Coursera Cohort, a campus initiative focused on integrating Coursera Career Academy content into courses. Faculty from all colleges are encouraged to join. Cohort members can earn up to two EDDs by completing training, integrating Coursera content, and sharing feedback following implementation.   The cohort kicks off on September 17, 2026, […]

Whitney Jacobson: Storyteller Series in Detroit Lakes

Whitney Jacobson, Assistant Professor in the English Department, read her work and other authors throughout the summer as part of The Summer Storytime Series at Ortenstone Gardens and Sculpture Park. This event was sponsored by Project 412 and local bookstore Bluebird Books. Jacobson received her MFA in Creative Writing at Minnesota State University Moorhead and has taught at The University […]