March 23 APAC agenda
The APAC agenda for March 23 is located at http://www.mnstate.edu/acadaff/APAC/2009-2010APAC/apacagendasminutes.htm
1,700 students participate in Tri-College math contest
More than 1,700 students in grades six through 12 will be testing their mathematical skills at the 36th annual Tri-College University Mathematics Contest held at Minnesota State University Moorhead on Wednesday, March 17. The competition consists of three levels: two high school levels for students in grades 11-12 and students in grades 9-10; and a middle school level for students in grades 6-8. Fifty schools are expected to participate in either the large school division or the small school division. Click headline for more information.
Hest talks on storytelling, marriage at dean’s lecture March 4
Dr. Theresa Hest, Communication Studies, will present a Dean’s Lecture from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Thursday, March 4 in MacLean 181. Her topic is “What is the role of storytelling in a marriage?” Based on data collected from 177 married couples, this presentation will explore the forms of marital stories, the functions of these stories, and the key role of storytelling in relational maintenance. The event is free and open to the public.
Feb. 9 APAC minutes online
Access the Feb. 9 APAC minutes at http://www.mnstate.edu/acadaff/APAC/2009-2010APAC/apacagendasminutes.htm
TCU announces collaborative grant funds for faculty, staff & students
In an effort to promote new collaborative initiatives, Tri-College University announces the availability of one-time start-up grant funds for faculty, staff and students. TCU has found that through sharing resources, a greater number of people can be positively impacted and efficiencies readily obtained. This TCU program is intended to develop collaborative relationships between people in our campus community who share a common interest and vision. Click headline for details.