This article is from publishersweekly.com. By Sally Lodge It’s a true story that reads like fiction – and it’s one that should raise the spirits of any aspiring author. Elise Parsley, a 27-year-old piano teacher in Plymouth, Minn., leapt from being an unpublished, agentless author-illustrator to one with both an agent and a book contract in three days. The quick-fire […]
Join us in welcoming our newest alumni! Support the new graduates and join the Alumni Foundation Flag group at commencement. This is a great way for you to see the new grads and for them to see you celebrating their success and graduation. Job requirements: Must be able to smile and wave flags! Preferred: Wear Red or Alumni apparel Line […]
Welcome to the Alumni family! Celebrate your last study day with a special gift from the Alumni Foundation. Stop by the Alumni House anytime from 8-4:30 on your last study day, Dec. 11. We have a special new graduate gift just for you. Register for your free alumni account at www.mnstate.edu/alumni to receive monthly e-mails, event invitations, access to the alumni store, […]
The Alumni Foundation is now accepting donated bottles of wine for the Mystery Wine event at the 2014 Founders Scholarship Gala on Feb. 14. The Mystery Wine bottles will be sold for $35 a bottle, and the value of each bottle ranges from $25 to $100 or more. If you would like to donate a bottle or make a cash […]
Jeff Jones, 66, husband of Sheryl Jones, Mathematics, passed away in his home on Nov. 28. He graduated from MSUM with a B.S. in Industrial Illustration in 1985. Jeff had suffered chronic respiratory and heart conditions for many years, and was very proud to be a Dragon. Boulger Funeral is handing arrangements. The funeral service will be on Friday, Dec. […]