Support the Dragon men’s basketball team Nov. 9

Show your Dragon spirit and come cheer on the Dragons men’s basketball team as they take on the U of M Gophers Monday, Nov. 9 at at Williams Sports Arena. Join us for a Dragon Alumni & Friends Social before the game. Food, cash bar and camaraderie are on the schedule for the evening! For more information visit http://alumni.mnstate.edu/events/event_details.asp?id=61464 For tickets, call 1-877-270-2586 or 218-477-2143.

MSUM Art Exhibit Runs Through Oct. 21

An MSUM art exhibit titled “The Graphic Design Alum Salon,” featuring 40 Years of MSUM’s graphic design program, runs Oct. 4-21 in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts gallery. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3-5 p.m. in the gallery foyer. An open house for graphic design’s newly remodeled studios will be held from 1-5 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Click the headline to read more.

Two Alumni Featured in MSUM’s McGrath Writer’s Series

MSUM’s McGrath Visiting Writer’s Series presents two MSUM MFA Creative Writing graduates who will read from their recently published books at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 in King Hall Auditorium. Dean Hulse, 2002 MFA, is the author of “Westhope: Life as a Former Farm Boy” and Merrie Sue Holtan, 2004 MFA, is the author of “Power and Stride: The Nancy Burggraf Story.” Click the headline to read the complete story.

Super Bowl Champion Speaks at MSU Moorhead

Pat Richie owns three Super Bowl rings. But not for his contributions on the field. Instead, the San Francisco 49ers awarded him Super Bowl rings three times in recognition of his contribution to the team’s success after Super Bowls XXIII, XXIV and XXIX (23, 24, 29). He’ll talk to students, faculty and community members on ethical leadership and communication during Minnesota State University Moorhead’s homecoming celebration. Click link to read more.