K-Nelson screened at Altered Esthetics and the Duluth Superior Film Festival 

Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson (School of Media Arts & Design) presented her short experimental film, Hús, at the Duluth Superior Film Festival at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, as part of a Regional Shorts program. K-Nelson then traveled to Minneapolis to present her film at the Altered Esthetics Film Festival showcase for Creative Vision Award nominees. The Altered Esthetics curators nominated 6 […]

MSUM expects nearly 900 students to graduate May 11

MSUM will award degrees to nearly 900 students during its spring commencement programs Friday, May 11 in the university’s Nemzek Fieldhouse. Alumnus Kevin Wallevand, who earned a degree in mass communications, will be the commencement speaker at both ceremonies. A native of Vining, Minn., Wallevand has been a reporter at WDAY-TV since 1983. His series and documentary work has brought […]

Bachmeier Selected for Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument Artist in Residence

After a national jury process, MSUM Professor of Art Education, Brad Bachmeier was one of only two artists selected for the program “which is based on artistic caliber, the artwork’s ability to communicate the values and processes of Parashant, and to meet the needs and scope of the Monument’s priorities.” The Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program allows professionals the […]

Spunky senior graduates with honors, checks degree off bucket list

By Danielle Page On May 11, Marijo Vik will walk across the stage in Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Nemzek Fieldhouse to receive her bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism. Presumably like most of the nearly 900 soon-to-be graduates, Vik’s final semester was a balancing act. Diligently trying to keep up on classwork in order to graduate with honors. Working multiple jobs. […]