We recognize Erienne Fawcett with Dragon Pride

We recognize Erienne Fawcett, coordinator of gender and sexuality, for going above and beyond in supporting the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Engagement. She has absorbed additional duties to cover staff vacancies. Jeff Salinas-Jenni says, “Erienne has taken on additional leadership duties and works tirelessly to create an environment where the successful candidate will not feel overwhelmed when roles […]

Celebrate the International Day of Education with Moorhead and the University of Zakho

Minnesota State Moorhead and the University of Zakho will host the second International Day of Education symposium on Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m. on Zoom. This global gathering will bring together faculty, students, and community partners to explore new perspectives on teaching and learning. Keynote speakers include MSUM Professor Boyd Bradbury, who will present The Role of Pedagogy, Instructional […]

Erienne Fawcett receives 2025 Moorhead Human Rights Award

Erienne Fawcett, Minnesota State Moorhead’s coordinator of Gender and Sexuality, received the 2025 Moorhead Human Rights Award in Education at last night’s Moorhead City Council meeting. Senior Megan Oyerly, treasurer for Campus Feminist Organization and president of Dragon Pride Alliance, nominated Erienne for the award. As the only student to make a nomination this year, Erienne says, “It means a […]

Application guidelines and criteria for MinnState Employee Cultural Fellowship Cohort

The Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion invites applications and supervisor nominations to participate in the Minnesota State Employee Cultural Fellowship Cohort pilot program. The program is open to all employees and aims to support and retain high attrition employee groups, help foster relationships and networks with colleagues across the system, build unity, and provide equitable opportunities for employees […]