There will be a roundtable discussion on the use of the “Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” with students in courses and learning communities this fall, plus we will look ahead to next year’s book and author. This session is in the Faculty Development Center form 12-1 p.m.
Marion V. Smith, 93, passed on Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at the Shepherd of the Valley Healthcare Center. A native of St. Paul Minn., she had retired as professor emerita from Moorhead State University, where she taught mathematics from 1945 to1982. As a hobbyist photographer she enjoyed summer vacations touring the world’s exotic locals, which resulted in many awards.
Instructors: Remember to request your course shells for Spring 2014 courses by using the CourseCreator request form. It usually takes 24-48 hours for your course to appear on D2L. Requests submitted on Fridays or over the weekend may take longer. If you have questions, please contact Instructional Technology Services by e-mail at support@mnstate.edu or by phone at 218.477.2603.
LEAD Advisors Tim Harms and Julie Knutson will present an introductory hands-on session about MAP-Works on Monday, Nov. 4 from 8-9 a.m. in the Faculty Development Center. This session is for any advisor who missed their departmental session on Oct. 15 or would just like another chance to become more familiar with MAP-Works.
All new clients to Therapeutic Embrace Massage inside the MSUM Wellness Center will receive $5 off an hour, or $10 off 90 minutes from the already discounted staff/faculty or student rate. This special is available Nov. 4-Dec. 20. Must mention this ad for discount. Contact Paige at paige.therapeutic@gmail.com or 320.305.2257 to schedule. Located in the MSUM Wellness Center.