From Oprah Kids to Youth Sports

Carol Sibley, Library, has recently worked with a committee of the American Library Association to develop two new bibliographies of children’s books. Oprah Kids’ Reading List will be posted on Oprah’s website and includes recommended books for toddlers through tweens. The sports booklist, developed for Up2Us, a national coalition of Sports-Based Youth Development organizations, lists recommended children’s books by sport. Click headline to see both reading lists.

Spring “Poker” WALK FOR FITNESS held

Thirty-nine (39) MSUM employees participated in the Spring “Poker” Walk for Fitness on Thursday, April 15. Allison Swenson, Athletics, claimed 1st prize (MSUM Sweatshirt) with five of a kind—Kings; Carolyn Beckerleg, Admissions, claimed 2nd prize (MSUM T-shirt and water bottle) with 4 of a kind—Aces; and Deb Radke, Sociology/Anthropology, claimed 3rd prize (MSUM Tote Bag) with 4 of a kind—Kings. Ron Duval, Bookstore, was the lucky winner of an MSUM T-shirt donated by the Bookstore. Click headline for more information and Poker pictures.

Retiree luncheon May 5

Please join your colleagues for a luncheon honoring the spring and summer retirees and to celebrate the work all University employees have accomplished this year. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 5; luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m., program at approximately 12:15 p.m. To register and view a listing of retirees, please go to: http://appserv.mnstate.edu/humanres/retiree2010.asp

Lee Dexter retirement party April 23

A retirement party for Lee Dexter, Accounting Professor in the School of Business, will be Friday, April 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Atrium of the Center for Business Building (Program will start at 3:30). A silent auction of some unique ties Lee has worn will take place at the party.

Tim Miller rants April 28

Tim Miller, an internationally acclaimed performance artist, will deliver a “performance & lecture & rant” on identity, the culture wars and queer strategies for the future at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 28 in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts Gaede Stage. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors/alumni, and $10 students. Click headline for details and to see the poster.