Regional Science Center Hosts Star Party on the Prairie

The MSUM Regional Science Center will host Star Party on the Prairie Friday, Aug. 13 at 9 p.m. at the Buffalo River site. It’s a party on the prairie for everyone to come and have the beautiful summer sky interpreted for you. Learn how to find the constellations. See the Milky Way, nebulae and star clusters through our telescopes. Perhaps […]

Security chief leaving MSUM for Texas post

MSUM’s security director, who received national recognition this spring, is leaving for a new job. Michael Parks will work his last day at MSUM on Friday after three years of leading the university’s security operation. He will become chief of police for the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. In April, Parks was named campus security director […]

Volunteer families needed for Friendship Family Program

Host families are needed for the Friendship Family Program. The program is an opportunity forinternational students to experience American life—to create an extended family through social bonds, bringing the members together through communication, daily activities, outings, sports, etc. It is also an opportunity for Americans to have cross-cultural experiences and learn information about different countries and cultures from natives of […]

Longtime administrator leaves MSUM legacy

A longtime Minnesota State University Moorhead administrator retires this month, leaving behind a legacy of $100 million worth of campus improvements. David Crockett, who most recently has been dean of business and industry, retires Tuesday after 17 years at MSUM. Crockett, 69, spent 13 years as vice president for administrative affairs, leading a renaissance of campus improvements, said campus spokesman […]