Economics students commit to grad schools, internships

The following 2010 Economics graduates have committed to the following graduate schools: Jena Thompson – Purdue University, full tuition and scholarship; Clay Kramer – University of Illinois, full tuition and scholarship; Mark Frenzel – Claremont Graduate School, scholarship; Alex Kangas – University of Utah; and James Teigland – William Mitchell Law School. Student Isaac Thomas will complete an internship in China with Shineray Motorcycyles, the first international internship completed by an MSUM student.

Film students host juried film exhibition

MSUM Film Studies will host the semi-annual Juried Film Exhibition at 7 p.m. Friday, May 7 in Weld Hall Glasrud Auditorium. The exhibition will showcase the best film and video work produced during the semester, as adjudicated by a panel consisting of alumni, local professionals and MSUM community members. Awards will be presented to students, and light refreshments will be served. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Prof. Norma Andersen honored by American Institute of Constructors

Prof. Norma Andersen, Construction Management, is the first woman to receive the W.A. Klinger Construction Education Award from the American Institute of Constructors. She received the award in April at the Institute’s annual forum in Chicago. The award honors “a construction educator/academician who has distinguished him/herself in teaching, research, and/or service in the advancement of the construction profession, the nominee’s institution of learning, the construction industry and their country.” It was first awarded in 1976. Click headline for more information.

Summer vintage Film Series returns to MSUM

The MSUM Summer Cinema Series this year features a variety of genres and eras, from silents of the 1920s to a blockbuster adventure from the 1950s. The series runs every Monday from June 7 through July 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Weld Hall on the MSUM campus. Click headline for details.