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.