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February 3, 2010

Continuing Studies receives grant for College for Kids

The MSUM Continuing Studies office on January 28 was awarded a Legacy Arts and Cultural Heritage grant for College for Kids scholarships and supplies. Accepting the grant from MSUM was President Szymanski, Continuing Studies Director Jan Flack, Continuing Studies staff, Rep. Morrie Lanning and Maxine Adams from Lake Region Arts Council. The grant is funded by the Minnesota arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. Click headline to see photo.

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February 3, 2010

Shoptaugh to deliver 2009-10 Roland and Beth Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecture

Dr. Terry Shoptaugh will deliver the 2009-2010 Roland and Beth Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecture during Homecoming Week next fall semester. hoptaugh arrived on campus in 1986, hired as the Director of University Archives/Northwest Minnesota Historical Center and part-time reference librarian. He earned tenure in 1991 and for many years, students have enrolled in Dr. Shoptaugh’s history and American multicultural studies classes. Moreover, as Korella Selzer writes in her nomination letter for the Dille Lecturer, students respect and appreciate his knowledge of local history, Minnesota History, and U.S. History. “He,” Selzer notes, “instills in them the overall context of history. I have witnessed students becoming excited about their research after discussing their projects with Dr. Shoptaugh.” Click headline to read more.

Academics
February 3, 2010

Churches United for the Homeless match

On February 11, Dakota Medical Foundation will match gifts of $10 or more up to $4,000 for Churches United for the Homeless. Additional incentive grants up to $23,000 are also available. If you would like to support the men, women, and children who seek our services daily, simply make a secure online contribution at www.impactgiveback.org then click on the Giving Hearts Day “Learn More/Donate” button any time Thursday, February 11. All donations are tax deductible.
 

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February 2, 2010

MSUM, Jean Hollaar receive MnSCU’s 2009 awards for excellence in management

Awards recognizing excellence in financial and facilities management leadership and teamwork at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities were presented recently at the system’s Chief Financial and Facilities Officers meeting in Bloomington. MSUM received an award for Excellence in Facilities Management, and Jean Hollaar, interim vice president of finance and administration, received an outstanding service award. Click headline for the full story.

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