Growing on the Grovers: Former MSUM star Bledsoe makes impact as first-year head coach

Jared Bledsoe is in his first season as the head girls basketball coach at Fargo Oak Grove, but it’s clear he’s already had an impact. The Grovers are passionate, composed and bring a positive attitude to every game. Just like Bledsoe did when he was a star guard at Minnesota State University Moorhead from 2001 to 2003. Bledsoe, who grew up in Memphis, said he never had aspirations of one day becoming a coach. He was much more focused on getting to the NBA. Read Heath Hotzler’s full story at INFORUM: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/262296/

MSUM’s Robinson Named NSIC Runner of the Week

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota State University Moorhead Dragons freshman Laquonne Robinson has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Runner of the Week, announced Thursday by the league office.

Robinson, in his rookie debut, broke the 30-year school record in the 60-meter high hurdles as he finished in first place with a time of 8.13 seconds. The record was held…Click on the title to read more

MSUM Music Industry Major wins Prestigious Internship

Moorhead, Minn…Christina Jordan, a Minnesota State University Moorhead senior music industry major and percussionist, received offers for not one, but two of the most highly competitive internships in the world of percussion. After interviewing for both Tycoon Percussion in Los Angeles and the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) in Indianapolis, Jordan was offered a paid internship at both locations. Forced to choose between […]

Town Hall Meetings Tuesday, Dec. 15

President Szymanski will host Campus Town Hall meetings Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 6:30 a.m. (OW 201), 10:00 a.m. (CMU Ballroom), and 3:00 p.m. (CMU Ballroom). Everyone on campus is invited to attend a meeting.In addition to the town hall meetings, President Edna will hold open office hours in OW 203 on the following dates: Wednesday, December 16 from 8-11 a.m. and Thursday, December 17 from 1-4 p.m. Employees are invited to share their concerns and suggestions with her individually during these times. Click the headline for town hall meeting agenda.

Library Updates

The Library will be closed for the semester break from Saturday, December 19, through Sunday, January 3, 2010. The Library will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2010.. Interlibrary loan service will not be available during the semester break beginning at noon on Friday, December 18 through Sunday, January 4. Click headline for details.