News Watch

A sample of recent news stories: Census aims special effort at students, new immigrants, Midwestern States Look To Promote College Degrees, Social networks could help community college students and more at
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LAST CHANCE TO DONATE – Campaign ends in 2 days!

NOW MORE THAN EVER….people in the community are in need of your generous support! Your donation(s) are needed to ensure funding cuts will not be made to programs needed by those less fortunate individuals who truly depend on these services for daily survival. Now is the time to reconsider making your pledge to this year’s campaign. The 2009 MSUM Combined Charities Campaign officially ends on Friday, November 20th at 4:30 p.m. To date, MSUM employees have donated $55,107.64 – which is approximately 87.5% of this year’s $63,000 goal. (Last year, employees donated $61,319.96.)
In order to have your pledge included in this year’s campaign total for MSUM, all donations must be submitted to Human Resources no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 20th. Click headline to read more.

Be Green—Walk to Work

Enjoy the outdoors from the 2 decks or the large 75 x 150 foot lot. Enjoy the indoors in front of the gas fireplace in the main-floor family room, or from the large corner tub in the luxurious master suite’s bathroom. Open House Sunday, November 22nd 1-4 PM


Enrollment of new underrepresented students increases 22 percent this fall at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Enrollment of new students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education increased by 22 percent this fall at the 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, according to a new report presented to the Board of Trustees. These groups include students of color, low-income students and students whose parents did not attend college. Click the headline for the full news release.