‘Power and Stride’ nominated for award

“Power and Stride: The Nancy Burggraf Story” has been nominated for the Minnesota Book Award. The biography by Merrie Sue Holtan, communication studies teacher at Minnesota State University Moorhead, is the story of a woman from Roseau, Minn., who changed the game of hockey forever. Click headline to read more.

A Fond Farewell

Fall Commencement was a milestone day for Building Services Foreman Larry Nicholson. Larry and 15 other longtime employees chose Friday, December 18, as their retirement day. Larry wanted to share the following message: To all a good night! Thanks for the memories! Go Dragons!

MnSCU News Watch

A sample of recent news stories: Student banned from U after Facebook posts, Professor urges objectivity in climate change interpretation, Weighing the Value of That College Diploma and more at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:29823.2693013256/rid:faf60d47dc689e420309e08ca1faad64

New Web Communications Strategist Hired

Leslie Knudson has been hired as the new Web Communications Strategist in the Marketing department at MSUM and will report to Pat Staples, Director of Marketing. Knudson was brought on board to help build a stronger web presence and brand identity for the University as well as contribute to marketing efforts. Her primary focus will be developing the content strategy for the University’s new website scheduled to launch in Fall 2010. Click headline to learn more about Leslie.