Professor Emeritus Otto Ursin, age 90, died Wed., Oct. 21, 2009, in Villa Maria Nursing Home, Fargo, ND. Otto spent his teaching career (Technology) at MSUM until his retirement in 1982. A Memorial Service was held on Oct. 27. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Hospice of the Red River Valley or Trinity Lutheran Church-Building for Mission Fund.
I never realized how many graduates of the college formerly known as Moorhead State University there are in southeastern Minnesota. I think I heard from every single one of them after they read my Tuesday column about my recent visit to Fargo-Moorhead. Several of them e-mailed to point out an error. Among them was Bob Nelson (Moorhead State University class of 1979.) Click the headline to read more.
A sample of recent news stories: Minnesota colleges making efforts to prevent dropouts, Quistgaard’s retirement brings shock, disappointment to many, MSU seeks $35M nursing building and more at https://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:29823.2515370054/rid:5a38da4533e046d0d768e06bd7a456df
Music Theatre Fargo-Moorhead (MTFM)* is proud to announce the regional premiere of A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD by Willie and Robert Reale. Based on the beloved children’s books by Arnold Lobel, these familiar characters hop from page to stage in this jazzy and perky Tony-nominated musical. MTFM’s production performs October 29 & 30th at 7:30pm and October 31 & November 1st at 2:00pm at the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre. Click the headline to read more.
The annual Minnesota State Employee’s Combined Charities Campaign runs through Saturday, October 31. If you have misplaced or have not yet received an information packet and pledge form, please contact Deb Lewis (2158) in Human Resources. MSUM’s goal is $63,000. To date, MSUM employee pledges total $29,958.00- 47.5% of this year’s goal! This year’s motto is: STATE EMPLOYEES CARING FOR MINNESOTA…YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Click the headline to read more.