Thrond receives honorary membership

The Upsilon Sigma chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society at MSUM, awarded Professor Mary Thrond an Honorary Membership in a ceremony on November 12, 2009. Professor Thrond has worked as an adjunct and fixed term professor in the department of Languages and Cultures for over 5 years. She was recognized for her commitment to and demonstrated record of foreign language education both at the university and in the Fargo-Moorhead community. Click headline to read more.

Music student places 2nd in MN competition

Congratulations to Erin Berns who took second place in the Senior Men’s Division at the Minnesota National Association of Teachers of Singing (MN-NATS) vocal competition. Annually, voice teachers from all Minnesota state and private schools enter their top students in this event. Erin qualified to sing in the final concert and was given a cash award for his accomplishment. He is a music education major and a vocal student of Dr. Jenny Dufault.

Passport update

The Post Office has informed us that you need to bring a photocopy of both sides of your driver’s license or other ID, along with the original, when you apply for your passport on campus. Please note: If you are renewing your passport, you should do it by mail and not at the drive on Nov. 17. Fill in the renewal passport application form (travel.state.gov or FR153), and mail it with your old passport, two updated photos (can be taken in FR153), and the fee of $75. You do not need to pay the processing fee of $25, but it is recommended to send it via a secure delivery system.