FPLC Application Process for Faculty Extra Duty Day for Projects

The Faculty and Professional Learning Center (FPLC) has funding available to provide a limited number of Extended Duty Days to individuals or teams of faculty members in order to work on a specific project or initiative related to MSUM’s Strategic Priorities – https://www.mnstate.edu/about/strategic-priorities or one of the current FPLC themes (Retention; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Student-Centered Practices). Projects and initiatives […]

Nominations for Speak Up 2023 are Open!

Challenge is something that everyone experiences, but the ways we react are unique. How do you view a challenge? Can you think of a time when you faced adversity and looked at it from a different perspective? We encourage you to speak up and share your story! MSUM will host the 5th annual Speak Up on February 21, 2023. The […]

Apply for Professional Development Funding from the FPLC – Application Process for All Employees

The FPLC Committee is excited to announce a NEW opportunity for all employees. The FPLC is here to help you with opportunities for your professional growth and in becoming more effective in your job. The FPLC Committee is looking for applications from any employee or teams of employees (non-administration) who have any of the following proposals (note: this is a […]

Physics and Astronomy students present research at national meeting

Department of Physics and Astronomy students Mara DeRung, Tanner Weyer, and Emily Watson presented an electronic poster at the 111th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Variable Star Observers. They presented the work they did this past summer automating MSUM’s Paul P. Feder Observatory and observing exoplanets and variable stars.  The students are shown below with AAVSO Executive Director […]

Sex Ed and Safety with Planned Parenthood!

Join Delta Zeta Sorority and MSUM’s Women’s Center this Thursday, November 10 in CMU 208 at 6 p.m. to learn about sex education and safety with Planned Parenthood! Safe sex kits and supplies will also be available to students. There will be an opportunity to ask questions anonymously! This event is a safe space for everyone. LGBT+ inclusive. We hope […]