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February 20, 2026

Student Employee & Supervisor of the Year Nominations are now open!

Supervisors of Student Employees, Each year, the second week of April marks National Student Employment Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the important contributions of student employees and the supervisors who support their growth and success. Student employees provide invaluable service to our campus with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative. This celebration offers a meaningful opportunity to show appreciation for their […]

Career Development Center
February 20, 2026

Exploring AI Agents and Bots in Higher Education

AI in Higher Education Community of PracticeMonday, February 23, 202611:00 a.m.Library 124 Zoom: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/94744009985 What are AI agents or bots, and why would you use them? The AI in Higher Education Community of Practice invites you to a session where we will explore practical examples of AI agents in higher education. We will examine why they were created, what problems […]

Employee News
February 20, 2026

Online Learning Accessibility sessions

The Office of Online Learning is continuing its Accessibility series. Upcoming events listed below. Please register at our Faculty and Professional Learning Center’s Dragon Central page  Introduction to Accessibility+ Accessibility Sprints: Creating Accessible Presentation Files Accessibility Sprints: Creating Accessible Documents Accessibility Sprints: Creating Accessible PDF files Accessibility Badge Series: Captioning Your Presentations

Employee News
February 20, 2026

David Jones Named President of Southwest Minnesota State University

ST. PAUL, Minn., February 18, 2026 – The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named David Jones to serve as president of Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU). The appointment becomes effective immediately. “We are facing challenging budget times in higher education and David brings an extensive background in enrollment growth and student affairs that will serve […]

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February 19, 2026

Friday STEMinar Talk on A Christmas Theorem

The STEMinar lights up the Library again this Friday with a talk on A Christmas Theorem: Sum of Two Squares by Dr. Damiano Fulghesu. The STEMinar meets 3-4pm in Library 103 with refreshments at 2:30 in the Library Porch. A description of the talk is below. Title: A Christmas Theorem: Sums of Two Squares Abstract: In this seminar, we explore a classical […]

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