Red River Women’s Studies Conference Nov. 6

The Women’s Studies program hosts the 9th Annual Red River Women’s Studies Conference on Friday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the CMU. The conference focuses on topics related to women, gender and feminism, presented by faculty, students and community members. The keynote speaker is Dr. Cynthia Norton on “Intersections of Science and Gender: Possibilities for Collaboration and Transformation.” The conference is free for students and includes lunch with registration. For more info and registration go to http://www.mnstate.edu/women/RRWSC.cfm

5 habits of highly successful investors webinar Nov. 5

When you’re beginning an investment strategy, you don’t have to know everything about the financial markets, but you do need to grasp the essentials. Join us to find out what techniques investors use when making their investment decisions. The webinar is titled, “5 habits of highly successful investors.” Click the headline to learn more.

Passport drive scheduled

International Programs, in conjunction with the Moorhead Post Office, is once again sponsoring a passport drive on campus, Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. in Flora Frick lounge. Photos may be taken in the OIP on the day for a special price of $5. For further information, contact OIP at 2956 or stop by FR153. Forms are available at travel.state.gov. This activity is part of MSUM’s annual International Education Week celebration.

Steel Drums and Salsa This Weekend

The MSUM Steel Drum and Salsa Ensemble, “Fuego Tropical,” will present its fall dance/concert this Saturday evening, Nov. 7 in the CMU Ballroom. A salsa dance lesson with Victor of “Vic’s Dance Studio” begins the evening at 7 p.m., followed by live music at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for students with ID and seniors.

Autism lecture Nov. 4 at MSUM

Travis Thompson, a well-known autism clinician, researcher and author of several books, including “Straight Talk About Autism” (2008) and “Freedom from Meltdowns: Solutions for Children with Autism” (2008), will present a free, public lecture on “Autism: Early Intervention and Brain Development” Wednesday, Nov 4 at 7 p.m. in the Minnesota State University Moorhead Science Lab 104. Click headline to read more.