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There may be times when you’re concerned about a student in your class or an advisee, you’re bothered by a roommate acting differently, or you’re unsure about a student’s behavior. If you are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, but you’re unsure of what to do: contact the campus CARE Team. Some specific reasons (but not all of them) include: suicide ideation, depression, substance abuse, disruptive behavior in class, making violent statements, feeling threatened by a student, and concerns for a student’s welfare.  Read the rest of this entry →

Did you know walking 10,000 steps a day will burn approximately an extra 2,700 calories per week? Walking helps achieve good health and weight loss. Get your “WALK ON” with the WALKtober challenge sponsored by the Hendrix Wellness educators during the month of October. All faculty and students are eligible to participate. Individuals who walk 10,000 steps 4 times each week will be entered in weekly prize drawings. The individual who met the requirements for all of the weeks will be entered in a grand prize drawing.

Sign up at the Hendrix Clinic during the week of September 25 to September 29 and receive your free pedometer and log in sheets.

Sept. 25-29

Trash the Ash is an annual event put on by the Wellness Educators that promotes a clean campus by raising awareness of cigarette butt litter. Hendrix Wellness Educators will be placing a yellow flag wherever a butt was found and disposed of on campus.  Read the rest of this entry →

Sept. 28-29

Do you need some body positive messaging in your life? Do you love being out in nature? Fat Girls Hiking co-founder Summer Michaud-Skog is coming to campus for two events:

• Body Love Workshop (Thursday, Sept. 28, 3-4 p.m., Women’s Center) – focuses on joyful movement, self-care, the body love spectrum and our connection with nature and ourselves. Open to students of all body types and gender identities.
• Group Hike at Maplewood State Park, MN (Friday, Sept. 29, 2-7 p.m.) – travel with Summer and continue the discussion about body positivity in this beautiful natural setting during fall’s peak. Transportation and snacks provided. Depart from CMU parking lot at 2 p.m. Open to students of all body types and gender identities. Hike is limited to 20 participants. Registration required. Email dana.bisignani@mnstate.edu to register by 9/25.

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 Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Campus Mall

Join MSUM, Concordia College, and Minnesota State Community and Technical College for our annual BBQ and rally on the MSUM Campus Mall on Wednesday, Sept. 20. This year, we celebrate the 45^th anniversary of Title IX, which guarantees every student the right to an education free from discrimination based on sex. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience intimate partner abuse, sexual violence, or stalking  in their lifetime. Do you #KnowyourIX?  Read the rest of this entry →

 Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Campus Mall

Join MSUM, Concordia College, and Minnesota State Community and Technical College for our annual BBQ and rally on the MSUM Campus Mall on Wednesday, Sept. 20. This year, we celebrate the 45^th anniversary of Title IX, which guarantees every student the right to an education free from discrimination based on sex. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience intimate partner abuse, sexual violence, or stalking  in their lifetime. Do you #KnowyourIX?  Read the rest of this entry →

Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 3-4 p.m. | CMU 205

Join us for a panel discussion for Suicide Awareness Week from 3-4 p.m. in CMU 205. Using Netflix’s controversial hit series “13 Reasons Why” as a jumping off point, we’ll discuss representations of mental health and suicide in pop culture, suicide risk in marginalized communities, plus resources and strategies for prevention. Both students and professionals will speak on this issue, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

Co-sponsored by: the Women’s Center, Hendrix Clinic & Counseling Center, the Hendrix Wellness Educators, and the Veterans Resource Center

We are saddened to report that the death of MSUM student Cody Hennum. Cody passed away on August 22, 2017. He was a History/Social Studies student.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, North Campus, in Fargo, with visitation at 1 p.m. A prayer service will be held on Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, with visitation from 5-7 p.m. For more details and to read Cody’s obituary, visit hansonrunsvold.com.

MSUM is following established protocols for the death of a student that includes communications with family, coordination between campuses office, supporting our students, and informing faculty teaching the student’s classes. Faculty, staff and students with questions may direct them to the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, 218-477-2171. They may also contact Hendrix Clinic & Counseling Center at 218-477-2630 if they wish to speak with a counselor.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Cody Hennum.

Did you know that Hendrix Clinic and Counseling Center offers triage appointments for MSUM students in need? This means that without an appointment, a student can be seen by a counselor at our clinic. Don’t wait if you or someone you know is struggling. We’re here to help!

Please join us in welcoming the following employees to Minnesota State University Moorhead. Make sure to stop by their department to say hello and let them know it’s a GREAT day to be a Dragon!

July 12, 2017 

• Laquone Robinson – Assistant Track & Field Coach, Athletics (Re-hire)

July 13, 2017

• Anna (Andi) Johnson – Director of Hendrix Clinic & Counseling Center, Hendrix Clinic & Counseling Center

July 24, 2017

• Adam Brewer – Web Developer (ITS 1), Information Technology

On Tuesday June 20, 2017, starting at 9 a.m., there will be planned IT Maintenance. We will be upgrading one of our database servers. The down time of each application may vary as we move the applications to the new environment. This planned maintenance will affect the following applications.

• Accessibility Services
• Alumni SOS form
• Bookstore Fin Aid Changing
• Bookstore Course Schedule
• Budget Requests
• Career Services and Academic Success Request System
• Chemical Inventory Manager
• Chemistry Exit Survey
• CIBS – Dragon Consulting Student Application
• Clearinghouse
• College for Kids
• Data Warehouse Security Requests
• Dean’s List/Graduation List
• DIARY/Cooperating Teacher Survey
• Directory Manager
• Distance Dragon Card
• Dragon Card
• DragonFire membership tracking
• Driver License Verification
• Event Attendance
• Film equipment Checkout
• Financial Aid Scholarship Manager
• Hendrix Immunization Form
• Housing forms
• HR forms
• IT application Inventory
• IT forms
• IT person Verify
• ITS forms
• Key/Card forms
• KMSC song log
• MSUM mobile app
• Name Badge Ordering Form
• Nursing Online Application
• Online Course Evaluations
• Paralegal Internship Manager
• Parking Permit Request
• Positive Pay
• Retiree Directory Manager
• Scholarship Listing
• SCJ Camera Checkout
• Security Photos and New Prox Cards
• SPA – Events Form
• Transcript Requesting
• Wellness Center
• Work orders (Housing and Main)

The Hendrix Clinic and Counseling Center will be closed Friday April 14, 2017 and Monday April 17, 2017.

Participate in Spring Break Fitness Challenge to be drawn in a number of prizes sponsored by your Wellness Educators. Starting Feb. 4 until spring break take one group fitness class a week along with a 45 minute workout three times a week or two additional group fitness classes a week.

More information will be on your starter packet which can be picked up at the Wellness Center or Hendrix.

If traveling to the southern USA, the Caribbean, and South American countries over semester break, be prepared for the risk of Zika infection in both males and females.  Read the rest of this entry →

All students are invited to meet with peer reviewers from the American College Health Association to provide feedback about Hendrix Clinic and Counseling Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in 203 CMU. Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP to phillipshe@mnstate.edu.

Walk-in flu shots for students available Thursday, Dec. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Hendrix Clinic. Bring your insurance card. No appointment needed.

Thank you to all who have participated in walktober week two. Our winners for week two are: Christianna Wordeng and Natalie Kampa. Please bring your student ID to Hendrix to pick up your prize. Read the rest of this entry →

Thank you to all who have participated in Walktober week one. Our winners for week one are: Kathyrn Kinney, Adepitan Adeodoyinsoiamaryam, and Cassandra Andress. Please bring your student ID to Hendrix to pick up your prize.  Read the rest of this entry →

Carol Grimm, 63, passed away Saturday, July 16 at her home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Carol retired from MSUM June 30 after serving as director of Hendrix Health and Gerdin Wellness Center for the past eight years.

Please keep Carol’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6 at Faith United Methodist Church in Fargo with a reception to follow. Carol’s full obituary can be found at hansonrunsvold.com.

As the Student Affairs Division continues to undergo changes the following overload assignments have been made on an interim basis:

• Kari Peterson will be assuming responsibility for day to day operation of the Gerdin Wellness Center in addition to Intramurals and Club Sports.
• Heather Phillips will be providing assistance and support in the day to day operation of the Hendrix Health Center.