Tricia Rohloff joined the Dragon community in mid-August as the director of Field Experiences in the Nibbe School of Teaching and Learning. She oversees practicums and student teaching, partners with regional PK–12 school districts to place teacher candidates, and ensures all field experiences comply with Minnesota state licensing and national accreditation standards. Q: Do you have any previous/other connection(s) to […]
Jon Bell-Clement, often known as Jon B.C., is the new Oceanarium director. He oversees the Oceanarium, making sure all the animals are well cared for, and works with campus partners and the community to coordinate events. He also leads students enrolled in the Oceanarium class and those working in the Oceanarium. Q: What was your prior position like?A: Initially, I […]
Isack De Moraes Pontes is the new area director of Dahl and John Neumeier Hall in the Office of Housing & Residence Life. Isack oversees the daily operations of residence halls, supports and supervises student staff, and works to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging living environment for students. Q: What drew you to MSUM? A: After earning my master’s degree […]
Have you met Justin Fraase yet? He is the new executive director of Campus and Community Relations. He works closely with President Tim Downs in communicating things that are going on with campus to staff, faculty, and students. Q: What drew you to MSUM? A: This is home. Both my wife and I are from here and being able to come […]
Mitch Osland saves many a colleague when their mode of transport fails them. Recently, when Lauren Kupfer got a flat tire at work, he not only arrived immediately to help but recommended places where she could get it fixed after he temporarily filled it. “What really stuck with me,” she says, “is that he offered to follow me there, in […]