MSUM prepares students for an evolving music industry

By Jamie Hutchinson The music industry program at Minnesota State University Moorhead finds music students turning knobs and flipping switches as they employ the latest music recording technology while running their own record label, Undeclared Records. The label gives students the chance to receive music industry experience while at the same time offering MSUM musicians the chance to make a […]

Claudia Gates published article in Literacy Daily

Dr. Gates posted an article titled “Encouraging Teacher Candidates to Integrate Research into Instruction” in Literacy Daily. The article is displayed on the International Literacy Association’s website. The document displays a signature assignment that was created for teacher candidates and explains why it is necessary for new teachers to integrate research into current practice.

Alyssa McDonough, graduate student, presented at Synergy in Science conference

Alyssa McDonough, graduate student in School Psychology, presented at Synergy in Science conference. Alyssa McDonough presented a talk titled “Using an inquiry-based, constructivist learning approach for an introductory Entomology class” at the Synergy in Science: Partnering for Solutions ASA, CSSA, SSSA, ESA 2015 Meeting in Minneapolis, MN last week. Ms. McDonough’s talk was based on a project in collaboration with […]

Layna Cole and Erin Gillett, STL, presented at Minnesota Rural Education Association annual conference

Drs. Layna Cole and Erin Gillett, School of Teaching and Learning, along with June Reineke, Director of the Winona State University Children’s Center, gave a presentation at the Minnesota Rural Education Association annual conference. Their session, titled “Minnesota’s Early Childhood Landscape: Lessons and Opportunities,” explored the challenges and opportunities in creating alignment among various state agencies involved in Early Childhood […]

Terrie Manno teaches, performs in Oklahoma

Terrie Manno was the invited guest artist for the Oklahoma Baptist University 2015 Keyboard Academy (November 8 – 14). She completed a week-long residency during which she taught several piano courses, gave master classes, and performed a duo piano recital with Dr. Michael Dean. Their program featured music by Rachmaninoff, d’Indy, Dvorak, Joplin, and John Williams. The Rachmaninoff was paired […]