Theatre alumni stage play in unique space

Two MSUM Theatre alumni, Kate Arness (daughter of Janet Haak, the director of MSUM’s study abroad program) and Brandon Hecker, along with actors Jacob Hartje, Amanda Leftridge, Rachel McCloud, Kimmie McLagan, Jay Nelson and Linka Wintersteen, perform Women of Clay Thursday through Saturday at Moorhead’s Heritage Garden and Amphitheater. All performances begin at 7 p.m. Women of Clay is an ensemble work that […]

MSUM new hires

Please join us in welcoming the following employees to Minnesota State University Moorhead! Make sure to stop by their departments to say hello and let them know it’s a GREAT day to be a Dragon!! July 9, 2018 Michael Cook – Plant Maintenance Engineer, Physical Plant LeeAnn Kramlich – Adjunct Faculty, School of Performing Arts  Jered Pigeon – Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Diversity & […]

Straw Hat Players Summer Theatre

The 55th anniversary season of the Straw Hat Players Summer Theatre opened May 29 with the musical How to Talk Minnesotan. The season closes with Guys and Dolls, hailed as one of the best musical comedies ever composed. Guys and Dolls runs June 19 to 22 on the Hansen Theatre stage. For tickets, go to mnstate.edu/tickets, or call (218) 477-2271 or stop by the Box Office […]

Son of Jan Maxwell accepts Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree

A memorial service was held last night in the Gaede stage to honor the life of alumna Jan Mawell who passed away earlier this year. Jan, a West Fargo native, attended MSUM starting in 1975 and earned starring roles in many university theatrical productions. She left MSUM to pursue an acting career on Broadway, earning critical acclaim and five Tony […]