On February 28, twelve members of MSUM’s Blackfriars student organization went to S. G. Reinertsen Elementary in South Moorhead to perform as part of their Read Across America celebration. Read Across America is a nationwide event that typically takes place on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. This event encourages and inspires youth of all ages to take some time out of their days […]
Do you know a student who deserves recognition for their work at MSUM with their student organization, student employment, academic achievements, professional development, athletics, art, activism, community involvement, etc.? Nominate them for the 2018 Student Leadership Awards Ceremony by April 1 on DragonCentral! The award categories are: Student Organization Involvement, Individual Student Engagement, and Programming and Events. For both Student […]
Tuesday, March 27 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Center for the Arts, Art Annex Need a creative break? Drop by the Center for the Arts to meet the artists of “Behind the Seams,” learn about the artistic process of screenprinting, and screenprint something of your own! No experience necessary. If you want, bring your own cotton t-shirts, tote bags, […]
Tuesday, March 27 | 3-4:30 p.m. | CMU 205 Meet the Minneapolis-based artists of “Behind the Seams.” Rachel Breen and Nickey Robare will speak about the genesis of their pop-up garment factory and the overlap between art and activism, sewing and community engagement. Rachel Breen investigates social justice issues through drawing, installation, performance and public art projects. Experimentation with mediums and […]
Monday, March 26 | 1-4 p.m. | Center for the Arts, Art Annex How did your t-shirt get made? Who sewed your jeans? The garment industry is the world’s second largest contributor to climate change and employs millions across the globe for incredibly low wages. Visit Behind the Seams and watch garment workers while you learn about “fast fashion” and the labor and environmental issues […]