From the Dragon Football Field to Serving the Nation and Back Again When Aaron Krenz first stepped onto the Minnesota State Moorhead football field in the 1990s, he couldn’t have known that the lessons he learned as a Dragon would guide him through more than three decades of military service and ultimately lead him back home to Dragon Territory. “It’s […]
Monday, November 10 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Kise Commons Stop by and take a few minutes to write a note of gratitude to current service members. Letters will be collected and sent out to show our community’s appreciation and support. Dragon Central – https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11782545
Marine Corps veteran Crystal Teetz has always been driven to serve and to lead. After tours overseas and raising a family, she chose Minnesota State Moorhead to pursue a degree in accounting. Crystal gained real-world experience through Moorhead’s Service to Success Internships, which connects military-connected students with local employers. “It gave me opportunities I didn’t even know existed,” she explains. She […]
Speaking of Service: Voices of the Vietnam War Thursday, November 6 | 1:30 pm | Christianson Alumni Center, Barry Auditorium This engaging storytelling event invites the community to hear firsthand accounts from Veterans who lived through the Vietnam War era. One of the featured speakers is, Rex Selnes, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran from Alvarado, Minnesota, served with Marine Force Recon in […]
Reminder of upcoming events VALOR Trainings Friday, November 7 | 10am | Faculty & Professional Learning Center, LI 124 Moorhead’s VALOR trainings provide faculty, staff, and students with tools to better support our military-connected community. Attend a session to learn how to create an inclusive and empowering environment for Veterans. Dragon Central – https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11784967 Cheer on our Dragons! Salute to Service Football Game […]