Alum Eric Piela to emcee State of the University

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | Refreshments: 1:30-2 p.m.; Program:  2-3:30 p.m. | Hansen Theatre, Roland Dille Center for the Arts | RSVP: https://www.msumfoundation.org/e/sotu-25/ Eric Piela, a 2000 speech communication graduate, senior manager, Global Brand at WEX, and co-founder of the Neon Unicorns, will be the emcee for the State of the University address on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. in […]

Chief Marketing Officer public forum presentations

Dec. 5 & 6 | 2-3 p.m. | CMU 203 The campus community is invited to attend public forum presentations by the Chief Marketing Officer finalist candidates on Wednesday, Dec. 5 and Thursday, Dec. 6. The two candidates will address the question: “Understanding that the higher ed marketplace is crowded, how will you bring our story to life and create differentiation […]

2017-18 final First Thursday event April 19

Thursday, April 19 | 4-5 pm. | Langseth 118 April’s First Thursday is the third Thursday due to scheduling conflicts. MSUM alumnus Eric Piela returns to campus to speak with students about branding as current Head of Brand and Buzz at CoSchedule, the fastest growing startup in North Dakota. In it’s third year, First Thursday offers students real life insight […]