Join the Dragon Cheer Station at the 61 for 61 Home Run/Walk, Sept. 25

Join the Dragons as we support the 18th Annual 61for 61 Home Run/Walk for Roger Maris Cancer Center!

The 61 for 61 Home Run/Walk is scheduled on Saturday, September 25. The 2 Mile Run/Walk and the 10K Run begin at 9:00 a.m. at Sanford Southpointe, 2400 32nd Street South, Fargo.

Scorch & other Dragon fans will cheer on the runners at the aid/water station located at 4201 25th Street South (south of Centennial Elementary School at Rose Creek Parkway). Look for the Dragon flags! Parking is available in the school parking lot.

For more information about this event, please contact Gloria Riopelle at 218-477-5824 or e-mail riopelg@mnstate.edu or visit http://north.sanfordhealth.org/about/foundation/fundraisers/sixtyone/

All proceeds from this event will be directed to research, education and comfort care programs at the Roger Maris Cancer Center located in Fargo, ND

Spring “Poker” WALK FOR FITNESS held

Thirty-nine (39) MSUM employees participated in the Spring “Poker” Walk for Fitness on Thursday, April 15. Allison Swenson, Athletics, claimed 1st prize (MSUM Sweatshirt) with five of a kind—Kings; Carolyn Beckerleg, Admissions, claimed 2nd prize (MSUM T-shirt and water bottle) with 4 of a kind—Aces; and Deb Radke, Sociology/Anthropology, claimed 3rd prize (MSUM Tote Bag) with 4 of a kind—Kings. Ron Duval, Bookstore, was the lucky winner of an MSUM T-shirt donated by the Bookstore. Click headline for more information and Poker pictures.

Spring “Poker” Walk for Fitness April 15

Did you know…Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day, (like walking), can: cut your risk of heart disease by 30%; reduce your risk of hypertension, diabetes and colon cancer by 30%; reduce body fat by an average of 18%; and eliminate undue stress. Therefore, you are encouraged to participate in the….“Poker” Walk for Fitness Thursday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click headline to read more.

Poker Walk for Fitness

Draw a card at each department… your name and card will be recorded. Keep your card and proceed to the other departments. You do not have to walk to all seven departments at one time, walk on your breaks or lunch hour. Human Resources MUST be the last department you walk to –before 4:00 p.m. You will draw your last card, and submit your best hand. You will also be able to pick a tulip or a daisy for a chance to receive up to 3 more bonus cards! Click headline for details.

February is Fitness FEVER month

Join BOOT CAMP with Casey Tuesdays and Thursdays in February ONLY 8-9 pm on the basketball court area. A great workout to get the intense workout and spring break body ready! Staff and faculty come walk the track for FREE the month of February from 11 am-1 pm. FREE fitness testing from 7-9 pm by our personal training staff Feb. 2-4 & 22-25. Click the headline to read about other Wellness events.