About Us
Since the establishment of Minot as a site for a Normal School in 1913 and the resulting spring graduating class of 1914, there has been an ongoing effort to sustain a relationship with the alumni (former students and anyone who has attended) of this institution.
Annual get-togethers in the fall during the State Teachers Convention constituted the early events. In 1929, the Alumni Association began participating in the annual homecoming festivities. Since April of 1931, formal records have been kept of the Alumni Association Board of Directors meetings and the various activities that have taken place over the last 95+ years. In the early years, dues of $1 per year were charged for active members of the Normal School and the Teachers College alumni volunteers.
As Minot State Teachers College continued to grow, so did the Alumni Association. In the late 60s and early 70s the Alumni Association and its Board of Directors became more active in the fundraising segment of the institution. Giving clubs and building projects were developed and, in the 80s, an organized group of volunteers sought to establish university status.
In 1990, the Alumni Association merged with the University, and the Alumni Office is currently apart of Advancement. This office coordinates alumni events and activities and the Alumni Association Board works closely with the Vice President for Advancement and the Director of Alumni Relations. The board plans alumni events locally and out of state annually with local alumni who are willing to serve as hosts. The major events that the Alumni Association Board focuses on are the MSU GALA and Homecoming.
Mission
To promote positive relationships that encourage alumni, students, community, and friends to be actively and emotionally identified with Minot State University.
Membership
Anyone who has completed a class at Minot State University is eligible for membership and is considered an alumnus/alumna. There are currently no membership dues. The only requirement is to have current information on the alumni database in order to receive alumni and university mailings.
How to Join
Interested in becoming a member of the alumni association or the Board of Directors? Contact the MSU Alumni office at 701-858-3234 or email us at alumni@minotstateu.edu and let us know. We are always looking for individuals interested in supporting MSU. Our association volunteers at many events on and off campus. Join the Alumni Association and be seen and be heard.
The activities of the Alumni Association are decided by its Board of Directors in cooperation with the administration at Minot State University. Regional representatives are enlisted to help with organizing get-togethers in areas of the country where large numbers of alumni reside.
If you are interested in serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors, contact the alumni office 701-858-3373 or alumni@minotstateu.edu) We are always looking for willing people to serve on this board.
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Alumni Officers - 2023-2024 |
Title | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Danielle Rued '13 | President | 6/30/2026 |
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McKenna Gudmunson '13 |
Vice President of Outreach | 6/30/2025 |
| Jamie Hammer '05 | Vice President for Events | 6/30/2026 |
| Jaimie Brunner '00 | Past President | 6/30/2024 |
- Complete the Minot State General Scholarship Application.
- Priority is given to children/grandchildren of MSU alumni, faculty and/or staff (former and present) in addition to academic performance.
- 2.50 GPA overall.
- Student must be enrolled as full-time student at MSU.
- Selection for all scholarships is by a specific group of alumni board members from the application forms received by the deadline (see link below).
- The Peggy Wittliff Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $4,000, is awarded to "one" student from a specific application process, which includes an essay application, with preference given to child/grandchild of alumnus. (Only those with Junior, Senior or Graduate status are eligible to apply for this award.)
- Scholarships are awarded in spring each year for the following year's expenses, one-half each semester.
- Scholarship winners are asked to appear at the GALA fundraising event.
- February 15 deadline to apply.
