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The Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation has selected a Minot State University student majoring in psychology as the 2026-27 recipient of the Brady Oberg Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship provides a stipend ($5,000) intended to assist an individual with the completion of their chosen degree in the mental health care field.

To raise awareness of the invisible injuries of war, the recipient will remain anonymous.

Established in 2015, the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation honors Brady Oberg, from Ulen, Minnesota, who joined the United States Army as an infantryman (11B) in 2009. He was deployed to Afghanistan and earned the Army Commendation Medal for saving four of his brothers in arms. The foundation raises awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as Oberg took his own life in 2015, the works to inform the public, especially spouses and families, about the signs and effects of PTSD and how to locate assistance/treatment for PTSD.

The scholarship is awarded to a combat veteran or honorably discharged service member pursuing a degree in addiction studies, psychology, or social work.

Along with the scholarship, the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation sponsors multiple events and retreats for combat veterans, providing outdoor and recreational activities that allow combat veterans to enjoy those activities in the company of others with like experiences. For more information on upcoming events and the Brady Oberg Legacy Foundation, see the foundation's website.

Minot State University has spots available in the 2026 Homecoming Parade, the 100th celebration of Homecoming at MSU.

The 2026 Homecoming Parade is set for Saturday, Sept. 19, starting at 10:30 a.m., in downtown Minot. Lineup will begin at 9:30 a.m. The deadline to sign up for a spot is Tuesday, Sept. 14, with information distributed to all registrants by Thursday, Sept. 17.

Use the MSU 2026 Homecoming Parade Application website to sign up. See attached 2026 Homecoming Parade Route pdf and 2026 Homecoming Parade Staging Area pdf for information during the parade. For questions, contact Jordan Aus, associate director of athletics for revenue & ticketing.

The new Minot State faculty and staff giving campaign is underway! The Beavers Give Back campaign is a new annual giving initiative that encourages employees to make a gift to the University. Drawings will be held each week on Wednesday through Nov. 1 for those who participate in the Beavers Give Back program. The MSU Development Foundation office is pleased to announce Tina Webb as the winner of the first week's drawing!

Along with the weekly drawings, anyone who gives $50 through Nov. 1 will receive a long-sleeved t-shirt. Departments with 100% participation by Nov. 1 will receive a pizza lunch provided by the MSU Development Foundation office. And, all faculty and staff who begin a new payroll deduction or increase their existing payroll deduction will be entered into a grand prize drawing of a parking pass for the 2027-2028 academic year, a $100 gift card to the MSU Bookstore, and a $50 gift card to Sodexo.

Brochures will be in campus mail shortly, but faculty and staff can enroll in the Beavers Give Back program by completing the brochure and submitting it to the MSU Development Foundation office. For more information, see the MSU Alumni Association's Beavers Give Back website.

The North Dakota University System (NDUS) is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the Leadership Excellence Award. Nominations will be open until Sept. 4. This award recognizes and celebrates executive and senior leaders across the university system who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, innovation, and dedication to advancing organizational success, strengthening culture, and creating lasting impact.

Eligibility

• Regular, benefited employees in the 0000 (Executive) or 1000 (Administrative and Managerial) broadband classifications with at least two consecutive years of NDUS employment.
• No active disciplinary actions.
• Self-nominations are not accepted.
• Campus CEOs (Presidents and the Dean of Dakota College at Bottineau) and review committee members are not eligible.

Nominees should demonstrate excellence in at least two of five criteria:

• Strategic leadership and vision
• Organizational innovation and transformation
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Talent development and employee engagement
• Impact and stewardship

How to nominate

• Complete the online Leadership Excellence Award Nomination Form
• Optional: submit supporting letters (max 5 pages) which can be attached to the form.
• Nominations will be accepted from Aug. 19 through Sept. 4 by 5 p.m.
• Important: Individuals must be logged into their NDUS account to access and complete the nomination form.

Up to three recipients will be selected and recognized with a commemorative plaque, recognition in NDUS communications, and recognition at the Sept. 24 State Board of Higher Education meeting at Minot State University.

The second Minot State Undergraduate Research Forum will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Gordon B. Olson Library. The event gives undergraduate students an opportunity to showcase and celebrate their research and scholarly work. The forum is calling for poster presentation abstracts, and projects at any stage of development — from literature reviews and research proposals to research in progress and completed projects — are welcome. Abstracts are due Friday, Oct. 9, by 11:59 p.m. See the attached informational pdf for more information.

Starting Wednesday, Aug. 19, the second floor of the Minot State Wellness Center will only be accessible by swiping a Minot State ID card. This change will better secure the Wellness Center's second floor. Access points include the skywalk doors that enter the Wellness Center from the south and the doors on the southwest corner of the Minot State Dome. Card readers will be located next to both sets of doors, and all access will be by MSU ID swipe only.

Take advantage of Sodexo's faculty and staff exclusive meal plan, designed to provide convenience and value throughout the semester. This is a great way to enjoy meals, snacks, coffee, and beverages on campus while receiving added value through complimentary meal swipes. The plan includes:

• Pay: $250.00
• Receive: $250.00 in Flex Dollars to spend at:
• Retail dining locations: Beaver Creek Cafe and Coffee Shop
  • Plus, receive five free meal swipes

Looking for a larger meal plan? Faculty and staff are also eligible to purchase our commuter meal plans.

• Commuter Block 80: 80 meal swipes, includes $100 Dining Dollars, semester: $925 or academic year: $1,850
• Commuter Block 40: 40 meal swipes, includes $100 Dining Dollars, semester: $575 or academic Year: $1,150

All meal plans are non-rollover plans. Any unused Flex Dollars, Dining Dollars, or meal swipes remaining at the end of the semester will not carry over to the next semester. Be sure to use your benefits before they expire. For additional information or to sign up for a meal plan, please contact Sodexo. Enjoy the convenience, flexibility, and value of dining on campus with a meal plan that fits your needs!

All Minot State faculty and staff receive complimentary general admission to all home, regular season, athletic events (including men’s/women’s hockey). For entry to home athletic events, faculty and staff will need to produce their digital all-sport season pass upon entry. See attached instructions to redeem the pass. Digital passes will be utilized to scan up to four tickets total for faculty/staff and their family per home event. Children aged 11 and under are free. For questions about accessing or utilizing passes, contact Jordan Aus, associate director of athletics for revenue & ticketing.

Northwest Arts Center
The gallery is located on the lower level of the Gordon B. Olson Library, with its own entrance on the south side of the library. The arts center is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 1-5 p.m., and by special arrangement. It is closed on holidays.

• INT'L All Media 2026: Aug. 20-Oct. 3. From its first call for entries in 1993, each year the All Media competition has brought diverse artwork in all mediums, traditional and experimental, to MSU and the Minot community. This year's exhibition features 35 artworks by artists from five countries. The juror for 2026 is Sarah J. Conti, a ceramic sculptor focusing on birds as an access point to discuss social and environmental issues.
• Art Seminar series: Friday, Sept. 11, 12 p.m. Juror Sarah J. Conti presenting. Art Seminar presentations offer students and the public the opportunity to learn about the work, lives and experiences of guest artists visiting Minot State University.
• Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 11, 6:30-8 p.m. An opening reception and online viewing for "INT'L All Media 2026" with juror Sarah J. Conti.
• WHAT THE PRINT?: 14-Sept. 11. Showcases a number of different print techniques such as relief, silkscreen, lithography, and intaglio. These artworks are part of the Minot State University Permanent Art Collection, which consists of over 1,500 items including works on paper, paintings, sculpture, ceramics and textiles. Originating in the 1970s with the National Print & Drawing Juried Exhibition.

Flat Tail Press
Flat Tail Press is an educational printmaking studio at Minot State University. The gallery is located in the landing space on the second and third floors of the Minot State Student Center, west entrance. It is open during normal Student Center hours.

• Print Day in May 2026: On display June-October 2026. Featuring various artists.

Kathy Hintz will serve in the role of director of Teacher Licensure Programs (TLP) this year while continuing as director of Teacher Advisement and Field Placement. Contact information for Teacher Licensure Programs is available on the TLP website.

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