January
Heilman performing at high level
Tuesday Jan. 2, 2018 5:00 PM
Caleb Heilman ’12 doesn’t think the 19-year-old version of himself would get along with his current 29-year-old self.
Leap of faith paying off for Kringen
Tuesday Jan. 2, 2018 4:30 PM
When Katie (Aide) Kringen ‘07, ‘09 started to think about changing from a teaching role to a private practice, she was a little timid.
Heilman performing at high level
Wednesday Jan. 3, 2018 8:00 AM
Caleb Heilman ’12 doesn’t think the 19-year-old version of himself would get along with his current 29-year-old self.
Minot State offers two Red & Green Day open houses
Friday Jan. 5, 2018 5:00 PM
Minot State University Enrollment Services will host two Red and Green Days open houses, featuring the College of Education and Health Sciences in January and the College of Business in February.
Minot State to host grand opening
Monday Jan. 8, 2018 6:00 PM
Minot State University will host an open house as part of grand opening to unveil the air supported dome at Herb Parker Stadium Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Northwest Arts Center opens New Year with two exhibits
Monday Jan. 8, 2018 6:03 PM
The new exhibit space at the Northwest Arts Center at Minot State University will showcase contemporary art from across the nation along with a solo exhibit by an internationally recognized North Dakota artist beginning Jan. 9.
Alumni Sean and Jason Neukom bring Beo String Quartet to North Dakota
Friday Jan. 12, 2018 6:00 PM
Minot State University alumni Sean and Jason Neukom can trace their love of music – and teaching music – back to their father, Richard.
Hoff to coach at Paralympic Winter Games
Thursday Jan. 18, 2018 6:30 PM
The path from high school teacher and hockey coach to Olympic coach was as much chance as anything for David Hoff.
MSU, Western Plains Opera present musical theater production of ‘The King and I’
Tuesday Jan. 23, 2018 8:00 AM
Members of the Minot State University music community along with the Western Plains Opera Company will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I Jan. 26-28 at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall.
Governor Burgum gives State of the State at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall
Tuesday Jan. 23, 2018 8:30 PM
Governor Doug Burgum addressed North Dakota in his first-ever State of the State Address in front of a standing room only audience at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall Tuesday morning.
MSU Campus Players return from theatre festival in Des Moines
Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018 4:00 PM
Ten Minot State University students participated at the Region 5 Kennedy Center American Theatre Festival in Des Moines, Iowa, during the week of Jan. 21-26. The festival offers theatre students the opportunity to participate in workshops, productions, professional auditions, and acting, playwriting, and technical competitions.
Veterans Club to host screening of ‘Chain of Command’
Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018 4:00 PM
The Minot State University Veterans Club will host a free screening of National Geographic’s “Chain of Command,” Thursday, Feb. 8, at Minot State’s Aleshire Theater from 7 to 9 p.m.
February
Biology Department presents Darwin Day 2018
Thursday Feb. 1, 2018 4:00 PM
For the 10th year in a row, Darwin Day returns to Minot State University Feb. 8-9. Darwin Day is a global celebration of science and reason, focusing on how all living creatures evolve.
MSU Fall President's & VPAA Honor Roll Lists
Friday Feb. 2, 2018 11:00 AM
Minot State announced a total of 424 students were named to the Fall 2017 President's List and 329 were named to the Vice President of Academic Affairs' Honor Roll List. In total, 753 students earned a 3.5 or better during the fall semester.
From Nordic Waffles to the Super Bowl
Friday Feb. 2, 2018 7:00 PM
The biggest game in the NFL season. A stadium filled with thousands of fans and millions more are watching at home. You could say it’s a big deal.
Speaking from experience
Friday Feb. 2, 2018 7:30 PM
Ryan Fila’s number one goal is to make the world a better place. It may sound cliché, but Fila doesn’t care.
Foreign Language students engage with community
Monday Feb. 5, 2018 6:00 PM
Foreign Language professor Scott Sigel and two of his students recently made a trip to Edgewood Vista, a senior living center in Minot, to visit Ruth Overvold — a retired nurse who worked for 35 years in Nepal.
Anderson wins Minot Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Competition
Friday Feb. 9, 2018 5:00 PM
The Minot Symphony Orchestra (MSO) announced Minot State University senior Erik M. Anderson as the winner of its inaugural Young Composers Competition with his original composition, Prologue. Anderson’s work will be featured at the March 10 Minot Symphony Orchestra concert at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at Minot State.
English students selected to present at Sigma Tau Delta International Convention
Thursday Feb. 15, 2018 5:15 PM
Four MSU students will present their academic and creative works March 21-24 at the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Minot State adds three criminal justice minors
Thursday Feb. 15, 2018 5:30 PM
Minot State University’s criminal justice program has bolstered its comprehensive degree with three new minors: police management and investigations, law and legal studies, and offenders, risk assessment and corrections.
MSU hosts International Mother Language Day
Friday Feb. 16, 2018 5:15 PM
The Minot State University Diversity Council will host the International Mother Language Day with poetry, song, and other performances Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Aleshire Theatre.
Theatre department presents Lee Blessing’s ‘Independence’
Friday Feb. 16, 2018 5:18 PM
The Minot State University theatre department will present the small town drama, “Independence,” by award-winning playwright, Lee Blessing.
Sen. Heitkamp visits MSU Nursing Department
Tuesday Feb. 20, 2018 6:30 PM
The Minot State University Nursing Department hosted Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., on the MSU campus Tuesday afternoon.
Torgunrud excelling at a national level
Wednesday Feb. 21, 2018 5:00 PM
Minot State University senior Jordan Torgunrud admits she doesn’t like to give presentations in front of people. Her organic chemistry professor Mikhail Bobylev smiles a little when he hears that. “It doesn’t show,” he mused.
Division of Humanities begins Campus and Community Dialogue Series
Wednesday Feb. 21, 2018 6:00 PM
The Minot State University Division of Humanities debuted a new Campus and Community Dialogue Series Tuesday at the Northwest Arts Gallery.
Minot State DECA nabs six top finishes at state
Thursday Feb. 22, 2018 6:30 PM
Members of the Minot State University DECA Club won first place in six categories at the North Dakota State Conference in Fargo, Feb. 11-12. Altogether MSU placed in 12 categories with 13 students qualifying for the international conference later this year.
Minot State Foundation reports another record year
Tuesday Feb. 27, 2018 5:30 PM
The Minot State University Foundation reported another record year in private support for the year ending Dec. 31, 2017, securing nearly $6 million in fundraising totals.
Homecoming 2018 reunions, events announced
Wednesday Feb. 28, 2018 4:30 PM
The Minot State University Alumni Association has announced Homecoming 2018 reunion events to commemorate the 90th homecoming in school history.
March
Making the world a more thoughtful place
Thursday Mar. 1, 2018 1:30 PM
On the second floor of Old Main there is an office replete with books. The shelves are fully stocked, tables and chairs are covered with books and magazines of seemingly every subject. This scholarly den is where Stewart Kelly, professor of philosophy, spends much of his time when he is not teaching class.
Minot State to host Science Olympiad regional
Friday Mar. 2, 2018 12:30 PM
Minot State University will host a regional Science Olympiad in Division B and Division C Monday, March 12 at various locations across the MSU campus.
Minot State to offer free meningococcal B vaccine
Friday Mar. 2, 2018 12:35 PM
Minot State University, the North Dakota Department of Health, and the First District Health Unit have partnered to offer a free meningococcal B vaccine for MSU students ages 18-23.
Miller’s work, time showcased at national conference
Friday Mar. 2, 2018 1:15 PM
There won’t be much downtime at the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention for Minot State University’s DeAndra Miller. Miller, a junior English education major, was honored with presenting two different academic and creative works at the March convention set for Cincinnati, Ohio.
SNDU and SCEC Clubs organizing Locally Exceptional Readers event
Friday Mar. 2, 2018 1:40 PM
Minot State University’s Student North Dakota United (SNDU) and Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) are organizing an initiative to distribute as many books as possible to area PK-6 students.
Bakken calls 300th game with Red Vision Productions
Wednesday Mar. 7, 2018 5:00 PM
Getting real world experience is at the core of Minot State University’s broadcasting program’s curriculum. Senior Leif Bakken has taken that to the extreme.
MSU offers flexible education for Minot Air Force Base
Thursday Mar. 29, 2018 3:15 PM
Minot State has been offering classes on the Minot airbase for 57 years. Now, MSU is expanding opportunities for airmen by offering a convenient educational format known as flexible course delivery.
Johnson lifts Beavers to semifinals
Monday Mar. 12, 2018 6:00 PM
The top-seeded Minot State University hockey team notched the game-winning goal with 1:36 to play in the third period to edge Colorado 2-1 in Sunday’s Quarterfinals at the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Men’s D-I National Championship Sunday at the OhioHealth Ice Haus at Nationwide Arena.
Kibler, Conn represent MSU at National Writing Project
Monday Mar. 12, 2018 6:15 PM
Minot State University professors Robert Kibler (Humanities) and Dan Conn (Education) will travel to the National Writing Project’s Spring Convention to represent the Red River Writing Project and the Northern Plains Writing Project March 15-17 in Washington, D.C.
‘Three Women Who Made History’ presented at Minot State
Friday Mar. 16, 2018 5:00 PM
Minot State University history professor Bethany Andreasen along with two MSU history students, Carly Egge and Sharon Emrich, will present “Three Women Who Made History at Minot State,” Tuesday, March 27 at 12:30 p.m. in Aleshire Theatre.
The Voice Specialist - Low is riding high
Tuesday Mar. 20, 2018 11:30 AM
A quick Google Image search for “Aaron Low, speech pathologist,” and two items jump out. First, is the impressive red goatee he sports in his traditional lab coat photos and the second — in what has become somewhat of a trademark — is a mock strangling of some of the music industry’s most famous singers.
Spark of creativity spawns new company
Wednesday Mar. 21, 2018 2:30 PM
Kayla Cote van Rensburg ’11 was in such a creative space she almost didn’t see the symbol of her company right before her eyes.
Beavers, Brew and Burgers returns for second year
Friday Mar. 23, 2018 10:30 AM
The Minot State University Alumni Association, along with Souris River Brewing, will host the second annual Beavers, Brew and Burgers on April 7.
Beardstock celebrates 10th year
Monday Mar. 26, 2018 5:30 PM
Minot State University’s Hartnett Hall will be the location of the 10th annual Beardstock on March 31.
Hard work paying off for Leraas
Monday Mar. 26, 2018 5:45 PM
Andy Leraas ’09 knew the industry he was preparing to enter was difficult, simply because of all of the competition. Leraas, however, has never backed down from a little competition.
MSU offers new graduate certificate in cybersecurity management
Tuesday Mar. 27, 2018 1:00 PM
Minot State University is now offering a graduate certificate in cybersecurity management for individuals looking to gain advanced knowledge and advance their careers.
Rumney earns North Dakota String Teachers Association Distinguished Service Award
Wednesday Mar. 28, 2018 3:15 PM
Minot State University professor Jon Rumney received the North Dakota String Teachers Association Distinguished Service Award at the All State Orchestra Concert in conjunction with the North Dakota Music Educators Association Conference March 24 in Bismarck.
Spring Preview Day set for April 14
Thursday Mar. 29, 2018 5:00 PM
Minot State University’s Spring Preview Day is set for April 14, starting at 9 a.m., with check-in in front of Ann Nicole Nelson Hall in Old Main.
First-ever MSU Giving Day slated for April 11
Thursday Mar. 29, 2018 5:15 PM
The Minot State University Development Foundation announces its first MSU Giving Day April 11. MSU Giving Day is a 24-hour, online day of giving back to the university.
Northwest Arts Center Grand Opening set for April 19
Friday Mar. 30, 2018 1:25 PM
Minot State University will commemorate completion of the new Northwest Arts Center, the Walter Piehl Gallery, and the Native American Artifact Collection with a grand opening celebration from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 19, in the lower level of Gordon B. Olson Library.
April
Bear, Groethe presentations a part of Northwest Arts Center Grand Opening
Tuesday Apr. 3, 2018 5:30 PM
As part of the new Northwest Arts Center and Walter Piehl Gallery dedication on April 19, Minot State University students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public are invited to the Aleshire Theatre at 9:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. for an informal performance and presentation by Keith Bear and D.W. Groethe. Both artists share and represent unique cultural perspectives as storytellers, poets, and musicians.
MSU, First District Health sponsoring Community Wellness Fair
Wednesday Apr. 4, 2018 4:00 PM
Minot State University and First District Health Unit have partnered with multiple local agencies to offer Minot’s Community Wellness Fair: Live Dimensional April 10 at the Minot State Wellness Center.
Shakespeare Festival at Minot State
Monday Apr. 9, 2018 4:30 PM
Minot State will honor the life and works of playwright William Shakespeare with its annual Shakespeare Festival, April 19-28.
Minot State offers new degree for non-teacher licensure programs
Thursday Apr. 12, 2018 3:00 PM
Minot State is now offering a Bachelor’s of Science degree in early childhood education for educators in non-teacher licensure programs such as Head Start.
MSU students teach yoga, Group X on Spring Break
Thursday Apr. 12, 2018 5:15 PM
Minot State University students Katie Clark, Katie Eckmann, and Katelyn Sandy spent their Spring Break teaching yoga and Group X classes at Breathless Resort in the Mayan Riviera.
C Moore Science Day to celebrate 100 anniversary of Cyril Moore’s birth
Thursday Apr. 12, 2018 6:30 PM
Minot State University will celebrate and honor the 100th anniversary of Cyril Moore’s birthday with a C Moore Science Day Saturday, April 28, at the Cyril Moore Science Center.
Eckmanns release new book
Friday Apr. 13, 2018 6:00 PM
Terry Eckmann and her daughter Katie released their new book, “101 Mindfulness and Meditation Practices,” in March.
Rauhauser excels with the Raiders
Friday Apr. 13, 2018 6:30 PM
It is estimated that less than two percent of student athletes find their way to the professional ranks after college. Nathan Rauhauser, a Turtle Lake, N.D. native, who played football for Minot State, didn’t let these odds deter him from landing in the NFL with the Oakland Raiders.
MSU DECA has strong showing at international conference
Tuesday Apr. 17, 2018 3:25 PM
Fifteen Minot State University students traveled to the nation’s capital to compete in the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference from April 11 to 14.
MSU celebrates Northwest Arts Center Grand Opening
Wednesday Apr. 18, 2018 3:00 PM
Minot State University will commemorate completion of the new Northwest Arts Center, the Walter Piehl Gallery, and the Native American Artifact Collection with a grand opening celebration from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 19, in the lower level of Gordon B. Olson Library.
Sunday Funday to raise awareness for elementary students in need
Thursday Apr. 19, 2018 2:45 PM
Minot State students will host a Sunday Funday carnival that features games, bouncy castles, music, and food at the Minot Municipal Auditorium, Sunday, April 22, noon-3 p.m.
MSU students, alumnae, faculty earn Sevareid Awards
Monday Apr. 23, 2018 5:50 PM
Minot State University alumnae Alexus Arthur, students Leif Bakken, Kayle Borner, and Nolan Axten, and professor Neil Roberts all earned Eric Sevareid Awards at the Midwest Broadcast Journalist Association Conference March 31-April 1 in Bloomington, Minn.
Commencement Speaker Roger Looyenga Biography
Saturday Apr. 28, 2018 4:30 PM
Roger Looyenga retired in 2010 as chief executive officer and chairman of Auto-Owners Insurance Group, a Fortune 500 company, after almost 40 years of service.
May
Print Day in May brings magic of printmaking to Minot
Wednesday May. 2, 2018 9:15 PM
On Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5, Minot State University’s Flat Tail Press will be hosting a celebration of printmaking. Minot State University students, faculty, alumni, and community members will be joining an event that printmakers from around the world participate in known as Print Day in May. The MSU contingent will be making prints using a variety of processes on paper sized 11”x15”.
A nurse to those in need
Tuesday May. 1, 2018 9:45 PM
Minot State University’s nursing program returned to Haiti for the second straight year to help those in need during Spring Break. The trip, however, almost didn’t happen.
Summer Theatre acquires new lights thanks to Hess, other donors
Tuesday May. 1, 2018 10:00 PM
The Minot State Summer Theatre will be shining new light on its 53rd season thanks to $18,000 in donations which will be used to update the more than 20-year-old lighting system currently in place.
MSU students honored with Student Leadership & Engagement Award
Thursday May. 3, 2018 6:50 PM
Minot State University selected 17 students to receive the Student Leadership & Engagement Award, previously recognized as the Who’s Who Among Students in American University and Colleges.
Minot State recognizes annual award winners
Thursday May. 3, 2018 7:40 PM
Minot State University will honor its 2017-18 Employee Recognition and Retirement award winners at a program set for May 9 in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. and the program will start at 3:30 p.m. MSU will recognize the 2017-18 faculty and staff retirees, recipients of the continuous years of service awards, Outstanding Academic Advising Awards, MSU Board of Regents Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards, and the MSU Staff Senate High-Five Award winners.
Senior Spotlight: Zhi Yang Chan
Thursday May. 3, 2018 8:00 PM
There is no such thing as small talk with Zhi Yang Chan. A typical conversation may start with the weather but then careens into the threat climate change poses to Earth, followed by the need for countries to seize on the promise of renewable energies, and finally why Elon Musk is perhaps the greatest CEO around.
MSU Red & Green students take home 13 awards
Friday May. 4, 2018 7:30 PM
Minot State University student who worked for the Red & Green newspaper along with individuals taking the MSU Comm 281 class who were published in the Red & Green captured 13 awards from the North Dakota Professional Communicators 2018 College Communication Contest.
Senior Spotlight: Stephanie Sundhagen
Friday May. 4, 2018 7:40 PM
Senior chemistry education major Stephanie Sundhagen admits she probably has spent more time in the lab with research than honing her skills to prepare to be a teacher. But there is no doubt when asked if she is a chemist or an educator.
Senior Spotlight: Hailey Richards
Monday May. 7, 2018 8:30 PM
Minot State University senior Hailey Richards knew early on she would eventually study something in the medical field.
Senior Spotlight: Emily Miller
Tuesday May. 8, 2018 5:30 PM
For senior management information systems major Emily Miller the past four years has been about expanding her comfort zone while making an impact on campus.
Senior Spotlight: Annika Kraft
Wednesday May. 9, 2018 7:00 PM
If there were a class on the art of multi-tasking, senior Annika Kraft would be the ideal instructor.
Senior Spotlight: McKinley Bender
Thursday May. 10, 2018 6:30 PM
Friday’s commencement ceremony at Minot State University will be a little bittersweet for senior McKinley Bender.
Senior Spotlight: Luis Ricci Maia
Friday May. 11, 2018 2:30 PM
At age 19, Luis Ricci Maia was playing professional basketball in Brazil while taking classes to become an engineer. The demands of both were proving to be overwhelming for Maia who didn’t want to give up either passion, but his current path didn’t appear to be sustainable.
MSU works with fifth graders to produce a newspaper
Monday May. 14, 2018 2:00 PM
Minot State University assistant professor of Communication Arts Nicole Thom-Arens has been working with Bel Air Elementary fifth graders to produce the Bel Air Times and teach them media literacy.
Senior Spotlight: Michaela Brost
Monday May. 14, 2018 4:45 PM
Senior history major Michaela Brost has made it a life-long habit of adapting to new environments.
Senior Spotlight: Jade Teske
Tuesday May. 15, 2018 6:15 PM
Minot State University senior Jade Teske talks passionately about how her corporate fitness and wellness management degree at MSU has opened new doors to explore the world.
Fuentes attends national suicide prevention conference
Tuesday May. 15, 2018 4:00 PM
Minot State University staff member Mirta Fuentes will be attending a workplace suicide prevention conference May 16-17 in the Washington D.C. area.
MSU plans rededication, tree planting at Memorial Day event
Friday May. 18, 2018 4:45 PM
Minot State University will plant two new elm trees on campus and rededicate MSU’s World War I memorial in honor of Minot Normal School students Henry Finn and James Otis Cooper who gave their lives to the war effort as a part of the university’s 2018 Memorial Day Campus event.
MSU broadcast department changes degree designation
Tuesday May. 22, 2018 4:50 PM
The broadcast department at Minot State University has secured a new designation in its degree offering after receiving approval from the Academic Affairs Council and the NDUS Chancellor’s Cabinet.
Senior Spotlight: Dan Fagan
Tuesday May. 22, 2018 5:05 PM
You might know Minot State University senior Dan Fagan from his major, sharing a class or a study group over the past two years as he earned his degree in finance.
MSU SAAC, Title IX office partner for ‘It’s On Us’ campaign
Wednesday May. 23, 2018 4:15 PM
Minot State University Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Minot State Title IX office partnered during the spring semester on the national “It’s On Us” campaign to end sexual assault.
Minot State SGA names Professors, Advisors of the Year
Wednesday May. 23, 2018 4:30 PM
The Minot State University Student Government Association (SGA) named its 2017-18 Professors of the Year along with its Advisor of the Year award to end the 2017-18 school year.
Friend-raising Summer Golf Tour kicks off in Velva
Wednesday May. 23, 2018 9:30 PM
Minot State University alumni and friends are invited to the 13th annual Friend-raising Summer Golf Tour. This year, the tour will make three stops at courses in the state starting with Velva on June 5.
MSU rededicates WWI Memorial
Friday May. 25, 2018 12:00 AM
Minot State University honored two of its very own fallen heroes with the planting of two new elm trees on campus and rededicated the World War I memorial in honor of Minot Normal School students Henry Finn and James Otis Cooper who gave their lives to the war effort as a part of the university’s 2018 Memorial Day Campus event.
Richard re-elected as SGA president
Wednesday May. 30, 2018 1:30 PM
Minot State University Student Government Association will have a familiar face as its president as senior Aaron Richard was elected president for the second straight year.
June
Biology students search for answers to meth addiction in genetics research
Friday Jun. 1, 2018 3:45 PM
Methamphetamine use continues to devastate communities and the lives of individuals across the nation leaving many scrambling for solutions to the problem. Biology students at Minot State hope to contribute to those solutions by conducting in-depth research to find a genetic link that explains why some people become severely addicted to the drug.
Northwest Arts Center presents ‘Art from a Female Perspective’
Wednesday Jun. 6, 2018 9:00 AM
Summer exhibits at the Northwest Arts Center showcase art with a female perspective, with photographs by Williston artist Jamie Azevedo plus a selection of 25 works by women represented in the Minot State University Permanent Art Collection. The exhibits will hang in the Walter Piehl Gallery in the lower level of the Gordon B. Olson Library.
Duncan accepted into faculty program at Parkinson’s Foundation
Wednesday Jun. 6, 2018 2:45 PM
Minot State University nursing instructor, Renee Duncan has been accepted into the Edmond J. Safra Visiting Nurse Faculty program at the Parkinson’s Foundation in Golden Valley, Minn.
Summer Theater ready to launch Season 53
Thursday Jun. 7, 2018 5:00 PM
Minot State University Summer Theatre’s 53rd season is about family and community — on stage and off.
Minot State earns National SPEAK OUT!® and LOUD Crowd® grant
Friday Jun. 8, 2018 3:45 PM
Minot State University was named as a recipient of the National SPEAK OUT!® and LOUD Crowd® Grant Program honoring Daniel R. Boone, PhD, CCC-SLP, by the National Parkinson Voice Project – a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Students fundraise for smiles, offer important services
Friday Jun. 22, 2018 5:30 PM
In the past seven years Minot State students in the Communication Disorders Department have raised thousands of dollars to provide over 200 life-changing surgeries to individuals born with cleft lips and cleft palates.
Roberts takes individualized approach to student learning
Friday Jun. 22, 2018 5:40 PM
Amy Roberts, one of two Minot State Outstanding Academic Advisor award winners for 2017-18, focuses on getting to know students as “more than just a face” – not only when she is helping them formulate a plan for their education and class schedules, but also when she is teaching in the nursing department.
Johnson named Interim Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs
Tuesday Jun. 26, 2018 4:15 PM
Lisa Johnson has taken on responsibilities as the system’s top academic officer being named interim vice chancellor of academic and student affairs for the North Dakota University System.
Minot State to offer Management Concepts Graduate Certificate at BSC
Thursday Jun. 28, 2018 3:45 PM
Minot State University will offer its Management Concepts Graduate Certificate at its Bismarck State College location starting in the Fall 2018 semester.
Hintz committed to helping students accomplish goals
Friday Jun. 29, 2018 1:20 PM
Minot State University’s Kathy Hintz admits she ended up in Minot totally by accident. That, however, doesn’t mean she hasn’t learned from her experience at MSU.
July
Dining changes make food the central focus of the student experience
Monday Jul. 2, 2018 5:45 PM
In late-May, Minot State University finalized a new contract with Sodexo for food services on campus. Kevin Harmon, vice president for student affairs, said the new contract, which is much more detailed and specific, grants the university more control over offerings and food quality.
Dokken enjoys return to Summer Theatre
Sunday Jul. 8, 2018 5:00 PM
When Bradley Dokken attended a Minot Summer Theatre production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner” in 1994, he was a recent high school graduate visiting the campus he would call home for the next four years.
From Minot State to the United Nations and back
Friday Jul. 13, 2018 4:00 PM
Minot State University staff member Kowan O’Keefe has already put together quite a list of experiences since he started at MSU as a freshman just eight years ago.
Minot State receives largest donation in university history
Monday Jul. 23, 2018 1:10 PM
Minot State University, along with the Minot State University Development Foundation, is pleased to announce a $4.6 million gift bequeathed by the late Janis Dislevy. This endowed gift is the largest single donation in Minot State’s history and is designated toward the Janis Ann Dislevy Endowed Chair, which will support faculty positions in the Minot State College of Business.
Minot State announces Spring 2018 President's, VPAA, and Engagement Lists
Wednesday Jul. 25, 2018 3:35 PM
Minot State University announced a total of 452 students were named to the Spring 2018 President’s List, according to MSU President Steven Shirley.
Old Main Society honors those who give
Friday Jul. 27, 2018 3:45 PM
Minot State University Development Foundation recognized 76 donors at its Old Main Society dinner celebrating charitable giving to Minot State University’s Foundation. The society is made up of MSU’s most loyal and generous alumni and friends who vision and leadership enables the University to empower generations.
August
Minot State to celebrate 90th Homecoming
Wednesday Aug. 1, 2018 5:30 PM
Minot State University will celebrate its 90th Homecoming with a week of events slated for Sept. 17-22.
Minot State unveils new university logo, taglines, and graphic standards
Wednesday Aug. 15, 2018 1:55 PM
Minot State University announced a new branding strategy during its 2018 Convocation event held at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall Wednesday morning. The plan includes an updated university logo, enhanced taglines, and graphic standards.
First-day enrollment numbers up at Minot State
Tuesday Aug. 21, 2018 4:45 PM
Minot State University’s first-day enrollment showed positive trends with an overall increase of 1.1 percent, the university announced Tuesday. The total first-day enrollment at Minot State was 3,189 in 2018 compared to 3,154 in 2017.
Numbers and notes
Friday Aug. 24, 2018 1:15 PM
Jonelle Watson recently celebrated her 25th year as a staff member at Minot State University. She began her journey as an accounting student and worked her way to Assistant Vice President for Finance.
Spangler, Richard earn awards at leadership conference
Friday Aug. 24, 2018 4:00 PM
Two of Minot State University’s College of Business students recently walked away with awards from the Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) 2018 national leadership conference.
Minot State opens cadaver lab
Friday Aug. 24, 2018 4:15 PM
Minot State University students will have a unique opportunity to study the human body as the university officially opened a cadaver lab to enhance its Biology 220 and 221 Anatomy and Physiology I and II classes.
Pinnick forges new frontiers with NASA
Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 11:30 AM
Veronica Pinnick, a research associate at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, recently completed her work on a highly advanced mass spectrometer for the Mars Organic Molecule Analyzer aboard the ExoMars Rover, which is scheduled for a Mars landing and exploratory mission in 2020.
Six join Alumni Board, Development Foundation adds one
Friday Aug. 31, 2018 1:22 PM
Both the Minot State University Alumni Association and the Minot State University Development Foundation added members to their respective Board of Directors to start the 2018-19 academic year.
Frantsvog wins SGA Professor of the Year in Business award
Friday Aug. 31, 2018 1:35 PM
For Minot State University associate professor Dean Frantsvog, passion equals success.
September
Minot State to host Futurepalooza for high school students
Friday Sep. 7, 2018 1:45 PM
Minot State University will host its annual Futurepalooza for area high school students on Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Ann Nicole Nelson Hall and the Minot State Dome.
Spelchen named SGA Professor of the Year in Arts and Science
Friday Sep. 7, 2018 2:00 PM
Minot State University assistant professor Melissa Spelchen is the 2017-18 Professor of the Year for the Arts and Science at Minot State. The award is decided by the Student Government Association.
Roness named NDSHAPE College and University Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Monday Sep. 10, 2018 11:00 AM
Minot State University instructor Troy Roness was recently named the North Dakota Society for Health and Physical Educators (NDSHAPE) College and University Physical Education Teacher of the Year, the organization announced. Roness will be presented the award at the organization’s state conference Sept. 24 in Bismarck.
Alumni Association honors five with Golden Award, Young Alumni Achievement Award
Monday Sep. 10, 2018 11:30 AM
The Minot State University Alumni Association will honor four individuals with the Golden Award and one with the Young Alumni Achievement Award at the 51st Anniversary Dinner.
Special Education to offer film showings and class to the public
Wednesday Sep. 12, 2018 1:15 PM
Minot State University’s Department of Special Education will be celebrating National Deaf/Hard of Hearing Awareness week with film showings and a Communiversity Class on the Minot State campus, all free and open to the public.
Internship sparks Burckhard's career
Friday Sep. 14, 2018 2:20 PM
When Minot State University alumni Kevin Burckhard began working for Northwestern Mutual, he had bangs and wasn’t of legal drinking age. Thirty-three years later, now a financial advisor, he shares these details with clients to emphasize his longevity with the company — a career that started with an internship opportunity early in his academic career.
Western Plains Opera presents 'The Barber of Seville'
Friday Sep. 14, 2018 4:15 PM
Please make plans to attend Western Plains Opera’s upcoming popular comic opera, The Barber of Seville.
Minot State fall enrollment remains steady
Wednesday Sep. 19, 2018 7:35 PM
Minot State University reported Tuesday its Fall 2018 freshman class was the largest in seven years, with 397 new students. This year’s freshman class is the fourth consecutive increase representing an overall freshmen growth rate of 16 percent since Fall 2014.
Minot Symphony Orchestra opens 2018-19 season
Thursday Sep. 20, 2018 4:00 PM
Minot Symphony Orchestra opens their 2018-19 season this Saturday, Sept. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Minot State University’s Ann Nicole Nelson Hall with “P’ for Peace.”
Minot State graduates earn NDSHAPE 2018 awards
Friday Sep. 21, 2018 5:30 PM
Minot State University graduates Kathryn Lenertz and Jason Steele were recently named 2018 Administrator of the Year and Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the North Dakota Society for Health and Physical Educators (NDSHAPE).
Huston named SGA Professor of the Year in Education and Health Sciences
Friday Sep. 21, 2018 5:35 PM
Mary Huston, originally from Libby, Mont., lived in a number of states before eventually settling in Minot, where she is now an assistant professor of communication disorders at Minot State.
Two-Minute Lecture Series returns
Monday Sep. 24, 2018 4:30 PM
Minot State University will again celebrate its liberal arts heritage with its Two-Minute Lecture Series for the 2018-19 academic year. The Two-Minute Lecture takes place at the Beaver Creek Café starting at 12:30 p.m. on select dates during the year.
Minot State choir begins Norway experience at Norsk Høstfest
Tuesday Sep. 25, 2018 4:30 PM
Minot State University students, faculty, and alumni will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Norway for an exclusive Group Choir Tour in May 2019.
NOTSTOCK Art Festival: From Chicago to LA and places in-between
Thursday Sep. 27, 2018 1:45 PM
NOTSTOCK continues to color the campus in creativity and collaboration.
October
Gideon Amponsah: From advocate to social entrepreneur
Tuesday Oct. 2, 2018 4:30 PM
Gideon Amponsah was born to serve. Amponsah was raised in Nima, Accra, one of the most impoverished areas in Ghana, Africa. Today he is an activist, social entrepreneur, and Minot State University accounting and finance student.
Minot State Diversity Council to host Indigenous Peoples’ Day event
Thursday Oct. 4, 2018 4:45 PM
Minot State University’s Diversity Council will sponsor an awareness walk and event for murdered and missing Indigenous women on Monday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Beaver Dam in the Minot State Student Center.
Minot State to host Connect Suicide Prevention Training
Thursday Oct. 4, 2018 4:46 PM
Minot State University will host two Connect Model Suicide Prevention training events during the week of Oct. 8-12.
KICKSTART days offer unique experience
Friday Oct. 5, 2018 4:25 PM
Minot State University’s KICKSTART days recruiting event invites high school students to join a Minot State class Oct. 18 and 19.
Theatre Arts Department presents 'Almost, Maine'
Friday Oct. 5, 2018 4:30 PM
Minot State University’s Theatre Arts Department’s fall production, “Almost, Maine,” is almost here.
Ness a student and chief graphic designer
Friday Oct. 5, 2018 4:35 PM
Darby Ness has been interested in graphic design from an early age.
Minot State adds Medicinal Plant Chemistry to chemistry options
Monday Oct. 8, 2018 10:45 AM
Minot State University will offer a third option in its chemistry major starting in the Spring 2019 semester focusing on extraction, purification, and analysis of compounds from plants.
Minot State plans Take Back the Night event
Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018 4:25 PM
Minot State University’s Title IX/Keep U Safe program, in collaboration with the Minot State University Student Social Work Organization and Domestic Violence Crisis Center, will host their annual Take Back the Night rally on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Participants will meet outside the Minot State Beaver Dam courtyard, located on the north side of the Student Center on 11th Ave., for the march and then meet inside the Beaver Dam for the event.
Fall Red & Green Day open house set
Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018 4:35 PM
Minot State University Enrollment Services will host a Red & Green Day open house for prospective students on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Minot State to host Parent & Family Weekend
Thursday Oct. 11, 2018 3:25 PM
Minot State University is hosting Parent & Family Weekend Thursday, Oct. 18 to Sunday, Oct. 21. With various events scheduled, there will be something for everyone.
Minot State, Eads release new Alma Mater
Thursday Oct. 11, 2018 3:30 PM
Minot State University director of choral activities Emerson Eads has released an updated version of the University’s Alma Mater, with lyrics from a poem by one of Minot State’s original 12 faculty members, Huldah Lucile Winsted.
Bintz an entrepreneur in ecommerce
Friday Oct. 12, 2018 4:25 PM
Scott Bintz has always had an entrepreneurial side.
“Even at 12, I was selling greeting cards door to door,” Bintz said.
Entrepreneurship major, minor, and certificate now offered at Minot State
Friday Oct. 12, 2018 4:35 PM
The Minot State University College of Business has added entrepreneurship as a degree starting in the current Fall 2018 semester. Students will have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship, a minor, or a Certificate in Entrepreneurship.
Campus and Community Dialogue: Legalizing marijuana in North Dakota
Wednesday Oct. 17, 2018 4:30 PM
Minot State University’s Humanities Department will be hosting a Campus and Community Dialogue to discuss legalizing marijuana in North Dakota on Oct. 24 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Minot State to honor veterans with 5th annual Veterans Week
Sunday Oct. 21, 2018 10:15 AM
The Minot State University Veterans Services office will host over 25 community agencies that are involved in the support of North Dakota’s North Center Region Veterans, spouses, and their dependents during the 5th annual Veterans Week Nov. 5-9.
Minot State to host traditional Crow Indian doll maker
Thursday Oct. 25, 2018 12:30 PM
Minot State University’s Native American Center will host Jolene Eastman-Spang, traditional Crow Indian doll maker, during their Native American Cultural Celebration. Eastman-Spang will demonstrate her craft in the Native American Center, Room 305 on the third floor of the Student Center, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2.
INBRE 16 continues to excel
Monday Oct. 29, 2018 9:40 AM
There are two main reasons Minot State University professor Mikhail Bobylev believes his research lab team that presented at the 2016 North Dakota INBRE (IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence) Annual Symposium in Moorhead, Minn., is significant.
Preview Day set for Saturday
Tuesday Oct. 30, 2018 3:25 PM
Minot State University is hosting Preview Day for prospective students on Saturday, Nov. 3, with various events scheduled from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Attendees have the opportunity to listen to engaging speakers, attend a department fair and breakout sessions, visit one-on-one with faculty, meet current students, and register to win a $500 tuition waiver.
Minot State hosts 40th annual Northwest Festival of Music
Wednesday Oct. 31, 2018 2:00 PM
As the calendar flips to November, high school and middle school students will once again flock to the Minot State campus. The MSU Division of Music presents the 40th Annual Northwest Festival of Music on Nov. 2 and 3.
November
Baerlocher stays busy
Friday Nov. 2, 2018 1:45 PM
Some students can get overwhelmed with how busy life can be and don’t always find time for activities, but Alyssa Baerlocher is the opposite. She is busy, but to her, that’s not a bad thing.
Nadeau driven to succeed
Thursday Nov. 8, 2018 4:15 PM
The scene played out exactly as Elizabeth Nadeau had pictured it: college campus, bright green tree leaves, students and faculty milling around, career fairs, live music, student organizations, old and new friends — the quad.
Minot State students, Eckmann travel to Asia Fitness Conference
Friday Nov. 9, 2018 3:50 PM
Thirteen Minot State University students, along with professor Terry Eckmann, attended the 2018 Asia Fitness Conference held at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 5-7.
Minot State finalizes rededication of WWI Memorial
Friday Nov. 9, 2018 3:55 PM
Minot State University, along with the Minot State Veterans Services office, had a final rededication ceremony for a memorial for two former MSU students, Henry Finn and James Otis Cooper, who died during World War I.
Bland branches out on her own
Friday Nov. 16, 2018 8:00 AM
Broadcasting and professional communications major Payton Bland doesn’t necessarily blend into the crowd.
Division of Music presents Stayin’ Alive Canada
Friday Nov. 16, 2018 8:45 AM
The musical group Stayin’ Alive Canada — a Bee Gees tribute band — will perform at Ann Nicole Nelson Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24 as a Minot State University Division of Music fundraiser.
Eric's adventures
Monday Nov. 19, 2018 12:10 PM
Eric Thoemke ’15 considers himself a teacher at heart. While the entrepreneur doesn’t spend much time in a traditional classroom, teaching has been at the core of his many endeavors.
An eye for design
Monday Nov. 19, 2018 4:50 PM
Computers and art. To Greg Vettel, director of the Northwest Arts Center, the two make a perfect pair.
Kerzmann relishes career
Tuesday Nov. 20, 2018 12:35 PM
Minot Public Schools choir teacher Lindsay (Emmett) Kerzmann ’02/’17 began her collegiate career at Minot State University dreaming of being a lawyer.
Native American Cultural Celebration presents events
Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018 1:30 PM
Minot State University’s Native American Cultural Celebration will showcase birch bark biting artist Denise Lajimodiere on Tuesday, Nov. 27 and the Red Berry Woman Fashion Show on Thursday, Nov. 29.
ALUM FROM DAY 1: Freshman Mya Temanson
Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018 2:00 PM
Mya started off her first semester at Minot State on the right foot, getting involved in both College Democrats and Honor Society in the first week. She is no stranger to MSU, however, as she has played violin in the Minot Symphony Orchestra since her sophomore year in high school.
Miss North Dakota USA and Miss North Dakota Teen USA at Minot State
Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018 4:00 PM
Minot State University will host a meet and greet with 2019 Miss North Dakota USA Samantha Redding and 2019 Miss North Dakota Teen USA Caitlyn Vogel — both current Minot State students — on Tuesday, Nov. 27 between the women’s and men’s basketball games at the MSU Dome. Tip-off for the women’s game is 5:30 p.m., with the men’s game beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Minot State to host ‘Business After Hours’
Friday Nov. 23, 2018 10:00 AM
Minot State University will host the December edition of the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Northwest Arts Center from 5-7 p.m.
ALUM FROM DAY 1: Sophomore Nathan Demme
Thursday Nov. 29, 2018 10:45 AM
Nathan started out as an English major as he has been writing fiction since junior high but switched to criminal justice and is currently applying for the Marine Corps Officer Training Program.
Explorations of time and place
Wednesday Nov. 28, 2018 11:00 AM
The Northwest Arts Center at Minot State University features exhibitions by two North Dakota artists that explore the world and our place within it. On display December 3-21, 2018, the works of oil painter Steve Holmes and photographer Dan Smith portray distinct views of nature and memories of the past.
Minot State to spread holiday cheer through musical events
Thursday Nov. 29, 2018 4:30 PM
Minot State University will spread holiday cheer through several musical events at the Ann Nicole Nelson Hall leading up to the winter holidays. University events include the “Messiah” on Dec. 2, the Minot Symphony Orchestra’s “Holiday Magic” on Dec. 8, and the Western Plains Children’s Choir concert, “Christmas in all the World Tonight,” on Dec. 9.
Special education programs receive approval, sign Memorandum of Understanding
Friday Nov. 30, 2018 8:15 AM
Minot State University’s special education (SPED) programs recently received final approval from the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board (ND ESPB), and also signed their second five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Michigan Department of Education for National Deaf Education Consortium.
December
Kittelson stays close to family roots
Monday Dec. 3, 2018 4:30 PM
Adrianna Kittelson, a sophomore at Minot State majoring in mathematics education, has been involved in band from as far back as she can remember. She’s from a family that’s involved in music, which caused her to become interested at an early age.
Essentials for Learning makes big impact
Tuesday Dec. 4, 2018 5:15 PM
The Minot State University Roger Looyenga Leadership Program started a class assignment two years ago hoping to help the community.
‘Magnetic forces’ lead Vigstol to Minot State
Tuesday Dec. 4, 2018 10:30 AM
It seems fitting that Minot State University senior nursing student Kelley (Wu) Vigstol would begin her professional career at Trinity Health in Minot.
Pinnick plays key role in future exploration of Mars
Tuesday Dec. 4, 2018 10:35 AM
Approximately five miles from the heart of Washington, D.C., in the town of Greenbelt, Md., is a peculiar complex comprised of an amalgam of white and brick buildings. Named after the famed rocket propulsion pioneer Robert H. Goddard, the Goddard Space Flight Center is a haven for NASA scientists and engineers to create and develop cutting edge equipment to advance human knowledge and exploration of space.
ALUM FROM DAY 1: Junior Haley Hildenbrand
Thursday Dec. 6, 2018 2:15 PM
Haley is a member of the Minot State University women’s basketball program, but that isn’t the only extracurricular activity this Colorado native is involved in. She is the Student-Athlete Advisory Council vice president and an orientation leader.
Minot State is Murray’s place
Friday Dec. 7, 2018 3:45 PM
After high school Emily Murray decided to go a different direction than her classmates. While many of her peers headed to the eastern part of the state, the Valley City native was drawn north to Minot State University.
ALUM FROM DAY 1: Senior Carlton Mhangami
Thursday Dec. 13, 2018 9:50 AM
Carlton has a self-described love for investing so when he isn’t working as an Orientation Leader, doing a VITA internship, being the president of the Finance Club, or the secretary of both the Accounting Club and the International Club, he is checking his portfolio.
Sister Queens: MSU students use pageants to promote passions
Friday Dec. 14, 2018 2:30 PM
Sisterhood is an important tenet in the pageantry world. For 2019 Miss North Dakota USA Samantha Redding and 2019 Miss North Dakota Teen USA Caitlyn Vogel — both current Minot State students — that bond began long ago.
Marina Carrillo: Looking forward
Monday Dec. 17, 2018 7:30 PM
“You should next time. There’s always a next time.” The words struck a chord with Marina Carrillo, a senior in the energy economics and finance program at Minot State University.
Alum from Day 1: Graduate School Brooke Yaschyshyn
Friday Dec. 21, 2018 12:45 PM
Brooke came to Minot State after earning a Bachelor of Commerce, Major of Management from the University of Saskatchewan. She now spends much of her non-classroom day working in the Minot State University Advancement Office and has also worked as a graduate assistant for special education.
Minot State Development Foundation receives Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation grant to support Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Program
Friday Dec. 21, 2018 1:30 PM
The Minot State University Development Foundation, in partnership with Minot State’s College of Business, announced the University has received an Edson & Margaret Larson Foundation grant.
ALUM FROM DAY 1: Faculty Sarah Aleshire '04
Wednesday Dec. 26, 2018 10:00 AM
Sarah returned to her alma mater in 2007. She has been in her current position as Assistant Professor of English since 2009 and coordinates the Gender/Women’s Studies program. When she isn’t teaching, she likes to be involved with the local music scene, complete with a studio in the basement of her house.
NASA’s Pinnick to speak at Minot State
Thursday Dec. 27, 2018 9:00 AM
Minot State University alumna Veronica (Cavallo) Pinnick ’04 will be featured as the first Minot State Alumni Speaker Series guest, giving a talk at the Cyril Moore Auditorium Room 16 Jan. 17 at 7 p.m.
