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From the MSUSA President: Here's how MSUSA is working for you; and don't forget to vote.

Stressful times call for civic measures! We are here to advocate for you.

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Vote now! Special Student Body Elections

Students have until April 30 to file their vote.

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Kappa Mu Epsilon installation ceremony on Zoom.

Mathematics honorary society first in Minnesota

The first chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon in the state of Minnesota was recently inaugurated at Metropolitan State. with 14 founding student members.

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Hamisha Alkamoone

Hamisha Alkamooneh recognized with Student Leadership Award

She is being recognized for her efforts to introduce the first student-run community garden to Metropolitan State.

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August Hoffman

Dr. August Hoffman recognized with Civic Engagement Leadership Award

The Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact (IAMNCC) announced the winners of the 2020 Presidents’ Engaged Campus Awards.

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Cindy Kaus

Dr. Cindy Kaus is Metropolitan State’s first recipient of the Board of Trustees Educator of the Year

Dr. Kaus’ focus in her teaching has been to make math relevant to her students’ lives.

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Marcia Anderson

Marcia Anderson named Board of Trustees Service Faculty Member of the Year

She began her affiliation with Metropolitan State in 1976.

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College of Nursing and Health Sciences ranks for value and and affordability

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is named to the 2020 Best Value Colleges and 2020 Most Affordable rankings list.

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Stephanie Gasca named Campus Compact 2020 Newman Civic Fellow

The fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers.

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Graduation celebration for participants in Student Success program

If you are graduating this spring and/or had planned to participate in the April 2020 commencement ceremony, the Student Success team is enthusiastic for your participation.

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Fatima Camara

Fatima Camara wins 2020 Next Step Fund from Metro Regional Arts Council

A record applicant pool of 519 artists submitted proposals to this year’s Next Step Fund.

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Lucia Rivas

Lucia Rivas named Mark M. Welter World Citizen Award recipient

The award is given to Minnesota State students who exemplify an understanding of the interconnected world in which we live.

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Repetitive Stress Injury

Tips to prevent repetitive stress injury

Experts recommend these tips to prevent cervical and wrist or arm injury due to consistent computer work.

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Progressive Internship Program

Progressive Internship Program develops leaders for the public good

Students take the opportunity for real-life experience working at Ramsey County.

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Grant continues to support School of Urban Education teacher candidates

In the spring 2020 semester, grant monies totaling more than $200,000 will be applied to paying for student teaching credits for all UED student teachers of color.

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Food Pantry

Minnesota State releases basic needs survey

Sixty percent of college students, 54% of university students responding have experienced some form of basic needs insecurity in the previous year.

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Covid-19 Coronavirus

University administrators proactively outlining actions for Covid-19

University administrators are closely monitoring the potential spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and are revising plans to protect students and staff.

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Scholarships

Apply now for Foundation scholarships

Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. March 31.

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BDPA award

BDPA recognizes Metropolitan State with 'Community Organization of the Year' award

The university is a partner with BDPA in creating pathways for under-represented youth to enter IT and STEM careers.

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Liz Penny

Elizabeth Penny of Northfield wins regional award from sociological association

The social science graduate is winner of the Great Plains Sociological Association Undergraduate Student Paper Award.

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