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Food Service Task Force to address on-site food service options

The university has recently convened a task force to address the development and execution of a process to provide on-campus food service.

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#MNVotes: Register to vote

Elected officials affect every aspect of your life—from the cost of college and student debt to job prospects and sustainability of the planet. Let your voice be heard!

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Annual Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs comes to Metropolitan State with public outreach events

Featuring two days of expert presentation and discussion of scholarly prepared topics relating to Asian studies.

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Andrew Johnson recognized with 2018 Excellence in Nonfiction Religion Book Award

The assistant professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, was recognized by the Religion News Association.

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Professor Faisal Kaleem, student Richard Ketelsen winners of Cyber Security Summit Visionary Leadership Award

The awards recognize innovative people in Minnesota at all levels who help develop and foster strategies to protect critical systems and data.

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Road closure on East Sixth Street starts week of Sept. 17

East Sixth Street between Mounds Boulevard and Maria Avenue near the Saint Paul campus is closed starting the week of Sept. 17

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13 students receive IME-BECAS Program award

Thirteen Metropolitan State University students were awarded scholarships from the Mexican Consulate’s Institute of Mexicans Abroad [IME] Fellowship Program.

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Youth tutor volunteer opportunities with Karen Organization of Minnesota

Volunteer afterschool programs to provide academic, cultural and social support for Karen youth.

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Podcast: 2018 Diversity Networking and Job Fair

William Baldus, Career Center director, speaks about job hunting, networking and interviewing.

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Podcast: Fall Fest 2018

Learn about Fall Fest, on Sept. 8, and students should consider joining student organizations.

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Apply now for the Workforce Recruitment Program

Workforce Recruitment Program is for students and recent graduates with disabilities, and serves as a primary pipeline for bringing new talent into the federal government.

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Metropolitan State, South Central College partnership provides advancement pathway for nursing students

Metropolitan State University today announced a partnership that will benefit South Central College's Professional Nursing students and graduates

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Fall 2018 Faculty Recognition Reception

Faculty recognition and promotion announcements.

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Maya Sullivan named Interim Dean of Students

The Interim Dean of Students will start on Sept. 4.

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Gay Ka Mwee on Karen Day in Washington, D.C.

Student Gay Ka Mwee completes advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.

Gay Ka Mwee knew she wouldn’t be able to create change and peace on her own, she was driven to do what she could.

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Featured Faculty: Erica Rasmussen

Erica Rasmussen is the director of the Gordon Parks Gallery, Library and Learning Center. Recently, she won the 2018 Minnesota Book Artist Award for her work The Love Affair.

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Discounted student bus passes on sale now

Bus passes are on sale now to registered Metropolitan State University students.

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New American Indian Student Space a triumph for American Indian Advisory Committee

A new American Indian student space is opening fall 2018 on the Saint Paul Campus.

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GROW-IT Center funding success and future

Funding for the GROW-IT Center has been successful with its determined planning team and generous contributor.

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CLUES announces major expansion to headquarters

CLUES, a neighbor of Metropolitan State University, is prepared to break ground for an expansion at their Saint Paul headquarters.

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