October 14, 2020
THIS WEEK'S POLL
During 2020, have you chose not to eat because you didn't have food or money?
Yes, I was broke and/or had no food.
No, I had food and/or money for food.
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LAST WEEK'S inSIDER POLL



QUESTION: WHAT'S SCARIER: MIDTERMS OR HALLOWEEN?
STUDENT BLOGS
2020 @ 20: KARA ALLEN
'A WILTED ORCHID'
This week, I give you a story of cheating told through the representation of an orchid. This is actually a poetic rewrite of a much longer story I wrote a few years ago. A story of the pain that is hidden beneath smiles and indebted forgiveness. I encourage you to stand up for who you are and to stand for your truth, because you are worth it. I present to you, "A Wilted Orchid."

ALEJO'S MISCHIEVOUS ADVENTURES
'MICKEY D's WITH A VIEW'
This week I continue with another story from Guatemala. This time I will be talking about my experience in one of the prettiest McDonalds that I have ever been to. The service, quality, and venue of this location can be compared to an exclusive restaurant, but it isn't. This fast food restaurant offers you a different type of dining unlike others.

COFFEY TIME WITH CYDNEY
ALL TIME CAN BE "ME TIME"
This upcoming week, I am encouraging everyone to tap into their kindness. The focus is: ‘All time can be “me time.”’ Our days are packed to the max with responsibilities and tasks and that can tend to get overwhelming at times. It is all too familiar to feel that we do not have nearly enough time for ourselves in our over-scheduled lives. Let's talk about "me time."

SWIPE OUT HUNGER
STUDENTS IN NEED CAN GET FREE MEALS
Through a cooperative effort by Student Government and University Dining (Sodexo) students facing food insecurity can now apply for "Swipe Out Hunger." Joining a national initiative, the program provides donated meal swipes at the University Dining Center to students in need.
VENTING!
CAR SMASH ENERGIZES SPIRIT MONTH
Fall 2020 certainly will be one for the books. This week's Car Smash during Spirit Month offers a way to vent frustrations, smash something and walk away feeling energized. At least it worked for Megan Maxey, Gary Windthorp, Tommy Kucera and Carter Aguilera.
'BECAUSE I SAID I WOULD'
KEEPING PROMISES PART OF 2020 U-LEAD
A new four-night format will be part of the Seventh Annual U-Lead Conference on Oct. 19-22. Nightly sessions will be at 7 and 8 p.m. Highlighting the 2020 conference will be Tuesday, Oct. 20, keynote address by Alex Sheen, founder and CEO of "Because I Said I Would."
LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW
PROGRAM LOOKS AT CURRICULUM REVISION
Dr. Pat Nelson, chairman of the Department of Government and program director for Law Enforcement, offers an in-depth look at efforts to revise the Law Enforcement curriculum. The effort is part of an initiative looking at law enforcement, corrections and criminal justice. A series of public sessions are set this month as efforts continue.

MISSED THE DEADLINE?
YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AND VOTE!
NO WORRIES! So Tuesday was the Minnesota deadline to pre-register to vote in the Nov. 3 election.YOU CAN STILL REGISTER AND VOTE!
Dr. Fred Slocum, director of the political science program, directs students to the mnvotes.org site and offers some voting advice. (See below for Dr. Slocum's upcoming zoom presentation on this year's historic presidential election). VOTE!

ELECTION INFO AND OUTCOMES
OCT. 27 ZOOM SHEDS LIGHT ON ELECTION 2020
Political Science professors, Dr. Fred Slocum and Dr. Kevin Parsneau offer a look at Election 2020 a week before Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. Join them via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct 27, starting at 6 p.m.


ZOMBIES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES
NO, WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT HALLOWEEN
When you talk about zombies and worms during October, one would assume the conversation is about Halloween. But IT Solutions has something more bewitching, bewildering and beguiling in mind. October is Cybersecurity Month and IT Solutions continues sharing cybersecurity tips on social media, Watch for them on its Facebook, Twitter, and Mav Life social media sites. And mark your calendars for an upcoming webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 28 with cybersecurity experts and a chance to win a FREE fingerprint lock!

LOVED BY ALL, HERE FOR ALL
CAMPUS REC IS OPEN & OFFERING SERVICES
Campus Rec is OPEN and continues to offer its services to students. The Otto Recreational Center is one of the most frequently visited facilities by students. Learn how COVID-19 has impacted the facilities and its programming. Find out how you can continue to use Campus Rec safely and efficiently.
BEST BOARD: ANDREW WEINZIERL
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN YOUR PASSION
Andrew Weinzierl has made the most of his college years by being active in everything from MavGaming to Student Government. Find out how he expanded his knowledge, engaged with other students, built his resume, and made his college experience worthwhile in the sixth of eight profiles spotlighting the Fall 2020 BEST Board recipients.
UNITY IN DIVERSITY
OUR MILITARY AND VETERANS

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10-11:30 am, join Tim Adams via Zoom to learn about diversity in the military and veteran community. Tim Adams is the Military & Veteran Student Success Coordinator at Minnesota State University, Mankato and is excited to have you there to discuss this important topic!


CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES AND EVENTS
STOMPER'S CINEMA

Birds of Prey
Thursday, October 15: 7PM & 9:30PM
Friday, October 16: 7PM & 9:30PM
Saturday, October 17: 7PM

Miss Congeniality
Thursday, October 22: 7PM & 9:30PM
Friday, October 23: 7PM & 9:30PM
Saturday, October 24: 7PM


*All showings are in Ostrander Auditorium
EVENTS

Spirit Month MavHunt
October 12-18: 10AM-3PM
Online

Hair
October 14-18 & 21-25
*Visit MSUTheatre.com For Times

Free Car Smash: Stress Buster
October 15: 10AM-2PM
CSU Mall

Renaming Sibley Park: History and Information
Thursday, October 15: 10-11:30AM
Online

Photo Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, October 15: 10AM-1PM
Online

Good Thunder Reading Series: Erica Trabold
Thursday, October 15
Workshop: 10AM
Craft Talk: 3PM
Reading: 7:30PM
*All Events Online

Women in STEM: Meeting Industry Professionals
Thursday, October 15: 6:30-8PM
Online

Latinx Night
Saturday, October 17: 6-8PM
Online

Royalty Voting Begins
October 19-29

U-Lead Conference
October 19-22
In-Person and/or Online

Serendipity Music Series: Joe Scarpellino
Tuesday, October 20: 11AM-1PM
CSU Hearth Lounge

Leadership U Workshop
Tuesday, October 20: 5-6PM
CSU 245

Diversity in the Military
Wednesday, October 21: 10-11:30AM
Online

Afrolatinidad & Anti-Blackness in Latinex Culture
Wednesday, October 21: NOON-1:30PM
Online

Topix & Chill
Wednesday, October 21: 1-2PM
Online

Petting Zoo & Smore's
Wednesday, October 21: 4-7PM
UCD Lawn

Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, October 22: NOON-1PM
Online (Student Focus)

Getting it White: Activism Out of the Armchair
Thursday, October 22: 1-2:30PM
Online

Virtual Indigenous Film Showing “Gather”
Thursday, October 22: 7-8:30PM
Online via Facebook

Serendipity Karaoke
Thursday, October 22: 7-10PM
CSU Hearth Lounge

American Indian Affairs - Semester Check-In & Social Hour
Friday, October 23: 1-2PM
Online

Rasmussen Woods Project #2
Saturday, October 24: 8:30AM-NOON
Meet at the red statue outside of the CSU
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