WELCOME MAVERICKS! This is your inSIDER.
Created for the Office of Student Affairs by the Centennial Student Union, the inSIDER is committed to helping students be informed, engaged, successful.
YOU MAY UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIME
but we hope you will remain among more than 8600 students receiving the inSIDER
. As COVID-19 impacts the remainder of the academic year, the inSIDER will offer news, information, a weekly student poll and more to help keep you informed and connected. The newsletter offers teasers with links to helpful University websites or full stories on the
CSU Blog
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LIFE HELP
WEBSITE FOR EMERGENCY RESOURCES
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The right information isn't always at your fingertips. To help, a new University website seeks to point students toward valuable resources. The site initially offers links to food resources, medical and counseling resources, financial resources, legal resources and transportation services. Bookmark it!
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What is your current Stress-o-Meter reading?
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LAST WEEK'S QUESTION:
ARE YOU VOTING IN THIS WEEK'S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS?
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Do you have a poll question you would like to see in the inSIDER?
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THIS WEEK"S QUOTE
"No man
(or woman)
is a failure who has friends."
– Mark Twain
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and Clarence in "It's A Wonderful Life")
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'BAKING WITH BRANDON'
AN 'EXPLOSION' OF FLAVOR IN ANDES COOKIES
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In this week's Baking With Brandon, host Brandon Weideman has a bit of a packaging mishap as he prepares some delicious Andes Mint Cookies. Each Monday at 11 a.m., Brandon releases a new weekly baking session as part of the Student Events Team online event programming. Brandon, a music industry major, is the Concert Chair for the Student Events Team
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"Baking with Brandon" offers a new recipe each Monday at 11 a.m. Watch for Brandon's latest creation.
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TRENNE-MALTARE WIN
NEW STUDENT GOVERNMENT SELECTED
Student Government elections for the 2020-21 academic year concluded last Thursday, April 16, with Andrew Trenne and Arnavee Maltare elected to respective president and vice president positions. The new Student Government is expected to have its first meeting next Wednesday.
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2020-21 Student Government President Andrew Trenne and Vice President Arnavee Maltare
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COVID-19 TOWN HALL MEETING
ADDRESSING INT'L STUDENT NEEDS
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An April 20 virtual town meeting with key university administrators addressed international student needs and concerns created by the campus closure and the national shutdown due to COVID-19.
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ONE FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS
STUDENTS HIRED TO ARCHIVE COVID-19
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The Memorial Library at Minnesota State Mankato is hiring as many as 200 students to help document the historic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Many furloughed international students are finding alternate campus employment.
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SUMMER SCHOOL ONLINE
GET AHEAD THIS SUMMER
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Get ahead of your academic program by registering for a summer session. All summer session courses will be offered online. Registration is now open. Visit the University's Summer Enrollment website for more info.
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ENSURE YOUR CLASS CHOICES
FALL REGISTRATION OPEN
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Fall 2020 registration is now open! Register now to ensure you have the best class selection and stay on-track for graduation. Academic advisors are available via email and virtual meetings to help you select the right courses. We look forward to having you back as a Maverick next semester!
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Visit
MavCONNECT
to find your advisor’ and set up a meeting today.
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LEADERSHIP RECOGNIZED
2020 AWARDS BESTOWED ONLINE
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Leadership and contributions to Maverick life at Minnesota State Mankato were recognized during this year's virtual Leadership Awards ceremony. Watch the session or view the list of this year's honorees.
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OUTSTANDING GREEKS
MEMBERS, CHAPTERS AWARDED
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The annual Greek Awards moved online April 19 with a video presentation of outstanding members and chapters for Fraternity and Sorority Life at Minnesota State Mankato. Two campus administrators were also honored during the virtual ceremony.
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TODAY WITH JENAE
LIFE AFTER LOCKDOWN
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In this week's
"Today with Jenae,"
Jenae Carey, looks inward as stay-at-home efforts continue. For her it's been a time for finding the silver lining of gratefulness that she hopes others will experience, record and live out once life returns to normal.
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SAMUEL OLUWADOROMI
LIFE THROUGH THE CAMERA LENS
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The
BEST
Board in the Centennial Student Hearth Lounge stands for
B
oasting
E
xceptional
S
tudent
T
alent and recognizes eight students each semester selected for campus leaders and CSU student staff excellence.This is the sixth in a series with honorees sharing their insights into campus involvement and personal success. Samuel Oluwadoromi of Logos, Nigeria, found college enrichment through Leadership U and the Fashion Photography Club.
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BE PATIENT WITH POSSIBLE BOSSES
JOB HUNTING TIPS DURING COVID-19
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KEYC News featured Pam Weller, director of the Career Development Center, in its Tuesday newscast as it looked at tips and strategies for job hunting students and graduates during COVID-19. Among Weller's advice was be patient with potential employers as they navigate their businesses and services through the pandemic and current shutdown.
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PRETTY IN PINK
MAGGIE'S FASHION STATEMENT
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Maggie with Alliance of Therapy Dogs always believes there is something uplifting about getting dressed up. That's especially true during these trying times. Looking as fashionable as ever, she extends virtual Hound Hugs and Kanine Kisses until we can all meet again.
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NEWS AROUND CAMPUS
LATEST CAMPUS NEWSLETTER
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Every two weeks the University's Campus Newsletter offers news across campus. See today's latest issue with information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month virtual programming, news about students, faculty and departments and more.
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COVID-19 STUDENT HOTLINE
THROUGH STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
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The Student Health Services Medical Clinic and Pharmacy remain open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m during the current shutdown. Medical providers are available for both in-person and telehealth visits. These can be scheduled through the
Patient Portal
or by calling during business hours. In addition, the office has implemented a COVID-19 Hotline just for students! Calls to (507) 389-5591 will be answered or responded to Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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For information about student medical care or connection to campus resources, contact Student Health Services at (507) 389-6276 or
healthservices@mnsu.edu
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
"LIBRARY DOs & DON'Ts"
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There is a certain etiquette and decorum that comes with using the library. Beyond the courtesy of being quiet, there are other things that host Kassie Hanson (Houseman) understand and fellow host Sam Thompson didn't quite comprehend as we look back into our Serendipitous Moments archives for this video classic.
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Library Dos & Don'ts
CSU Serendipity Moments 2014
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AND FINALLY, EARTH DAY 50
WATCH AND COMMENT
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Today marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global observance f
or environmental protection awareness. T
he Mavericks for Clean Air Task Force and the Environmental Committee partnered to provide
free online access to MERCHANTS OF DOUBT,
a documentary that becomes even more relevant as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. This documentary examines perceptions of climate change and works to develop critical thinking skills by encouraging the viewer to sort through confusing messages and distinguish between truth, propaganda, and misinformation.
After viewing, share your opinions @MavsForCleanAir Facebook or Instagram sites.
Questions? Contact
Keara Murphy
, Environmental Committee student representative, or
Stacy Scherer
, Mavericks for Clean Air Task Force student representative.
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View the Merchants of Doubt
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The inSIDER is a for-student, by-student e-newsletter prepared each week for the Division of Student Affairs by the Centennial Student Union. Links to the newsletter will also be posted in the CSU social media and the
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