We have all experienced unfamiliar times. For graduates, nothing can wipe away memories and pride. For those returning, what awaits us on the other side of a pandemic? The campus is empty now, but Lenny Koupal believes absence makes the heart fonder. A return to campus will bring a heightened awareness and appreciation of Maverick Pride that comes from a shared campus experience.
COVID-19 may have halted normal commencement exercises, but it couldn't stop the pride shared for the achievements of 2,200 Spring 2020 graduates at Minnesota State Mankato. Learn about the May 9 plans for a virtual celebration that include a commemorative mailing, special website and a #MavGrad2020 online graduation photo gallery.
Graduate Student Jim Chalgren founded the Alternative Lifestyles Office in 1977 thus making Minnesota State Mankato - then Mankato State College - the second campus in the country to establish a center for LGBT students. Even before then, Jim was breaking barriers with the campus's first drag show on May 16, 1975.
Student leaders in the Division of Diversity and Inclusion were recently recognized. View the list of honorees for 2020 as we congratulate these students for their outstanding service.
The Womens Center at Minnesota State Mankato encourages students with dependent children to complete the Bridge To Benefits assessment to determine qualification in a wide range of assistance programs. Email wcenter@mnsu.edu with Subject Line: Bridge for Benefits for information and assistance in completing the assessment.
Due to the financial challenges students are facing from COVID-19 impacts, the University is waiving the enrollment requirement for students seeking campus employment during Summer 2020 The waiver of the enrollment requirement applies to both student help positions and graduate assistantships.
Handshake through the Career Development Center helps students locate job opportunities.
CAN YOU KANOPY?
SUMMER FILM SERIES STREAMS AND TRAINS
Got Popcorn? A new summer streaming film series hosted by the Memorial Library offers a range of classic and award-winning films as a means of exposing students to library services such as Kanopy. It also helps students stay connected to Minnesota State Mankato. Learn about the full line-up with trailers to help you plan your summer viewing.
The Student Health Services Medical Clinic and Pharmacy will be open Tuesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 14, from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Summer Term hours for Student Health Services will begin on Monday, May 18. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For information about student medical care or connection to campus resources, contact Student Health Services at (507) 389-6276 or healthservices@mnsu.edu
LIFE HELP
WEBSITE FOR EMERGENCY RESOURCES
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!
Watch for Summer issues of the inSIDER starting in June offering the latest campus news and developments.
YOU MAY UNSUBSCRIBE AT ANY TIMEbut 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.
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 CSU website. You may unsubscribe at any time, but please stay with us and watch for your weekly installment through your email. If you have a story idea or question, email csuinfo@mnsu.edu.
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