October 28, 2020
THIS WEEK'S TWO-PART POLL
Which spooks you more?
Halloween
The Election
What is your favorite part about spooky season?
The treats
The tricks
Halloween movies or stories
Decorating for Halloween
Dressing up and going trick-or-treating
Haunted houses, hay rides, or corn mazes
Carving or painting pumpkins
Going to the pumpkin patch or apple orchard
Drinking pumpkin spice, apple cider, or hot chocolate
Other
Do you have a poll question you would like to see in the inSIDER?
Send your suggestions to csuinfo@mnsu.edu
LAST WEEK'S inSIDER POLLS



QUESTION: DO YOU FEEL THE CORONAVIRUS HAD A STRONG NEGATIVE IMPACT IN YOUR LEARNING?



QUESTION: WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE OR STRUGGLE FOR YOUR THIS FALL?
STUDENT BLOGS
2020 @ 20: KARA ALLEN
'WHO ARE WE?"
I wrote this piece in an attempt to recognize who I am and to remind myself of who we are. Times like these are full of doubt and wondering if who you are and what you stand for is worth it; so it's times like these that we must be diligent in reminding ourselves of who we are.

ALEJO'S MISCHIEVOUS ADVENTURES
'LOCAL TREASURE'
This week I share my experience in an incredible restaurant right here in downtown Mankato. It is a modern slick, and it has great food. Make sure to check it out! It offers great options for a light and easy lunch, a nice dinner with friends, or a special someone. Keep supporting local businesses!


KEITH ELLISON TALKS WEAPONIZATION:
BLACK LIVES MATTER IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will be among four panelists addressing Black Lives Matter in criminal justice during a Thursday, Oct. 29, webinar starting at 11 a.m. Kenneth Reid said topics will focus on privilege, criminal justice, and devaluing of Black lives “to help individuals understand what must be done on a national, state, local and familiar level to move the nation in a direction where Black Lives Matter in criminal justice.”


WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION EDITION
Join BridgeMNSU, Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. via zoom for an open discussion on the upcoming Presidential Election, with an emphasis on the current political system, energizing voting blocs, political polling implications, and dialogue on the impact of mail-in voting!

NEW SKILLS NOVEMBER
LEARN NEW SKILLS WITH LINKEDIN LEARNING
Are you interested in learning exciting new skills? Now is the time, join IT Solutions for New Skills November, and challenge yourself to learn new skills all month long! LinkedIn Learning makes it easy to learn new things with thousands of video tutorials, and it’s free for students, faculty, and staff. Connect with IT Solutions on Facebook, Twitter, and Mav Life for weekly LinkedIn Learning challenges throughout November!
USEFUL, POWERFUL TOOLS
HAVE YOU KEPT UP WITH YOUR LINKEDIN?
2020 has forced us to rely on the virtual world more than ever. Finding internships, jobs, or networking is now heavily dependent on your online profile. Learn what you can do to better stand out and have a professional online presence.

AMERICAN INDIAN NIGHT
THE MASTER CHEF OF NATIVE AMERICAN CUISINE
American Indian Night is right around the corner! We are lucky enough to have a master in the culinary arts join us virtually. American Indian Night is this Monday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. The guest speaker is none other than Chef Sean Sherman. He is a world-renowned chef whose mission is to revitalize indigenous cooking.

IT SOLUTIONS CENTER IN THE CSU
NOW OPEN!
IT Solutions heard your feedback and opened up a second IT Solutions Center, closer to you, right in the middle of campus as another way to support your technology needs. Stop by the new IT Solutions Center located in the lower level of the Centennial Student Union for tech help and support. It is now open Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

HOUSING SCAVENGER HUNT
NOV. 3 HOUSING FAIR KICKS OF MAV HUNT
Mav Hunt: Housing Edition will be a new feature to acquaint student housing shoppers with potential housing providers as the first Housing Fair of the year is offered Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Now is the time to start the hunt for your 2020-21 college home.

Mae Simpson's Tiny Desk Performance of 'Smile." NEXT WEEK'S inSIDER features zoom interview with Mae.
MAE SIMPSON LIVE & STREAMIN'
TC BEST NEW BAND IN OSTRANDER NOV. 19
Head toward your Thanksgiving departure with a special daytime concert by Mae Simpson Music. The Twin Cities 2019 City Pages Readers' Choice for Best New Band, Mae Simpson Music will perform Thursday, Nov. 19. The seven-piece band will perform from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Ostrander Auditorium as the fall finale to the CSU Serendipity Music Series. The event will offer live-streaming and a "live lottery" for limited Ostrander seating. Joining the CSU in sponsoring the event is the Women's Center and the LGBT Center.

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.
CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES AND EVENTS
STOMPER'S CINEMA

Halloweentown
Thursday, October 29: 7-9PM

Hocus Pocus
Thursday, October 29: 9:30-11:30PM

*All showings are in Ostrander Auditorium
EVENTS

Royalty Voting
October 19-29

Medallion Hunt
October 26-31: 8AM-MIDNIGHT
Online

The Great Pumpkin Competition
October 26-31
*Make sure to vote online! Voting ends October 31 at 2PM

Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, October 29: 9AM
Online (Student Focus)

Frontier Forum: Enhancing Memory and Attention Through the Science of Learning
Thursday, October 29: 10-11:15AM
Online

The Weaponization of Black & Brown Bodies in Criminal Justice
Thursday, October 29: 11AM-12:30PM
*Register online

Election 2020: What are the odds?
Thursday, October 29: 5-6PM
Online

Homecoming Lip Sync Live
Thursday, October 29: 5-7PM
Bresnan Arena (Online)

The Next Big Snowfall Raffle
November 2-December 12
*Make sure to reserve your FREE raffle ticket online!

Fall Housing Fair
Tuesday, November 3: 11AM-1PM
CSU Ballroom

Day of the Dead Celebration
Tuesday, November 3: NOON-1PM
Online

The Impact of Racial Perception and Appearance Stereotypes on Latinxs in the United States
Wednesday, November 4: NOON-1:30PM
Online

The Tempest
November 4-14: 7:30PM
November 7, 8, 14 & 15: 2PM
Andreas Theatre
*Visit MSUTheatre.com to reserve your ticket

American Indian Affairs - Semester Check-In & Social Hour
Thursday, November 5: 2-3PM
Online

Serendipity Karaoke
Thursday, November 5: 7-10PM
CSU Hearth Lounge

Mavericks Talent Contest - Priority Deadline
Friday, November 6
Online
*Registration ends at 10PM
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