January 15, 2020
WELCOME BACK!!
THIS WEEK'S inSIDER POLL
What does Martin Luther King Day mean to you?
Taking the day to volunteer and give back
Taking the day to celebrate and honor MLK's legacy
Fighting for justice for all people
Taking the day off
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HOUND HUGS & KANINE KISSES
RETURNS JANUARY 16

Gracie welcome students back to the monthly Hound Hugs & Kanine Kisses therapy dog sessions in the Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The CSU hosts therapy dogs and volunteers from the Mankato chapter of Alliance of Therapy Dogs every third Thursday of the month during throughout the academic year.

See our growing list of videos on services in your Centennial Student Union on our    CSUSerendipity YouTube Channel.  Here you can find a huge library of student produced videos on programs, services and features throughout campus.

TEDxMNSU
UNIVERSITY'S FIRST-EVER TED TALK SERIES
Big ideas will get real-world exposure this April as Minnesota State University, Mankato hosts its first day-long series of TED Talks spotlighting topics presented by students, faculty and staff.

ONLINE STUDENT SURVEY
CSU SEEKS STUDENT INPUT
A randomly selected list of 3,500 Minnesota State University, Mankato students will receive emails next week seeking their participation in the bi-annual survey by the Centennial Student Union. 


NEW LASER LIGHTING
A NATIONAL FIRST
The largest single environment Sony Laser installation within the U.S. can now be experienced within the Centennial Student Union Ballroom at Minnesota State University, Mankato.


BEST NEW BAND
MAE SIMPSON COMING TO CSU
Mae Simpson, whose band was picked the Twin Cities best new band for 2019, and Minnesota Blues Hall of Famer Scottie Miller will be among the Spring 2020 lineup for the CSU Serendipity Music Series.

MLK DAY OF SERVICE EVENT
TAKE TIME TO GIVE BACK
The Community Engagement Office at Minnesota State University, Mankato is hosting its 5th annual MLK Day of Service Event on Monday, Jan. 20., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Centennial Student Union Mav Ave.

THE MNSU STUDENT RESOURCE FACEBOOK GROUP
AN ADDITIONAL TOOL FOR STUDENTS
The MNSU Student Resource Facebook Group provides a place for students to find roommates, buy and sell textbooks, promote events for recognized student organizations and advice about professors and/or classes.

POTTY TALK
INTERNATIONAL BATHROOM ETIQUETTE
My wife and I recently were fortunate enough to travel to the Dominican Republic. Stepping outside one’s country of origin offers exciting cultural experiences with people and places. Being a neophyte international traveler - from a fly-over state no less - I have to admit I was naïve about international customs and habits. 

SING! SING!! SING!!!
KARAOKE RETURNS JANUARY 16
CSU Serendipity Karaoke returns Thursday, Jan. 16, with an evening of singing entertainment from 7:30-11 p.m. in the Maverick Bullpen TV Lounge.

CSU OPEN MIC SERIES
RESUMES JANUARY 17
Following a successful start in late 2019, the CSU Open Mic Series returns Friday, Jan 17, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Jazzman’s Café on the CSU Main Level.

MAVERICK ALL-SPORTS DOME RIBBON CUTTING
JANUARY 16
Minnesota State University, Mankato will hold a ceremonial “ribbon-cutting” ceremony for its $5.49 million Maverick All-Sports Dome, located at 1910 Monks Ave. (south of the intersection of Monks Avenue and Stadium Road), at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16.

The public is welcome to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony. There will be free parking in orange lot 22 south from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES AND EVENTS IN JANUARY
STOMPER CINEMA
Doctor Sleep
Thursday, January 23: 7 & 9:30PM
Friday, January 24: 7 & 9:30PM
Saturday, January 25: 7PM


*All showings are in Ostrander Auditorium
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MAV SPORTS

Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud
Friday, January 17: 7:07PM
Verizon Center

Women's Hockey vs. St. Cloud
Saturday, January 18: 3:07PM
Verizon Center

Men's & Women's Track
Sunday, January 19: 2PM
Myers Field House



Sports Calendar
EVENTS
Maverick All-Sports Dome Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, January 16: 10:30AM
Maverick All-Sports Dome

Girls on the Run Information Session
Thursday, January 16: 2PM
Women's Center (CSU 218)

Opera Singer Paul Spencer Adkins
Thursday, January 16
Informative Talk: 2PM at Halling Recital Hall
Master Class: 3-4:30PM at Halling Recital Hall
Reception: 5:30-6:30PM at CSU 269

Hound Hugs & Kanine Kisses
Thursday, January 16: 6:30-8PM
CSU Lincoln Lounge

CSU Karaoke
Thursday, January 16: 7:30-11PM
Maverick Bullpen

Open Mic Series
Friday, January 17: 4PM
Jazzman's

MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 20: 1-4PM
CSU Mav Ave

Leadership U Spring Semester Kickoff
Tuesday, January 21: 5-6PM
CSU 245

Blues Musician Mike Munson
Tuesday, January 21: 7:30PM
Halling Recital Hall

Housing Fair
Wednesday, January 22: 10AM-2PM
CSU Mav Ave

All Fraternity and Sorority Meet
Wednesday, January 22: 8-10PM
CSU 253

Spring RSO Inauguration
Thursday, January 23: 4-5PM
CSU 204
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