Will YOU Be Our Valentine/Galentine? 💜💛

February 10, 2021

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THIS WEEK'S POLL

What sounds most fun for Valentine's Day during a pandemic?

Plan a movie marathon.

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Cook a romantic dinner.

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Wear matching outfits.

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Decorating your space.

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Recreate your first date.

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Have an indoor picnic.

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Play a board game together.

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Share homemade valentines.

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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 POLL

QUESTION: WHAT QUALITY DO YOU THINK IS THE MOST IMPORTANT IN THE UNIVERSITY'S NEXT PRESIDENT?

STUDENT BLOGS

2021 @ 21: KARA ALLEN

'FOR A REASON"

I wrote this piece as a comfort, as I asked myself for the thousandth time "does everything happen for a reason?" I hope this resonates with even just one of you, because fear is a liar. I want you to challenge who you are, always. Be free, be chaotic, and be exactly who you are.

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JOURNALING: STARE FEAR IN THE FACE

LIVE A FEARLESS LIFE

This week I want to talk more about the idea of living a fearless life. I have always been a fearless person as I tend to go against the grain. Never wanting to be ordinary.

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BECOMING A BETTER YOU

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FIRST YEAR

A lot of beginners fail to realize they have a chance to put on more muscle naturally than people with years of experience. I was unaware of this scientifically proven study and benefited greatly from it. With this in mind, all beginners should take advantage of this great opportunity in the start of their fitness life.

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COFFEY TIME WITH CYDNEY

'LEARN FROM DISTRACTIONS'

Did you know that according to some research done by WARC, the average human attention span is eight seconds? Yes, eight seconds. Maybe about the time it might take you to get through this paragraph. This upcoming week we will talk about how to cultivate a mind that is relatively free from distraction. Let's learn how to be free from distractions.

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STILL TIME!

Sign up by 8 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 11) for a FREE Love Gram for your Valentine! Included in the Love Gram are two suckers and a notecard. The first 150 sign up will also receive a chocolate rose in the their Love Gram! Pick up your Love Gram on Feb. 12 between Noon and 3 p.m. in Lot 11 or Preska 126. Additionally, students can pick up their Love Gram from the Student Activities Office anytime Feb. 12 during normal operating hours.

GALENTINE'S DAY

PLATONIC DAY TOGETHER

The Women's Center and Black Motivated Women will host the annual Galentine's Day event on Friday, Feb.12, from Noon to 2 p.m. Celebrate platonic love, make a card for a friend, play games and win prizes - all from the comfort of your own home! Pick up some party favors in the Women's Center on Thursday, Feb. 11, and Friday morning, Feb 12. Join the Zoom meeting on Friday with meeting ID 969 4990 3892, no passcode required.

CSU Photo by John Shrestha

SPIRIT AND HERITAGE

SNOW SCULPTURE IS SYMBOL OF PRIDE

A completed snow sculpture sponsored by the Student Events Team provides a message that blends school spirit with Native American heritage. KEYC provided an ongoing report on the project standing near the Performing Arts building. Other outdoor activity in the area includes ice skating.

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BLACK MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

DESTRESS FROM THE REALITIES OF LIFE

Black Mental Health Matters with Destiny and Rachel is BACK for the spring semester. Join these group counseling sessions with African American counselors to help destress from the realities of life so you (students) can focus on being a successful Maverick! These sessions are bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. via zoom. Stay tuned for next week's issue to read about why black mental health matters.

JOIN VIA ZOOM

NEED PLANS THIS SPRING BREAK?

DON'T MISS OUT ON A FREE SPRING BREAK TRIP

Community Engagement on campus has planned a number of service and social events for anyone without any plans this spring break. These will be held from Mar.8 to Mar. 12 locally in the Mankato area.

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE, MAKE A CARD

CREATE A CARD FOR SOMEONE IN NEED

To kick off March Gladness, make a greeting for the Cardz for Kidz competition. Cardz for Kidz is a program that sends cards to the youth and elderly in hospitals, shelters, foster, and elderly homes, and people affected by COVID-19.

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CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT

CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER FOR CAMPUS KITCHEN

Eat for a change by supporting the Campus Kitchen on Random Acts of Kindness Day at Chipotle on Warren.

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A STUDENT'S MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE

THE COUNSELING CENTER IS ALWAYS THERE

College can be mentally stressful on a student, especially during the COVID era. The counseling center is always a resource that students can turn to for help with the variety of services they offer.

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BEST BOARD S'21: JULIE TONSAGER

CREATOR OF HER OWN DESTINY

Julie Tonsager is a music industry major from Ellsworth, Wis. She is set to graduate in Spring 2021. In her nomination, Julie was distinguished for her work with the Student Events Team and with the MavHouse Records RSO. Find out how Julie created her own destiny in the third of eight profiles spotlighting the Spring 2021 BEST Board recipients.

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THE CLOCK'S TICKIN'

SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED

The month of February is a key time to boost your college funds with a scholarship through Minnesota State Mankato. The University's Scholarship Finder can help as scholarship applications are open through Feb. 28. Students are encouraged to find and apply for scholarships based on a wide range of accomplishments and involvements including interests, background, personal and financial circumstances in addition to academics. Don't delay. Do it today!

CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE

MOVIES AND EVENTS

STOMPER'S CINEMA

Stay tuned for upcoming MAVFlix movies!

*More information at: stomperscinema.com

EVENTS

Outdoor Ice Skating

February 10-12: (Skate times online)

Performing Arts Lawn

More information on the Student Events Team page

Love Grams

Order online: February 8-10

Pickup: February 12

More information on the Student Events Team page

B.I.G. Meet and Greet

Wednesday, February 10: 6-7PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

Black Mental Health Matters

Wednesday, February 10: 7PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

BMW Meet and Greet

Thursday, February 11: 6-7PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

MN Black Love

Thursday, February 11: 7-9PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

African Student Association Presents: The Hate U Give

Friday, February 12: 7-9PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

MSU Night at the WOW Zone

Friday, February 12: 8PM-MIDNIGHT

WOW Zone, 2300 Adams St. Mankato

More information on the Student Events Team page

ImVisible

February 15-20

CSU Lincoln Lounge

More information on the Student Events Team page

Amplifying Black Voices - Overt Racism

Monday, February 15: 7-8PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

SET Membership Meeting

Tuesday, February 16: 4-5PM

Online via zoom

More information on the Student Events Team page

Leadership Lessons through Pop Culture

Tuesday, February 16: 5-6PM

CSU 245 or Online via zoom

Link on Engage

Are You Smarter Than a Student Senator?

Tuesday, February 16: 7PM

Online via zoom

More information on the Student Events Team page

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness as a New Immigrant in the United States

Wednesday, February 17: 11:30AM-12:30PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

More information HERE

Spring Weekly Student Government Meetings

Wednesday, February 17: 4-6PM

Online via zoom

More information on Engage

Random Acts of Kindness for Campus Kitchen

Wednesday, February 17: 4-8PM

Chipotle, 1600 Warrren Street

Community Engagement Office

More information HERE

Beyond Yoga: Daily Tools You Can Use

Wednesday, February 17: 7-8:30PM

Online via zoom

African American Affairs

More information HERE

Sense and Sensibility

February 17-20 & 24-27: 7:30PM

February 20, 21, 27, 28: 2PM

Ted Paul Theatre

More information on the Theatre & Dance page

BSU, BMW, and BIG Present a Mystery Movie

Friday, February 19: 7-9PM

African American Affairs

More information HERE

Stomper's Virtual Trivia: Theme TBD

Friday, February 19: 7-10PM

Online via zoom

More information on the Student Events Team page

Find Out About Upcoming Events on ENGAGE CLICK HERE

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