Your Summer Edition of inSIDER
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At this time, which course delivery format for Fall 2020 would you prefer?
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Flex-Sync Courses (hybrid of in-person and remote Zoom classes)
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JUNETEENTH 2020
JUNE 20 PEACE MARCH PLANNED
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A Saturday, June 20, Freedom March is planned as the Greater Mankato Diversity Council and the Minnesota Hip Hop Coalition co-sponsor the 2020 Juneteenth observance in Mankato. Kenneth Reid, director of African American Affairs at Minnesota State Mankato, is among featured speakers.
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City-wide Electric Slide at Mankato's 2019 Juneteenth celebration. The annual observance marks the anniversary of the 1865 end of slavery in the U.S.
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RACISM: ITS IMPACT ON EDUCATION
SIX BLACK EDUCATORS SHARE INSIGHTS
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“The Effects of Police Brutality and Racism on Black Students and Professionals in Education” was the focus of a Thursday, June 4, webinar hosted by Kenneth Reid, director of African American Affairs. The panel of black educators included Henry Morris, vice president of Diversity and Inclusion, and Jeffrey Brown, assistant professor in the School Psychology Doctoral Program. Topics included changes in law enforcement education, evolution of racism, profiling and desensitizing of black students and racial stress that is "literally killing" black communities.
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News video highlights key points from the 90-minute Zoom webinar on systemic racism and its impact on black students.
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MAVERICK RETURN TO LEARN
POST PANDEMIC LEARNING
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As the Fall 2020 semester draws near, summer plans at Minnesota State Mankato include various planning and classroom scenarios. Class delivery is seeking a FlexSync format. Plans as they currently stand are posted and updated on the new
Return to Learn
website. Information shared at the University's June 3 virtual Town Hall along with video highlights are part of the CSU Blog post.
LEARN MORE
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Interim Provost Matt Cecil, Vice President of Technology Mark Johnson, and Lynn Akey, vice president of Student Success, Analytics and Integrated Planning, discuss plans for Fall 2020.
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COLLEGE-BOUND QUESTIONS?
NEW UNIVERSITY PODCAST HAS ANSWERS
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College-bound questions for students and families preparing for Fall 2020 enrollment are addressed in a new Minnesota State Mankato podcast hosted by Dr. David Jones, vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. As the fall semester nears, particularly during COVID-19, the podcast offers candid and informative interviews with key University staff.
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CSU: STILL HERE FOR YOU
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS HEART OF CAMPUS
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A new video by the Centennial Student Union reaffirms the CSU's role as the heart of campus. Amidst COVID-19, the CSU remains committed to being the students' House of Serendipity. The programs and services may not look the same, but the CSU spirit of Maverick Pride will continue to invite, involve and inspire students.
ALERT:
Watch for the post-credits scene!
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BUSINESS AS USUAL
NO SLOWDOWN FOR GROUNDS CREW
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One area of campus at Minnesota State Mankato that hasn't experienced any COVID slowdown is the University Grounds Crew. Keeping the campus clean and pristine is an ongoing task. Grounds Supervisor Bruce Leivermann shares how the crew is spending a summer that is seeing an increased use by the Mankato walkers and dog owners.
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ESPORTS WINS!
COVID NO MATCH FOR GAMERS
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While sports fields, courts and courses remain on a slow pace to recovery, one area of competition has flourished - Esports. That is true at Minnesota State Mankato where gamers participated in a successful tournament last month. The popularity was the focus of the Student Affairs latest "Maverick Moments."
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PROTECT YOUR CYBER STUFF
DON'T PROCRASTINATE, AUTHENTICATE
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IT Solutions at Minnesota State Mankato is encouraging the campus community to use multi-factor authentication.
Protect your data and account information from a potential breach and lockdown your important files safely. Enroll today for an extra layer of protection on your account.
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DACA ENDING BLOCKED
COURT RULES 'ARBITRARY & CAPRICIOUS'
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On Thursday, June 18, the U.S. Supreme ruled against a measure by the Trump administration seeking an end to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The court ruled the decision to end DACA was "arbitrary and capricious." The ruling stops any immediate action to end DACA and sends the issue back to Homeland Security. (Taken from a report by
Inside Higher Ed
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ON-CAMPUS CLINIC & PHARMACY
SUMMER STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES HOURS
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Summer hours through July 24 for the Student Health Services Medical Clinic and Pharmacy are
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can be seen in person of via telehealth.
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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The COVID Hotline for students is 507-389-5591.
CLICK
for Coronavirus FAQ:Health Concerns
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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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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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