September 16, 2020
WE'RE BA-ACK!
It's a new - and different - academic year. Online classes, face masks, physical distancing has become part of college life. There's lots of communication going on. Our intent is not to further clutter your email, but rather provide helpful student news of interest to you. Each issue opens with a student poll. From there, we'll work to keep stories short for success and involvement in formats that fit your busy and mobile lifestyle.
We hope you will stay with us and be part of our inSIDER crowd.
THIS WEEK'S POLL
What is the biggest stress factor that you currently have?
Academic stress
Job related stress
COVID-19
Financial stress
Family stress
Personal stress
Future stress
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 POLL


QUESTION: ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE OR PLANNING TO VOTE?
The 2020 Election is Less Than 8 Weeks Away!
HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
REGISTER, VOTE, AND PARTICIPATE
Learn about important upcoming dates regarding registration, early voting, and how to participate if you want to play a bigger role and participate in the process.

THE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
NEW CHANGES THIS FALL SEMESTER
The Memorial Library has been working hard to ensure your safety during the return of students on campus. Read about the changes that they have implemented to keep your safety and studies in tip-top shape!

KATO TOWN COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY
CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER
The Kato Region is the first United States Representative to adopt the policies of the Compassionate Communities: a vision that we all know what to do when someone we know faces grief and loss. Join the conversation on Wednesday, September 23rd from 6-7 pm to change our community!

ALEJO'S MISCHIEVOUS ADVENTURES
MILLION DOLLAR VACATION ON A BUDGET
Vacation is different for everyone; some decide to be cautious and boring while others decide to go on the wildest of adventures. My personal priorities lean towards the latter, whenever I go somewhere, I try to experience something new and to the fullest. Here is the story of how I test drove a Bentley, an Aston Martin, and a Lamborghini.
2020 @ 20: KARA ALLEN
"THE WINDOW SEAT"
This week, I am giving you the backside of my love story. The heartache that comes with being in love. The impossible reality of where I find myself. The window seat... the source and the cure of my pain.
BEST BOARD
SETH NILSEN ALLOWS HIS VOICE BE HEARD
Seth Nilsen has found his passion through being an advocate and leader for mental health.The president of Mental Health Mankato and Phikeia Educator of Phi Delta Theta shares his motivation to get involved in the second of eight profiles spotlighting the Fall 2020 BEST Board recipients.

CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES AND EVENTS
STOMPER'S CINEMA

The Parent Trap
Thursday, September 17: 7 & 9:30PM
Friday, September 18: 7PM
Saturday, September 19: 7PM

Shrek
Thursday, September 24: 7 & 9:30PM
Friday, September 25: 7PM
Saturday, September 26: 7PM


*All showings are in Ostrander Auditorium
EVENTS

Paint & Mingle Turn-Up Thursday
Thursday, September 17: 7PM
Online

Women in STEM: Campus Resources and Networking
Thursday, September 17: 6:30PM
Online

College of Business Virtual Student Engagement Fair
Friday, September 18: *Register for either 11AM OR NOON
Online

All Sorority Social
Friday, September 18: 1-3PM
CSU 201 + 202

Petting Zoo
Saturday, September 19: 2-6PM
Performing Arts Lawn

Wild Bird Show
Tuesday, September 22: 3-6PM
UDC Lawn

Leadership U Workshop
Tuesday, September 22: 5-6PM
CSU 245

SNAP for College Students
Wednesday, September 23: 10-11:30AM
Online

Northwestern Mutual Webinar: How to Thrive in a Virtual World
Wednesday, September 23: NOON-1PM
Online

Weekly Women Entrepreneurs: Bella Lam of Coconut Whisk
Wednesday, September 23: 4-5:30PM
Online

90s/20s Throwback Virtual Karaoke with Dj MV
Wednesday, September 23: 6PM
Online

Kato Towns Compassionate Community
Wednesday, September 23: 6-7PM
Online

Ubuntu Meet & Greet
Thursday, September 24: 5PM
Online
Find Out About Upcoming Events on ENGAGE CLICK HERE

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