Provost Beth Weatherby leads discussion on ways to prepare for HLC visit |
Strategic Planning DayFaculty and students collaborate for HLC visitWhile many students slept in, staff, faculty and some students started their day off with breakfast in the Conference Center for strategic planning day on Friday, Jan. 29.
Strategic planning day provides professors and students a chance to discuss curriculum and campus activities that do and could better serve the students of Southwest Minnesota State University, according to a list of ten academic and societal outcomes devised by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
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Nearly Naked MileStudents brave cold for those in needOne of the most awaited Winter Meltdown week events, the Nearly Naked Mile turned a chilly Thursday into a hot and energetic evening. Though the program was supposed to start at 8 p.m., the curiosity of the participants pulled them into RA facility at 7:25 p.
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Grounding ResponsibilityWhy do we look to traditions for hope?February 2 was Groundhog Day and once again, the ground hog saw his shadow. What a surprise.
I wonder though, as media programs around the country place cameras in front of some poor groundhog's den, what exactly does this tradition say about us? How can people put so much dependence into the unsuspecting arms of a tired and shy animal?
Yes, it's tradition and I will admit that when I was younger I was captivated and put faith in that furry little psychic.
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The first book to be read for the new book club will be "Wicked" by Gegory Maguire. Barnes and Noble will be selling the book at a discounted price |
A 'Wicked' New Book Club Starts On CampusA book club is starting on campus that is open to Southwest Minnesota State University students and the Marshall community. Club meetings will be held at Java City in the Student Center Feb. 9, 16 and 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The first book that will be read and discussed is "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire.
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Winter Meltdown Highlitghts |
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Andrew Peschong became SMSU's all-time leader in career assists Saturday against Bemidji State. |
Gutting it Out, Hawaiian StyleCareer night for Peschong leads MustangsOn a night when Southwest Minnesota State guard Andrew Peschong was recognized for a career of unselfish play, it was his heroic, assertive shot late in the game that might be remembered most.
Peschong became SMSU's all-time leader in career assists Friday during the Mustangs' 71-67 victory over Bemidji State on Hawaiian Night.
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"Legion:" Epic or Absurd?Spiritual warfare on the silver screen isn't new. We've seen the lighter side of it in "Dogma" and Keanu Reeves battled the grittier forces in "Constantine." In "Legion," audiences get to see what happens when the wrath of God takes a turn for the worst; only this time, instead of a great flood, he sends his "Legion" of angels to wipe out mankind.
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Make Way For Mustang Sally!
Some of you may have noticed an immobile, yet rather alluring, lady at a few of the campus events around Southwest Minnesota State University. That unattainable woman is Mustang Sally. She is a manikin purchased by the Student Activities Committee (SAC), to promote their various events.
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Freshman Nightmare
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Dollar Deals at the Mustang Zone
Starting this semester, the Mustang Zone will no longer be offering as much of a food variety as in the past. To compensate, the Mustang Zone has added dollar deals and new products.
Frozen products such as the Fuchi smoothie drinks and the chili-cheese dogs will be removed from the jam-packed freezer this semester.
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An Afternoon With a Guest Chef in Culinology Kitchens
Chef Robert Danhi spent the afternoon in the Southwest Minnesota State University Culinology kitchens on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Chef Danhi gave two presentations to the public and students of SMSU based on Southeast Asian flavor and cuisine.
His first presentation focused on the product and development of the product.
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Twins Fever at SMSUCaravan stops in town
With another Minnesota Twins baseball season just around the corner, the Twins Caravan, including Bert Blyleven, Jeff Manship, Denard Span, T.C. and radio play-by-play man John Gordon rolled into Southwest Minnesota State University to share thoughts on the upcoming season, answer questions and have an autograph session.
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