48th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Conference Opens Feb. 29 in the CSU

48th Annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Conference Opens Feb. 29 in the CSU

Nadia Mohamed, the first Black mayor of St. Louis Park, Minn., will be this year’s keynote speaker as the 48th annual Dr. Michael T. Fagin Pan African Conference, returns to Minnesota State University, Mankato Thursday and Friday, Feb. 29 and March 1.
One of the University’s long-standing traditions, the annual conference in the Centennial Student Union was established by Dr. Michael T. Fagin and invites participants to “explore how they are cultivating, nurturing and affirming safe spaces and groups as a collective form of resistance, transformation and reclamation.”

5,000 Mavericks Invited to Participate in College Health Assessment Survey Starting Feb. 5

5,000 Mavericks Invited to Participate in College Health Assessment Survey Starting Feb. 5

Starting Feb. 5, 5,000 randomly-selecting Minnesota State Mankato students will be contacted by campus email to participate in the 2024 National College Health Assessment. Student Health Services joins this year’s survey which aids colleges and universities in assessing a wide range of health and wellness issues that impact students and their academic performance. Students completing the survey are eligible to win prizes including AirPods or Target or Amazon gift cards. Surveys must be completed by Feb. 25.

‘They Bleed Purple and Gold:’ Celebrating a Decade of the Rejuvenated Maverick Machine

‘They Bleed Purple and Gold:’ Celebrating a Decade of the Rejuvenated Maverick Machine

While the University’s marching band dates back to 1929, the rebooted and retooled version known as the Maverick Machine evolved in 2013. A decade later it has grown from 30 members from across campus to more than 150 strong. Much of that credit goes to Director Michael Thursby, who members refer to as “dad” for his insight and instruction. A 10-year celebration was planned during Homecoming Week.