Centennial Student Union Blog
Among the gems adding to the sparkle of 2024 Homecoming Day at Minnesota State Mankato is the unveiling of a 55-minute documentary, “The Return of THE MACHINE,” tracing the rocketed rise of the Maverick Machine as the musical heartbeat of Maverick spirit. Following the free premiere Saturday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, the video is available for viewing on the Maverick Machine YouTube Channel.
A new bronze statue commissioned by the Centennial Student Union entitled Sittin’ with Stomper was unveiled in the CSU on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The statue features the University’s beloved mascot, Stomper, seated on an 8-foot bronze bench that will be permanently placed on the main level of the CSU. A plaque commemorating the spirit of the statue was also installed near the sculpture.
In the first of an eight-part series on the Fall 2022 BEST Board honorees, International Student Association President Majd Alharbi assumes a leadership role for improving the ISA and serving international students by listening, being supportive and “standing up for what you believe.”
President Edward Inch announced his launching of his Mav Coin Presidential Challenge. He and campus leaders will be watching for individuals modeling and advancing Inclusion, Cooperation, Innovation and Maverick Spirit. Recognized individuals receive a commemorative coin and will be honored at an April 2023 reception.
Maverick sophomore sprinter Denisha Cartwright heads into the NSIC Outdoor Track & Field Championships ranked among the nation’s fastest NCAA Division II sprinters. The Nassau, Bahamas, native earned her fourth NSIC Track Athletic of the Week this outdoor season following the Deb Schulz Open at Minnesota State Mankato. She is also a member of the Mavericks 400-meter relay team which holds this spring’s top time in Division II.
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern The sophomore from Minneapolis, Minn. is a sprinter on the Minnesota State men’s track and field team. This…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern Ja’Cey Simmons is a Milwaukee, Wis., native and a sprinter on the Minnesota State women’s track and field…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern Student, faculty and staff achievements were recognized Sunday, April 11, at the annual Leadership Awards coordinated through Student…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern The sophomore from Lakeville added to his undefeated pitching season this past Saturday. In a doubleheader against Upper…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern The freshman from South Dakota came up big in the women’s softball doubleheader against Concordia-St. Paul this past…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relation Intern The sophomore from Milwaukee, Wis., is a sprinter and jumper for the Minnesota State women’s track and field…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern Elijah Calderon-Pitchford is a jumper for the Minnesota State men’s track and field team. At the South Dakota…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern Dryden McKay is the goaltender for the Minnesota State University Maverick Men’s Hockey team. The junior from Illinois…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern At that UIU Spring Invitational held at the Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo, Iowa, Faith Krause tied for…
by GABBIE KEERAN, CSU Public Relations Intern Mavathon is hosting the annual ‘For The Kidz Week’ in person at the Centennial Student Union. ‘For The…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern Noah Micke is a graduate student from Rosemount, Minn., majoring in sports management. Micke is the captain of…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern Brea Perron is a senior majoring in clinical psychology and thrower for the Women’s Track and Field team.…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern Chris Parno is in his ninth year with the program as the Associate Head Track and Field Coach.…
by BLAKE PIESCHKE, CSU Public Relations Intern MacKenzie Ward is a pitcher for the Women’s Softball team at Minnesota State University. During the Hy-Vee Classic…
RETURN to the inSIDER Kyle Rathman, a senior exercise science major from Apple Valley, Minn., is a two-time All-American ranked second in NCAA Division II…