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‘Black Lives Matter’ Inspires Three-Day Focus on Social Justice

Posted on February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 by Lenny Koupal

In 2017, the Black Lives Matter movement raised national attention for social justice that spanned from the streets to NFL football fields. That theme now…

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Are You a RecycleManiac?

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Lenny Koupal

‘I think 30 percent is more than doable.’ – Erik Olson by Laney Chmielewski, CSU Communications Student Staff Writer Starting Feb. 4, Minnesota State University,…

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Helping Children Is Ongoing MAVATHON Goal

Posted on January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 by Lenny Koupal

Annual Fundraiser Culminates Saturday, Feb. 24 An annual day of dancing, laughing, free food, games, music, friends, family and – most importantly – fundraising for…

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Are You Among the 3500? CSU Conducts Student Survey

Posted on January 26, 2018January 26, 2018 by Lenny Koupal

The Centennial Student Union seeks opinions, complaints, ideas and suggestions from 3500 Minnesota State Mankato students selected to participate in the CSU’s online 2018 Student…

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Now Serving: The ‘STOMPER’ Only in the CSU

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Lenny Koupal

Now Serving: Stomper…well, so to speak. And Jacob Kuhlman, a Preska Hall CA, is largely responsible. On Thursday, Erbert & Gerbert’s in the Centennial Student…

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5 College Student Horror Stories from a Snow Day

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Lenny Koupal

by Brett Marshall Snow days are usually days when students celebrate and rejoice, but sometimes they don’t play out that way. Here are five horror…

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Memorial Service Honors Kenya Student & CSU Grad Student

Posted on January 19, 2018January 20, 2018 by Lenny Koupal

A candlelight memorial service honoring Patricia Miswa, a native of Kenya and Centennial Student Union Communications graduate assistant who died Jan. 4, will be Wednesday,…

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December 2017 RSO : MNSU Public Relations Society of America ( PRSSA )

Posted on November 29, 2017December 1, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Get to know PRSSA What is the focus of your organization and what are some of the activities you conduct? We are one of many…

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Q & A with Taylor Zenz

Posted on November 2, 2017November 2, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Taylor Zenz works as a Public Relations intern in the Centennial Student Union’s Communications department and she is the CSU Student Employee of the Month for…

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November 2017 RSO: Dream Closet

Posted on October 31, 2017October 31, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Get to know Dream Closet What is the focus of your organization? The focus of Dream Closet is to offer free clothing for people in the…

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October 2017 RSO: Black Motivated Women

Posted on October 4, 2017October 6, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Get to know Black Motivated Women – Mankato What is the focus of your organization? The purpose of Black Motivated Women is to provide a safe…

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Faculty Faces features Queen Booker

Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

EDITOR’S NOTE: Many of you have your favorite classroom mentor – that professor or instructor who made learning fun, who believed in you and inspired…

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Q & A With Bethelhem Legesse

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Bethelhem Legesse works in the Centennial Student Union’s Operations department and she is the CSU Student Employee of the Month for September 2017. We quizzed…

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September 2017 RSO: MSU Mankato Swing Dance Club

Posted on September 4, 2017October 4, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Get to know MSU Mankato Swing Dance Club What is the focus of your organization? To teach people how to swing dance and create a fun…

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The Effects of Music on the Brain

Posted on April 12, 2017April 12, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Music keeps the brain active – even while sleeping Instrumental music is more conducive to concentration Surgeons perform better when listening to music Music can…

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Alumni Memories Sought; Centennial Student Union Plans 50th Celebration Homecoming Day, Oct. 7

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

The Centennial Student Union invites students and alumni to join its 50th Anniversary Reunion Celebration on Homecoming Day, Saturday, Oct. 7. Highlighting CSU reunion festivities…

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Q & A With Abby Westphal

Posted on April 7, 2017September 8, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Abby Westphal, an administrative aide in the Centennial Student Union Administrative Office for the past four years, is the CSU Student Employee of the Month for…

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Faculty Focus features GUARIONEX SALIVIA

Posted on March 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

For Dr. Guarionex Salivia, the family business is teaching. “My mom is a high school teacher, my father was a university professor and most of…

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Trends in College Programming

Posted on March 15, 2017March 17, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

What’s Trending At Minnesota State? Programming Director Sees Millennials As Wanting To Be ‘Part Of The Event’ By Lenny Koupal, Centennial Student Union Communications Coordinator…

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Maverick Bullpen’s manager: Kyle Bischoff

Posted on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Maverick Bullpen manager, Kyle Bischoff, has a knack for bowling. Before transferring to Minnesota State, Mankato, he bowled competitively at Wichita State University. “I bowled…

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Bullpen – What’s New?

Posted on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

The old pizza was good. The Maverick Bullpen’s new pizza is the popular perfect treat between study sessions. “It’s one of the best pizzas I’ve…

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Faculty Focus features TONYA BUTLER

Posted on February 22, 2017October 30, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Music Industry Professor Gains Perspective From Clint Eastwood ‘Spaghetti Western’ By REED CARR CSU Public Relations Intern Tonya Butler, professor of music industry studies, is…

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Faculty Focus features KRIS ROSACKER

Posted on February 9, 2017October 30, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

Professor is ready to travel and get to know students on a personal level By HALEY SEVERSON CSU Public Relations Intern Besides her classroom, College…

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FACULTY FOCUS featues Ellen Mrja

Posted on February 2, 2017October 30, 2017 by Lenny Koupal

EDITOR’S NOTE: Many of you have your favorite classroom mentor – that professor or instructor who made learning fun, who believed in you, who inspired…

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RSO Takes Fill-in-the-Blank Approach When Recruiting Student Members

Posted on March 5, 2015March 5, 2015 by Lenny Koupal

Leaders with the Engineers Without Borders chapter at Minnesota State University, Mankato seek to expand their membership to all students on campus. Trouble is, the…

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Pay It Forward Is the Lasting Legacy Envisioned for Students Today, Leaders Forever

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Lenny Koupal

Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow YouTube Members of Students Today, Leaders Forever believe their Pay It Forward tour during spring break is best summed up as:…

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Hack College Tip: Five Best Apps for Freshman

Posted on August 29, 2014August 29, 2014 by Lenny Koupal

Originally Posted by Hack College 24 Aug 2014 08:00 AM PDT While a large part of the college experience is about becoming independent, responsibility is…

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Personal Reflections of a Student Athlete

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Lenny Koupal

by Sam Thompson Recently, I was selected as the College of Arts and Humanities commencement speaker. I felt a wave of emotion after learning I…

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How To Finish The Semester Strong

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Lenny Koupal

Perspective from a Seasoned Veteran By SAM THOMPSON I’ve been there and done it all. In a couple of weeks I will be completing my…

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Serendipitous Moments Video: Reclaiming A Place Of Peace

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Lenny Koupal

On Friday, the Minnesota State University campus and the Mankato community are invited to participate in the Fourth Annual Candelight Vigil, a 12-hour vigil at…

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