Centennial Student Union Blog
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.
On Jonah Maurer’s application for the lead role among Maverick Bullpen student staff, he was asked what he would do to ensure a high standard for customer experience. “The one thing I would do to ensure a high standard of satisfaction at the Bullpen is being consistent.” That consistency has led other Bullpen staff to state “they are the new Jonah” in recognition of the high standard he set.
Student Life at Minnesota State Mankato ranked third among the top 10 rated colleges and universities in Minnesota according to a recent statewide poll posted on the Niche website.
Minnesota State Mankato ranked third behind the Twin Cities campuses of the University of Minnesota and the University of St. Thomas, in first and second place respectively. Minnesota State Mankato was the only school within the Minn State system to make the top 10 list.
Maverick Athletics has announced its all-female list of 2023 Hall of Fame inductees in the student-athlete and team categories as the University celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX. Maverick HOF ceremonies and the dedication of a “Nine for IX” display will be Friday, Oct. 6, during Homecoming Week.
NEW MAVERICKS: Get ready for an epic Welcome Week, Aug. 17-20, at Minnesota State Mankato! We’ve got an awesome lineup of events and activities making friends and kickstarting your college experience. Make lifelong memories, meet incredible people, and become a part of our vibrant #mavfam.
Feedspot, the internet’s largest database of bloggers and podcasts” rates the CSU Blog as the third best student union blog globally in a Dec. 4 posting. The Centennial Student Union blog ranks behind Syracuse University and the University of Vaasa, Finland.
CSU StressBusters during Finals Week include the traditional FREE Late Night Breakfast on Monday starting at 10pm on the MavAve. Other activities include daytime and evening therapy dog sessions on Monday; FREE 10-minute massages Monday-Wednesday in CSU 203; Monday cello music at 11 a.m. in the CSU Hearth Lounge as well as coloring stations and Punch the Clown throughout the week.
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.
Dariia Hozhenko is a graduate student from Ivano-Frankove, an urban settlement in western Ukraine about 20 kilometers from Lviv, reflects on her mom, her homeland and her efforts to inform the campus and the region about war-torn Ukraine.
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Student Events Team encourages students to apply for and fill vacant committee positions. The Student Events Team board holds many…
By LENNY KOUPAL, CSU Communications Coordinator For the Mavericks’ newest Stomper, the pinnacle of bullish mascot evolution would be the high-flying, crowd-pleasing antics stoking NBA fans of…
Homecoming Week Cancelled the First Time Since World War II Taken from University Media Relations report RETURN to the inSIDER Homecoming 2020 at Minnesota State…
Abuzar Iqbal, a mass media major at Minnesota State Mankato, went home to Doha, Qatar, without a second thought of what would happen next. He applied “real-world thinking” to promote online student events from half-way around the world.
Brandon Weidemann, music industry senior and Student Events Team concert chair, applied his skills and interests to create a weekly baking-from-home series to keep fellow students at Minnesota State Mankato connected during COVID-19.
Tune In to 89.7 or Listen Live Posted April 1, 2020 Looking for a way to tune-in to your #mavfam community? KMSU “The Maverick” is…
Mavericks In Action premieres at the Feb. 14 Admissions Open House.