Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Academic

• Student Health 101

  Student Health 101 is a new on-line publication which will provide SMSU students with a way to anonymously research the health and wellness issues that are most prevalent on today’s campuses.

  
  This monthly publication uses LiveMagazine Technology to deliver health and wellness information in an interactive format that grabs students’ attention and keeps them engaged.

  
  The content is written for students, and in many cases, by student writers, to allow our students to better connect with the content. The publication has been designed to allow faculty and staff to not only execute the digital magazine each month, but also leverage tools that allow integration in wellness messaging through and into all parts of campus life.
  
  Each article is reviewed by a Professional Advisory Board and Student Advisory Board to ensure that the right messages are delivered to our students with topics such as:
  Stress management
  Academic Performance
  Alcohol and Other Drugs
  Sexual Health Responsibility
  Body Image
  Eating Well and Working Out
  Mental Health
  Sleep Habits
  Sexual Assault Prevention
  Sleep Habits
  Healthy Relationships
  Tobacco Cessation
  Money Management
  And much more…
  Please visit the web site at http://www.studenthealth101.com to preview a recent issue. SMSU’s first issue will be available in February.

  — Maren Larson
  maren.larson@smsu.edu
   

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• Scholarships for Science Majors

  Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Science.

  Applications are available online under the Science Department page or you may pick up applications in the Science & Math Office (SM 178). See your Science professor for more information.

  http://www.smsu.edu/Academics/Departments/Science/Index.cfm?Id=7811

  Applications are due Friday, Feb. 23.

  — Monica Miller
  monica.e.miller@smsu.edu
   

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• Bookstore Starting Spring Semester Book Returns

  The bookstore will begin returning spring semester textbooks to the publishers next week. Stop in soon if you have any texts you still need to purchase.

  — Cindy Peterson
  sm021@bncollege.com
   

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• Scholarships for Math/Math Ed & Comp Science Majors

  Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Math, Math Ed and Computer Science.

  Applications are available online under the Mathematics/Computer Science Department page or you may pick up applications in the Science & Math Office (SM 178). See your Math or Computer Science professor for more information.

  http://www.smsu.edu/Academics/Departments/MathematicsComputerScience/Index.cfm?Id=7812

  Applications are due Friday, Feb. 23.

  — Monica Miller
  monica.e.miller@smsu.edu
   

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• Mary and Jack Hickerson Award

  Money? Scholarship? Non-Trad student? In the arts or humanities?

  Have I a scholarship for you!

  Apply today for the Mary and Jack Hickerson Endowed Scholarship,
  Spring 2012

  Created through the generosity of Professors Mary and Jack Hickerson, longtime members of the Department of English, the Hickerson Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to an academically outstanding non-traditional student in the humanities.

  Criteria for Awarding the Scholarship. The recipient must:
  * Be a non-traditional student as defined by the University Catalog;
  * Be enrolled as a continuing student (even if part-time);
  * Be a major in the arts and/or humanities with a preference given to English;
  * Be at the junior standing;
  * Be attending the next semester;
  * Be a first-degree seeker.
  * Previous winners may apply for a second award.

  Application Procedures:

  Self nomination is allowed and encouraged.

  1. Submit a 250-300 word essay that addresses the unique qualities of your academic career, your qualifications for this award, and your plans for your future career after graduating. This essay is not to be handwritten but rather printed off in a standard format.
  2. State your name on the application essay.
  3. State your major.
  4. Attach a recent copy of your DARS showing GPA to your essay.
  5. Deliver your application materials to the English Department office (BA 221) no later than March 16, 2012. Scholarship decisions will be made by the end of Spring 2012 Semester with the award being applied towards the Fall 2012 tuition.

  — James Zarzana, Chair English
  james.zarzana@smsu.edu
   

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• Replinger Award in Environmental Science

  The Environmental Science Program is very pleased to announce the 2011-2012 winner of the Randall J. and Jean S. Replinger Award for Excellence in Environmental Science is Jordan Austin. This award is given to a senior Environmental Science major who has demonstrated academic excellence, as well as superior performance in designing, conducting and presenting an independent research project. Congratulations Jordan!

  — Dr. Emily Deaver
  emily.deaver@smsu.edu
   

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Announcement

• Final Job Fair Meeting—Required Attendance—Feb 14 or 15th

  Required attendance for those attending the MN Job and Internship Fair. Get final instructions, updates and tips for success. Pick up your name tag (admittance into the fair).

  Feb 14 or Feb 15—Noon-1 p.m., CH 225

  — Sheila Risacher
  sheila.risacher@smsu.edu
   

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• Resume Assistance—Fast 15 and Resumes on the Run

  Career Services can help you create or update your resume.

  Resumes on the Run (Lower Level Student Center)—Thursdays Noon-12:3 p.m.—Jan. 26-April 26
  Quick resume review. Bring your resume or ask questions to get one started.

  Fast 15 Walk In Hours (BA 156) — Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.—Feb 8-April 25
  15 min appointments. No need to schedule. First come first served.

  
  — Sheila Risacher
  sheila.risacher@smsu.edu

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• Scholarships Available Through US Bank!

  U.S. Bank is committed to supporting higher education by providing students every opportunity to realize their potential. Applying for scholarships should be the 1st step students take in financing their college education. We are excited to announce the launch of the 16th annual U.S. Bank Scholarship Program.

  40 lucky high school seniors/college undergraduates will win a $1,000 U.S. Bank scholarship. College undergraduates who will be attending a U.S. Bank Student Loan 4-year eligible college or university are encouraged to apply. Winners will be selected at random. Online applications are accepted until March 31, 2012. Further details, including college or university eligibility can be found at http://www.usbank.com/scholarship.

  Eligible students must:
  1) Be a current college, sophomore, junior, or senior at eligible college/university.
  2) Enroll by Sept. 2012.
  3) Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien.

  — Matt Suby
  matthew.suby@smsu.edu
   

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• Cathy Cowan Award Nomination Forms for 2012 Are Available

  The form to nominate an SMSU community member for this year’s Cathy Cowan Award is now available.

  The nomination form is located on the Academic Deans’ Office web page. The link to the form is:

  http://www.smsu.edu/Administration/AcademicDeans/

  On the left-hand side of the Cathy Cowan page, the application can be accessed by clicking on this link: Cathy Cowan Application Form Spring 2012.

  If you have any difficulties with the download from the web site, the Dean's Office could e-mail you an electronic copy of the form. Alternatively, you may pick up a hard copy of the form from Kris Henspeter, Administrative Secretary to the Deans, in BA 268.

  Any member of the SMSU community, (faculty, staff and students), may nominate. Those who have nominated in the past are encouraged to resubmit any name that has not yet received this award.

  For those who do not know, here is a brief description of the Cathy Cowan Award:

  After her untimely death in 2001, the SMSU community sought a way to honor psychology professor Dr. Cathy Cowan’s outstanding service to the university and the region. We realized that there was not an award specifically designed for current faculty and staff. To that end, at the suggestion of former President David Danahar, the Cowan Award was created. Nominations for this honor may come from students, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the regional community who feel that they know a current SMSU employee, with at least 5 years of service, who deserves recognition. Current is defined as any employee on campus during the academic year of nomination.

  The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb, 17, 2012.

  Formal recognition of the Cowan Award recipient occurs at the conclusion of Spring Semester, during SMSU’s Commencement Ceremony on May 5, 2012.

  
  — Gerald Toland
  Gerald.Toland@SMSU.edu
   

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Athletics

• Ninth Annual Gold Rush Raffle Set for Feb. 24

  Tickets for the 2012 Mustang Gold Rush Raffle, sponsored by the SMSU Mustang Booster Club, are now available! The ninth annual event will be held Friday, Feb. 24, at the SMSU Conference Center starting with the social hour at 6 p.m., followed by the program and raffle at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event go towards student-athlete scholarships at SMSU.

  The Mustang Gold Rush Raffle is a unique and fun event to help support a great cause. A ticket costs just $50 and includes a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000. The price of a ticket also includes free beverages and appetizers during the social hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  The reverse raffle will then begin at 7 p.m., and that’s when the fun begins. Once the raffle starts, all the tickets that have been sold will be displayed on the board and will be called out with the lucky individuals winning great prizes. The first and 100th number drawn each win $100, while the 300th number drawn wins $500. Other great prizes will also be given away for every 20th number drawn throughout the night.

  The raffle gets real interesting when five lucky individuals are left. These individuals, who are in attendance or have selected to split on their ticket, can walk away with $1,000 each or hold out for the grand prize of $5,000!

  There are other great events going on throughout the evening for everyone’s entertainment as well as a great silent and live auction along with a chance to win the mystery prize.

  Help support Mustang student-athletes by purchasing a ticket from anywhere in the world! Your presence is requested but not required at the event. Individuals DO NOT need to be present to win prizes, including the grand prize.

  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the SMSU athletic development office at 507-537-7204, or contact a Mustang Booster Club member. Individuals can also email melissa.bromen@smsu.edu to purchase tickets for the event.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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• Check Out Hawaiian Night Video

  SMSU students created a lot of energy in the R/A Facility during Hawaiian Night. Check out the video: http://youtu.be/sblC64jWeRU

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• Four SMSU student-athletes earn Myles Brand Award

  Southwest Minnesota State University student-athletes Cara Carson, Kelly Fitzgerald, Adam Thygesen and Taylor Voss have earned the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award, announced on Thursday by NSIC Commissioner Butch Raymond. A total of 83 student-athletes from the NSIC’s 14 institutions received the award in its third year.

  The honor, named for the late NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand, is bestowed to senior NSIC student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher, are exhausting their eligibility and are on track to graduate. Each student-athlete will be recognized by the NSIC with a certificate of achievement and a wristwatch.

  “The NSIC is excited to have this opportunity to honor an elite group of our student-athletes for their accomplishments,” Raymond said. “We feel very privileged to name the award after Dr. Brand in recognition of his strong support and the continued emphasis he placed on academics in the ‘Life in Balance’ theme of Division II.”

  Carson, a native of Omaha, Neb., was a four-year letterwinner on the volleyball team and was a three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. Carson, a second team CoSIDA Academic All-America, has compiled a 4.0 GPA while majoring in management.

  Fitzgerald, a native of Marshalltown, Iowa, was a four-year letterwinner on the soccer team and was a three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. An education major with a 3.97 GPA, she is a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District honoree.

  Thygesen, from Red Wing, Minn., is a four-year letterwinner in baseball and will be a three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. A sports management major with a 3.84 GPA, Thygesen was named second team CoSIDA Academic All-District in 2011.

  Voss, a native of Avon, Minn., is a four-year letterwinner in basketball and three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. She carries a 3.86 GPA in marketing and finance.

  Dr. Myles N. Brand, visionary leader, educator and reformer, served as the President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from 2003-2009. He passed away in September 2009 at the age of 67 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His impact on Division II ran deep by implementing an identity campaign and a strategic-positioning platform tied to specific divisional attributes. He challenged Division II to continue its game-environment and community-engagement focus, and improve academic success rates.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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Attention

• Check Out Hawaiian Night Photos

  A large number of Hawaiian Night photos are posted on the Office of Communications and Marketing Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/SMSUtoday. Check them out!

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• State Employee Assistance Program Articles

  This month, the State Employee Assistance Program (LifeMatters EAP) is featuring two articles:
  1. "Twelve Weeks to a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle" provides several simple steps toward improving heart health.
  2. "Becoming a Savvy Medical Consumer" outlines ways to make the most out of a medical visit.

  The articles and companion posters are available at - http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/eap/592-592

  There is much more information on a wide range of personal, family, and work-related topics at the LifeMatters EAP web site at
  http://www.mylifematters.com/ login is STMN1.

  Employees can register for LifeMatters February Webinar "THE SUCCESSFUL STEP-FAMILY." Sometimes, as you attempt to merge "yours" and "mine" into "ours," the problems seem overwhelming. However, it is possible to ease this transition to create a more harmonious environment for all. After logging in with the state's code "STMN1," click any of the tabs across the top of the home page to find the link to webinar information.
  Or view other 30-minute webinars during work breaks or from home.

  If you have difficulty accessing material on the web site, call LifeMatters' toll-free 24/7 phone number: 800-657-3719.

  Please remember that all phone contact with LifeMatters is confidential and callers can choose to call anonymously. State of Minnesota employees and dependents can use LifeMatters EAP and Work/Life service's 24/7, 365 days of the year by calling 800-657-3719.

  Kind regards,

  Karen Hanauer, M.S.
  EAP/Organizational Health, Consultant
  651-259-3842

  — Joan Tutt
  joan.tutt@smsu.edu
   

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• MBA Student Organization Started!

  The Southwest Minnesota State University MBA program is growing! MBA Students, look to the newly formed organization to learn, grow, and build on what we have. Contact Nick Prieve or Cori Ann Dahlager to find out more. Linkedin is the number 4 most crawled people searching site in the world and facebook and twitter are not going anywhere. It's easy to join, check it out!

  — Nick Prieve
  nicholasprieve@gmail.com, CoriAnn.Dahlager@smsu.edu
   

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• Wheelchair Lift in Pool

  The wheelchair lift in the pool is not functioning properly. For the safety of our patrons it will be out of service temporaily. We are expiditing the repair of this equipment and are terribly sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

  — Patty Myrvik
  patricia.myrvik@smsu.edu

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• Ellens's Dance Dare: College Style

  Check out our video to get on the Ellen Show. Support your fellow SMSU students! Thanks you're great!
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyJBfe1jr9k

  — Kristen Ward
  kw6831@smsu.edu

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• Maurices Summer Internship

  A paid internship at Maurices for the summer is being offered for any business major. It is a great experience and you will learn the different steps of running a business and working for a wonderful company. College credits can be offered and you will be reimbursed for a part of the cost. Please call 507-532-3134 and ask for Carla if you would like any other information.

  — Carla Solsaa
  le1632@smsu.edu

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• We made it on the ELLEN SHOW!

  Hello everyone! We just wanted to let you know that we made it on the Ellen Show. It was up yesterday (Feb. 2)! We are over excited, and would like to thank each of you for all your support! Also we have received a message from Ellen's people (if you will) that we are in the running for the Grand Prize, which is to be flown out to the show and dance! Please keep spreading the news, and support your fellow SMSU students! Thanks again.

  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyJBfe1jr9k

  — Kristen Ward
  
   

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Clubs & Organizations

• SMSU Student Senate - Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

  Come join us Student Senate on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in PE 214! We discuss issues and concerns brought up by students, and your input is encouraged and necessary for good changes at SMSU! Let your voice as students be heard! Go Mustangs!

  Contact Info:
  SMSUSA President Kyle D. Berndt
  Call or Text: 651-890-6150
  Email: kyle.berndt@smsu.edu

  Follow us on Facebook by 'Liking' SMSU Student Association so that you can stay informed!

  — SMSUSA PR Coordinator Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu
   

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• Perceptions Accepting Submissions

  Perceptions Literary Magazine is currently accepting submissions from students, staff, faculty, and alumni of SMSU. We take fiction, non-fiction, plays, poetry, graphic novels, art, and photography. Please send us your work for a chance to be in this years book. Students are eligible to win a $10 gift card fro HyVee in each category, part of the "Don't Starve for your Art" contest. Please send submissions to perceptions@smsu.edu

  Thanks,
  Perceptions Staff

  — Ashley Nyren
  an1919@smsu.edu
   

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• Student Senate Meetings - Thursdays at 6:30 pm

  Come join us on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in PE 214! We are the voice of the students, and we want and need your input. Help us improve student life at SMSU!

  Contact Information:
  President Kyle D. Berndt
  E-mail: kyle.berndt@smsu.edu
  Call or Text: 651-890-6150

  Follow us on Facebook to stay updated! Like 'SMSU Student Association' Today!

  Go Mustangs!

  — Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu

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Entertainment

• Tonight's Cinema @ The Centers

  Come watch this week's movie, "A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas," tonight at 7 and 9 p.m. in the lower ballroom.

  Six years have elapsed since Guantanemo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-law's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn.

  — The Centers @ SMSU
  thecenters@smsu.edu
   

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• Valentine's Day Dance Party!

  Keeping its trend, the ISO has organized the Valentine's Day Dance Party on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The entrance is 100% FREE.

  Mocktails will be served and are sponsored by the Live @ the Centers. So dress up in your best outfits and dance the night away with DJ Rakesh's foot tapping numbers till midnight.
  
  See you guys at 9 p.m. in CC 217 (Upper Level) Tuesday, Feb. 14 .....Valentines Day!!!

  — Salil Aryal
  salil.aryal@smsu.edu
   

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Fundraiser

• Student Senate Cheesecake Sale - Feb. 14-16

  Student Senate is selling cheesecake during Valentine's Day week! Stop by the lower BA/CH link from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and snag a treat!

  Flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry, Turtle, Lime, and Chocolate
  Cost: $2.00/slice or $2.50/slice and a glass of cold milk

  Come treat that special someone or yourself to a treat or dessert after lunch!

  — Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu
   

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• SHO Truffle Sale

  
  Buy your sweetheart truffles for Valentine's Day! SHO club will be selling chocolate truffles handmade by our very own Culinology and Hospitality students. We will have a booth set up on the 1st floor of the Student Center, 10am-2pm on Wednesday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 10, Monday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 14.

  The truffles will only be $1 each, $5 for 6, or $10 for a dozen. Cash and Credit Cards will both be accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

  Online orders will also be taken by email: Nicole.Wennen@smsu.edu

  --SMSU Student Hospitality Organization

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• SMSU Cheerleaders selling Chamber Coupon Books This Week

  The Southwest Minnesota State Cheerleaders will be selling Chamber Coupon books in the Student Center this Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday in the BA/CH Link from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Coupon books have $800 worth of coupons and are on sale for just $25. Cash or Checks (made out to SMSU Cheerleading) are accepted.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Academic

• INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE FUND PROGRAM ANNOUCEMENT

  SMSU Faculty,

  The Academic Technology Committee is pleased to announce that applications under the Instructional Software Fund Program are now available. A description of the program and the online application form are available at the following web site:

  http://www.smsu.edu/InformationTechnologyServices/form328.cfm.

  Applications are due to the Committee by February 24, 2012.

  Thanks,

  —Dan Baun, Interim CIO

   

   

   

   

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• Student Health 101

  Student Health 101 is a new on-line publication which will provide SMSU students with a way to anonymously research the health and wellness issues that are most prevalent on today’s campuses.

  
  This monthly publication uses LiveMagazine Technology to deliver health and wellness information in an interactive format that grabs students’ attention and keeps them engaged.

  
  The content is written for students, and in many cases, by student writers, to allow our students to better connect with the content. The publication has been designed to allow faculty and staff to not only execute the digital magazine each month, but also leverage tools that allow integration in wellness messaging through and into all parts of campus life.
  
  Each article is reviewed by a Professional Advisory Board and Student Advisory Board to ensure that the right messages are delivered to our students with topics such as:
  Stress management
  Academic Performance
  Alcohol and Other Drugs
  Sexual Health Responsibility
  Body Image
  Eating Well and Working Out
  Mental Health
  Sleep Habits
  Sexual Assault Prevention
  Sleep Habits
  Healthy Relationships
  Tobacco Cessation
  Money Management
  And much more…
  Please visit the web site at http://www.studenthealth101.com to preview a recent issue. SMSU’s first issue will be available in February.

  — Maren Larson
  maren.larson@smsu.edu
   

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• Scholarships for Math/Math Ed & Comp Science Majors

  Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Math, Math Ed and Computer Science.

  Applications are available online under the Mathematics/Computer Science Department page or you may pick up applications in the Science & Math Office (SM 178). See your Math or Computer Science professor for more information.

  http://www.smsu.edu/Academics/Departments/MathematicsComputerScience/Index.cfm?Id=7812

  Applications are due Friday, Feb. 23.

  — Monica Miller
  monica.e.miller@smsu.edu
   

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• Scholarships for Science Majors

  Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Science.

  Applications are available online under the Science Department page or you may pick up applications in the Science & Math Office (SM 178). See your Science professor for more information.

  http://www.smsu.edu/Academics/Departments/Science/Index.cfm?Id=7811

  Applications are due Friday, Feb. 23.

  — Monica Miller
  monica.e.miller@smsu.edu
   

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• Mary and Jack Hickerson Award

  Money? Scholarship? Non-Trad student? In the arts or humanities?

  Have I a scholarship for you!

  Apply today for the Mary and Jack Hickerson Endowed Scholarship,
  Spring 2012

  Created through the generosity of Professors Mary and Jack Hickerson, longtime members of the Department of English, the Hickerson Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to an academically outstanding non-traditional student in the humanities.

  Criteria for Awarding the Scholarship. The recipient must:
  * Be a non-traditional student as defined by the University Catalog;
  * Be enrolled as a continuing student (even if part-time);
  * Be a major in the arts and/or humanities with a preference given to English;
  * Be at the junior standing;
  * Be attending the next semester;
  * Be a first-degree seeker.
  * Previous winners may apply for a second award.

  Application Procedures:

  Self nomination is allowed and encouraged.

  1. Submit a 250-300 word essay that addresses the unique qualities of your academic career, your qualifications for this award, and your plans for your future career after graduating. This essay is not to be handwritten but rather printed off in a standard format.
  2. State your name on the application essay.
  3. State your major.
  4. Attach a recent copy of your DARS showing GPA to your essay.
  5. Deliver your application materials to the English Department office (BA 221) no later than March 16, 2012. Scholarship decisions will be made by the end of Spring 2012 Semester with the award being applied towards the Fall 2012 tuition.

  — James Zarzana, Chair English
  james.zarzana@smsu.edu
   

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• Replinger Award in Environmental Science

  The Environmental Science Program is very pleased to announce the 2011-2012 winner of the Randall J. and Jean S. Replinger Award for Excellence in Environmental Science is Jordan Austin. This award is given to a senior Environmental Science major who has demonstrated academic excellence, as well as superior performance in designing, conducting and presenting an independent research project. Congratulations Jordan!

  — Dr. Emily Deaver
  emily.deaver@smsu.edu
   

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Announcement

• Resume Assistance—Fast 15 and Resumes on the Run

  Career Services can help you create or update your resume.

  Resumes on the Run (Lower Level Student Center)—Thursdays Noon-12:3 p.m.—Jan. 26-April 26
  Quick resume review. Bring your resume or ask questions to get one started.

  Fast 15 Walk In Hours (BA 156) — Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.—Feb 8-April 25
  15 min appointments. No need to schedule. First come first served.

  
  — Sheila Risacher
  sheila.risacher@smsu.edu

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• Find Out What SMSU SIFE is all about on Feb. 7

  Are you interested in learning more about SMSU SIFE? Do you want to join a club that helps others? Do you want to earn money in scholarships? If you answered yes to any of the following questions, it's time for you to come find out what SMSU SIFE is all about! SIFE stands for Students in Free Enterprise and is a great way to get involved at SMSU!

  We will be having an informational meeting on February 7 at noon in the Lower Level Conference Center. All students regardless of major are welcome to attend!

  Come hungry as tacos in a bag will be served! GO SIFE!

  — Tanya Ashley
  tanya.ashley@smsu.edu
   

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• SIFE Team Meeting

   

  Who are we? SIFE! What do we do? Change the world!

   

  Please join us at the upper Student Center 249 (Fishbowl) at noon.

  Can't make the Tuesday meetings? Stop by our Office at CH 105 on Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m.!
   

  — Tanya Ashley
  Tanya.Ashley@smsu.edu
   

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• Resume Writing Workshop—Feb 8

  Need help creating a resume or have one that needs revising? The Resume Writing Workshop is Wednesday, Feb. 8 from Noon-1:15 p.m. in BA 314. This is Career Services most popular workshop. The session goes step-by-step through each section of the resume. Bring your jump drive so you can save your work.

  — Sheila Risacher
  sheila.risacher@smsu.edu
   

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• Cathy Cowan Award Nomination Forms for 2012 Are Available

  The form to nominate an SMSU community member for this year’s Cathy Cowan Award is now available.

  The nomination form is located on the Academic Deans’ Office web page. The link to the form is:

  http://www.smsu.edu/Administration/AcademicDeans/

  On the left-hand side of the Cathy Cowan page, the application can be accessed by clicking on this link: Cathy Cowan Application Form Spring 2012.

  If you have any difficulties with the download from the web site, the Dean's Office could e-mail you an electronic copy of the form. Alternatively, you may pick up a hard copy of the form from Kris Henspeter, Administrative Secretary to the Deans, in BA 268.

  Any member of the SMSU community, (faculty, staff and students), may nominate. Those who have nominated in the past are encouraged to resubmit any name that has not yet received this award.

  For those who do not know, here is a brief description of the Cathy Cowan Award:

  After her untimely death in 2001, the SMSU community sought a way to honor psychology professor Dr. Cathy Cowan’s outstanding service to the university and the region. We realized that there was not an award specifically designed for current faculty and staff. To that end, at the suggestion of former President David Danahar, the Cowan Award was created. Nominations for this honor may come from students, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the regional community who feel that they know a current SMSU employee, with at least 5 years of service, who deserves recognition. Current is defined as any employee on campus during the academic year of nomination.

  The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb, 17, 2012.

  Formal recognition of the Cowan Award recipient occurs at the conclusion of Spring Semester, during SMSU’s Commencement Ceremony on May 5, 2012.

  
  — Gerald Toland
  Gerald.Toland@SMSU.edu
   

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Athletics

• Ninth Annual Gold Rush Raffle Set for Feb. 24

  Tickets for the 2012 Mustang Gold Rush Raffle, sponsored by the SMSU Mustang Booster Club, are now available! The ninth annual event will be held Friday, Feb. 24, at the SMSU Conference Center starting with the social hour at 6 p.m., followed by the program and raffle at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event go towards student-athlete scholarships at SMSU.

  The Mustang Gold Rush Raffle is a unique and fun event to help support a great cause. A ticket costs just $50 and includes a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000. The price of a ticket also includes free beverages and appetizers during the social hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  The reverse raffle will then begin at 7 p.m., and that’s when the fun begins. Once the raffle starts, all the tickets that have been sold will be displayed on the board and will be called out with the lucky individuals winning great prizes. The first and 100th number drawn each win $100, while the 300th number drawn wins $500. Other great prizes will also be given away for every 20th number drawn throughout the night.

  The raffle gets real interesting when five lucky individuals are left. These individuals, who are in attendance or have selected to split on their ticket, can walk away with $1,000 each or hold out for the grand prize of $5,000!

  There are other great events going on throughout the evening for everyone’s entertainment as well as a great silent and live auction along with a chance to win the mystery prize.

  Help support Mustang student-athletes by purchasing a ticket from anywhere in the world! Your presence is requested but not required at the event. Individuals DO NOT need to be present to win prizes, including the grand prize.

  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the SMSU athletic development office at 507-537-7204, or contact a Mustang Booster Club member. Individuals can also email melissa.bromen@smsu.edu to purchase tickets for the event.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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• Four SMSU student-athletes earn Myles Brand Award

  Southwest Minnesota State University student-athletes Cara Carson, Kelly Fitzgerald, Adam Thygesen and Taylor Voss have earned the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Myles Brand All-Academic with Distinction Award, announced on Thursday by NSIC Commissioner Butch Raymond. A total of 83 student-athletes from the NSIC’s 14 institutions received the award in its third year.

  The honor, named for the late NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand, is bestowed to senior NSIC student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher, are exhausting their eligibility and are on track to graduate. Each student-athlete will be recognized by the NSIC with a certificate of achievement and a wristwatch.

  “The NSIC is excited to have this opportunity to honor an elite group of our student-athletes for their accomplishments,” Raymond said. “We feel very privileged to name the award after Dr. Brand in recognition of his strong support and the continued emphasis he placed on academics in the ‘Life in Balance’ theme of Division II.”

  Carson, a native of Omaha, Neb., was a four-year letterwinner on the volleyball team and was a three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. Carson, a second team CoSIDA Academic All-America, has compiled a 4.0 GPA while majoring in management.

  Fitzgerald, a native of Marshalltown, Iowa, was a four-year letterwinner on the soccer team and was a three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. An education major with a 3.97 GPA, she is a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District honoree.

  Thygesen, from Red Wing, Minn., is a four-year letterwinner in baseball and will be a three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. A sports management major with a 3.84 GPA, Thygesen was named second team CoSIDA Academic All-District in 2011.

  Voss, a native of Avon, Minn., is a four-year letterwinner in basketball and three-time Academic All-NSIC honoree. She carries a 3.86 GPA in marketing and finance.

  Dr. Myles N. Brand, visionary leader, educator and reformer, served as the President of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from 2003-2009. He passed away in September 2009 at the age of 67 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His impact on Division II ran deep by implementing an identity campaign and a strategic-positioning platform tied to specific divisional attributes. He challenged Division II to continue its game-environment and community-engagement focus, and improve academic success rates.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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Attention

• Tuesday Evening Open Swim

  No open swim tonight.

  — Patricia.Myrvik
  Patricia.Myrvik@smsu.edu
   

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• American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification

  ARC Lifeguard recertification class
  (Saturday only)
  Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., This class is for lifeguards whose 3-year certificate is about to expire. Note! This class includes first aid, AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Currently approx. 6 students are interested in attending so space is limited. Please bring sack lunch. Class location is the SMSU pool and classroom PE # 214. ARC certified instructor: Abby Thostenson

  — Patty Myrvik
  patricia.myrvik@smsu.edu
   

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• MBA Student Organization Started!

  The Southwest Minnesota State University MBA program is growing! MBA Students, look to the newly formed organization to learn, grow, and build on what we have. Contact Nick Prieve or Cori Ann Dahlager to find out more. Linkedin is the number 4 most crawled people searching site in the world and facebook and twitter are not going anywhere. It's easy to join, check it out!

  — Nick Prieve
  nicholasprieve@gmail.com, CoriAnn.Dahlager@smsu.edu
   

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• Wheelchair Lift in Pool

  The wheelchair lift in the pool is not functioning properly. For the safety of our patrons it will be out of service temporaily. We are expiditing the repair of this equipment and are terribly sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.

  — Patty Myrvik
  patricia.myrvik@smsu.edu

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• Check Out Hawaiian Night Photos

  A large number of Hawaiian Night photos are posted on the Office of Communications and Marketing Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/SMSUtoday. Check them out!

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• Ellens's Dance Dare: College Style

  Check out our video to get on the Ellen Show. Support your fellow SMSU students! Thanks you're great!
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyJBfe1jr9k

  — Kristen Ward
  kw6831@smsu.edu

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• Maurices Summer Internship

  A paid internship at Maurices for the summer is being offered for any business major. It is a great experience and you will learn the different steps of running a business and working for a wonderful company. College credits can be offered and you will be reimbursed for a part of the cost. Please call 507-532-3134 and ask for Carla if you would like any other information.

  — Carla Solsaa
  le1632@smsu.edu

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• We made it on the ELLEN SHOW!

  Hello everyone! We just wanted to let you know that we made it on the Ellen Show. It was up yesterday (Feb. 2)! We are over excited, and would like to thank each of you for all your support! Also we have received a message from Ellen's people (if you will) that we are in the running for the Grand Prize, which is to be flown out to the show and dance! Please keep spreading the news, and support your fellow SMSU students! Thanks again.

  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyJBfe1jr9k

  — Kristen Ward
  
   

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Clubs & Organizations

• SMSU Student Senate - Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

  Come join us Student Senate on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in PE 214! We discuss issues and concerns brought up by students, and your input is encouraged and necessary for good changes at SMSU! Let your voice as students be heard! Go Mustangs!

  Contact Info:
  SMSUSA President Kyle D. Berndt
  Call or Text: 651-890-6150
  Email: kyle.berndt@smsu.edu

  Follow us on Facebook by 'Liking' SMSU Student Association so that you can stay informed!

  — SMSUSA PR Coordinator Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu
   

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• SMSU SIFE Open House!

  Join SMSU SIFE in the Lower Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at noon! Bring a friend, enjoy a delicious meal and learn what SIFE can do for you!

  SIFE students empower themselves while empowering others. Join SIFE and start changing the world.

  — Tanya Ashley
  tanya.ashley@smsu.edu
   

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• Perceptions Accepting Submissions

  Perceptions Literary Magazine is currently accepting submissions from students, staff, faculty, and alumni of SMSU. We take fiction, non-fiction, plays, poetry, graphic novels, art, and photography. Please send us your work for a chance to be in this years book. Students are eligible to win a $10 gift card fro HyVee in each category, part of the "Don't Starve for your Art" contest. Please send submissions to perceptions@smsu.edu

  Thanks,
  Perceptions Staff

  — Ashley Nyren
  an1919@smsu.edu
   

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Entertainment

• New Coffee Shop and Bookstore in the Market Street Mall

  Enjoy reading? Want a cheap cup of coffee or cappuccino? Going to the Market Street Mall? If so, Project Coffee and The Bookcase is the place for you. Located in Marshall East Campus Learning Alternatives, or MECLA, is this coffee shop and bookstore operated by SMSU students. Filled with $1-$2 books, $1.75 coffee and cappuccinos, and muffins and rolls for only $1.50, Project Coffee and The Bookcase can fit in your college budget! Check out Project Coffee and the Bookcase every school day from 8:00am to 11:00am or “Like” us on Facebook.

  Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) opened and manage the new Coffee shop and Bookstore.

  — Tessa Weber
  tessa.weber@smsu.edu
   

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• Valentine's Day Dance Party!

  Keeping its trend, the ISO has organized the Valentine's Day Dance Party on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The entrance is 100% FREE.

  Mocktails will be served and are sponsored by the Live @ the Centers. So dress up in your best outfits and dance the night away with DJ Rakesh's foot tapping numbers till midnight.
  
  See you guys at 9 p.m. in CC 217 (Upper Level) Tuesday, Feb. 14 .....Valentines Day!!!

  — Salil Aryal
  salil.aryal@smsu.edu
   

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Fundraiser

• Student Senate Cheesecake Sale - Feb. 14-16

  Student Senate is selling cheesecake during Valentine's Day week! Stop by the lower BA/CH link from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and snag a treat!

  Flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry, Turtle, Lime, and Chocolate
  Cost: $2.00/slice or $2.50/slice and a glass of cold milk

  Come treat that special someone or yourself to a treat or dessert after lunch!

  — Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu
   

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• SHO Truffle Sale

  
  Buy your sweetheart truffles for Valentine's Day! SHO club will be selling chocolate truffles handmade by our very own Culinology and Hospitality students. We will have a booth set up on the 1st floor of the Student Center, 10am-2pm on Wednesday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 10, Monday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 14.

  The truffles will only be $1 each, $5 for 6, or $10 for a dozen. Cash and Credit Cards will both be accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

  Online orders will also be taken by email: Nicole.Wennen@smsu.edu

  --SMSU Student Hospitality Organization

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• SMSU Cheerleaders selling Chamber Coupon Books This Week

  The Southwest Minnesota State Cheerleaders will be selling Chamber Coupon books in the Student Center this Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday in the BA/CH Link from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Coupon books have $800 worth of coupons and are on sale for just $25. Cash or Checks (made out to SMSU Cheerleading) are accepted.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Academic

• INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE FUND PROGRAM ANNOUCEMENT

  SMSU Faculty,

  The Academic Technology Committee is pleased to announce that applications under the Instructional Software Fund Program are now available. A description of the program and the online application form are available at the following web site:

  http://www.smsu.edu/InformationTechnologyServices/form328.cfm.

  Applications are due to the Committee by February 24, 2012.

  Thanks,

  —Dan Baun, Interim CIO

   

   

   

   

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• Scholarships for Math/Math Ed & Comp Science Majors

  Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Math, Math Ed and Computer Science.

  Applications are available online under the Mathematics/Computer Science Department page or you may pick up applications in the Science & Math Office (SM 178). See your Math or Computer Science professor for more information.

  http://www.smsu.edu/Academics/Departments/MathematicsComputerScience/Index.cfm?Id=7812

  Applications are due Friday, Feb. 23.

  — Monica Miller
  monica.e.miller@smsu.edu
   

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• Scholarships for Science Majors

  Scholarship applications are now available to students majoring in Science.

  Applications are available online under the Science Department page or you may pick up applications in the Science & Math Office (SM 178). See your Science professor for more information.

  http://www.smsu.edu/Academics/Departments/Science/Index.cfm?Id=7811

  Applications are due Friday, Feb. 23.

  — Monica Miller
  monica.e.miller@smsu.edu
   

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• Bookstore Starting Spring Semester Book Returns

  The bookstore will begin returning spring semester textbooks to the publishers next week. Stop in soon if you have any texts you still need to purchase.

  — Cindy Peterson
  sm021@bncollege.com
   

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• Student Health 101

  Student Health 101 is a new on-line publication which will provide SMSU students with a way to anonymously research the health and wellness issues that are most prevalent on today’s campuses.

  
  This monthly publication uses LiveMagazine Technology to deliver health and wellness information in an interactive format that grabs students’ attention and keeps them engaged.

  
  The content is written for students, and in many cases, by student writers, to allow our students to better connect with the content. The publication has been designed to allow faculty and staff to not only execute the digital magazine each month, but also leverage tools that allow integration in wellness messaging through and into all parts of campus life.
  
  Each article is reviewed by a Professional Advisory Board and Student Advisory Board to ensure that the right messages are delivered to our students with topics such as:
  Stress management
  Academic Performance
  Alcohol and Other Drugs
  Sexual Health Responsibility
  Body Image
  Eating Well and Working Out
  Mental Health
  Sleep Habits
  Sexual Assault Prevention
  Sleep Habits
  Healthy Relationships
  Tobacco Cessation
  Money Management
  And much more…
  Please visit the web site at http://www.studenthealth101.com to preview a recent issue. SMSU’s first issue will be available in February.

  — Maren Larson
  maren.larson@smsu.edu
   

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• Mary and Jack Hickerson Award

  Money? Scholarship? Non-Trad student? In the arts or humanities?

  Have I a scholarship for you!

  Apply today for the Mary and Jack Hickerson Endowed Scholarship,
  Spring 2012

  Created through the generosity of Professors Mary and Jack Hickerson, longtime members of the Department of English, the Hickerson Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to an academically outstanding non-traditional student in the humanities.

  Criteria for Awarding the Scholarship. The recipient must:
  * Be a non-traditional student as defined by the University Catalog;
  * Be enrolled as a continuing student (even if part-time);
  * Be a major in the arts and/or humanities with a preference given to English;
  * Be at the junior standing;
  * Be attending the next semester;
  * Be a first-degree seeker.
  * Previous winners may apply for a second award.

  Application Procedures:

  Self nomination is allowed and encouraged.

  1. Submit a 250-300 word essay that addresses the unique qualities of your academic career, your qualifications for this award, and your plans for your future career after graduating. This essay is not to be handwritten but rather printed off in a standard format.
  2. State your name on the application essay.
  3. State your major.
  4. Attach a recent copy of your DARS showing GPA to your essay.
  5. Deliver your application materials to the English Department office (BA 221) no later than March 16, 2012. Scholarship decisions will be made by the end of Spring 2012 Semester with the award being applied towards the Fall 2012 tuition.

  — James Zarzana, Chair English
  james.zarzana@smsu.edu
   

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• Replinger Award in Environmental Science

  The Environmental Science Program is very pleased to announce the 2011-2012 winner of the Randall J. and Jean S. Replinger Award for Excellence in Environmental Science is Jordan Austin. This award is given to a senior Environmental Science major who has demonstrated academic excellence, as well as superior performance in designing, conducting and presenting an independent research project. Congratulations Jordan!

  — Dr. Emily Deaver
  emily.deaver@smsu.edu
   

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Announcement

• Resume Assistance—Fast 15 and Resumes on the Run

  Career Services can help you create or update your resume.

  Resumes on the Run (Lower Level Student Center)—Thursdays Noon-12:3 p.m.—Jan. 26-April 26
  Quick resume review. Bring your resume or ask questions to get one started.

  Fast 15 Walk In Hours (BA 156) — Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.—Feb 8-April 25
  15 min appointments. No need to schedule. First come first served.

  
  — Sheila Risacher
  sheila.risacher@smsu.edu

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• Cathy Cowan Award Nomination Forms for 2012 Are Available

  The form to nominate an SMSU community member for this year’s Cathy Cowan Award is now available.

  The nomination form is located on the Academic Deans’ Office web page. The link to the form is:

  http://www.smsu.edu/Administration/AcademicDeans/

  On the left-hand side of the Cathy Cowan page, the application can be accessed by clicking on this link: Cathy Cowan Application Form Spring 2012.

  If you have any difficulties with the download from the web site, the Dean's Office could e-mail you an electronic copy of the form. Alternatively, you may pick up a hard copy of the form from Kris Henspeter, Administrative Secretary to the Deans, in BA 268.

  Any member of the SMSU community, (faculty, staff and students), may nominate. Those who have nominated in the past are encouraged to resubmit any name that has not yet received this award.

  For those who do not know, here is a brief description of the Cathy Cowan Award:

  After her untimely death in 2001, the SMSU community sought a way to honor psychology professor Dr. Cathy Cowan’s outstanding service to the university and the region. We realized that there was not an award specifically designed for current faculty and staff. To that end, at the suggestion of former President David Danahar, the Cowan Award was created. Nominations for this honor may come from students, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the regional community who feel that they know a current SMSU employee, with at least 5 years of service, who deserves recognition. Current is defined as any employee on campus during the academic year of nomination.

  The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb, 17, 2012.

  Formal recognition of the Cowan Award recipient occurs at the conclusion of Spring Semester, during SMSU’s Commencement Ceremony on May 5, 2012.

  
  — Gerald Toland
  Gerald.Toland@SMSU.edu
   

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Athletics

• Ninth Annual Gold Rush Raffle Set for Feb. 24

  Tickets for the 2012 Mustang Gold Rush Raffle, sponsored by the SMSU Mustang Booster Club, are now available! The ninth annual event will be held Friday, Feb. 24, at the SMSU Conference Center starting with the social hour at 6 p.m., followed by the program and raffle at 7 p.m. Proceeds from the event go towards student-athlete scholarships at SMSU.

  The Mustang Gold Rush Raffle is a unique and fun event to help support a great cause. A ticket costs just $50 and includes a chance to win the grand prize of $5,000. The price of a ticket also includes free beverages and appetizers during the social hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  The reverse raffle will then begin at 7 p.m., and that’s when the fun begins. Once the raffle starts, all the tickets that have been sold will be displayed on the board and will be called out with the lucky individuals winning great prizes. The first and 100th number drawn each win $100, while the 300th number drawn wins $500. Other great prizes will also be given away for every 20th number drawn throughout the night.

  The raffle gets real interesting when five lucky individuals are left. These individuals, who are in attendance or have selected to split on their ticket, can walk away with $1,000 each or hold out for the grand prize of $5,000!

  There are other great events going on throughout the evening for everyone’s entertainment as well as a great silent and live auction along with a chance to win the mystery prize.

  Help support Mustang student-athletes by purchasing a ticket from anywhere in the world! Your presence is requested but not required at the event. Individuals DO NOT need to be present to win prizes, including the grand prize.

  For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the SMSU athletic development office at 507-537-7204, or contact a Mustang Booster Club member. Individuals can also email melissa.bromen@smsu.edu to purchase tickets for the event.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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• Check Out Hawaiian Night Video

  SMSU students created a lot of energy in the R/A Facility during Hawaiian Night. Check out the video: http://youtu.be/sblC64jWeRU

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Attention

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

  ARC Lifeguard certification ( 2 trainings offered this Spring at SMSU) Weekends scheduled are Friday, March 23 thru Sunday, March 25, 2012 and Friday, May 4 thru May 6, 2012. Times each day for the classroom and pool are: Fridays—5-10 p.m., Saturdays, 8a.m. – 9 p.m., Sundays, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Participants must successfully pass 2 pre-tests (written and water) to be eligible for this class. Participants must be 15 years of age before the class begins – no exceptions. These trainings will also include first aid, AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Please bring a sack lunch both days. Minimum needed to hold class is six students. Mandatory attendance at all sessions is required. ARC certified instructor: Abby Thostenson

  — Patty Myrvik
  patricia.myrvik@smsu.edu
   

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• Ellens's Dance Dare: College Style

  Check out our video to get on the Ellen Show. Support your fellow SMSU students! Thanks you're great!
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyJBfe1jr9k

  — Kristen Ward
  kw6831@smsu.edu

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• Maurices Summer Internship

  A paid internship at Maurices for the summer is being offered for any business major. It is a great experience and you will learn the different steps of running a business and working for a wonderful company. College credits can be offered and you will be reimbursed for a part of the cost. Please call 507-532-3134 and ask for Carla if you would like any other information.

  — Carla Solsaa
  le1632@smsu.edu

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• We made it on the ELLEN SHOW!

  Hello everyone! We just wanted to let you know that we made it on the Ellen Show. It was up yesterday (Feb. 2)! We are over excited, and would like to thank each of you for all your support! Also we have received a message from Ellen's people (if you will) that we are in the running for the Grand Prize, which is to be flown out to the show and dance! Please keep spreading the news, and support your fellow SMSU students! Thanks again.

  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyJBfe1jr9k

  — Kristen Ward
  
   

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• American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification

  ARC Lifeguard recertification class
  (Saturday only)
  Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., This class is for lifeguards whose 3-year certificate is about to expire. Note! This class includes first aid, AED and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Currently approx. 6 students are interested in attending so space is limited. Please bring sack lunch. Class location is the SMSU pool and classroom PE # 214. ARC certified instructor: Abby Thostenson

  — Patty Myrvik
  patricia.myrvik@smsu.edu
   

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Clubs & Organizations

• Perceptions Accepting Submissions

  Perceptions Literary Magazine is currently accepting submissions from students, staff, faculty, and alumni of SMSU. We take fiction, non-fiction, plays, poetry, graphic novels, art, and photography. Please send us your work for a chance to be in this years book. Students are eligible to win a $10 gift card fro HyVee in each category, part of the "Don't Starve for your Art" contest. Please send submissions to perceptions@smsu.edu

  Thanks,
  Perceptions Staff

  — Ashley Nyren
  an1919@smsu.edu
   

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• SMSU Student Senate - Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

  Come join us Student Senate on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in PE 214! We discuss issues and concerns brought up by students, and your input is encouraged and necessary for good changes at SMSU! Let your voice as students be heard! Go Mustangs!

  Contact Info:
  SMSUSA President Kyle D. Berndt
  Call or Text: 651-890-6150
  Email: kyle.berndt@smsu.edu

  Follow us on Facebook by 'Liking' SMSU Student Association so that you can stay informed!

  — SMSUSA PR Coordinator Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu
   

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• Student Senate Meetings - Thursdays at 6:30 pm

  Come join us on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in PE 214! We are the voice of the students, and we want and need your input. Help us improve student life at SMSU!

  Contact Information:
  President Kyle D. Berndt
  E-mail: kyle.berndt@smsu.edu
  Call or Text: 651-890-6150

  Follow us on Facebook to stay updated! Like 'SMSU Student Association' Today!

  Go Mustangs!

  — Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu

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Entertainment

• Live @ The Landing

  Come enjoy free musical entertainment while you eat. This week's performer is Sanjeeb Bajracharya who plays and sings Alternative rock songs with acoustic electric guitar.

  — The Centers @ SMSU
  thecenters@smsu.edu
   

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• Valentine's Day Dance Party!

  Keeping its trend, the ISO has organized the Valentine's Day Dance Party on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The entrance is 100% FREE.

  Mocktails will be served and are sponsored by the Live @ the Centers. So dress up in your best outfits and dance the night away with DJ Rakesh's foot tapping numbers till midnight.
  
  See you guys at 9 p.m. in CC 217 (Upper Level) Tuesday, Feb. 14 .....Valentines Day!!!

  — Salil Aryal
  salil.aryal@smsu.edu
   

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• 13th of Paris Dinner Theatre-A Great Way to Celebrate a Special Occasion!

  If you're looking for a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or Valentine's Day, dinner theatre is a great opportunity! Dinner Theatre for SMSU Theatre's production of The 13th of Paris is available on Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 25. The menu, created and prepared by SHO, includes: Melon-Topped Crostini with Prosciutto Ham and Mascarpone Cheese, Belgian Endives with Roasted Red Pepper Mousse, Beef Bourguignon with Haricot Verts and Oven-Roasted Potatoes, and Creampuff "Swans" with Chantilly Cream and Berries. The vegetarian entree option is Provencal Vegetable Casserole. Tickets are $34 adults and $32 for students and seniors (including dinner and the show) and are available at www.smsutickets.com. Tickets must be booked by the Tuesday morning prior to the event.

  The 13th of Paris is a charming and theatrical romantic comedy, in which Vincent takes a spontaneous trip to the 13th arrondissement of Paris, carrying only a suitcase of surprising love letters, written by his late grandparents. He seeks advice from a dapper ghost -- his Parisian grandfather, Jacques -- who gives his grandson a crash course in finding real romance and listening to his heart.

  — Nadine Schmidt
  Nadine.Schmidt@SMSU.edu
   

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• Student Senate Cheesecake Sale - Feb. 14-16

  Student Senate is selling cheesecake during Valentine's Day week! Stop by the lower BA/CH link from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and snag a treat!

  Flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry, Turtle, Lime, and Chocolate
  Cost: $2.00/slice or $2.50/slice and a glass of cold milk

  Come treat that special someone or yourself to a treat or dessert after lunch!

  — Joe Longshore
  daniel.longshore@smsu.edu
   

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• SHO Truffle Sale

  
  Buy your sweetheart truffles for Valentine's Day! SHO club will be selling chocolate truffles handmade by our very own Culinology and Hospitality students. We will have a booth set up on the 1st floor of the Student Center, 10am-2pm on Wednesday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 10, Monday, Feb. 13, and Tuesday, Feb. 14.

  The truffles will only be $1 each, $5 for 6, or $10 for a dozen. Cash and Credit Cards will both be accepted: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

  Online orders will also be taken by email: Nicole.Wennen@smsu.edu

  --SMSU Student Hospitality Organization

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• SMSU Cheerleaders selling Chamber Coupon Books This Week

  The Southwest Minnesota State Cheerleaders will be selling Chamber Coupon books in the Student Center this Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday in the BA/CH Link from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Coupon books have $800 worth of coupons and are on sale for just $25. Cash or Checks (made out to SMSU Cheerleading) are accepted.

  — Kelly Loft
  kelly.loft@smsu.edu
   

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