Best Nick Fitzsimons Podcasts (2025)

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Threats to the Boundary Waters - A Fall Geography Colloquia 11-13-2025 27:29

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Nov. 13, 2025 - Minnesota State Mankato is hosting a Geography Colloquia featuring Save the Boundary Waters Executive Director, Ingrid Lyons, about the threats to the Boundary Waters on Friday, Nov. 1, from 2:00 - 3:15 pm in the Centennial Student Union's Ostrander Auditorium. The Geography Colloquium is the longest running speaker series at Minnes…

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Minnesota State Mankato Hosting Indigenous People's Day Event on Nov. 14, 2025 28:53

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October 28, 2025 - Minnesota State Mankato will host Anton Treuer, author of Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians but were Afraid to Ask. Treuer, a professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University whose book was selected as a "community read" for Indigenous People's Day. A number of events have been held to discuss Treuer's writing, and he wi…

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Flipping the Story on Disability and Violence with Nancy Fitzsimons 10-15-2025 30:13

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Oct. 15, 2025 - Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons, Professor of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato discusses her newly released book, "Flipping the Story on Violence: People with Intellectual Disability and Allies Leading the Change." This book challenges the ableism and intersecting “isms” that drive the violence experienced people with intelle…

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MSU, Mankato Unveils The Future State Fundraising Campaign 15:28

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Following a silent phase, Minnesota State University, Mankato has unveiled a capital campaign called "The Future State." On September 24th, there was a public launch event in Taylor Center on campus. KMSU's Dwayne Megaw attended the event and tells us more...By KMSU

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Studying Cells to Determine their Impact on Our Health with Dr. Nick Riley, Ford Lectureship 9-17-2025 20:54

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Sept. 17, 2025 - Dr. Nick Riley is an internationally-known chemistry professor from the University of Washington, whose research is helping to revolutionize our understanding of biological systems and disease mechanisms. He spoke at Minnesota State Mankato for the 35th annual Leonard A. Ford Lectureship on Sept. 17, 2025.…

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New Sustainability Course Offered at MSU 5-01-2025 26:51

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May 1, 2025 - The College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato is adding a Sustainability Course to its MBA program. College of Business faculty, Dr. Brenda Flannery discusses the importance of this new course to discuss sustainability in business companies and their impact on the environment or society. In addition to driving social …

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Getting Youth Involved in the Environmental Movement 4-10-2025 31:00

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April 10, 2025 - Less than 1% of native prairie and savanna ecosystems exist today. That's why Kim Musser, co-director of the Minnesota State Mankato Water Resource Center and Henry Panoswitch, founder of Prairie Enthusiasts have developed a stewardship program to get youth involved in nature to protect our natural heritage.…

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Student Government Open Forum 04-02-25 6:01

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Rebekka Jay joins Aaron on Radio A La Mav to chat about the Student Government Open Forum coming up on Wednesday, April 2, at noon in the Hearth Lounge of the CSU building.By KMSU

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Research Month at MSU - Students' Perspectives 3-26-2025 18:26

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March 26, 2025 - April marks the fourth annual "Research Month" at Minnesota State Mankato. Students Clara Johnson (Nursing) and Linden Anthony (Elementary Ed) talk about their research and their role as ambassadors for the Research Apprenticeship Program which aims to recruit more students to conduct research. There are a number of events in April…

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From Intern to CEO: the story of the "Egg Man", Andrew Herr, 3-25-2025 27:23

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March 25, 2025 - As a 22-year-old intern, Andrew Herr asked Glen Taylor for a million dollars. And he got it! Herr talks about how Taylor let him make mistakes as an intern which resulted in him becoming the CEO of Rembrandt Foods, a leading egg company. Herr was the guest speaker at Minnesota State Mankato's "Richard Schmitz Food Entrepreneurship …

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Rapidan Dam Failure Leads to River Research 3-13-2025 28:52

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March 13, 2025 - In June 2024, the Rapidan Dam suffered catastrophic failure when floodwaters tore around the west end of the dam, eating away the shoreline and sending a century's worth of sediment stored behind the structure down the river. Dr. Phil Larsen, co-director of Minnesota State Mankato's Earth Systems Laboratory and MSU alum Dr. Zach Hi…

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Climate Change - A Global Crisis, with MNSU's Paul Prew 2-06-2025 25:05

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Feb. 6, 2025 - MNSU Urban Studies Professor Dr. Paul Prew’s research and personal interests revolve around the growing concerns regarding the destruction of our environment. KMSU's Karen Wright talks with Prew about how we can understand this global crisis in the capitalist world-system and what we, as individuals, can do to make a difference.…

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MLK Day 2025 Features Movie Premiere with Jameel Haque 1-15-2025 19:06

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Jan. 15, 2025 The Kessel Peace Institute at Minnesota State University Mankato and the Greater Mankato Diversity Council have teamed up to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a movie premiere featuring King's 1961 visit to Mankato. Kessel Peace Institute Director, Jameel Haque discusses the event set for Mon. Jan. 20, 2025.…

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Minnesota State Chancellor Scott Olson Legislative Update 1-15-2025 17:08

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Jan. 15, 2025 Minnesota State University System Chancellor, Dr. Scott Olson, is touring the state to meet with the media to discuss the System's FY2026-27 biennial request. He spoke with KMSU's Karen Wright about the role Minnesota State plays in meeting workforce needs, and discusses key elements of the legislative request.…

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Food Insecurity Continues to Grow on Campus: Fundraiser Aims to Help 1-8-2025 11:52

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Jan. 8, 2025 The Crossroads Campus Ministry serves many with their food outreach program that includes "Campus Kitchen". Pastor Jenna Couch talks about the organization's fundraiser called, "A Day in the Life of Crossroads", with the aim to keep up with the growing food insecurity faced on the campus at Minnesota State University, Mankato.…

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Seven Rules of Self Reliance with Maha Abouelenein 10-22-2024 20:53

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Oct. 22, 2024 Mankato Native and MNSU Alum, Maha Abouelenein, is now recognized as a global communications expert, entrepreneur, and author of "7 Rules of Self-Reliance" and is the MNSU College of Business keynote speaker on Tues. Oct. 22, 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ostrander Auditorium. She shares her secrets to success. The event is free and open to the …

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Student Government Candidate Forum Interview 10-21-24 4:53

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Kendra and Nolan from MSU, Mankato Student Government join Radio A La Mav host Aaron talking about a Candidate Fair happening Wednesday, October 23rd from 11am to 1pm on Mav Ave in the Centennial Student Union.By KMSU

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MNSU's Common Read Program: The Broken Ladder with author Keith Payne 10-11-2024 28:12

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October 11, 2024 The Broken Ladder: How Inequality Affects the Way We Think, Live and Die by author Keith Payne is the "Common Read" book at Minnesota State Mankato. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Payne and Dean of Library Services, Chris Corley, about the book and its relevance to today's world.By KMSU

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Put a Woman In Charge Event hosted by students at MSU 9-26-2024 14:22

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Sept. 26, 2024 Students at Minnesota State Mankato are holding a "Put a Women in Charge" event to encourage fellow-classmates to get out the vote and empower women. KMSU's Karen Wright spoke with Avalon Luehman (Students for Reproductive Justice) and Abigail Andree (College Democrats) about the upcoming concert.…

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Could Rust Make Batteries More Efficient? Discussing Electrochemistry at the Leonard Ford Lectureship 9-04-2024 21:03

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Sept. 4, 2024 Dr. Johnna Leddy, a researcher at U of Iowa holds 32 U.S. patents and studies how electrochemistry will change the energy distribution of the planet. Leddy is the keynote speaker for the 34th Leonard Ford Lectureship at MNSU and explains how her research looks at solutions to lower environmental loads and energy costs through chemistr…

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MSU President Edward Inch Talks about the New School Year on 8-27-2024 27:37

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Aug. 27, 2024 Minnesota State Mankato President Edward Inch sat down with KMSU's Karen Wright to talk about the upcoming school year - budget cuts, student enrollment, new programs, the use of A.I. in the classroom and more.By KMSU

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How Can We Save and Improve our Soil in Southern Minnesota? 3-28-2024 27:44

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March 28, 2024 "Can We Regenerate Soil Health and Enhance Corn Productivity in the U.S. Corn Belt through Perennial Cover Crops and Poultry Integration”. It's a long title for a very important research -- saving and improving the soil in southern Minnesota and beyond. Dr. Mriganka De, a soil scientist at Minnesota State Mankato talks about his rese…

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Jay Debertin CEO Of CHS On Agribusiness Opportunities 3-26-2024 21:07

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March 26, 2024 Minnesota State University College of Business hosts Hay Debertin, President and CEO of CHS, a global agriculture company, owned by farmers and ranchers across the U.S. He spoke as part of the annual Schmitz Lecture at Minnesota State Mankato.By KMSU

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Free Speech on Campus with Jameel Haque and Student Cole Koetz 2-19-2024 24:28

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Feb. 19, 2024 Some students at Minnesota State University Mankato want to bring a resolution before the student senate regarding Free Speech on Campus. Sophomore Cole Koetz joins Kessel Peace Institute Director Jameel Haque about these efforts and obstacles to getting the resolution passed.By KMSU

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Heavy Metals Poisoning Our Food - Ford Lecture at MNSU 09182023 28:57

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September 18, 2023 Heavy Metals in our foods are poisoning us. How big is the problem and what can be done. Dr. Adeyemi Adeleye, from the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California - Irvine, spoke at MNSU's 33rd Leonard A. Ford Lectureship about his research seeking solutions to this problem and what you can do to …

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Climate Change - Focus of MSU 2023 Fall Geography Colloquia series 23:53

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Sept. 14, 2023 The Fall 2023 Geography Presentations at MNSU feature many topics related to Climate Change, Sustainability, Recycling, Environmental Justice and more! Professor Don Friend describes the upcoming series of ten programs held Fridays, 3:00 - 4:15 at MNSU (Sept. 15 - Dec. 1) and are open to the public. For details, see: https://hss.mnsu…

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Today Magazine Fall 2023 Preview 13:49

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The latest edition of Today Magazine is now available. Minnesota State University, Mankato Director of Content Marketing, and Today Magazine Editor, Joe Tougas, joins us to highlight some of the stories you can read in this edition.By KMSU

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MSU's President Edward Inch talks about the Upcoming School Year 08252023 23:01

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Aug. 25, 2023 President Edward Inch talks about Destination 2030, the strategic plan of Minnesota State University, Mankato and more.By KMSU

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Mavs Night at the Twins is Tuesday, August 15th!! 13:16

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Brian Zins, Director of Alumni Relations at Minnesota State University, Mankato stopped by the KMSU studios to invite everyone to Mavs Night at the Minnesota Twins game on Tuesday, August 15. Hear about all the fun things he and his crew have planned for the game, including how you can get a commemorative hat to take home. Tickets are still availab…

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MNSU Seeking Hosts For Japanese Exchange Students - 05242023 17:29

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May 24, 2023 Minnesota State Mankato's English Learning Center is seeking host families for Japanese students coming to MNSU for ESL classes Aug. 19 - Sept. 9, 2023. ESL Instructor, Dan Greenwood provides details for this opportunity.By KMSU

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The Language Archive Play at MNSU with Brittany OKeefe 5:05

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April 18, 2023 The Language Archive is a play is showing at the Minnesota State Mankato Theatre this spring. KMSU's Brittany OKeefe has the story.By KMSU

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Something Rotten! Directed by Paul Hustoles 04072023 6:24

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April 7, 2023 KMSU's Matt Brown shares the story of MNSU's decades-long theatre director who retired and came back for a final performance to an audience of many former students and others. This is a story of how Paul Hustoles had a final hurrah after 2020 closed down the theatre season.By KMSU

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MNSU President Edward Inch On The Future Of Higher Ed 31:23

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March 22, 2023 Minnesota State University Mankato President, Dr. Edward Inch, discusses the future of higher education and how the university is adapting to the needs of students as consumers.By KMSU

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Minnesota Music Artist Dessa Visits MNSU 04032023 15:36

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April 3, 2023 MNSU's College of Humanities and Social Sciences welcomes rapper, writer and public speaker Dessa to the Minnesota Storyteller artist-in-residence and performance series. Dessa will be in residence at Minnesota State Mankato from Thursday, April 6 through Friday, April 7.By KMSU

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Covering the War with George Packer 03272023 19:03

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March 27, 2023 George Packer, a journalist who has covered the Iraq war for the New Yorker, written several books, and is now on staff at The Atlantic is the keynote speaker for MNSU's Department of Government's Kessel Memorial Lecture on March 28, 2023. He discusses the realities of covering war and how being there impacts one's perceptions. He al…

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MNSU Alum Finds Success in the Candy Business - Christine Lantinen 3-16-2023 33:00

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March 16, 2023 Christine Lantinen is a farm girl from LeCenter. She graduated from the College of Business at MNSU in 1998. She never dreamed she'd own and operate a women and veteran-owned wholesale confections company specializing in premium candy. Maud Borup is a company with a conscience - this is her story.…

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2023 MNSU Distinguished Alumni Award Winners 7:02

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Feb. 23, 2023 Minnesota State University, Mankato has over 120,000 alumni. Each year a committee selects the top alumni for the year. KMSU's Matt Brown introduces us to this year's honorees.By KMSU

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Today Magazine Fall 2022 Preview 15:30

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KMSU General Manager Dwayne Megaw and Today Magazine Editor Joe Tougas talk about stories you can read more about the Fall edition of Minnesota State University, Mankato's Today magazine.By KMSU

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2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference with Professor Don Friend 12/01/2022 27:56

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Dec. 1, 2022 MNSU Professor Dr. Donald Friend comments on The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP27), which was the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, held from 6 November until 18 November 2022 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Friend served as a senior science advisor in the United States Agency fo…

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College Athletes Earn Cash for Name Image Likeness 11162022 5:14

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11-17-2022 Professional athletes have been making millions when companies use their name, image, or likeness. Now, college athletes have an opportunity to earn money from their talent. KMSU's Ellen Solem tells us about Minnesota State Mankato athletes benefiting from the new policy.By KMSU

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Deep Valley Book Festival on Oct. 1, 2022 17:10

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Sept. 28, 2022 The 7th annual Deep Valley Book Festival is taking place at the WOW! Zone in Mankato on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Author and MNSU Creative Writing Professor, Rachael Hanel says the public is welcome to attend the event which features many authors from all genres and for all ages. Meet the author, have a book signed, listen to keynote s…

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FAFSA Application Opens October 1st 11:23

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2023-2024 academic year opens on October 1st. Minnesota State Mankato's Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Rachel Sherlock shares important information and tips for students and families.By KMSU

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Lake Superior Basin Research at MNSU 09222022 24:48

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Sept. 22, 2022 MNSU Professor Phillip Larson is one of the lead scientists from 5 universities awarded $2.8 million NSF grant for Lake Superior Basin Research. Larson and his group will investigate the relationship between the recent de-glacial history, and the formation of rivers and their valleys on the North Shore of Lake Superior.…

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Maverick Varsity Esports Invitational 09172022 24:58

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Sept. 14, 2022 It's a big weekend for Maverick Varsity Esports which is hosting its first Collegiate ESports Invitational at the Mankato Civic Center on Sept. 17, 2022. Cheer on invited Esports collegiate teams from across the Midwest as they go head to head in Call of Duty: Vanguard, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros Ultimate crew battles. Maver…

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Cancer Causes and Prevention with Christian Abnet 09062022 29:55

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Sept. 6, 2022 What causes cancer? Dr. Christian Abnet, chief of the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch and senior investigator for the National Cancer Institute, talks about the causes of, and methods to prevent cancer. Abnet was the speaker for the prestigious Leonard A. Ford Lectureship at Minnesota State University, Mankato on Sept. 6, 2022.…

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Fall Update by MNSU President Edward Inch, Aug. 30, 2022 31:12

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Aug. 30, 2022 MNSU President Edward Inch talks about what's in store for the 2022-23 school year, including the upcoming inauguration, new faces and focuses, community collaborations, and his vision for the university.By KMSU

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New Possibilities with Webb Space Telescope with Michael Rutkowski 27:35

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July 13, 2022 NASA's new Webb Telescope opens up amazing possibilities to new discoveries in the universe. No one is more excited than MNSU Astrophysicist professor, Michael Rutkowski, who spoke with KMSU about the implications this will have for research and students.By KMSU

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MNSU's LitReach program Yields Mary's Fairy Tale production 28:54

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June 22, 2022 "Mary's Fairy Tale" is a play written and narrated by Mary Templin. It details her life from childhood to being sent to the Faribault State Hospital in 1959 until her release to Harry Meyering Center in 1974 and having to ask the state for permission (three times) to be married. Co-directed by Wilbur Neuschwander-Frink (Open Arts MN) …

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April Is Undergraduate Resarch Month At MSU 7:25

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April 12, 2022 Minnesota State Mankato is known for its Big Ideas, especially when it comes to hands-on research. April is Research Month at MNSU and many students students take part in undergraduate research with the help of faculty mentors. KMSU's Alex Kearly has the story.By KMSU

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Varsity Esports At Minnesota State University, Mankato 04222022 15:30

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April 22, 2022 Minnesota State University has a varsity Esports team. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, Esports is teaming up with MNSU music & entertainment department for Spring SMASH Bash, open to the public in the Performing Arts Center, 2 - 4 PM. Michael Olsen, chair of MSU music & entertainment studies and student Matthew Ludvig talk about the big e…