Spotlight
An Artistic Connection
Chris Emmanuel has worn numerous professional hats—author, chef, graphic designer, marketing teacher, minister and even bodybuilder. But it was Emmanuel the artist who left his mark on Minnesota State University, Mankato last summer. Emmanuel, who lives nearly 3,000 miles away from Mankato in Belize, came to campus for a two-week residency last June. He had been commissioned to paint a mural celebrating diversity in the Wigley Administration Center, a project that he completed with assistance from students in the Campus Access … Read full article »
Big Event for Big Ideas Campaign
Some of the buzz spilling out of the Centennial Student Union Ballroom on October 27 was related to the impressive technological gadgetry used in the newly remodeled space. Many of the approximately 500 guests walked out of the ballroom commenting on the video displayed on the screens circling the entire room, the phenomenal sound system and the LED lighting. But in the midst of that amazement, they had something bigger on the minds as well: The official launch of the public phase of the Big Ideas Campaign. During a 60-minute event … Read full article »
Minnesota State Mankato News
- Forensic team finishes second February 10, 2012Minnesota State Forensics Team Take Second at Tournament; prepare to host high school tourney on Feb. 25th. […]
- March 24: 'Africa Night' February 9, 2012“Africa – the beauty that I am” is the theme for a night of sharing the continent’s many cultures, traditions and great food at a special Africa Night event Saturday, March 24, in the Centennial Student Union. […]
- Mankato Duo Leading Mav Softball February 8, 2012For much of the last decade, Kendra “Kenny” Huettl and Amanda “Shorty” Umhoefer have made their mark on the game of fastpitch in Mankato. […]
Maverick Sports
Legendary Spectator
Georgene Brock, who pioneered women’s athletics at Minnesota State Mankato, is still enjoying her seat in the stands. You can’t sense the height of Georgene Brock’s accomplishments by the tone of her voice. You certainly won’t hear her take credit for her unrivaled level of achievement. Instead, the soft-spoken grandmother of … Read more about Maverick Sports »
Emeritus Profile
Politically Active
Listening to Doran Hunter talk about bringing his experiences in the Army Reserves, as an executive with the Veteran’s Administration, as a legislative consultant and in training sessions with four-star generals to the classroom as a political science professor—and the charge he’s … Read full article »
