Student Organizations News

 

FallFest 2009 recap
Metropolitan State University is unique among the 32 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU); it is the only state university without a residential campus and the things that usually come with it—athletic teams, a student union, fraternities and traditional homecoming activities. Since those are not part of Metropolitan State, the University Activities Board (UAB) hosts FallFest. This year’s event took place during the week of Sept. 8-11...

Maximize your college experience: Join student organizations
Metropolitan State University can pride itself on providing high quality education for over 9,000 students, 65 percent of which are part-time students. But we, as students, need to feel a sense of belonging and community. With so many students achieving their educational goals part-time or online, it can be hard to feel like a part of a community at Metropolitan State. But by joining one or more student organizations, you can maximize your student experience. According to a study done by A.W. Chickering called “Commuters vs. Residents,” joining a student organization can stimulate students with new ideas, values and beliefs while providing support and alternative gratification. When you join a student organization, you are enhancing your overall educational experience. It improves your social life and...

Theater putting a face to modern issues
Theater Underground and the theater department at Metropolitan State University have started an ambitious project that requires the participation of Metropolitan State students, faculty and active alums to succeed. The project is called Theater Du Jour and its goal is to put a human face on the issues of today. Theater Du Jour is an expansive project collecting many different and personal stories from the Metropolitan State community and putting them on stage. Gail Smogard, director of the theater program at Metropolitan State, explains why this project is so important and unique to the university, “Unlike many traditional state universities, Metropolitan State is generally a more...

New First College student association offers support to students
This fall a new student association, started by First College students, offers support and resources for the student body. “We want to offer First College more visibility both within the university and within the community as well,” says founding president Danisa Farley. “[We’re here to help] anyone struggling with learning or their program.” First College is an interdisciplinary, individualized program that allows students to chart the course of their education based on skills, past experiences and future goals. In the spirit of First College, the student association wants to include all of the student body. The goal is...

SSC Corner
Students for Social Change (SSC) is a student organization seeking to engage, educate and empower the Metropolitan State community. The group was formed for the purpose of giving students an avenue to explore the many ways they can enact positive social change both locally and globally. For some, this may mean putting together on-campus events around various current issues. For others, it may mean attending workshops to learn about socially conscious volunteer and career opportunities...

The UAB starts off the year right with FallFest
The University Activities Board (UAB) bids you greetings and hopes your summer break was relaxing and refreshing. The UAB is the programming board for the university consisting of an advisory board and coordinator Lori Yang who plans, implements and executes student activities and programs throughout the school year. At the beginning of each school year UAB coordinates and leads the FallFest Celebration, our welcome back celebration. This year the theme is Going Places with Many Faces, celebrating and embracing the rich diversity on our campus. The UAB is requesting your assistance in implementing FallFest. There are many ways to participate and students are strongly encouraged to participate in more than one way...

Metropolitan State University takes part in United We Serve campaign
Metropolitan State University takes part in the nationwide service initiative, United We Serve, by offering the Metropolitan State community a chance to volunteer on Sept. 10. As part of the United We Serve’s 81 days of service, the Civic Engagement and Center for Community-Based Learning (CCBL) and Student Activities have brought together eight great organizations the Met-ropolitan State community can volunteer for...