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The pavement beneath them moved, the metal beneath the pavement twisted, groaning as the structure toppled swiftly, sending them plunging into the cold Mississippi River 64 feet below. The horrific collapse of the I-35W bridge on Wed. Aug. 1, 2007, at 6:05 p.m. jolted Twin Cities' residents into a collective panic. Local television stations halted programming to connect with viewers. Phone lines were jammed as people rushed to call one another, confirming their loved ones' safety... |
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Splashes and drums could be heard along the shores of Lake Phalen as the boat race began at the 11th Annual Dragon Festival on Sunday. An estimated 9,000 – 10,000 visitors and the city of St. Paul experienced Asian culture last weekend. Representatives from the University’s China Center also attended the festival, welcoming 37 faculty members from China University of Mining and Technology to Minnesota.... |
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In observance of Disability Awareness Month, October 2007, Metropolitan State University is hosting a motivational speech by Matt Glowacki entitled “Diversity According to South Park and Family Guy” on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the St. Paul campus, 700 E. Seventh St., Founders Hall, Auditorium, from 3-5 p.m. Glowacki, a native of Janesville, Wis., was born healthy but without legs. From a very young age his parents provided him with every opportunity to participate in a normal life... |
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The Otto Bremer Foundation, Metropolitan State Univeristy and the University of Wisconsin - River Falls are proud to present the Chicago Cuatro Orchestra on September 21, 2007, at the St. Paul campus, Auditorium, 700 E. Seventh St., St. Paul from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Chicago Cuatro Orchestra was founded in 1996 with the purpose of creating a cultural program to preserve Puerto Rico’s national instrument, the cuatro... |
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On Oct. 6 and 7, Metropolitan State University will host hundreds of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Allied students, staff, and faculty from college campuses all over Minnesota. A branch of the MN Campus Alliance, the 2nd annual Minnesota OUT! Campus Conference (MOCC) will feature workshops, a community resource fair, two keynote performers / presenters, and a dance. In keeping with the conference theme, "Forging our Future", the events will focus on educating and empowering college students and employees on the issues that face GLBTA people in Minnesota and nationwide. MOCC will provide an opportunity for these individuals to network, build community, and have fun together... |
