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Attendees at the Brain Awareness Week seminar hosted by the Psychology Club and THEM on March 14, 2018 in the Student Center. Photo by Elizabeth Todd

Thinking caps on for Brain Awareness Week

Post author:Elizabeth Todd
Post published:April 12, 2018
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Metropolitan State University’s Psychology Club and the Transforming Health and Empowering Minds (THEM) student organization teamed up to promote Brain Awareness Week (BAW) and educate others on how to increase their brain power.

Rebooted, rebranded, revitalized: Health and wellness club becomes THEM

Post author:Scott Lindell
Post published:April 11, 2018
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Student organization gets new name and leadership.

For profit or people?

Post author:Ed Day
Post published:April 11, 2018
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Opinion writer praises the stability of public colleges over the empty promises of for-profits.

A mosaic by studio arts major Daniel Blees on display in the 2018 Student Salon. “My life has been a collection of individual parts that has been collected into a whole life,” said Blees. “I recreate that by making artwork that requires a second, closer look to see the individual pieces.” Image courtesy of Gordon Parks Gallery.

Student Salon showcases best of undergrad art

Post author:C.T. Corum
Post published:April 11, 2018
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A group show at the Gordon Parks Gallery features works created by studio arts majors at Metropolitan State University.

Photo courtesy Minnesota National Guard / Flickr Creative Commons

Metro State hosts Red Cross blood drive

Post author:Scott Lindell
Post published:April 11, 2018
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Participants in Metro State’s blood drive donated 18 pints of blood—enough to help 54 adults.

Ampere Amber beer at Tin Whiskers Brewing Company, 125 East Ninth St., St. Paul on July 8, 2014. Photo by Jonathan Ellgen / Flickr Creative Commons

Metro State samples the science of beer

Post author:Ed Day
Post published:April 11, 2018
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Moriarty described the brewing process to about 30 people at his noon talk at the Science Education Center on March 22.

President Ginny Arthur will host campus budget forums in March. According to materials prepared for the forums, if student enrollment drops by 2 percent, Metro State will face a budget deficit of $1.8 million to $2 million for fiscal year 2019. Photo courtesy of Metropolitan State University

Q+A with President Arthur: Financial stress, budget and cuts

Post author:Kathryn Ganfield
Post published:March 31, 2018
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President discusses Metro State’s financial health, serving adult students and her own academic journey

"Tile Diptych (Falling Tulips)," an earthenware work by studio arts faculty member Ursula Hargens, won a 2017 Art Purchase Award. It is on display in a study room on the first floor of the Library. Image courtesy of Art Exhibition Committee

Calling all artists: Metro State wants to buy your work

Post author:Kathryn Ganfield
Post published:March 22, 2018
Post category:Arts News

Students, alumni and faculty can submit art for $1,000 award.

Students attend QPR suicide prevention training in the Student Center, St. Paul campus, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. Photo by Elizabeth Todd

Campus workshops teach suicide prevention skills

Post author:Elizabeth Todd
Post published:March 22, 2018
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QPR trainings show students how to recognize warning signs and intervene.

First-Generation College Student Organization members (L-R) Mai Yang, Wendy Vang Roberts, and Winnie Nyange plan future events at their club meeting on Feb. 14 in room L118 of Founders Hall. Photo by Scott Lindell

First-generation students form friendly club

Post author:Scott Lindell
Post published:March 22, 2018
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First-generation college students come up against many challenges, but now they have another source of support on campus.

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