Minot State University Announcements

Sept. 10, 2009 Campus Announcements



Events

MSU dual credit students visit the campus

On Thursday (Sept. 10) and Friday (Sept. 11), from 1 to 3 p.m., approximately 140 dual credit high school students and instructors will be visiting Minot State University. After a brief program, the group will obtain their student and faculty ID cards and end with a campus tour.



The dual credit program gives academically talented students the opportunity to take a university course while in high school and earn credit twice: toward a high school graduation requirement and toward their college career.



For more information, contact Sharon Seidl, dual credit coordinator, at 858-3990 or check the campus Web calendar on the MSU homepage, www.minotstateu.edu.
--Kristen Warmoth, dean for the Center for Extended Learning

Chung Park to perform in Western Plains Opera’s ‘The Bartered Bride’

Western Plains Opera presents "The Bartered Bride" on Friday to Sunday (Sept. 11-13) in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. "The Bartered Bride" is a hilarious romantic comedy with wonderful music.

“The Bartered Bride” will feature several guest artists. Among them is noted conductor and violist, Chung Park. Park is quickly establishing himself among the finest of the next generation of American conductors.


Park currently serves as music director of the Idaho State Civic Symphony and assistant professor of upper strings at Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho. He is also music director and conductor of Project Copernicus, a large chamber ensemble dedicated to performing music by living composers.



Park’s primary musical studies were completed at the Peabody Conservatory and the University of Miami, where he received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree as a student of renowned conductor and composer Thomas Sleeper. He was the recipient of the Presser Foundation Music Prize, the UM Alumni Association Student of Distinction Award and was inducted into the Pi Kappa Lambda music honors fraternity while at the University of Miami. Additionally, Park studied viola in Hannover, Germany with Hatto Beyerle of the Alban Berg Quartet. Further studies include the Pierre Monteux School, the South Carolina Conductor’s Institute, Tafelmusik Institute in Toronto, Ontario, Aspen Music Festival and the International Festival-Institute at Roundtop, Texas, where two groups he led were chosen to perform on the “Best of the Summer” concerts ! during consecutive summers.

Friday (Sept. 11) and Saturday (Sept. 12) performances begin at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday (Sept. 13), a special matinee performance begins at 3 p.m. Ticket information is available at 858-3185. Students receive a 20 percent discount with MSU ID.
--Kenneth Bowles, chair of the Division of Music



‘Beavers Give A Dam, Go Green!’ for MSU Homecoming
Homecoming at Minot State University this year centers on the theme “Beavers Give A Dam, Go Green!” Homecoming Week officially kicks off Sept. 20 and runs through Sept. 26. Numerous activities for the students and the community, such as the Homecoming parade and game and Beaver Fun/Walk, have been planned. http://www.minotstateu.edu/homecoming/index.shtml

http://www.minotstateu.edu/homecoming/parade.shtml

http://www.minotstateu.edu/homecoming/5k_walk.shtml



For more information on Homecoming activities, call the Office of Student Activities at 858-3987, the Office of Advancement at 858-3234 or the Department of Athletics at 858-3041.
--Leon Perzinski, director of the Student Center



General Information

Cross Training Wellness Club starting

The Minot State University Wellness Committee is starting a Cross Training Wellness Club. This club is open to anyone who does or wants to start any type of cardiovascular or strength training exercise whether it would be at home or in a health club/fitness center type setting. If you are looking for a workout partner, new ideas, or sharing any of your workout knowledge, this is the club for you. For information, please call 858-3485 or e-mail paul.brekke@minotstateu.edu.

--Paul Brekke, director of the Fitness Center



Postcards missing
Last week, 600 postcards were created by the Office of Publications and Design Services and sent out for delivery. The postcards were never received by the Office of Advancement. If anyone knows where these postcards are, contact 858-3373 or tawnya.bernsdorf@minotstateu.edu.

--Tawnya Bernsdorf, director of alumni and annual giving



Office of Human Resources

A representative from TIAA-CREF will be on campus Oct. 20-23 and available to provide counseling concerning retirement investing. This is open to all TIAA-CREF participants and those interested in participating. To schedule an appointment, go to the Web site (www.tiaa-cref.org/moc) or call 1-800-877-6602 ext 45-3102. (Please try the Web site first.) All appointments will meet in the Souris Room.Minot State TIAA CREF 10 2009.pdf

--Wes Matthews, director of human resources

Office of Public Information


The following text is from an Office of Public Information news release sent to media earlier:



For Immediate Release: Date: Sept. 9, 2009



OPEN HOUSE TO SHOWCASE NEW ESL CENTER AT MINOT STATE

The public is invited to attend an open house on Sept. 16 to visit with employees and students at the recently established English as a Second Language center at Minot State University.

Established a few months ago on Minot State’s campus, the ESL center is run by The Language Company. It gives an opportunity for students from across the world to study English in North Dakota.

"The Language Company has found a great community in Minot and MSU. Our staff and students have been warmly welcomed everywhere we go, from the campus bookstore to the local bank,” said Bonnie Carrera, director of TLC-Minot. People are so caring and interested in both learning about TLC-Minot and our students and sharing about Minot and the American culture."

Housed on the newly renovated first floor of Dakota Hall, the ESL center has classroom space available for up to 50 students, who attend 50-minute to 90-minute classes, Monday through Friday. TLC-Minot provides high-quality language programs and cultural experiences for persons who wish to learn English as a second language for academic, professional or personal purposes.

Once they’ve completed level nine in the program, students in the ESL program at Minot State can enroll directly into Minot State as undergraduates. As of now, the bulk of the students learning English at the new center come from China, Saudi Arabia or South Korea. The students appreciate the chance to learn more than just English in what they consider to be a safe, friendly community.

"If you ask me what I learn in a language school, it is to not fear talking to others, even when I don't understand,” said Xiuling (Ling) Chen, a student at the ESL center from Xiamen, China. “I believe TLC-Minot is a good environment to study. The teachers are very patient. The community is very friendly. So, I don't care if I speak the wrong word; the important thing in speaking English is to open your mouth.”

The ESL open house will be held on Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include hors d’oeuvres, a chance to meet students and the four local employees at the center, as well as a ribbon cutting by the Minot Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.


Absence Confirmation

Confirmation of anticipated student absence from class for track and field
The following students will be unable to attend classes on Friday (Sept. 11) after 7 a.m. until Saturday (Sept. 12) in order to travel to and from and participate in the South Dakota School of Mines Invitational in Rapid City, S.D.:

Women’s Team

Beck, Liz
Dietrich, Lauren
Johnsrud, Kara
Pizarro, Mirelys
Rettig, Heidi
Sayler, Cassandra
Schall, Breyette
Schall, Courtney
Towle, Amanda
Tuorney, Taylor

Men’s Team
Altaye, Israel
Elizondo, Luis
Evans, Khaldon
Hildenbrand, Dylan
Hiller, Devin
Medina, Leon
Meza, Cory
Perry, Ryan
Szafarski, Brett
Towle, John
Velasquez, Brandon



If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 858-3268 or stu.melby@minotstateu.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.
--Stu Melby, head cross country/track and field coach
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Notifying the Office of Student Life or faculty members through the Office of Public Information (using this format or by any other means) does not constitute an excused absence. Whenever a student anticipates an absence, he/she should contact the appropriate faculty member prior to missing class.

It is up to the discretion of the faculty member whether students will be excused from class or allowed to make up any missed work. Each faculty member establishes his/her own guidelines regarding class absence, and whether or not a student will be allowed to make up missed work.*
*Based upon “Class Absence Policy,” 2000 - 2002 Student Handbook - Minot State University.


Reminder: Check the campus calendar on the MSU home page for additional events at www.minotstateu.edu.



































































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