Minot State University Announcements

Sept. 24, 2009 Campus Announcements



Events

MSU Ambassadors and SGA urge MSU and community to ‘Save Someone’s Life’
A Minot State University blood drive, sponsored by the MSU Ambassadors and Student Government Association, is slated for Sept. 29-30 in the Conference Center (Student Center, third floor), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. They encourage everyone to make the time to “Save Someone’s Life” by donating blood.

In North Dakota, it takes 300 blood donations every day to meet hospital patients’ needs. Currently, less than 4 percent of the United States population donates blood to supply the 20 million units needed each year. Meanwhile, the demand is rapidly increasing due to modern surgical techniques and new therapeutic uses for blood.



Free T-shirts, movie passes, blood-pressure checks and cholesterol testing available with every donation.



Although the MSU Ambassadors and SGA would appreciate reservations by donors, walk-ins are welcome. To secure an appointment, call 858-3987 or e-mail ann.rivera@minotstateu.edu.

--Ann Rivera, student activities coordinator



General Information

Advanced Study Grant Program applications due Oct. 30
Minot State University’s support for advanced study is available through the Advanced Study Grant Program. This program provides financial assistance to full-time faculty or staff pursuing course work for degree programs or in skill areas deemed critical to the university. Funding can assist with book expenses, travel expenses or tuition. The deadline for applications is Oct.30.To learn more, go to www.minotstateu.edu/instplan/res03.shtml.Direct questions to 858-3323 or cari.olson@minotstateu.edu.

2009_Adv_Study_Grant_Proposals.pdf


--Cari Olson, academic and institutional projects coordinator



Office of Public Information



The following text is from an Office of Public Information newsletter:



Haaland Paddock, Wilson and Cresap honor Gary Stenehjem

Gary Stenehjem, a Minot State University alumnus and retired music teacher who died May 2, left a legacy of music excellence on Minot and the surrounding region. To honor Stenehjem, three of his former students, along with the Brass Band of Minot, will perform the Brass and Organ Høstfest Festival Concert on Monday (Sept. 28) in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, 7 p.m.

The three students, Joan Haaland Paddock, Nathan Wilson and Andy Cresap, who have established themselves as music professionals, are all living testaments of Stenehjem’s teaching prowess. Paddock, who previously served as an MSU faculty member, is currently a professor of music at Linfield University in McMinnville, Ore. Wilson will graduate in May 2010 in high brass performance from the University of Oregon, Eugene, with plans to continue his master’s and doctoral work in high brass performance. Cresap will also graduate in May with a bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance from Bemidji State University; he plans to pursue a master’s degree in trumpet performance.

The concert will also feature several organ compositions, including three that will have the organ performing with the Brass Band of Minot in brass and organ extravaganzas. Wilson and MSU faculty members Kari Files and Selmer Moen are slated to perform as organists.

From his renowned organ skills, to his brass performance and to his conducting skills, Stenehjem touched many lives in his 44 years as a music performer and teacher. Of those lives, thousands were music students. He taught in Ryder, Westhope and Minot. Of his students, several have continued their pursuit of a career in music teaching or performance because of Stenehjem’s instruction and encouragement.

Admission is $10, with the concert’s proceeds being donated to the Gary Stenehjem Organ Scholarship Fund at Minot State University.



MSU in the News

(To inform the MSU community of Minot State items in the media, the Office of Public Information will provide links to items.)



The tradition of having a marching band at Minot State University is being revived. http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/content.detail/id/532453.html?nav=5010



In an editorial, the Minot Daily News applauds MSU’s recruiting efforts.

http://www.minotdailynews.com/page/category.detail/nav/5004/Editorials.html



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



























































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