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Inaugural "RPLS Day" to be April 8

The Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (RPLS) program will present the Inaugural RPLS Day on April 8, 2022, in the Centennial Student Union. The Day will feature networking, professional development and an awards ceremony.
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In Memoriam: Reverend Dan Stelzer

It is with a very heavy heart that we report the passing of Reverend Dan Stelzer on March 24th, 2022.

Social Work alum Jamie Rigling helps released prisoners launch new lives

When Jamie Rigling, a 2006 graduate of Social Work helps formerly incarcerated people, she does so from a unique place of empathy.
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"Mental Health is Health" topic of March 30 Summit

Best-selling author and speaker Johann Hari to deliver keynote address.
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Students Collect Community Wisdom

Professor David Engen’s Community Storytelling students publish in the Mankato Free Press.
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EARTH SCIENCES LAB

A new landscape for student experiences and funding opportunities
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Rhonda Dass creates cloud-like artwork

Rhonda Dass’ featured exhibition “Tangible Transformation: Change in Interchangeable Times” is now on display in the Central Student Union art gallery at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Minnesota State Mankato to Establish Center for Rural Behavioral Health

The Center for Rural Behavioral Health will achieve its mission through research, workforce development and continuing education, such as providing licensure board required trainings in outstate Minnesota.

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