Monthly Archives: September 2011

Homecoming Royalty Reign over Golden Eagle Empire at the U of M, Crookston

Coronation was held Thursday, September 29 in Kiehle Auditorium. Candidates were introduced by Brooke Novak and Alisha Aasness. Reigning over Homecoming 2011 are: Queen Katelyn Zins a senior from Starbuck, Minn., majoring in communication and King Austin Czichotzki, a senior … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Students Install Nature-Based Play Space in Warren, Minn.

The students in the U of M, Crookston landscape installation and maintenance class, led by Asisstant Professor Eric Castle, work on the installation of the Nature-Based Play Space in Warren, Minn.

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Grant Award to U of M, Crookston Continues Federal Designation as a U.S. Department of Commerce EDA University Center

For the past three years, the University of Minnesota, Crookston has served as the Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center for the state of Minnesota. That designation will continue with the recent awarding of a grant appropriation of $615,000 from … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Invites Area College Students to Outdoor Skills Day Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 4 – 7:30 p.m. at the Crookston Gun Club

College students from around the area are invited to attend College Outdoor Skills Day, taking place on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crookston Gun Club, located north of the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston’s Aviation Fraternity, Alpha Eta Rho Hosts Successful Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 25, 2011

                 

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Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

Join members of Alpha Eta Rho, the University of Minnesota, Crookston’s aviation fraternity, for their annual pancake breakfast. They will be serving pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee, and orange juice. Date/Time:  Sunday, September 25, 2011, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Turf Club to Sponsor 9th Annual Carl Spackler Open on Friday, September 23, 2011

Keep in the swing this fall with the 9th Annual Carl Spackler Open to be held on Friday, September 23, 2011, at Minakwa Golf Course, at 3 p.m. Registration for the 9-hole, 4-person scramble is $20 per person or $80 … Continue reading

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U.S.News & World Report Ranks U of M, Crookston in Top Three in Category of Top Public Regional Colleges; Marks 14th Consecutive Year Crookston Ranked in Top Schools

For a fourteenth consecutive year, the University of Minnesota, Crookston has been recognized as one of the top regional colleges in the Midwest in its category for the 2012 edition of Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group.  This year’s … Continue reading

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Final Designs Completed for Nature-Based Play Spaces in Crookston and Warren, Minn.

Final concepts for nature-based play spaces for the cities of Crookston and Warren, Minn. have now been completed and approved. The children’s play space for Crookston was designed for Castle Park, which is located off of Castle Street to the … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston hosts Club and Organization Fair

Beautiful weather made a great backdrop for the annual Club and Organization Fair at the U of M, Crookston on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Students had an opportunity to learn more about the opportunities to join clubs and organizations on … Continue reading

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