Category Archives: Students

Alumna Katie Schnieder ’12 Joins Office of Community Engagement through AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer Appointment

Katie Schneider, a 2012 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Crookston from Delano, Minnesota, and former community adviser, has begun a one-year AmeriCorps VISTA appointment in the Office of Community Engagement, following training in Albuquerque, N.M., February 26 – 28, … Continue reading

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Alpha Lambda Delta to Host Third Annual Pi Run on Saturday, April 20, 2013, with New Route and New Race Distance; Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the old Carnegie Library

All proceeds to benefit the Carnegie Library Restoration Project Fund Alpha Lambda Delta at the University of Minnesota Crookston is hosting the third annual Pi Run on Saturday, April 20, 2013. The run will include a new route along with … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Business Department Offers Students Opportunity to Earn Certificate of Taxation

Students interested in advancing as a tax professional will now have the opportunity to earn a Certificate of Taxation at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. The certificate, offered through the Business Department, is available to students both on campus and … Continue reading

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Former NBA Player Chris Herren Shares Story of Substance Abuse at U of M, Crookston during Alcohol Awareness Week on Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 7 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium; Event is free and all are welcome to attend

The area is invited to a special presentation by former NBA player Chris Herren on Wed., Oct. 17, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the Kiehle Auditorium at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Herren, who played for the Denver Nuggets and … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston Moves to 2nd in U.S.News & World Report Rankings in Category Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges; Campus ranks in top 4 for 15th Consecutive Year

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is pleased to announce a move up to second in this year’s U.S.News Best Colleges rankings in the category Midwest Top Public Regional Colleges. The rankings for 2013 mark the 15th consecutive year the Crookston … Continue reading

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U of M, Crookston to highlight Mexican Independence Day as part of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, September 16, 2012

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Minnesota, Crookston is hosting a program that encompasses Hispanic history, storytelling, music, dancing, and refreshments on Sunday, September 16, 2012, the official Mexican Independence Day. The event, known as the “Celebration … Continue reading

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Lorna Hollowell joins U of M, Crookston as Director of Diversity and Multicultural Programs

Lorna Hollowell (right) has been hired as director of diversity and multicultural programs at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She comes to the campus from Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, Ky, where she served as director of cultural … Continue reading

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Twenty Years for U of M, Crookston Teambackers

It began in 1993 when the University of Minnesota, Crookston transitioned from a two-year technical college to a four-year baccalaureate degree granting institution. Then director of athletics Marv Bachmeier and director of external relations Al Larson recognized the need for … Continue reading

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Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2012 at the U of M, Crookston Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium

The Class of 2012 will be honored during commencement exercises at the University of Minnesota, Crookston on Saturday, May 5. The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium when some 200 students, including some 34 international students  representing 14 … Continue reading

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Entrepreneur Experience Camp for High School Students to be held June 17-21, 2012, at the U of M, Crookston

Experience the excitement of sharing ideas and competing with other future entrepreneurs during a camp designed for high school students interested in starting their own business. Entrepreneur Experience Camp will be held from Sunday, June 17 through Thursday, June 21, … Continue reading

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