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#OurSCSU showcases the strength of our community, and there is no better example of that strength than the impact being made by our fantastic St. Cloud State alumni. Our annual alumni recognition awards highlight Huskies who are bold thinkers, influencers, change makers and leaders in the region, nationally and around the globe. Do you know someone who demonstrates those characteristics and should be honored? Nominate them for the 2024 Alumni Recognition Awards. Click here for guidelines, information on past recipients, and to submit nominations. Nominations are due by May 3, 2024.

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Nicholas Katona
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St. Cloud State University


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Featured stories

Marit Ortega photoAlumna looks to help animals, people through humane society role

In 2002, Marit Ortega was looking to take a break from school. She had just earned her degree in biology from SCSU and was working at Tri-County Humane Society to gain some more experience before attending veterinary school. Twenty-two years later, she’s now the executive director. Read more and share your story at scsu.mn/ourscsu

Ashley and Chris Walker pose for a photo on the set of Wheel of FortuneSCSU alumni couple wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Watching “Wheel of Fortune” is a bit of a tradition for St. Cloud State University alumni Ashley and Chris Walker. The family tradition took on a life of its own, as the couple was selected to compete on the show for its Valentine’s Day-themed Sweethearts Week. Click here to see video from the couple's big win


University and alumni news

SCSU wrestling team promotional graphicSt. Cloud State wrestling clinches NSIC Championship
St. Cloud State wrestling erased a 10-0 deficit after three matches to comeback and defeat UMary in February. With the win, SCSU closed out its conference dual schedule with a perfect 9-0 mark to clinch a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Regular Season Championship, its 12th NSIC title in the last 13 seasons.
 
Kaelyn and Ryan Szymanski photoSauk Rapids special education teachers become first brother-sister duo to officiate state tournament
In February, St. Cloud State alumni Kaelyn Szymanski ’20 and Ryan Szymanski ’16, ’20 became the first brother-sister duo to officiate a girls state hockey tournament game. Kaelyn was a linesman and Ryan was one of the referees for a Class AA state quarterfinals game between Maple Grove and Minnetonka.

 
Photo of SCSU's Miller Center building that houses the librarySCSU Library aids project to preserve 500,000 books for future generations
The St. Cloud State University Library is one of 24 academic libraries from across Minnesota working together to ensure nearly half a million scarcely-held books will remain available to Minnesotans for the foreseeable future.

 
DeVentri Jordan photoAthletic performance coach uses experience to help athletes reach potential
St. Cloud State alumnus DeVentri Jordan is an athletic performance coach and founder of GameFace Training, which helps to prepare elite athletes for their sports. He recently spoke with Men's Health about the challenges and triumphs faced by Black trainers, athletes and gym owners within the fitness community.

 
Event attendees poses for a photo during a Herberger Business School meet and greet#OurSCSU community gathers for February events
SCSU Advancement & Alumni Engagement staff connected with alumni and friends at our Huskies Headquarters in Colorado and Herberger Business School meet and greet events in February. We look forward to meeting with more #OurSCSU community members this spring!

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Coming events

Huskies in Arizona

Huskies in and around Arizona: Join President Robbyn Wacker for an alumni and friends social from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at The Herb Box, 7000 East Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale, Arizona! RSVP here by March 28.

When: 6 p.m. April 4

Where: The Herb Box in Scottsdale, Arizona

Click here to register


SCSU Day at Target Field

Join us for SCSU Day at Target Field when the Minnesota Twins take on the Detroit Tigers at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, April 20. This year's ticket package includes a co-themed SCSU Twins jersey, and sections 101-104, 136-138 and 237-240 are recommended for those looking to gather with fellow Huskies.

For those who would like to take a bus from SCSU to Target Field and back, seats are $25 per person. Purchase tickets here and reserve bus seats here

When: 1:10 p.m. April 20

Where: Target Field in Minneapolis

Click here for tickets and here for bus seats


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