Huskies Tales - Alumni & Friends

January 2024

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Our alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends are doing incredible work around the globe and we are proud that St. Cloud State University is part of their journey. Since launching #OurSCSU in 2023, we have enjoyed sharing and celebrating the impact members of the St. Cloud State community are having around the world.

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Featured stories

Professor works to connect others through teaching and research

For Dr. Christopher Lehman, to teach and research history is to find the humanity in generations past. Lehman joined St. Cloud State University in 2002 and is now the chair of ethnic studies within the University’s Department of Ethnic, Gender and Women's Studies. Read more and share your story at scsu.mn/ourscsu

SCSU, community honor Martin Luther King Jr. during celebration

St. Cloud State University and the surrounding community honored the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Community Celebration in January. The 12th annual community event had the theme of “Our Beloved Community: Our Work is Not Done Yet.”

Artistic family pastime turns vehicle to inspire the community

Art in some form or another has always been central in the life of SCSU alumna Mary Bruno '97. When her dad built a letterpress studio onto their family’s one-car garage, she could usually be found in that same studio, and would one day make it her own with Bruno Press. Read more and share your story at scsu.mn/ourscsu

University and alumni news

Millions follow this SCSU graduate for online sports videos
Nolan Newberg ’22 graduated from St. Cloud State after growing up in the same Shoreview neighborhood as StrictlyBBall co-creator Joe Doerrer. The pair have captured a huge online audience and their company just hired its first employee. StrictlyBBall videos routinely generate tens of thousands of likes on TikTok and other social media platforms where they cover amateur, professional and high school sports.

Photo of SCSU Honors College launch event

SCSU celebrates launch of Honors College
St. Cloud State University celebrated the official launch of the SCSU Honors College with a program in the Atwood Memorial Center Alumni Room. #OurSCSU community gathered to learn more about the direction of the Honors College, as well as top priorities for the upcoming year and how to become involved.

Professor and former coach honored for helping girls and women break barriers
Dr. Paula U’Ren, a professor and chairperson of SCSU’s Department of Kinesiology and former SCSU softball head coach, was honored with the Breaking Barriers Award by the National Girls & Women in Sports Day Minnesota organization. The Breaking Barriers Award is annually given to an individual who has successfully torn down barriers to provide opportunities in sports for girls and women of all races, ages and levels of ability.

Registered Nursing program named one of Minnesota’s best
SCSU has been named one of the top Registered Nursing (RN) programs in Minnesota. It was ranked as the No. 2 bachelor’s program in Minnesota by RegisteredNursing.org, a leading resource for the nursing industry. The ranking values how effectively a program supports students in their journey toward licensure and beyond. SCSU was also ranked as the No. 3 school overall in the state.

Coming events

Huskies Headquarters in Colorado

Join President Robbyn Wacker and fellow Huskies from 4 to 5:30 p.m. MST Saturday, Feb. 3 at Oskar Blues Grill and Brew, 118 North Tejon St. in Colorado Springs, before the hockey game starts at 6 p.m. at Ed Robson Arena. RSVP here

When: 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 3

Where: Oskar Blues Grill and Brew in Colorado Springs

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Herberger Huskies Meet & Greet

Join HBS alumni and friends for a meet and greet with Dean Katherina Pattit from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in the third-floor reception area of Herb Brooks National Hockey Center before the St. Cloud State men's hockey team takes on Western Michigan at 6 p.m. RSVP here by Feb. 20.

When: 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 24

Where: Herb Brooks National Hockey Center

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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. Purchase tickets here

When: 1:10 p.m. April 20

Where: Target Field in Minneapolis

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