2008 Woodie Awards
Boost in bus useCold weather, limited parking, gas prices, increased enrollment all factors in rising popularity of bus use, on and off campus
Cold weather, wet snow and snowflakes that seem to last forever are hardly ideal traveling conditions. This may be why more and more students prefer to ride the bus to campus. To free up parking spaces and provide students without cars a means to get to campus, Minnesota State operates several buses and shuttle services.…
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Got peace?Buddhist lama to discuss how to create a peaceful world
As the War in Iraq continues, riots cause turmoil in China and Africa is plagued with civil war, the notion of attaining peace seems to grow more unrealistic by the moment.
But you won't hear Shenpen Drolma entertain this notion. A Buddhist lama ordained by Tibetan meditation master His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche in 1996, she believes unity is possible and will discuss her views in a lecture titled "Creating Peace in our Communities, Work Places and World.…
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Free is in the nameAlthough filling out the FAFSA form may be confusing, Financial Services offers free assistance
During Spring, there are multiple seasons: allergy season, rainy season and tax season. It is not widely known, however, as FAFSA season.
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is what the U.S. Department of Education uses to assess how much financial help students deserve for the coming year of college.…
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How to get hiredFrom writing a resume to interviewing, the Career Development Center offers advice on how to get a job
Many students might have noticed a recent increase in advertisements for summer employment, but with today's economy, they may need to get a jump start on their job search.
"The housing market is a little frightening to job seekers and employers, so sooner is better," said Matt Carlson, career exploration coordinator in the Career Development Center (CDC) at Minnesota State.…
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Inside IslamIslamic Awareness Week to give students chance to learn about widely misunderstood religion through renowned speakers
Next week, students will get to ask everything they ever wanted to know about Islam but were too afraid to ask.
A few internationally prominent Muslims will come to Minnesota State during Islamic Awareness Week, a series of events aimed at demystifying the often misunderstood religion practiced by between 1 billion and 1.…
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