Musician, writer Ann Fee takes part in creative culture
Director of Publications at Minnesota State Ann Fee brings creativity and art to the Mankato community in many ways. A vocalist with the acoustic pop bar-band Fish Frye, Fee performs cover music from the '60s to '80s at various venues around the area. They play at the Wine Café, Pub 500, Richards, Willie's in St.
Rachel Compart is a student-parent
College students nowadays seem to take on more responsibilities than ever. From student organizations to part-time jobs, students everywhere are doing everything possible to get ahead in life. But 22-year-old Rachel Compart has an extra responsibility added to her plate.
Mark Schuck has been coaching at MSU since 1979
For more than 40 years, Mark Schuck has retained a constant presence at Minnesota State, playing the roles of student, volunteer, coach, advisor and teacher. Schuck, MSU's men's cross country and track and field coach, began his tenure coaching the cross country team in 1979, later adding track and field to his resume.
Brenda Flannery's time abroad changed her worldview
Professor Brenda Flannery has led a well-traveled and accomplished life outside of the Minnesota State College of Business. "I love to travel because I love to learn," said Flannery. In 2004 she took a year of sabbatical and lived in Central Mexico with her husband, Joe, and two children.
Injuries didn't stop Ryan Fick
They say that one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity. This is what happened when senior quarterback Ryan Fick went down in just the team's second game, with a broken fibula. Fick returned against Minnesota State University-Moorhead and showed signs of his old self.
Senate Speaker Tom Williams brings good spirits to MSSA
Minnesota States Student Association's Speaker Tom Williams is self-professed to be an uninteresting person. According to others who know him, his mediocre view of self comes from his compassion for the needs of others. As Speaker for the senate, Williams runs the general Senate meetings.
Brittany Stamer shows determination on the court and in the classroom
Brittany Stamer, a sophomore at Minnesota State has wanted to play volleyball at a collegiate level ever since she was a child. With her caring attitude and willingness to help other, however her true passion is to get a degree in nursing. Stamer will be the first of MSU's volleyball players to pursue nursing as a major while playing volleyball.
Scott Hagebak has taken an active role in the development of MSU since the 1960s
Building director of the Centennial Student Union, Scott Hagebak, has been coming and going from the MSU campus every since his freshmen year in the fall of 1967. In his years on campus, he has witnessed many changes among students and the Mankato area as well as having an active role in the antiwar movement in the '70s.
Roger Sheffer found his place halfway across the country
To English students and prospective writers searching for inspiration, look no further: Roger Sheffer is here to save the day. You probably won't find him cruising between classrooms with a cape and a red correction pen, but there's a good chance you'll learn a hell of a lot about the writing process if you sit down for a chat with one of Minnesota State's most constructive creative writing professors.
MSU film professor travels the world to find the best
Minnesota State professor Donna Casella isn't one to stay put. From her extensive worldwide travels, it's apparent the film expert doesn't care to just sit comfortably, but rather experience all the life the world has to offer. Casella is currently on a one-year sabbatical, living in the Northern Ireland town of Lurgan, where she is researching indigenous Irish films from the silent era for two academic articles she is writing.
Philosophy finds MSU prof
Dr. Richard Liebendorfer is a man of many disciplines. At his core he is a scholar, a professor, philosopher, and a student of the world. Liebendorfer began his academic career as a political science major; he planned on attending law school. His real passion was unearthed while taking a modern philosophy class as an undergraduate student.
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