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Local College Students Set to Graduate This Weekend

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:18 +0000

The College of St. Benedict, St. Cloud State University and St. John's University will each hold commencement ceremonies this weekend.

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Construction Begins on Atwood Renovation

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:39:47 +0000

Renovations are under way for a near $5 million upgrade to the Atwood Memorial Center on the campus of SCSU.

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Journalism Takes Center Stage at St. Cloud State

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:52:03 +0000

Students at SCSU heard from media professionals around the state at the 42nd First Amendment Forum.

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SCSU Professor to Work With NASA

The Associated Press — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:34:36 +0000

A St. Cloud State University physicist has learned he will soon be part of a NASA project to study the Earth's atmosphere.

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SCSU Renames National Hockey and Event Center After Herb Brooks [AUDIO,VIDEO]

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:56:08 +0000

SCSU is honoring legendary coach Herb Brooks by placing his name on the renovated hockey center.

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School Looks To Build On Successful Season

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:32:55 +0000

Over 97,000 fans watched the historic Husky season at the National Hockey and Event Center.

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Fans Gather On SCSU Campus to Cheer On Huskies [VIDEO, AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:54:39 +0000

SCSU fans gathered in the Atwood Ballroom to cheer on the hockey team as they play in their first ever Frozen Four.

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Sauk Rapids' Prow Family Excited for Frozen Four [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:11:03 +0000

The St. Cloud State University men's hockey team will be playing their biggest game in school history tonight (Thursday). The Huskies play Quinnipiac in the Frozen Four National Semi finals in Pittsburgh.

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Bachmann Honors SCSU Hockey Team on Capitol Hill [VIDEO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:34:01 +0000

Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann recognized the St. Cloud State University men's hockey team on the House floor today (Wednesday).

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Husky Hockey Merchandise a Hot Item Around St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:45:12 +0000

St. Cloud State is in the Frozen Four for the first time in school history. To celebrate, Husky fans are buying up any and all hockey apparel. Merchandise from t-shirts and sweatshirts to hockey pucks are hot items at area stores.

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Students Experience the Dangers of Impaired Driving [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:20:41 +0000

SCSU students got a taste of what it's like driving impaired.

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St. Cloud Group Wants Barden Park to be Smoke-Free

The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:51:15 +0000

St. Cloud State University has been tobacco-free for almost a year, but the decision has had unpleasant consequences for a nearby historical site.

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SCSU To Accept International Higher Ed Award

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:42:40 +0000

SCSU is being recognized for their partnership with a Chilean school as an innovation in international higher education.

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Study Shows Impact of Local Colleges and Universities

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:28:54 +0000

Area schools generate over $640 million and more than 8,000 jobs for local economy.

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College Republicans Split on Issue of Gay Marriage [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:34:28 +0000

There appears to be a split among young people in the Republican Party over the issue of gay marriage. The two-term chairman of the Minnesota College Republicans announced today (Wednesday) his support over legalizing same sex marriage. Ryan Lyk says he wants people to know that not just Democrats support the issue.

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SCSU Shows Favorable Numbers In New Tuition Ranking System

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:20:55 +0000

President Barack Obama laid out his top priorities during the State of the Union Address, with the role of education standing out.

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SCSU President Earl Potter to Attend State of the Union Address [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:50:47 +0000

When President Barack Obama gives his annual State of the Union Address tonight (Wednesday) St. Cloud State University President Earl Potter will be in the audience.

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Non-Teaching Faculty Reach Contract Agreement with MnSCU

The Associated Press — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:37:18 +0000

Negotiators have reached tentative agreement on a contract covering non-teaching faculty who work at Minnesota's seven state universities. The contract would effect both St. Cloud State University and St. Cloud Technical and Community College who belong to the MnSCU system.

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Winter Institute to Look at Central MN Economic Outlook

Lee Voss — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:52:41 +0000

A two-day conference that gives the economic outlook of central Minnesota enters it's 51st year when it gets underway tomorrow.

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SCSU Hosting Diversity Job Fair

Jim Maurice — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 06:14:02 +0000

There's a job fair at St. Cloud State University today (Friday). Current students and alumni are invited to the Diversity Job and Internship Fair from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Atwood Memorial Center.

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