Author Archives: University Communications
Best college ever uses Harry Potter to teach philosophy
While Hagrid hasn’t come busting down our door with a one-way ticket to Hogwarts, Muggles who love the Potter series—you know you’re a superfan if you can appreciate these Harry Potter jokes—can come pretty close at St. Cloud State University.
Conference explores how police, partners can bridge divides
The second annual Police and Social Services Conference will look at how police and social services can work together to bridge divides in the community Sept. 28.
Culture nights give more than a taste of world
St. Cloud State University is considered a hub of activity in the St. Cloud area. With over 250 organizations on campus, there are many activities to partake in, learn from and enjoy. Most of them are free and open to the broader community.
Concert features work by student composers
A Composition Concert at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Performing Arts Center Recital Hall will include an original work composed by St. Cloud State University students.
Still the Best of Central Minnesota
St. Cloud State University has again been voted the Best College in Central Minnesota. Several alumni-owned businesses also recognized as the Best of Central Minnesota.
VIDEO: New scholarship at NHCC highlights STEM
Celebration at North Hennepin Community College recognizes ACCESS STEM partnership and $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
Wayne ’03 receives Friend of Youth award
Chris Wayne has been named a Central Minnesota Noon and St. Cloud Morning Optimist Club’s Friends of Youth Award recipient for 2017.
Minnesota University Teaches Philosophy Through Harry Potter
St. Cloud State University professor Carolyn Hartz is applying Aristotle’s work on friendship to character relationships in J.K. Rowling’s books about the boy wizard.
Professor Starts Petition to Rename Building on SCSU Campus
Tucked right next to Stewart Hall, along the Mississippi River bank, is a St. Cloud State University building with a very ordinary name. However, a professor on campus has started a petition to change that.
