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#OurSCSU Feature: Jestine Ware
St. Cloud State University alumna Jestine Ware ’15 is an editor and writer by trade. While she first made her mark writing children’s books that centered around historically underrepresented communities, she now also uses her skills to advocate for those in her own community.
#OurSCSU Feature: Dr. Heather Brown
Dr. Heather Brown started as director of St. Cloud State University’s Women’s Center in July 2023, but her career in social justice started much earlier.
Wacker, Kleis introduce last Lemonade Concert and Granite City Days kickoff as SCSU president, St. Cloud mayor
The Lemonade Concert & Art Fair is one of St. Cloud State University’s best-known campus traditions, and marks the opening of the St. Cloud Granite City Days community-wide event. Lemonade returned to campus June 27 for the 51st annual year, complete with the Lemonade President’s Reception inside of Atwood Memorial Center. This year, however,
Annual SCSU Leadership Breakfast discusses the importance of lifelong learning
St. Cloud State University hosted its annual Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, June 6 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. This year’s event included a panel discussion on the benefits of and the need for lifelong learning.
#OurSCSU community goes out to the ballgame for SCSU Day at Target Field
Over 600 St. Cloud State University alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends showed their support for St. Cloud State and the Minnesota Twins during SCSU Day at Target Field over the weekend. It was a victory for both #OurSCSU community as well as the home team, as the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on
SCSU alumni couple wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Watching “Wheel of Fortune” is a bit of a tradition for St. Cloud State University alumni Ashley and Chris Walker. Ashley Walker grew up watching the gameshow with her family, and the couple now watch it just about every weeknight with their daughters. “As our kids were getting older and wanting to watch TV a
Husky Impact Fund supports University priorities
The Husky Impact Fund delivers vitally important, flexible philanthropic funds to address the complexities of delivering top quality learning paired with robust individualized student support in alignment with the University’s priorities. The Husky Impact Fund addresses the greatest needs on campus, furthering St. Cloud State’s strategic priorities, investing in new initiatives and managing unforeseen opportunities that arise.
Retired MLB player uses platform to advocate for others with Tourette syndrome
St. Cloud State University alumnus and former SCSU baseball player Jim Eisenreich went decades — some of them in Major League Baseball — without answers for why he felt the way he did. Since being diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, he has used his platform and resources to support others with the same diagnosis through the Jim Eisenreich Foundation for Children with Tourette Syndrome.
Couple makes Autism Discovery Center a reality for SCSU
A St. Cloud State University alumna and her husband have made a gift that will benefit not just SCSU, but the regional community as well. The Linda ’74 and Richard Offerdahl Autism Discovery Center was publicly announced in April inside St. Cloud State University’s Brown Hall.
