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Students connect with organizations, businesses during 2024 Winter Involvement Fair

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SCSU students interacted with nearly 100 businesses and organizations spread throughout the Atwood Memorial Center Ballroom on Jan. 24 during the 2024 Winter Involvement Fair (Sidestreet).

The Winter Involvement Fair, organized by the Department of Campus Involvement, is a one-stop-shop for students to learn about hundreds of involvement opportunities available at SCSU and how to find news ways to meet new people, build skills, network and get involved on campus and in the community.

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SCSU professor, former coach honored for helping girls and women break barriers

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A St. Cloud State University professor and former coach has been recognized for her work in helping break barriers in providing equity in sports for girls and women of all ages.

Paula U’Ren, a professor and chairperson of SCSU’s Department of Kinesiology and former SCSU Softball head coach, was honored with the Breaking Barriers Award by National Girls & Women in Sports Day — Minnesota.

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SCSU, St. Cloud community honor Martin Luther King Jr. during MLK Community Celebration

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St. Cloud State University and the surrounding community honored the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Community Celebration in January.

The 12th annual community event, with the theme of “Our Beloved Community: Our Work is Not Done Yet” was led by SCSU and the City of St. Cloud along with community partners.

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Kiehle Gallery announces ‘Gestures of Resistance’ exhibit Jan. 16-Feb. 8

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A new exhibit ”Gestures of Resistance” by Rachel Breen opens Jan. 16 in the Kiehle Gallery on the St. Cloud State University campus.

The exhibit runs through Feb. 8 and features an exhibit that serves as a call to action. Breen’s work features mostly textile assemblages made from used clothing, some of which were made during Breen’s Fullbright Fellowship in India where she examined fair trade initiatives, reuse strategies and sustainable fabric printing and dying traditions.

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MLK Community Celebration focuses on ‘Our Beloved Community: Our Work is Not Done Yet’ on Jan. 13-17

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The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration returns in 2024 with a multi-day, community celebration with the theme “Our Beloved Community: Our Work is Not Done Yet.”

The 12th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration will take place Jan. 13-17 in the St. Cloud area, with the main event on Jan. 15 held at the River’s Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud. The community event is led by St. Cloud State University and the City of St. Cloud in partnership with the community and area partners.

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