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Mass Communications student recognized by STAA All-America Program

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A St. Cloud State University Mass Communications student was recognized as one of the most outstanding collegiate radio and TV sports broadcasters in the country in May.

Junior Anna Behning, who works with Husky Productions and is a News Sports Anchor with UTVS, received 2023 All-American Honorable Mention recognition by the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America (STAA) All-America Program, which recognizes the top collegiate sportscasters each spring.

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Lemonade Concert and Art Fair preparing for 50th annual celebration in 2023

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The Lemonade Concert and Art Fair is preparing for its return to the St. Cloud State University campus in 2023 while building onto the tradition of being once of SCSU’s best-known campus traditions and the opening of the St. Cloud Granite City Days community-wide event.

But this year, the fair is preparing for a big anniversary year when the festivities begin on June 22 while celebrating the 50th annual year of the fair taking place at SCSU.

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SCSU students, faculty and staff receive unique opportunity to tour Federal Correctional Institute Sandstone

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A group of SCSU students, faculty and staff recently embarked on a unique tour of the Federal Correctional Institute Sandstone in April.

The tour, organized by Associate Warden Josh Hovden and the SCSU Career Center, aimed to provide a deeper understanding of the outstanding employment opportunities available with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Correctional staff guided the group through various sections of the facility while shedding light on the day-to-day operations, security measures, rehabilitation programs offered to inmates and more.

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Husky Productions named finalist for Sports Video Group College Sports Media awards

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St. Cloud State University’s Husky Productions has earned even more national recognition. The student-run organization was recently named a finalist for four Sports Video Group (SVG) awards during the 2023 awards process.

Since 2006, Husky Productions has earned 14 SVG awards and will find out if it will be adding to that list when the award winners are announced on May 31 during an awards presentation at the SVG College Summit in Atlanta.

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Dr. Potter Bigs on Campus celebrates seven years in 2023

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St. Cloud State University celebrated the seventh year of the Dr. Potter Bigs on Campus Program with an end of year celebration on May 10 in the Atwood Memorial Center.

The Bigs on Campus program brings together faculty, staff and alumni with students from South Junior High and Tech High School for a mentorship relationship that offers students to become more familiar with a college campus, and to allow students to think about life after high school and what their futures could look like.

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Visit St. Cloud State during Minnesota State Week June 26-30

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Students considering their higher education options are invited to take the first step in reaching their education and career goals by visiting St. Cloud State University during Minnesota State Week this June.

Minnesota State Week is a promotion intended to drive student awareness and virtual and in-person campus visits, as appropriate. This year, Minnesota State Week is June 26-30.

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SCSU students recognized during 57th annual Juried Student Exhibition reception

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St. Cloud State University students were honored and recognized during an awards ceremony in the Kiehle Gallery in the Kiehle Visual Arts Center on April 18 to kick off the 57th annual Juried Student Exhibition.

The exhibition awards ceremony opened up the reception, with faculty announcing the Juror’s Choice Awards, the College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Purchase Awards and Dean’s Recognition Awards. To conclude the reception, scholarship winners were announced for students to use towards the 2023-24 academic school year.

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SCSU Professor receives Award for Distinguished College Teaching of Mathematics

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A St. Cloud State University professor has received recognition from the largest academic community of mathematicians and mathematics students in the nation and Canada.

Dr. Melissa Hanzsek-Brill, Professor of Mathematics & Mathematics Education and STEM Education Coordinator, recently received the North Central Section’s 2023 Award for Distinguished College Teaching of Mathematics from the Mathematical Association of America.

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