Alumni news
SCSU alumnus named MN Elementary Phy Ed Teacher of the Year
St. Cloud State University alumnus Mike Chamberlain has been selected as the Minnesota Society of Health and Physical Educators’ (MNSHAPE) Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award winner.
Chamberlain graduated from SCSU in 2010 with a BS in Physical Education. He said he is a proud alumnus of St. Cloud State, making and maintaining many connections at the University.
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
A Forever Husky: Remembering Jo McMullen-Boyer
Friends, family, former students and colleagues of Jo McMullen-Boyer gathered Aug. 31 in St. Cloud State University’s Ritsche Auditorium to celebrate her life of purpose and accomplishment, courage and generosity of spirit that cancer ended at age 54.
Celebrating St. Cloud State Community
Be Huskies proud. Be part of #OurSCSU. Share your story and find others at scsu.mn/ourscsu.
Afghanistan refugee maintains hope despite turbulent 12 months
Courage is a characteristic that speaks through actions. Sakina, a 2021 graduate of St. Cloud State University, has displayed it throughout her entire life. It took courage to attend university in her home country of Afghanistan, a path often not supported for women. Courage to move thousands of miles away to earn a master’s degree at SCSU and return home to use her new skills to better her country. And it also took courage to flee when her safety was no longer guaranteed.
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.
