Huskies in the news
Minnesota’s new cannabis classes drawing a different kind of student
Minnesota college students traveling to path of totality for national eclipse project
Robbyn Wacker: To a higher degree
ST. CLOUD TIMES — As my presidency of St. Cloud State University draws to a close after six amazing, rewarding and challenging years, I want to express my appreciation to the community for the many ways you have shown your support and interest in your hometown university.
Power Pair: Identical twins and Minnesota state troopers
MPR — Jamie Gilchrist and Jessica Liimatainen are 2021 graduates of St. Cloud State University with degrees in Criminal Justice Studies.
Jamie and Jessica are identical twins who do most everything together and were recently featured on Minnesota Public Radio’s Power Pair series. Listen to their interview on MPR News.
SCSU students helping solve local business problems
WJON — St. Cloud State students will be looking to solve 5 problems from Thermo-Tech Premium Windows and Doors in Sauk Rapids later this month. The event is an extra-curricular opportunity for SCSU students called “Huskies Invent”.
Dr. Mark Petzold and SCSU President Dr. Robbyn Wacker to discuss the event.
SCSU swimmer’s next stop is the Marine Corps
ST. CLOUD LIVE — Jayden Porter is now in his fifth year with the SCSU swimming and diving program and came back for his final year of eligibility as a graduate student. He already has his undergrad degree in entrepreneurship and is taking his masters in management leadership.
But there’s something even bigger on the horizon for the Bismarck, North Dakota, native. Porter enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after his sophomore year at St. Cloud State and has already put in 12 weeks of training. After this semester, he’ll move to Quantico, Virginia, to begin full duty.
SCSU professor pens new book set in 1860 Minnesota
WJON — A professor at St. Cloud State University has written a new book. Christopher Lehman is a professor of ethnic studies at SCSU. His new book is called “It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom”.
The book takes place in 1860 when the enslaved woman traveled to Minnesota with her captors Mississippi residents Richard and Mary Christmas for summer vacation.
St. Cloud State launches a 5th cannabis course, this one in product development
CBS — St. Cloud State University is expanding its cannabis curriculum.
Those looking to grow their knowledge can now sign up for courses in cannabis product development, and a design certificate program.
“Playing For Her” highlights the voices of women student-athletes on SCSU campus
KVSC — A new event on the St. Cloud State University campus uplifts the voices of women student-athletes. SCSU Women’s Center hosted the first “Playing for Her” event from 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 in Atwood Glacier Room.
The event featured a diverse panel of SCSU women student-athletes and highlighted the importance of equality, equity and justice within women’s sports. According to event facilitator Kara Cowell, they created the event to bring women athletes together and give them a platform to share their experiences.