WJON — When St. Cloud State University announced last year that it was offering a cannabis certification class, Mary Wedin was one of the first people to sign up. The online program began in November and she just recently received her certificate.
Wedin also just recently opened a new store called Wild Weed which currently offers a wide variety of CBD and THC products.
WJON — St. Cloud State is offering a program that is saving students money on text books. The program is called Open Educational Resources, and Z-degrees. St. Cloud State University President Robbyn Wacker and SCSU Library Dean Rhonda Huisman joined Jay Caldwell on WJON.
Huisman explains z-degree means anything priced lower than $40. She says z-degrees is being led by MN State with all 17 institutions doing this.
MPR — Dr. John Allen is a retired gastroenterologist with a decades-long Twin Cities practice who served key roles in the medical schools of Yale University and the University of Michigan. It’s not necessarily a career arc that would point to cannabis classes as his next professional step.
The 72-year-old, though, recently completed the course, “Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine” through St. Cloud State University and is enrolled now in “The Business of Cannabis” at St. Cloud, one of three public schools offering the courses.
MPR — A coalition of Minnesota college students will head to Indiana to be part of a national project for the solar eclipse. This includes students from St. Cloud State University, the University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College.
They will launch weather balloons to gather data about how the atmosphere changes during an eclipse. St. Cloud State Planetarium Director and atmospheric science professor Rachel Humphrey joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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