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Library board names interim director to permanent post

Karen Pundsack ’95 has been named the permanent executive director for the Great River Regional Library system.

St. Cloud State transforming Q-Lot to protect Mississippi River

St. Cloud State University is transforming one of its parking lots into a pollution reduction project to help protect Mississippi River water quality.

 New president named for College at Brockport

Heidi Macpherson, who is currently a provost in Wisconsin with more than 20 years of experience in higher education as an administrator, author and professor, has been named the new president of The College at Brockport.

Readers want Friedrich Park to keep its natural beauty

There seems to be general agreement that George Friedrich Park should be kept as natural as possible.

American Eagle Energy (AMZG) Trades Strong Upon Appointment of New CFO

Effective as of the opening of business on May 1, 2015, Martin J. (Marty) Beskow ’92, 44, became the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.

Jessica Rosier ’11 takes over as Barker Mansion director

Being the director at Barker Mansion is a dream come true for Jessica Rosier ’11.

 Granddaughter: Park revival would please Friedrich

The land — which in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was home to a granite-quarrying business — has long been owned by St. Cloud State University. And it is George Friedrich who is credited with persuading the college to purchase the parcel. But the city and MnSCU recently agreed to a land swap ...

College roundup: No. 1 Huskies take NSIC title

The No. 1-ranked St. Cloud State baseball team took home an NSIC title Saturday after sweeping a pair of games from Northern State.

Nepalese students mobilize for earthquake relief efforts

Nepalese are at a loss for words as the official death toll from the devastating April 25 earthquake surpasses 5,500.

Late SCSU educator wrote book about Munsinger, Clemens

s Stephen R. Fuller tells it in his introduction, he was surprised no one had written a book about Munsinger Gardens and Clemens Gardens, one of St. Cloud’s most popular tourist spots.

Women Turn Tables on Online Harassers

Alexandra Tweten ’09, 27, an operations coordinator for Live Nation in Los Angeles, received abusive messages from men on OKCupid and other sites. So in October, she started compiling them on her Instagram account, Bye Felipe.

St. Cloud State and six area districts working to create center For partnership

St. Cloud State University and several area school districts are working together to create a collaborative center for partnership.

Art show draws funds for Nepal relief

Helping Nepal International, a student group at SCSU, collected $1,988 in donations on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, the group hosted an art show and silent auction at Atwood Memorial Center.

Waite Park looks to collaborate with SCSU on land use development project

Waite Park is exploring ways to better utilize the undeveloped areas of the city at they look towards the future.

SCSU students raising money for Nepal earthquake victims

St. Cloud State University students are fundraising for victims of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday.

‘He taught us to never give up’ Remembered for his spirit, Shoremaster co-founder dies at 79

St. Cloud State, which Dennis Sr. graduated from in 1959, gave him an alumni award in 2009. He also received his Ph.D. in 2007 from Kennedy Western Warren National University.

New CAIR director has St. Cloud ties, vision for area

Jaylani Hussein ’11 is the new executive director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Nepalese students organize to help after quake

Friday night was “like going through hell and back” for Prakriti Maskey. The St. Cloud State junior spent eight hours wondering whether her mother had been injured or worse in the earthquake that shook Nepal and caused more than 2,000 reported deaths as of Sunday.

Just Back From ... London

Erik Bullock, one of 35 St. Cloud State University students studying at Alnwick Castle in England this semester, offers up photos from some of the group’s “adventures in London.”

Friedrich Park is ready to realize its potential

St. Cloud has acquired a jewel of a park — in need of refurbishing. Thanks to a land swap between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and the City of St. Cloud, the city will reclaim an almost forgotten park with a rich history.

Scholarship winner is new University Chronicle editor

This year’s winner of the Gannett Foundation-Times Media Don Casey Scholarship is Alec Kasper-Olson. The Casey scholarship, named after a distinguished former executive editor, is awarded annually to a St. Cloud State mass communications student.

Friedrich Park offers slice of nature in urban core

St. Cloud is moving forward with plans to reopen the 50-acre Friedrich Park, which is at the end of University Drive. A land swap with St. Cloud State University has been approved by the City Council and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. The final paperwork now has to be done to make ...

Mayor Dave Kleis outlines plans for Friedrich Park

Mayor Dave Kleis outlines plans for Friedrich Park.

Friedrich Park offers slice of nature in urban core

St. Cloud is moving forward with plans to reopen the 50-acre Friedrich Park, which is at the end of University Drive. A land swap with St. Cloud State University has been approved by the City Council and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. The final paperwork now has to be done to make ...

Fun Friday: Hanging out at the SCSU rock wall [VIDEO]

The SCSU rock climbing wall features over 2,000 square feet of climbing space that reaches 40 feet to the ceiling.

 
 
 
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