The Fall/Winter 2024 edition of the St. Cloud State Magazine features Associate Professor Mike Dando, who is inspiring the next generation by using comics and pop culture for youth to connect to their communities. It also includes a story on PA announcer Jason Bryant, celebrates 100 years of the University Chronicle and highlights the #OURSCSU community with inspiring stories from alumnus Mike Oliver and alumna Jess Von Bank.
About St. Cloud State Magazine
St. Cloud State Magazine is the official institutional magazine of St. Cloud State University and is a collaborative effort of the University Communications office, the Office of Advancement & Alumni Engagement and the St. Cloud State University Foundation. The mission of the publication is to strengthen the bond and enhance the relationships between the University and its diverse alumni, faculty, students, community and friends.
The print edition of the St. Cloud State Magazine is produced twice a year by the St. Cloud State University Communications office and is distributed without charge to St. Cloud State alumni, faculty, friends and parents of currently enrolled students. St. Cloud State Magazine articles may be reproduced without permission if appropriate credit is given.
Editor-in-Chief
Brandie Yale
Managing Editor
Zach Dwyer
Contributing Editor
Nic Katona
Art Direction and Design
Marie Novak Madgwick ’91
Contributors
Colleen Harrison
Marsha Shoemaker