Focused on SCSU’s bright future
St. Cloud State President Robbyn Wacker and Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement Nic Katona discuss SCSU’s focus on a bright future, bringing flexibility to philanthropy, #OurSCSU and more.
Spring 2023
An Artist’s View: Visual impairment doesn’t slow down success of SCSU artist
St. Cloud State senior Isaiah Okongo is focused on his future in art in his own bold way by not letting a visual impairment get in the way of his talents and successes.
QBR continues to be an industry leader in St. Cloud economics
King Banaian and his fellow St. Cloud State University economists have been making sense of ups and downs in the local business climate for a quarter of a century via their much-anticipated St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report (QBR).
SCSU Esports levels up with new facilities, leadership
SCSU Esports is an emerging segment of campus life at St. Cloud State, with some big additions in the past year sparking further growth.
SCSU Hockey player grew up on the ice thanks to Olympic speedskating parents
Men’s Hockey player Grant Cruikshank grew up on the ice rink and remains on the ice to this day in part due to the influence from his Olympic speedskating parents, Bonnie Blair Cruikshank and Dave Cruikshank.
Building on our strengths and raising the bar of distinction
St. Cloud State University is taking bold steps to raise the academic profile of the University – a core tenet of It’s Time, the University’s framework for the future. We are innovating and investing in areas of growth to meet the workforce needs of the region, the state, and the world. Our focus is on offering a strong portfolio of excellent programs for current and future Huskies.
Honoring a Legend: SCSU honors Matt Cullen with jersey retirement
The St. Cloud State University Men’s Hockey team honored one of the best to ever take the ice for the Huskies when they retired the jersey of 21-year NHL veteran and three-time Stanley Cup Champion Matt Cullen in January. The Huskies retired Cullen’s No. 9 jersey during a pregame ceremony ahead of SCSU’s game against Colorado
Leah Neidecker: Saving lives by sharing cutting edge techniques
Leah Neidecker, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Ecology in 2013, is a program manager in aortic medical science with Medtronic. She collaborates with key opinion leaders in the vascular and cardiothoracic surgery specialties to deliver the most relevant, accurate and data-driven training to health care professionals.
Diane Nelson: Bold breakthroughs through the art of weaving
Something incredible is happening at Annandale Art & Textile Center, as Diane Nelson teaches weaving at the Center and supervises the Heart of the Lakes Weavers — a vocational weaving program for people with social or developmental disabilities and alternate learning styles.
Nic and Paige Dowd: Creating new experiences for sensory sensitive fans
The Dowd’s Crowd sensory kits, buffer the sights and sounds of a packed hockey arena for kids who are sensory sensitive. Families are now able to enjoy the thrill of attending a hockey game together.
