Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Greek Life Awards At the annual Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards banquet, held on Sunday, April 14, the following organizations, community members, and alumni were presented with awards. John and Kristy Buck Leadership Scholarship for Phi Kappa Psi & Alpha Chi Omega Ryan Schmidt, Phi Kappa Psi Leah Hed, Alpha Chi Omega Reichert Family Leadership Scholarship for Phi Delta Theta Aedan Bertrand, Phi Delta Theta Trevor Odenbrett, Phi Delta Theta Stephen C. Jensen Scholarship for Phi Delta Theta Jake Miller, Phi Delta Theta Mi ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato 20th Annual Student Leadership Award Recipients The 20th Annual Student Leadership Awards recipients have been announced. The Outstanding Recognized Student Organization Award is presented to an RSO that is an active member of the Minnesota State University, Mankato community and represents the core values of integrity, diversity, access, responsibility, and excellence. This year’s Outstanding Recognized Student Organization is IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE has created a culture of innovation, learn ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato National Champions Sittin’ with Stomper Members of the Maverick women’s and men’s NCAA Division II Basketball National Champions took time for Sittin’ with Stomper on April 12 before heading to the Twin Cities to be honored by the Minnesota Timberwolves at their home game with Atlanta. National Champions Sittin’ with Stomper Lenny Koupal ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Dickerman, Altmann Earn Silver at IIHF Women’s World Championships From Maverick Athletics Report April 14 – Minnesota State head coach Shari Dickerman and assistant coach, Alli Altmann, earned the silver medal at this year’s IIHF Women’s World Championships after Team USA suffered a 6-5 loss in overtime to Canada in the championship game. Dickerman, who was an All-American for the Mavericks in goal during her playing career from 2000-2004, was named the fifth head coach in Minnesota State history this past March ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Roshit Niraula and Rebekka Jay Elected as 2024 Student Government Leaders Amid Referendum Success In the recent Student Government election at Minnesota State University, Mankato, Roshit Niraula and Rebekka Jay emerged victorious as the President and Vice President, respectively, for the Spring 2024 term. Their election came alongside significant triumphs in two crucial referendums presented to the student body. The first referendum, proposing an increase in the student activity fee, received resounding support with an impressive ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato BBNO$ Performing April 11 Have you gotten your Spring Concert ticket yet? Canadian Multi-Platinum performer BBNO$, known for his popular singles “Lalala” and “edamame,” will perform Thursday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Bresnan Arena (located in the University’s Taylor Center). Doors will open at 7 p.m. BBNO$ Performing April 11 Annelise Miller ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Earth Month 2024 Activities From bike tuneups to yoga to indigenous astronomy, Maverick Adventures offers students a host of ways they can celebrate and contribute to Earth Month. Every April, Earth Month seeks to raise environmental awareness and create consciousness around the issues that affect mother nature. The world join hands to create sustainable development and offer climate solutions, to minimize our carbon footprint and prevent further harm to our planet’s natural resources. Click below to see how you can particip ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Colorful Celebration of Holi Minnesota State students celebrated Holi, the Festival of Colors, with a burst of vibrant hues replacing snowflakes, symbolizing the transition from winter to spring. Led by NeStCom President Rochak Dahal, the event, traditionally observed in India and Nepal, promoted unity, love, and the triumph of good over evil. Collaborating with other student associations, volunteers transformed the Performance Arts Lawn into a colorful playground from 12-5 p.m. Students immersed themselves in the festivities, en ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Proposed Student Fee Increase Explained; Referendum on the April 8-9 Student Ballot Maverick Athletic Director Kevin Buisman addressed proposed athletic fee at the April 3 forum that included a question and answer session with Student Government candidates Roshit Niraula for president and Rebekka Jay for vice president.  Among items on this year’s Student Government election ballot is the Student Athletics and Student Activity Fee Referendum. Online balloting will be Monday and Tuesday, April 8-9, at mnsu.edu/voting. At the A ..read more

Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato Not a Scam: Email Requests Re-Payment for Regional Basketball Tournament Tickets From Maverick Athletic Report Minnesota State Mankato students may be among those asked to re-submit payment after purchasing tickets to the NCAA Division II Central Region Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taylor Center March 16-19. Maverick Athletics said the email is a legitimate request and not a scam after online ticket sale transactions did not go through successfully. Credit cards may not have been properly charged due to technical issues with th ..read more