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Celebrating life at the “Essence Through Art” exhibit at the Emy Frentz Art Guild
GAGE CURETON STAFF WRITER Family members and friends gathered at the Emy Frentz Art Guild Oct. 18 to celebrate and commemorate the lives of lost loved-ones through art. The exhibit features artwork, created by Mankato area artists, of pieces depicting the artist’s vision of the life of a lost family-member. “There’s been more of a conversation throughout the community about addressing how we can support families who have lost loved ones.”
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Painting by Margie Larson in honor of the late Daniel Anderson said Noelle Lawton, the executive director of Twin Rivers Council for the Arts. Lawton said that the goal of the exhibit was to create an atmosphere of celebration where families could honor
the amazing lives of their deceased children. Through collaboration between Twin Rivers Council for the Arts and One Bright Star, a resource for grieving families who’ve lost a child to death, a call went out
to local artists and basic information was sent to them such as the child’s personality, hob-
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MNSU to participate in Higher Education delegation to Sudan Mankato, Minn. – Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Division of Global Education has been selected – through an Institute for International Education competitive proposal process – to be part of a historic U.S. higher education delegation to a joint university forum in Sudan from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. Jacy Fry and Hamdi Elnuzahi, director and assistant director, respectively, of the Kearney Center for International Student Services, will represent Minnesota State Mankato on the delegation to the forum – the first of its kind between Sudan and American universities, according to the Sudan Tribune.
Dr. Teresa Wallace steps up for students
Wallace appointed to Interim Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Education
JOSHUA SCHUETZ STAFF WRITER In July 2018, Dr. Teresa Wallace became Interim Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Education. Her work has always been on the behalf of students of all colors, creeds, and levels of ability. Time and time again, she has shown the dignity and value of education and has stood up for the most vulnerable in the student populace. “I believe in the power of education; in its power to transform lives,” Dr. Wallace said. She has transformed lives herself; by directing an
anti-bullying campaign on campus, serving as a mentor to students, and serving on the Research Sub-Meet, as well as the Faculty Association Executive Committee. “I am very lucky that I have always had positions I have valued and found meaningful. I would say that my work and my community life centers around education, whether as an educational researcher in my early career, a professor in the College of Education here at Minnesota State Mankato, a member and chair of the Owatonna School Board, a volunteer and consultant in public schools and more,” said Dr. Wallace. Her service to public schools in the area has been exemplary. As the board chair of her school district, she has negotiated contracts and served as a consultant. At the University
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of Minnesota, she was part of the University Senate and was also the Chair, Council of
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Editor’s tale: Mankato marathon ................ Page 5 The Kinsmen bring urban dance to MNSU .. Page 7 Football heads to Wayne’s world .............. Page 10
Academic Professionals and Administrators. D r. Wa l l a c e ’s
accomplishments and life of service have been acknowledged by the State of Minnesota, receiving the Minnesota Governor’s Certificate of Commendation for her work in education. Dr. Wallace is currently working on efforts to address obstacles to student success. “The goal is to identify students who may not be performing as they wish and help with academic, social and financial reasons that stand in the way. The question really is ‘what does the data tell us and what can we act on to improve and make better?’” said Dr. Wallace. Her skills and work as a researcher have been incredibly valuable in accomplishing these goals,
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WEATHER OUTLOOK: THURSDAY (10/25)
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FRIDAY (10/26)
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SATURDAY (10/27)
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SUNDAY (10/28)
MONDAY (10/29)
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