November 13, 2019
THIS WEEK'S inSIDER POLL
Are you heading home for the holidays?
YESSSSSSS
NOPE MANKATO IS MY HOME NOW!
LAST WEEK'S inSIDER POLL
QUESTION: What's your reaction to the impeachment proceedings involving President Trump?
LEADERSHIP RETREAT WEEKEND
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NOV. 22
Application deadline is Nov. 22 for 35 students selected to attend the Seventh Annual Leadership Weekend Retreat. Hosted by Student Activities, the retreat is an excellent opportunity for discovering and advancing personal leadership skills. And it looks impressive on a resume!

THERAPY DOG TESTIMONIALS
STUDENTS SHARE EXPERIENCES
As part of Health Science 101 coursework, students can choose Hound Hugs and Kanine Kisses as a required wellness activity. Attending students share their personal experiences as part of the assignment.

"Nurse Maggie invites students to the Nov. 22 Hound Hugs & Kanine Kisses session.
FOOD FIGHT
NOT THIS THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and along with that is the family. Whether or not you might have differences in political views, Thanksgiving is a time to get together with the family and celebrate what’s really important. That’s exactly what this Nov. 19 Food Fight event is about. Learn how to navigate hard political discussions and acknowledge changes in identity at the Thanksgiving table and everyday life. 

HOMELESS AWARENESS WEEK
GIVING BACK BEFORE GIVING THANKS

Throughout the week, several Minnesota StateMankato programs have created events and activities for the campus community to experience the struggle of hunger and homelessness.

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEUR WEEK
STUDENTS LEARN FROM THE PROS
In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Minnesota State University, Mankato's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is hosting a variety of events to engage students in the world of innovation and creation.

FAMILY, FRIENDS ARE THE FOCUS
HMONG NIGHT NOV. 23 IN CSU BALLROOM
Thankfulness for friends and family sets the tone for the annual Hmong Night hosted by the Hmong Student Association. Find out more about the Nov. 23 event.

STRESSED BY FAFSA
HELP IS ON THE WAY
It's FAFSA time. Yes, it's that time of year when college students go through something similar to income tax filing - filling out the forms for financial assistance. Help is available Nov. 19-21.

SUCCESSFUL OPEN MIC DEBUT
NEXT ONE PLANNED FOR NOV. 22
A crowd filled Jazzman's Cafe on Nov. 8 for the premiere of the CSU Open Mic Night. Several scheduled and "walk on" performers entertained the audience as the crowd interacted - and sang along with the musicians. The next and last Open Mic session for the Fall Semester will be Friday, Nov. 22, at 4 p.m. in Jazzman's. Those interesting in sharing any artistic form of self-expression can register by visiting the CSU Open Mic website.

WANT TO PERFORM AT OPEN MIC?
CLICK IMAGE TO REGISTER ONLINE
MAVERICK SPOTLIGHT!
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

Kayla Rinderknecht, Soph. Swim & Dive


Click  HERE for the Spotlight Article
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

Sam Ure, MNSU Handball Team



Click  HERE for the Spotlight Article

CONGRATS TO A TEAM MEMBER
MANAGING EDITOR IS GRAD OF YEAR
We here at the inSIDER this week recognize one of our own as inSIDER Managing Editor Cydney Coffey was recognized by the Association of College Unions International as Region V Graduate Student of the Year. The award presented at the annual Region V Conference recognizes graduate students for leadership and achievement. Region V ACUI includes student union members from Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Manitoba. Cyd is the graduate assistant for the CSU Communications Office. Her various duties include overseeing your weekly e-newsletter. You Rock, Cyd!



Cyd reacts to her Graduate of the Year Award presented Monday. The honor was announced at the annual Region V ACUI Conference over the weekend.
CAMPUS EVENT SCHEDULE
MOVIES AND EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
STOMPER CINEMA
Brian Banks
Thursday, November 14: 7 & 9:30PM
Friday, November 15: 7 & 9:30PM
Saturday, November 16: 7PM

Good Boys
Thursday, November 21: 7 & 9:30PM
Friday, November 22: 7 & 9:30PM
Saturday, November 23: 7PM


*All showings are in Ostrander Auditorium
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MAV SPORTS

Women's Soccer vs. University of Mary
Wednesday, November 13: 1PM
The Pitch

Women's Swim & Dive vs. Augustana
Thursday, November 14: 5PM
Highland Center Pool

Women's Basketball vs. Northern Michigan
Thursday, November 14: 6PM
Bresnan Arena

Women's Volleyball vs. Bemidji State
Friday, November 15: 6PM
Bresnan Arena

Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota Crookston
Saturday, November 16: 2PM
Bresnan Arena

Men's Basketball vs. St. Cloud State
Saturday, November 16: 6PM
Bresnan Arena

Women's Basketball vs. Michigan Tech
Monday, November 18: 6PM
Bresnan Arena


Sports Calendar
EVENTS
Conversational Skills
Wednesday, November 13: 3PM
CSU 204

Grad School Panel
Wednesday, November 13: 6:30-7:30PM
CSU 255

Trap Yoga
Wednesday, November 13: 7-8PM
Schelburg Gym

Good Thunder: Paisley Rekdal
Thursday, November 14
Talk on Craft: 3-4PM in Ostrander Auditorium
Reading: 7:30-8:30PM in CSU 245

Bowling in the Bullpen
Thursday, November 14: 4-7PM
Maverick Bullpen

Sounds of Change: A Senior Recital
Friday, November 15: 7:30-8PM
E.J. Halling Recital Hall

Joyann Parker
Saturday, November 16: 7:30-9:30PM
Hooligans

Great American Smokeout
Monday, November 18: 10AM-2PM
CSU Mav Ave

Imara Jones: Screening with Q&A
Monday, November 18: 7-8:30PM
Ostrandder Auditorium

Great American Smokeout
Tuesday, November 19: 10AM-2PM
Highland Center

Parenting Student Luncheon
Tuesday, November 19: Noon-1PM
CSU 042

Imara Jones: Discussion
Tuesday, November 19: Noon-1:30PM
CSU 253/4/5

Food Fight
Tuesday, November 19: 4-5:30PM
CSU 101

Adulting 101: Financial Literacy
Tuesday, November 19: 4-5PM
CSU 201

Peace Practice
Tuesday, November 19: 4PM
CSU 218

Leadership U Workshops - End of Semester Celebration
Tuesday, November 19: 5-6PM
CSU 245

Dunn & Barron
Wednesday, November 20: 11AM-1PM
CSU Lincoln Lounge

Great American Smokeout
Wednesday, November 20: 11AM-1PM
Dining Center

Stress Management: Muscle Relaxation
Wednesday, November 20: 1PM
CSU 204

Stress Management: Mental Rehearsal
Wednesday, November 20: 3PM
CSU 204
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