ALUMNI Gatherings

From the top: A submitted photo of Alumni who met for a summer picnic; Alumni Events at Olde Brick House in St. Cloud on June 9, MN; and Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, MN on Aug. 16.

Among the social events hosted by the SMSU Alumni Association were (above) Centro in Des Moines, IA on July 21 and (below) Minnesota Twins Game on Aug. 4; Round Lake Vineyards and Winery in Round Lake, MN on Aug. 11, and Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, MN on Sept. 15. Thanks to all who joined us!

Do you gather with alumni friends? Share a photo! Interested in having an event near you? We are open to ideas! Email Alumni@SMSU.edu

Lifelong Learning: GOLD COLLEGE

The Spring session of SMSU GOLD College will be held from March 20-April 27. The six-week session includes 18 unique course offerings, either in-person and/or via Zoom.

The Kick-Off event will be held on March 8 at 2:00 p.m.. in the William Whipple Gallery at SMSU. The Kick-Off is an opportunity to hear from instructors, register for courses, pick up materials and connect with other GOLD College attendees. Cassie Williams, SMSU alumna, poet, and educator, will share her keynote presentation “What Is Your Story?”

Williams has extensive background in social justice, community and youth programming. She is currently a Labor Educator at Labor Education Service in Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota, where she is engaged in rural work focused on equity and inclusion, rural and urban partnerships an art organizing. For registration information, call: 507-537-6483 or email: GoldCollege@SMSU.edu visit: smsualumni.com/goldcollege

Past President

Neil Kruse ‘79

President

Janine Teske ‘87

Vice President

Chris Volzke ‘05

Secretary/Treasurer

Polly Novack ‘90

Board Members

Sheila Anderson ‘95

Lillie Arndt ‘96

Terry Bentele ‘78

Mandy Bouwman ‘00

Joe Guzman ‘12

Japannah Kellogg ‘93

Brittany Krull ‘04

Kasey Linde ‘11

Anthony Minus ‘06

Julia Stuckey ‘15/’19

The Alumni Board is the governing body of the Alumni Association. The Board promotes the social and educational interests of fellow alumni. Meetings are held three times per year. Interested in serving? Contact Stacy.Frost@SMSU.edu.