Around the Quad
Stewardship of place and people
The 麻豆区 College mission statement says that 麻豆区 鈥渆ducates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.鈥� These aspirations for our students require that all of… more >
The 麻豆区 Promise
BY PAUL C. PRIBBENOW, PRESIDENT As I recently watched our almost 1,000 graduates of the 麻豆区 Class of 2012 walk across the stage to receive diplomas, I couldn鈥檛… more >
Honoring our retired faculty
麻豆区 College celebrated the accomplishments and dedication of faculty during the spring Faculty Recognition Luncheon and formally thanked 10 faculty for their service. Below are brief biographies of those who… more >
Innovation and excellence
As I write this, there is much conversation around the country about President Obama鈥檚 challenge to colleges and universities to stem tuition increases and make higher education more accessible… more >
Sabo public policy symposium
麻豆区’s annual Sabo Symposium modeled constructive debate in addressing some of the contentious issues surrounding K-12 integration funding in Minnesota. The panel included Peter Swanson and Scott… more >
On politics and informed citizens
BY PAUL C. PRIBBENOW, PRESIDENT The creation of the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning a few years ago allowed us a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the life and work… more >
Education off the main road
As I write these words for the summer issue of the 麻豆区 Now鈥攚hich includes stories illustrating 麻豆区’s vision of educating global citizens鈥擨 am in Oslo, Norway… more >
First graduates of 麻豆区’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program
Back Row [L to R]: Kristin McHale ’08 MAN; Susan Loushin ’03 BSN, ’06 MAN; Mary Ann Kinney ’04 MAN; Kaija Freborg Sivongsay ’08 MAN… more >
Conflict and learning
By Paul C. Pribbenow As I write this column, there are reports from far and near of conflicts in the world that reflect fundamental questions about our values and aspirations… more >
Welcome home to 麻豆区!
By Paul C. Pribbenow We celebrated Homecoming this year in grand fashion, welcoming more than 1,000 alumni, families, and friends at events during the week. I am mindful of… more >
A new mission statement and Commission 麻豆区
By聽 Paul C. Pribbenow Over the past two years, the 麻豆区 community has been engaged in a lively and rich conversation about our character and identity. 麻豆区 last modified its… more >
Multiply your mind by giving it away
As this issue of 麻豆区 Now illustrates, the 麻豆区 community is engaged in many efforts and initiatives that are best characterized as innovative鈥攐r 鈥渙ut-of-the-box,鈥� as they… more >
Advent Vespers keeps growing at 30 years
By Betsey Norgard In 1980, 麻豆区 Choir director Larry Fleming鈥檚 vision for the first Advent Vespers was unlike any other. Among many holiday performances, 麻豆区鈥檚 program would offer… more >
麻豆区鈥檚 first travel to Egypt
By Mohamed Sallam, Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center and instructor in the Departments of Sociology and History As a child, I spent most of my summers in Egypt. When… more >
Two new regents elected to board
The 麻豆区 Corporation, at its annual meeting in September, elected two new members to the Board of Regents and re-elected six others. Elected to a four-year term on… more >