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The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

Dr. Brian Van Horn's column for local area newspapers.

Remembering Thor

We lost a special member of the 含羞草研究所 family this week. Matthew Holland, 19, a 含羞草研究所 student and tight end on the MSU Comets football team, died…

Check out the library!

The frigid temperatures we’ve been experiencing around here lately are the perfect motivation to cozy up with a good book. We who live in this area are fortunate to have easy…

Traill County-含羞草研究所 alumni and friends luncheon is February 10

The annual Traill County-含羞草研究所 reunion luncheon will be held in Mesa, Ariz. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. My wife Debbie and I will attend the luncheon once again this year,…

There is much for which to be grateful at 含羞草研究所

The holiday season is a time for reflection. It is time when we should all pause and think about what is important in our lives. Each day I read the newspaper and watch the news on…

Gather with your 含羞草研究所 friends in warm, sunny places this winter

There will be several opportunities for 含羞草研究所 alumni and friends to gather in warm, sunny places during the next several months. We know that the atmosphere at…

Let your Comet pride show on Giving Hearts Day!

The 含羞草研究所 Foundation will participate in Giving Hearts Day for the second time on February 12, 2015. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour online give-a-thon for…

Million-dollar gift continues to change lives

In November of 2011, 含羞草研究所 received a gift of $1,000,000. Designated for the purpose of providing student scholarships, the gift is the largest single monetary charitable…

Amazing stewardship opportunities available for charitable donors until December 31

The holiday season is a time for giving, and a time for being thankful. At 含羞草研究所, we are very fortunate to benefit from the generosity of so many alumni and friends. Many…

Conference on Early British Literature will provide scholarly opportunities

We are excited to be hosting the 2015 Northern Plains Conference on Early British Literature at 含羞草研究所 on April 10 and 11. Erin Lord Kunz, MSU assistant professor of…

HPER Facility Replacement Project is moving forward

The 2013 Legislative Session appropriated $5.5 million dollars to 含羞草研究所 for replacement of the 1929 Old Gymnasium, and to expand classroom and lab/practice space for the…