The SMSU Podcast

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The SMSU Podcast

The official podcast of Southwest Minnesota State University. A curated catalog of academics, athletics and alumni.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Campus Update Ep. 76 | Guest Musical Artist Tom Scott with John Ginocchio, Director of Bands and Professor of Music

    This week, Director of Bands and Professor of Music John Ginocchio prepares for guest artist Tom Scott, who will perform with the SMSU Jazz Ensemble and area high schools. This activity is funded with a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, made possible by an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State's general fund. Tom will perform with SMSU's jazz ensemble on Monday, November 18. Then, on Tuesday, November 19, Tom Scott and SMSU will join Redwood Falls High School in their fall concert. Both Concerts are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. These events are free and open to the public!

    26 min

  2. NOV 7

    Campus Update Ep. 75 | Mustangs Vote Initiative with Melissa Scholten, Ashton Ayres, and Mary Newton

    This week, Director of the SMSU Center for Civic and Community Engagement Melissa Scholten, along with Student Election Engagement Fellows Ashton Ayres and Mary Newton, recap how successful the Mustangs Vote Initiative was along with the ups and downs they dealt with leading up to Tuesday's election. The initiative was created to inform SMSU students about the importance of going out to vote and the process involved once they get to the polls.

    22 min

  3. NOV 4

    Campus Update Ep. 74 | National First Gen Day with Dr. Erin Kline

    This week, Assistant Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Dr. Erin Kline discusses the importance of the First Generation student population across the nation and what SMSU does on its campus to make those students feel welcomed and part of a community that they are new to and have no idea how to navigate.

    11 min

  4. OCT 23

    Campus Update Ep. 73 | SMSU Production of "46 Plays for America's First Ladies" with Nadine Purvis Schmidt and Bryn Mongeau

    This week, Professor of Theatre Nadine Purvis Schmidt and Bryn Mongeau, a double major in Theatre Arts and Music, hop in the booth to discuss the upcoming performance, "46 Plays for America's First Ladies.” The production will be held October 30-November 3, 2024. Tickets are $10 and available only at the door, but admission is free for SMSU students and employees with their ID, and tickets are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The show has mini-productions highlighting each First Lady in various theatre styles.

    18 min

  5. OCT 16

    Campus Update Ep. 72 | SMSU Fall Discover Day with Charlotte Wahle

    This week, Director of Admissions Charlotte Whale joins us to discuss “Fall Discover Day.” The event is organized by the admissions team here at SMSU and allows high school students to discover SMSU. Students can expect a choose-your-own-adventure approach to the event by attending mock lectures, campus tours, and a planetarium show! Make sure you sign up and discover if SMSU is right for you! Sign up link below ⬇️ https://www.smsu.edu/admission/discover-day.html

    26 min

  6. OCT 8

    Campus Update Ep. 71 | Day of Service - Mustangs Give during Homecoming with Director of Career Services Melissa Scholten

    This week, Director of Career Services Melissa Scholten discusses the importance and history behind the Day of Service - Mustangs Give during Homecoming. It’s also Homecoming, and the campus is buzzing; there are events throughout the weekend that can be found here. ⬇️ https://www.smsualumni.com/homecoming/homecoming-schedule.html

    12 min

  7. OCT 2

    Campus Update Ep. 70 | 2024 Homecoming Activities preview with Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach, Hannah Abel

    This week, our new Director of Alumni Relations and Outreach, Hannah Abel, discusses her journey here at SMSU and what she looks forward to in her new role. She also goes over all the activities that future, current, and lifelong Mustangs can look forward to next week during homecoming!

    21 min

  8. SEP 25

    Campus Update Ep. 69 | Becoming the #1 ranked Division 2 TikTok account nation wide, with Digital Marketing Strategist Mitchell Riibe

    This week, we dive into how our very own TikTok account, @smsuofficial, has become the highest-ranked D2 TikTok account based on engagement! Mitch goes over what work needs to go into achieving this and what the Marketing and Communications office plans to do to carry this momentum throughout the school year.

    22 min
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The official podcast of Southwest Minnesota State University. A curated catalog of academics, athletics and alumni.

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  • Creator
    Southwest Minnesota State University
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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    The SMSU Podcast

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