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October “After Hours” Social Enjoyed by 60 Women; Next Social is November 10
More than 60 women enjoyed the “After Hours” gathering held Tuesday, October 13 at the home of Kara Schreiner, Mayville, N.D. Becca Braaten, Mayville, N.D., and Lori Baldock, Jerilyn Braaten, and Tanya Strand, all of Portland, N.D., assisted Kara as hostesses.
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Alumni & Friends Honored at Mayville State’s Homecoming Weekend Festivities
For alumni, homecoming is about renewing acquaintances and connecting with their alma mater and the people who helped to make the college experience meaningful for them. Over the weekend of October 9-11, recollections of college days and expressions of thanks were heard over and again as Mayville State alumni and friends gathered to celebrate their commonalities and the accomplishments of fellow alumni and friends.
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Social Planned for Mayville State Alumni & Friends
The Mayville State University Alumni Association Board will host a social for Mayville State University Alumni & Friends on Thursday, October 22, 2009. The social will be held at the Italian Moon restaurant, 810 S Washington Street, Grand Forks, N.D., from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. All Mayville State alumni and friends are welcome!
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Friends, Food, Football, and Fund-Raising Highlight Farmers Bowl 2009
Good friends, good food, Comets football, and a fantastic fund-raiser highlighted the 15th annual Mayville State University Farmers Bowl celebration on Saturday, September 26. The Farmers Bowl, sponsored by the MSU Foundation, teams Mayville State University with the community in a festival celebrating the area’s agricultural way of life. Yearly activities include a parade, corn on the cob and hot dog feed, Mayville State Comets football game, and a fund-raising auction. This year, a home Mayville State volleyball game was also a part of the activities.
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Harvey McMullen to be Honored During Mayville State University Homecoming Festivities
Among the activities planned for Mayville State University’s homecoming festivities is a “Salute to Harvey McMullen.” A short program honoring Harvey will be held at the KT Hall in Portland, N.D., beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10. The “Salute” is part of an all-alumni and friends homecoming social that will take place at KT Hall from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. on October 10. A picnic-style supper will be served from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The social will continue following the program and until 11:00 p.m. The public is invited to take part in the supper, the program, and the social.
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Mayville State University Street to be Named for Stan Dakken
Mayville State University officials have announced that College Drive will be officially named for Mayville State University and city of Mayville celebrity Stanley Dakken. A ceremony recognizing the designation of Stan Dakken Drive will be held during Mayville State’s homecoming festivities on Saturday morning, October 10, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The program will be held on the lawn across the street from the northeast corner of the Mayville State Campus Center.
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September “After Hours” 2009-2010 Kickoff Social a Success
More than 90 women enjoyed the “After Hours” gathering held Tuesday, September 8 at the home of Debbie Hagen, Mayville, N.D. Linda Baier, Mayville, N.D., assisted Debbie as a hostess.
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MSU Comet Athletic Club Sportsmen’s Raffle Is Huge Success
The third annual Mayville State University Comet Athletic Club Sportsmen’s Raffle event held Saturday evening, September 12 at the Mayville Armory, was a huge success. Preliminary figures show that about $30,000 was raised in the event. Proceeds will be used to support scholarships for Mayville State University student athletes. The highlight of the evening was the raffle drawing for 50 guns that were given away to individuals who had purchased raffle tickets for a chance to win. The event also included dinner and a variety of other raffles, games, and prizes.
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Mayville State University’s First-Day Headcount Enrollment Is Up by 13.5%
First-day figures show that Mayville State University is experiencing significant enrollment increases in all categories this fall. The first-day headcount enrollment is 824. This represents a 13.5% increase over the first-day headcount for the fall of 2008, and the largest headcount at Mayville State since 2005.
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Join in the Fun of Mayville State University’s Farmers Bowl 2009!
Mayville State’s University’s Farmers Bowl 2009 is scheduled for Saturday, September 26. The annual day-long festival teams Mayville State University with a celebration of the region’s agricultural way of life. Highlights of the day will include a parade, corn on the cob and hot dog feed, football game featuring the Mayville State University Comets, and a charity auction.
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Latest Headlines

MSU volleyball comes from behind to win 3-2

Coal-Fueled Heating Plant Nears Completion

Comet men’s basketball team falls short against No. 13 Briar Cliff 71-64

Women's basketball signs Hutchinson High School standout Angela Tauer

President's Column

Coal-Fueled Heating Plant Nears Completion
For years, Mayville State has had to run its boiler heating system with #2 fuel. The #2 fuel has been the only option available, and especially in recent years, this dependence created a huge financial burden for the university.
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Increasing Enrollment a Major Focus in Mayville State’s Strategic Plan
Mayville State University unveiled a new strategic plan last May. The plan is the result of the work of Mayville State’s Strategic Planning Committee which began their work in October of 2007, under the guidance of Dr. Dennis Jones of National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS). A strategic plan is the culmination of a strategic planning process designed to determine where an organization is going in the future and how it is going to get there.
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Take Advantage of the Many Opportunities Available to You at Mayville State
Fall is a very busy time at Mayville State University. A new semester begins, and along with that, a flurry of activity unfolds.
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Friday, October 17, 2008
DVD Discussion: A Face In The Crowd (25 mins. of Audio) - Richeldis Nelson and Dr. Matt Wanat discuss the Elia Kazan film starring Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal.

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Updated Thursday, May 12, 2005
Tree Planting

Contact Information

Public Relations
Location: Main Building 107
Phone: 701-788-4768

Beth Swenson
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Phone: 701-788-4750
Beth.Swenson@mayvillestate.edu


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