The President's Weekly Newspaper Column

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

Reunion scheduled for June 21 will provide another opportunity to celebrate Mayville State

The 125th anniversary Alumni Days planned for June 20 and 21 will provide many opportunities for not only Mayville State alumni, but friends and community members to come together…

Annual golf events provide social and fund-raising opportunities

Next month marks the 39th annual Mayville State University Golf Classic. Activities are planned for June 13 and 14 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The Mayville State Golf Classic is…

Construction work will begin Monday, May 19

Mayville State’s two major capital projects totaling $7.7 million dollars will become very visible as the projects get underway following graduation this weekend. There will be…

Nationally recognized musicians will return to campus to perform during Alumni Days festivities

A long-awaited dream will come true during Alumni Days in June when the former jazz band students of Francis Colby come to the Mayville State campus to perform, and you’re invited…

Alumni Association hosting first-ever Minnesota Twins outing

The Mayville State University Alumni Association is hosting the first-ever Mayville State University Alumni Association outing at Target Field this summer, and you’re invited! Join…

Commencement will be an extra-special celebration this year

The people of Mayville State are busy preparing for a big celebration that will be held on campus May 17. The graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone and look forward to…

Mayville State 125th anniversary will be celebrated at 2014 Alumni Days

Summer will be here soon, and with summer comes community celebrations! We’re very excited about plans that are being made for Alumni Days, June 20 and 21. There is much to…

Tenth annual Tables du Jour event is April 26

“Unbelievable” will no doubt be the word of the day as women from near and far gather for the tenth annual “Tables du Jour” event scheduled for the morning of Saturday, April 26.…

Music Makers membership provides critical support for music at Mayville State

Mayville State University offers music participation opportunities in concert choir, concert band, and stage band for all students. A music club for students is in its third year.…

3 on 3 basketball tourney has big impact on Mayville State and the community

The Mayville State University Comet Athletic Club (CAC) sponsors a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for girls and boys each year. The tournament serves as a fund-raiser for the CAC,…