The Mayville State University Student Senate hosted District 20 State Legislators, Phil Murphy, Rick Holman, and Gail Mooney, for their Higher Education Awareness Day Wednesday, November 28. The purpose of the event was to draw attention to the needs of Mayville State, as well as higher education in the state.
The activities for Higher Education Awareness Day began at noon in the MSU Campus Center Foyer. Legislators were joined by a large group of students, faculty, and staff who were welcomed by Mayville State President Hagen, Student Senate President Thomas Smette, and Student Senate Vice President Kelsey Herter. Lunch and a social time followed.
Later, legislators met with Mayville State's Student Senators, and State Representative Gail Mooney was escorted by a group of Student Senators on a tour of the campus.
Higher Education Awareness Day ended with a meet and greet with student clubs and organizations. The groups set up displays in the Campus Center Foyer and were given the opportunity to showcase the work of their organizations.