EDUCATION
Washington music teacher conducts final performance
Washington Elementary music teacher Rennae Gruchalla (above) conducted her final performance on May 11 for parents in the school's gymnasium. The concert, "Let George Do It," a patriotic piece, was ...
Posted on 5/18/12 at 1:34 PM
Filler Activities Using the Newspaper
What does a teacher do when a lesson runs short and there is no time to start another activity? In the past these activities have been called fillers, but today they have become Sponge Activities: Act...
Posted on 5/17/12 at 8:00 AM
Band Inspires Dancing in China
The Concordia Band also plays polka -- but only in China. The band is currently touring Hong Kong and mainland China. They performed their first concert at United International College in Zhuhai to a ...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 11:21 AM
UND co-sponsors sixth annual summit on unmanned aerial systems in Grand Forks May 22-23
How unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are used for both peaceful and military purposes will be the focus of the Sixth UAS Action Summit May 22-23 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The conference the...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 8:43 AM
With an Ageless Attitude You're Never Too Old
It seems as though theres a common fear among women as they age; that they have an expiration date and once they reach a certain point in time theyre too old. Too old to try new things, go on grand ad...
Posted on 5/15/12 at 8:00 AM
Man leaves nearly $1 million to Wyndmere School District
Connection to school was his teacher wife, PatsyWYNDMERE, N.D. – An almost $1 million donation to the school district here was built to last forever.
By Todd Kurtz, Forum Communications Co. , May 20, 2012
Corps to host construction workshop, contracting seminar
ST. PAUL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here, along with the Flood Diversion Board of Authority, is hosting a construction industry workshop and contracting seminar June 27 and 28.By Forum staff reports , May 19, 2012
Ask Your Government: No easy answer to college funding question
By Teri Finneman , May 19, 2012
Corporate cash fuels campus projects
FARGO – For nearly 50 years, the Stevens Auditorium at North Dakota State University was named after a renowned botanist and longtime professor.
By Marino Eccher , May 19, 2012
Celtic camp for kids scheduled for June
FARGO – A Celtic camp for kids featuring dance, language, food, folk ways and arts and crafts will take place in June in McDonald School of Irish and International Dance.By Forum staff reports , May 19, 2012
Women’s self-defense course in high demand in Oil Patch
By Chris Bieri, Grand Forks Herald , May 18, 2012
Oregon Board of Education votes to ban Native American mascots
SEATTLE – For years, Banks High School in Oregon has had its own local twist on the national anthem, signing off with “Land of the free – and home of the Braves!” That’s been a ra-ra reference to the yellow-and-black warrior with feathers and a mohawk that has always been the school’s mascot.
By Kim Murphy, Los Angeles Times , May 18, 2012
Two sun-related events scheduled at MSUM
MOORHEAD – Minnesota State University Moorhead and the F-M Astronomy Club will sponsor sun-related events on MSUM’s campus Sunday and June 5. Both events are free and open to the public.By Forum staff reports , May 17, 2012
Sensible plan leads to useful gap year for students
Year between high school, college can be full of pitfallsNEW YORK – Gap years are all the rage, and the rationales are many: Take a year off between high school and college to work, travel, learn a language or skill, or volunteer.
By Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press , May 17, 2012
New chancellor wants unified voice for higher ed
BISMARCK – The new leader of North Dakota’s University System wants to become the voice of higher education in the state.
By Teri Finneman , May 17, 2012
North Dakota higher ed board tightens international student policies
BISMARCK – The state Board of Higher Education is working to tighten admission policies for international students after fake transcripts and bogus degrees became evident at Dickinson State University.By Teri Finneman , May 16, 2012
Interim Kennedy named president of MSCTC
By Forum staff reports , May 16, 2012
MSU-Mankato official named new president of Winona State
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Winona State University has a new president. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees on Wednesday appointed Scott R. Olson as Winona State's 15th president.By Associated Press , May 16, 2012
UPDATED: 'I just got tired': Smith resigns from ND higher ed board
By Marino Eccher , May 16, 2012
Peggy Kennedy named president of Minnesota State Community and Technical College
ST. PAUL – The interim tag is coming off Peggy Kennedy’s title as president of Minnesota State Community and Technical College.By Forum staff reports , May 16, 2012
View your ad here! Cost effective targeted advertising.
Contextual advertising starting as low as $79/month. This includes targeted ad delivery and search results!
Add your business to the Marketplace »
| Mayville State University 330 3rd St NE Mayville, ND 58257 800-437-4104 |
Apply now for Fall Sessions! |

