Preparing for Homecoming

Another week has flown by at SMSU.  Fall is here. The weather is great, and the trees are changing colors.  On Tuesday, over 1,000 high school students from the region attended Career Day 2012 at SMSU. They were able to explore career options with representatives from SMSU, Minnesota West Community and Technical College, as well as many private businesses and organizations in the region.  SMSU Student Ambassadors also gave tours of campus to these students.  I also kept busy with classes this week.  Staying ahead will be important going into homecoming next week.  There will be a lot of events throughout the week.  Everyone is getting excited already!

Go Mustangs!

Tony Schwebach
Senior - Dell Rapids, SD

What a Beautiful Day in Marshall!

Another week has flown by here in Marshall. This past weekend I visited Raymond, MN with my SweetMate, Katie Kienitz. With harvest in full swing down here in southwest Minnesota, her dad was busy combining corn fields around the farm but still had one standing for us to get a few pictures in. We visited the farm and went to a high school football game. We made it back in time on Saturday to watch number four SMSU volleyball defeat number three UMD in a three game sweep! Monday night we went down to the Marshall 6 movie theater for student night, discounted tickets for $6.00, and watched, “Trouble with a Curve,” starring Clint Eastwood. If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend you watching it.

Amanda & Katie helping with the harvest!

 Homecoming kicked off on Wednesday with a faculty and staff lunch held in the Alumni Plaza. The final royalty was announced as well. Around campus, clubs, organizations, and students are preparing for Homecoming. There are many planned activities for students to participate in. Move it Like a Mustang, Mustang Karaoke Idol, and a Hypnotist, to name a few. Residential Halls are busy decorating their lobbies to show their Mustang Spirit as well as faculty and staff decorating their doors. I can speak for most students and say that we are looking forward to all of the fun events that will take place on campus and can’t wait to watch some Mustang volleyball and football!

As for me, classes are going strong and I have already had a few tests under my belt as well. The leaves are changing and fall is finally here. My favorite time of the year and what a beautiful place to watch it all happen here in Marshall, MN; My home away from home!

Thanks guys! Until next time Go Mustangs, and Go Pack Go!:) (Despite what happened last week!)

Amanda Brunner!
Sophomore – Arkansaw, WI

Happy Friday!

As my summer drew to a close, I couldn’t wait to come back to SMSU and be a part of the wonderful Mustang family that I have made here in Marshall. With a full month of fall semester underway, this year has already been off to a great start. Orientation weekend came to a close and I was sad to see it end. It is a program that I am proud to be a part of.

Even though we are only a month into school, everything here on campus is in full swing; athletics, clubs and organizations, and house programs, to name a few.  The Mustang’s football game had a great crowd for their home opener against Minnesota Duluth and during Ag Bowl students dressed in country clothes to show support for agriculture. The clubs and organizations fair had a great turnout of freshmen and other students getting involved on campus. Resident Advisors are providing opportunities for students to meet and greet their neighbors in their residence halls.

Amanda and friends at the SMSU Ag Bowl.

 As for me, classes are going well, and my schedule is busy busy. Just like last year, all of my professors already know my name and I know each and every one of them really do care about my success. I am excited to see where this year takes me and I know it is going to be a great year!

Have a great day and until next time, Go Mustangs, and Go Pack GO!:)

Proud to be a Mustang,

Amanda Brunner
Sophomore – Arkansaw, WI