This never gets old.

The afternoon program confers 419 bachelor’s degrees and 37 master’s degrees, recognizing graduates from the College of Community Studies and Public Affairs, the College of Individualized Studies, and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Watch the live stream here: https://t.co/XrdUMzpZvT

The morning exercise confers 411 bachelor’s degrees and 22 master’s degrees, recognizing graduates from the College of Liberal Arts, College of Management, College of Sciences, and the School Urban Education. Watch the live stream here: https://bit.ly/2zBZ4dV

Morning commencement with the School of Urban Education, College of Liberal Arts, College of Sciences, and College of Management.

Morning commencement about to commence.

Who's graduating today from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences? We are!

Congratulations Maggie Ackerson, Ellie Akenson, Omolola Akinsoji, Asiyah Aziz, Brittany Bjostad, Julia Buermann, Breanna Daniel, Eleanor Erickson, Manjun Feng, Lisa Fossum, Kristina Glass, Ashley Graf, Olivia Grayson, Carmen Harris, Nadia Higgins, Morgan Holtzlider, Susan Hulsebus, Monka Kpedua, Taylor Leimbek, Damon Masterman, Chrissi Quinn, Laura Spong Sigler, Jessica Steinbrink, Kayli Tulkki, Danielle Walsh and Pakou Yang.

What's the difference between a leader and a manager?

https://strib.mn/2BUORe9

What are the benefits of adding an internship to your academic plan? Learn more by attending the Academic Internship Information Session, 4 to 5 pm Dec. 13. https://bit.ly/2B5Jkkm

“…when students of color are matched with teachers who look like them, the students’ perceptions and attitudes about school improve, researchers say, and they are more likely to graduate from high school.”

Paul Spies, School of Urban Education professor, speaks with the Star Tribune about the widening gap between students and teachers in Minnesota.

http://www.startribune.com/as-minnesota-students-become-more-diverse-teachers-remain-mostly-white/498947601/

Learn more about what the School of Urban Education at Metropolitan State is doing to improve the gap between students and teachers. https://bit.ly/2zEqmQV

What are the benefits of adding an internship to your academic plan? Learn more by attending the Academic Internship Information Session, 4 to 5 pm Dec. 5. https://bit.ly/2B5Jkkm

Happy holidays with the MN Sinfonia. Celebrate the season Dec. 5 at this annual free concert of favorite holiday classics. https://bit.ly/2QnhmJl

Excellent discussion last night at the Election Decompression event hosted by the MAPL-Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership program at CHS Field. Thank you to our panel, James Haggar, campaign manager, Erin Murphy for Governor; Leah Solo (MAPL Cohort 10/11), campaign manager, Tim Walz for Governor; Bill Walsh, communication director, Jeff Johnson for Governor; and moderator Dr. Kathryn Pearson, election commentator and University of Minnesota political science professor.

Join us for the Encouraging Students Project, 1-3pm today in the Great Hall. We'll to write notes to Metropolitan State students to encourage them as we near the end of the semester and finals. The notes will be displayed throughout campus. Come by and bring your inspiring thoughts.

Also: Cookies.

Nearly 100 students will share creative displays and presentations to highlight theiir innovative research and writing. The Student Poster Conference is 6-8 pm, Nov. 28 in New Main. https://bit.ly/2RZPIQ3

Congratulations to Washington County Commissioner Johnson, who is also a graduate of Metropolitan State University!

Get the inside scoop. Hear from campaign staffers as they reflect on the 2018 election strategies and outcomes in Minnesota. Hosted by the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership program.

What are the benefits of adding an internship to your academic plan? Learn more by attending the Academic Internship Information Session, 4 to 5 pm Dec. 5. https://bit.ly/2B5Jkkm

Students share creative displays and presentations to highlighting their innovative research and writing. The Student Poster Conference is 6-8 pm, Nov. 28 in New Main. https://bit.ly/2RZPIQ3

Justa Heinen-Kay of UofM Dept of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior leads a seminar called "Direct and Indirect Effects of Natural Enemies on the Evolution of Sexual Traits." 4:30pm, Nov. 28, SEC 115. Just leavin' that there.
https://bit.ly/2DpJkNZ

Metropolitan State University will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

· Wednesday, Nov. 21; No evening classes.
· Thursday - Sunday, Nov. 22—25; No classes. Campus buildings are closed.

The Library and Learning Center will close at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 and will remain closed for the entirety of the weekend, Nov. 22–25. The library will resume regular hours Monday, Nov. 26.

Metropolitan State University will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

· Wednesday, Nov. 21; No evening classes.
· Thursday - Sunday, Nov. 22—25; No classes. Campus buildings are closed.

The Library and Learning Center will close at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 and will remain closed for the entirety of the weekend, Nov. 22–25. The library will resume regular hours Monday, Nov. 26.

We're a little star-struck. Marvel at the moon, constellations, planets, galaxies, and check out the university biome with Mike Lynch, @WCCO meteorologist.
https://bit.ly/2za330V

We're a little star-struck. Marvel at the moon, constellations, planets, galaxies, and check out the university biome with Mike Lynch, @WCCO meteorologist.
https://bit.ly/2za330V