Extra Credit
You have the opportunity to earn extra credit points, maximum about one grade point on an exam.
How? You can earn about a grade point for one exam (20 points max) if write a report of one of the
following events of a minimum 1 double spaced page. *** You can only do this ONCE ***
Monday, April 11, 3:30-4:20 PM, Westlie Room, one floor above the Beaver Dam. Student meeting
with Higher Learning Committee.
Minot State University will host members of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for a two-day site
visit as part of its Assurance Argument. Monday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 12. HLC decides on the
accreditation of Minot State University, which is crucial to the institution.
Tuesday, April 12, 3:00 PM, Aleshire Theater. Hartnett Hall, Discussion Rising out of Hatred
Eli Saslow, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of RISING OUT OF HATRED, will present his
experience interviewing Derek Black. Derek is the godson of the former grand wizard of the Knights of
the Ku Klux Klan, David Duke. As a teenager, Derek was a prominent leader of the youth White
Nationalist movement. However, after his formative college experience, Derek renounced white
supremacy. This event will explore the rise of white nationalism and political polarization in
contemporary America and point toward overcoming divisions and hatred.
The event will include 5-minute opening remarks by Salsow followed by a moderated question and
answer session. Participants at Minot State should have read the book Rising Out of Hatred, and will
come prepared with questions.
Copies of the book are available for loan from MSU Staff Senate, VPAA, VPSA or the University Diversity
Council. The campus Barnes and Nobel bookstore also has copies available for purchase.
Friday, April 15, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Student Leadership Summit
The Student Leader Summit will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. This event is
intended to prepare and inspire incoming and returning student for leadership roles within campus
organizations at Minot State University. The schedule will feature guest speakers, break-out workshops,
individual and group strength assessments, team building and much more! Breakfast and lunch are
included. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day! This event is free-of-charge and designed for all
student leaders – club officers, members, or those interested in future leadership roles. While we
encourage clubs to attend as a group, students are welcome to attend independently as well. Student
leaders can sign up HERE by April 15.
Tuesday April 19, and Wednesday, April 20, 6:30 PM, Aleshire Theater, Hartnett Hall Shakespeare
Fest.
Travelling Shakespearians pulled off the road to check a wheel, only to find that we need a new bearing
for the axle and new dates for our festival at Minot State University. Shakespeare Fest will be held on
campus Tuesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 20. As a prelude to Shakespeare Fest, student groups
will be doing flash Shakespeare on campus, showing up spontaneously at different locations and
performing scenes. A movie will be shown each night beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a short contest before
each showing, prizes, and a brief discussions about what to look for as you watch the movie. A full
discussion follows with snacks available throughout the event. For more information, view the event
POSTER.
Thursday, April 21, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM Atrium Administration Building
Look at the posters, talk to the participants, and report.
MSU’s Annual Research Poster Session event will be held on Thursday, April 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. in the MSU Student Center Atrium. Since the previous two poster session events were cancelled
due to COVID-19, the 2022 event will include a combination of 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022
Small Grants for Faculty Research awardees
Friday April 22, 3:00 PM-9:00 PM, Saturday April 22, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Pow Wow (Native American
Cultural Celebration) in the Dome.
Go to the Pow Wow, you may also volunteer HERE. Attend for an hour. It is best if you come at 7:00 PM
on Friday or Saturday or on 1:00 PM on Saturday during the Grand Entry.
A powwow is a celebration of life, a honoring, a gathering with drums and dancers. We will honor our
graduates and their families with dance, song, and gifts.
Wednesday, April 27, 7:00 North West Arts center (Below the library). Discussion Who should decide
what gets taught in public schools?
The next Campus and Community Dialogues event will debate this question on Wednesday, April 27
beginning at 7 p.m. in the Northwest Arts Center. Panelists include Chelsie Hultz, Minot State professor
and curriculum planner; Kolette Kramer, constitutional freedom activist; and Mark Vollmer, Minot Public
Schools superintendent. For more information, view the event POSTER.
Thursday, April 28, 12:00 Noon in the Quad .No Excuse for Abuse Red Run Event.
On Thursday, April 28, the No Excuse for Abuse Red Run Event will begin at 12 p.m., noon, in the Quad.
April is Sexual Assault Month and provides an opportunity for everyone to take action in preventing
sexual violence. This year, Student Activities, Residence Life, the Wellness Center, and Title IX will host
the event. Please consider competing and/or cheering on your favorite competitor. Each member will
"run" in heels provided at the event and take part in Minute to Win It games against their competition.
Each participant will have an opportunity to win prizes and food will be provided for faculty, staff, and
students at the event with presentation of an MSU ID. A waiver form is required to participate and
registration will be available on the day of the event. For more information or questions, contact LISA
DOOLEY or call 858-3447.
Saturday, April 30, 7:30 -9:25 PM, Ann Nicole Nelson Hall
Minot Symphony Orchestra Presents: The Titan, 7:30 p.m. bring Student id. Don’t come late!
There will be other possibilities for extra credit as I receive more notices.