Upcoming Events and Registrations

This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to general-purpose GPU programming with CUDA. You'll learn how to write, compile, and run GPU-accelerated code, leverage CUDA core libraries to harness the power of massive parallelism provided by modern GPU accelerators, optimize memory migration between CPU and GPU, and implement your own algorithms. At the end of the workshop, you'll have access to additional resources to create your own GPU-accelerated applications.

Kato Clash is a multi-week online collegiate esports tournament then ends in a LAN event. Follow along and cheer on your favorite teams in Rocket League, Super Smash Bros, and Overwatch!

During September and October, teams compete in qualifiers for a spot in the finals. Only the top 12 contenders from each title will advance to the Grand Championships held in person at Minnesota State University, Mankato on November 14th-15th.

Cost: $30 per competitor (if a sub attends, plans to play, they must pay as well).

Registration Opens August 14th and will continue until November 15th.

Purchasing this pass grants CURRENT MSU students and staff extended access to open play gaming in the Maverick Esports facility in Wissink Hall 121.

After Hours Access:

• Monday - Friday, 6pm-11pm
• Saturday, 10am-11pm

Passes:

• Trial - $1 - Want to try out our space? Buy a Trial - Lasts 24hrs and may only be purchased 1 time.
• Month - $20 - 1 Calendar month of access to our facility.
• Semester - $30 - Access for the entire semester, Fall, Spring, Summer.
• Year - $60 - Access for the whole calendar.
• Club - $120 - Access for an entire year for competitive club teams, not needed for RSO events.

From Normal School to University: Celebrating 150 Years, is a postcard book featuring historic Minnesota State University, Mankato photos. English. Copyright 2017 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Fee: From Normal School to University: Celebrating 150 Years is $10 for each book.

Delivery: $2 S & H for each order.

Please contact us to confirm that we have the year you need before you place an order.

Fee: Katonians are $10 each.

Delivery: The above fee includes shipping via post mail.

Written by Professor Emeritus Dr. William E. Lass, this highly readable and thoroughly illustrated book is extensively researched. It covers in detail the development of academic programs, the physical campus, university leadership and faculty, as well as student life. Read about the 1922 fire that destroyed the Teachers College building, the development of twin campuses in the 1950s, Vietnam War era campus protests, campus consolidation, the University of 2018 and so much more.

Fee: $39.99 per book

Delivery: $5 S & H for each book to be mailed.

For questions please contact us archives@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1029

Out of Chaos: Reflections of a University President and his Contemporaries on Vietnam-era Unrest in Mankato and its Relevance Today is a collection of personal reminiscences that provide a glimpse into what Mankato was like during the 1960s and 1970s. The book was created by Dr. James F. Nickerson, former Mankato State College president, with input from a variety of graduates, faculty, administrators and citizens who were witnesses to these local events. It is by piecing these stories together that the reader gets an understanding of this dynamic time period and how one person can make a difference in the outcome of events. English. Copyright 2017 Minnesota State University, Mankato

Fee: Out of Chaos is $13 for each book.

Delivery: $2 S & H for each order.

Out of Chaos: Reflections of a University President and his Contemporaries on Vietnam-era Unrest in Mankato and its Relevance Today is a collection of personal reminiscences that provide a glimpse into what Mankato was like during the 1960s and 1970s. Two Weeks in May uses historic photos, documents, newspapers, film footage, and recorded interviews to the story of the 1972 Vietnam War student protests at Mankato State College. Based on the book Out of Chaos by James F. Nickerson. Running time 52 minutes. This is a combo order if you would like to order both items to expedite payment and shipping and handling

Fee: Out of Chaos and Two Weeks in May combo is $20.

Delivery: $3 S & H for each order.

Two Weeks in May, uses historic photos, documents, newspapers, film footage, and recorded interviews to the story of the 1972 Vietnam War student protests at Mankato State College. Based on the book Out of Chaos by James F. Nickerson. Running time 52 minutes. Closed caption in English. Copyright 2017 Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Fee: Two Weeks in May (DVD) is $10 for each DVD.

Delivery: $2 S & H for each order.

Please contact us to confirm we are able to make a duplication of an item from the Archives before you place an order.

Fee: Duplication of a CD or DVD is $10 each copy.

Delivery: The above fee includes shipping via post mail.

Please contact us for an accurate fee estimate before you place an order.

Fee: There is a $10 service charge per order plus an additional $0.50 per page charge.

Delivery: The default delivery method for copies is via email and is included in the fee above. Printed copies will be mailed at no extra cost only if indicated beforehand. There is an additional $5 fee if you would like your copies to be put on a CD and mailed to you.

Please contact us before you place an order. A required Obituary Request by email must accompany each obituary.

Fee: Requests are $15 per obituary.

Delivery: The default delivery method for requests is via email and is included in the fee above. Printed copies of obituaries will be mailed at no extra cost only if indicated beforehand. There is an additional $5 fee if you would like your obituary request(s) to be put on a CD and mailed to you.

Please contact us before you place an order. A required MHS Scrapbooks Collection Index Copy Request Form must accompany each scrapbook request by email.

Fee: Requests are $15 per copy.

Delivery: The default delivery method for requests is via email and is included in the fee above. Printed copies of articles will be mailed at no extra cost only if indicated beforehand. There is an additional $5 fee if you would like your article request(s) to be put on a CD and mailed to you.

Please contact us to confirm we are able to make a reproduction of an item from the Archives before you place an order.

Fee: There is a $10 service charge per order plus an additional $0.50 per photograph charge.

Delivery: The default method of delivery is via a cloud-based service and is included in the fee above. There is an additional $5 fee for files to be delivered via CD/DVD in the mail. There is an additional fee for prints to be made and delivered. Please contact us for details.

Please contact us for a Research quote.

Fee: Research is conducted at the rate of $30 per half hour. There is a minimum requirement of one half hour.

Please contact us for an accurate fee estimate before you place an order.

This service is only available to the author of the original Theses/APP. Everyone is encouraged to request Theses/APP from their local library via Interlibrary Loan (usually a free service.)

Fee: There is a $10 service charge for a copy of the thesis. Optional soft binding is available for $5.

The default method of delivery is via a cloud-based service and is included in the fee above. Printed copies will be mailed for a $5 charge only if indicated beforehand. There is an additional $5 fee for files to be delivered via CD/DVD in the mail.

2026 Summer Presentations and Membership (New or Renewal)

• Season Tickets and Club Membership Information
• Hockey BLC and Season Ticket Early Renewal non-payment plan deposits/ticket hold
• Season Ticket Payment Plan Information

WEBSITE: Engineering Machine Design Contest

CONTACT: Rebecca Walker | rwalker@anokatech.edu | 763-576-4167

Minnesota State Men's Hockey Adult Camp
Saturday, Sept. 12
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
All participants must be a 2001 birth year or older and can not currently be enrolled at an institution of higher education.

Please kindly respond by Sept. 18, 2026 f you will be able to attend this year's Hall of Fame ceremony.

Bring your grills, favorite adult beverage, and enjoy the pregame excitement in the exclusive Lot 7 Tailgating Area. Tailgate spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

MSU Junior Mavericks Club presented by Maverick Sports Grill  

If you are 13 years old or younger and enjoy Maverick athletic events, join the Junior Maverick Club.  For only $30!  Your membership will give your Junior Maverick  FREE admission to Maverick sporting events (excluding men's hockey) for the 2025-26 athletic season. 

Junior Maverick Club Benefits

• Early Access to Trick or Treat with the Mavericks
• Official Junior Mavericks Club Credential
• Free Birthday Greeting at Maverick Basketball, Men's and Women's Hockey or Basketball, Wrestling or Volleyball
• Free Mini Maverick Meal from Maverick Sports Grill
• Free admission to Minnesota State athletic events (excluding men's hockey and post season events) with your credential.
• Parents can purchase a parent pass for $100 (one parent) or $150 (two parents). All parent passes must be presented at the ticket window for your complimentary ticket. Your parent pass will grant you admission to all home Minnesota State Athletic events with the exception of men’s hockey. Your Junior Maverick must be with you in order to claim your Parent Pass ticket.

The Maverick Hockey Fast Pass Program is designed to guarantee interested students men's hockey tickets to all home series during the regular season. Participants receive one FREE ticket to all home games during the regular season. Avoid the distribution lines on Wednesday and save time. We limit Fast Passes each season so get yours now!

Once signed up, simply bring your MavCard to the Athletic Office on Monday or Tuesday the week of a home hockey game(s) during normal business hours and pick up your tickets BEFORE the general student ticket distribution process begins on Wednesday.

To ensure the best possible student atmosphere at each game, unclaimed tickets will be re-distributed and included in the general student ticket distribution process for each home series.

Ticket distribution takes place starting Monday mornings at 8:30 am in or near the MSU Athletics Office (135 Myers Field House) up until 10:30 am on Wednesdays, when tickets are opened up to the general student population in the CSU and University Dining Center.

Note: ticket distribution only takes place during the weeks of HOME hockey series. You are not guaranteed tickets after 9:30 am on Wednesdays during home game weeks.

Minnesota State Athletics is excited to launch its Senior Maverick Club presented by Hatanpa State Farm! For $60 for one senior, or $100 for two, seniors in the Greater Mankato Area will receive the following:

Free admission to all regular season Maverick athletic events (excluding men's hockey)
Free popcorn at all events inside Blakeslee Stadium and the Taylor Center.

Looking for a flexible ticket option? The MavPack is just that! Each MavPack includes 8 adult tickets or 16 youth (ages 6-high school) for $70 and includes admission to Men's and Women's Athletic Events with the exception of men's hockey!

Register to sponsor a hole at this year's Dan Meyer/Blue Line Club Golf Tournament

All funds raised will directly benefit the Minnesota State hockey programs.