Upcoming Events and Registrations

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/campusrec/facilities/

College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Engineering Machine Design Contest - Mankato, 2026

Friday, March 20, 2026  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Online registration begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Department of Dental Hygiene

5K Miles for Smiles Fun Run

Saturday, October 11, 2025  10:00am

The Fitness Trail at Minnesota State University, Mankato campus

Registration deadline is Sept. 19, 2025 in order to receive a moisture-wicking t-shirt.

Department of History and Gender Studies

Northern Great Plains History Conference

Wednesday, September 17, 2025  8am

Centennial Student Union

The Northern Great Plains History Conference is a professional gathering of scholars, affiliated and independent, public historians, history students, graduate, and undergraduate and other practitioners of history, who live and work in the area of the Northern Great Plains of the United States and on the Canadian prairies. They present papers and roundtables on historical subjects from around the globe and throughout time. Minnesota State University, Mankato hosts this year's conference from September 17-20th.

Some of the events will be at the Wyndam AmercInn, but most of the events will in the Centennial Student Union on campus.


Please note that guest registration is located towards the bottom of the next page.

Department of Music

Performance Series Event: John Medeski & Todd Clouser

Tuesday, September 16, 2025  7:00 PM

Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold

$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.


Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Minnesota River Valley Wind Ensemble

Sunday, September 28, 2025  3:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
Free admission. Free will offering accepted.

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.

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Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Performance Series Event: Wyatt Cote

Thursday, October 9, 2025  7:00 PM

Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold

$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.


Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

University Fall Choral Concert

Sunday, October 12, 2025  3:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
632 South Broad Street, Mankato

$10 General admission

$7 Students (K-12) and all children

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the venue.

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Online ordering closes at 10:00 AM the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Jazz Mavericks_October

Monday, October 13, 2025  7:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
Free admission. Free will offering accepted.

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.

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Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Performance Series Event: Nyttu Chongo – Music from Mozambique

Tuesday, October 14, 2025  7:00 PM

Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold

$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.


Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Contemporary Vocal Groups_October

Saturday, October 18, 2025  2:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
Free admission. Free will offering accepted.

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.

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Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Performance Series Event: Erik Koskinen Band with City Mouse

Saturday, October 18, 2025  7:00 PM

Hooligans
Madison East Center
1400 East Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN

507-625-9904 (Hooligans)

$15.00 in advance (online advance sales end on Saturday, February 1 at 10:00 AM.)
$20.00 purchase at the door

Advance tickets (cash only) may be purchased at Hooligans.

MUSIC STARTS AT 7:00 PM.

Reserved seating is not an option for this concert.

NOTE: Your tickets will be held at the entrance to Hooligans if you purchase your online tickets after Friday, April 4.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Performance Series Event: Minnesota Songwriters Night, Andrea Lyn & Stacy K

Thursday, October 23, 2025  7:00 PM

Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold

$10 General admission
Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.


Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event. Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Choral Invitational Concert

Saturday, November 8, 2025  7:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
632 South Broad Street, Mankato

$10 General admission

$7 Students (K-12) and all children

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the venue.

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Online ordering closes at 10:00 AM the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Performance Series Event: Debbie Anthony Band with The Luke LeBlanc Band

Saturday, November 22, 2025  7:00 PM

Morson Ario
1800 North Riverfront, Mankato, MN

$12.00 in advance 
$15.00 purchase at the door

Advance tickets (cash only) may be purchased at the Morson Ario.

MUSIC STARTS AT 7:00 PM.

Reserved seating is not an option for this concert.

NOTE: Your tickets will be held at the Morson Ario if you purchase your online tickets after November 14.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Jazz Mavericks_November

Monday, November 24, 2025  7:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
Free admission. Free will offering accepted.

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.

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Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

University Chorale

Tuesday, December 2, 2025  7:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold

$10 General admission

$7 Students (K-12) and all children

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.

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Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Contemporary Vocal Groups_December

Saturday, December 6, 2025  2:00 PM
Elias J. Halling Recital Hall of the Earley Center for Performing Arts PA 250
320 Maywood Avenue, Mankato, MN

Free Parking in Performing Arts Lot 16 Gold
Free admission. Free will offering accepted.

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the Recital Hall door.

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Online ordering closes at 12:00 noon the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Holiday Choral Concert

Saturday, December 6, 2025  3:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
632 South Broad Street, Mankato

$10 General admission

$7 Students (K-12) and all children

Free admission for MSU students. MSU students must show a valid MavCARD at the venue.

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Online ordering closes at 10:00 AM the day of the event.  Seating may still be available for this event if online ordering is closed.

Contact Dale Haefner at 507-389-5549 for seating availability.

Online ordering begins Monday, September 1, 2025

Family Consumer Science

Nutrition & Dietetics Healthy Cooking Classes- Reserved for MSU students

Thursday, September 18, 2025  5-6:30pm

Location: WC B138

Cooking Class: Budget-Friendly Meals for College Students

Learn how to cook delicious, satisfying meals without breaking the bank! This fun, hands-on class is designed specifically for college students looking to save money while eating well. In addition to cooking and enjoying a delicious meal, you'll discover smart shopping tips, simple recipes, and meal prep hacks to make your grocery budget stretch further—no fancy equipment or experience needed. Perfect for busy students who want quick, affordable, and tasty meals.

Nutrition & Dietetics Healthy Cooking Classes

Wednesday, September 24, 2025  11:30am-1pm

Location: WC B138

Healthy Cooking: 10 Ingredients or Less

Healthy eating can be simple and satisfying! This class focuses on creating delicious, nourishing meals using just 10 ingredients or less. You'll learn how to build flavorful dishes with minimal fuss, save time in the kitchen, and make the most of pantry staples. Perfect for busy cooks, beginners, or anyone who wants to streamline their approach to healthy cooking.

Nutrition & Dietetics Healthy Cooking Classes- Reserved for MSU students

Thursday, October 2, 2025  5-6:30pm

Location: WC B138

Cooking Class: Meal prep: Freezer meals

Make mealtime easier with freezer-friendly recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and ready when you are! In this class, you’ll learn how to batch cook and prep healthy meals that can be frozen and reheated with ease. We’ll cover storage tips, proper freezing techniques, and meal ideas that save time without sacrificing flavor or nutrition—perfect for busy weeks or planning ahead..

Nutrition & Dietetics Healthy Cooking Classes

Wednesday, October 8, 2025  11:30am-1pm

Location: WC B138

Healthy Cooking: 30-Minute Meals

Looking for quick, nutritious meals that fit into your busy schedule? This hands-on cooking class will show you how to prepare delicious, well-balanced meals in 30 minutes or less. You'll learn time-saving tips, simple cooking techniques, and how to use wholesome ingredients to create meals that fuel your body and satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to eat healthier without spending hours in the kitchen!

Nutrition & Dietetics Healthy Cooking Classes- Reserved for MSU students

Thursday, October 30, 2025  5-6:30pm

Location: WC B138

Cooking Class: Healthy 30-Minute Meals

Looking for quick, nutritious meals that fit into your busy schedule? This hands-on cooking class will show you how to prepare delicious, well-balanced meals in 30 minutes or less. You'll learn time-saving tips, simple cooking techniques, and how to use wholesome ingredients to create meals that fuel your body and satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to eat healthier without spending hours in the kitchen! .

Nutrition & Dietetics Healthy Cooking Classes

Wednesday, November 5, 2025  11:30am-1pm

Location: WC B138

Healthy Cooking: Meal Prep Freezer Meals

Make mealtime easier with freezer-friendly recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and ready when you are! In this class, you’ll learn how to batch cook and prep healthy meals that can be frozen and reheated with ease. We’ll cover storage tips, proper freezing techniques, and meal ideas that save time without sacrificing flavor or nutrition—perfect for busy weeks or planning ahead.

Nutrition & Dietetics Healthy Cooking Classes- Reserved for MSU students

Thursday, November 20, 2025  5-6:30pm

Location: WC B138

Healthy Cooking: 10 Ingredients or Less

Healthy eating can be simple and satisfying! This class focuses on creating delicious, nourishing meals using just 10 ingredients or less. You'll learn how to build flavorful dishes with minimal fuss, save time in the kitchen, and make the most of pantry staples. Perfect for busy cooks, beginners, or anyone who wants to streamline their approach to healthy cooking.

Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2025 - October 10-12

Friday, October 10, 2025  
Saturday, October 11, 2025  
Sunday, October 12, 2025  
Minnesota State Mankato
Come and enjoy the weekend with your Maverick. Events will be planned for Mavericks of all ages. This is a chance for families to learn more about their student's experiences. With this knowledge, families can contribute to their student's success.
 
Registration for Family Weekend is FREE. Most activities and events on campus will be free to students and their visiting family members and guests, with the exception of football and Stuff-A-Plush. Football game tickets are offered at a reduced rate of $5 for adults, free for youth ages 17 and under, and can be purchased when registering for Family Weekend. (Current students are always free!) No refunds will be given for football tickets.
 
Students are asked to pick up your football tickets on Thursday, October 9 in 103 Preska Residence Community between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm or Friday, October 10 in 103 Preska Residence Community between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Tickets can be picked up Saturday, October 11 in the CSU near the south entrance from 9:30am to 12:30pm. 

A member of the Minnesota State system and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Accessibility Resources at 507-389-2825, (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). Appropriate advanced notification required for the event. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the above numbers..

Intramural Sports

Fall 2025 - Intramural Golf Scramble

Friday, September 12, 2025  2:00pm
The 2-person Intramural Golf Scramble will take place at Terrace View Golf Course, just south of Mankato on Hwy 22.  Tee times will be assigned after registration closes, with the first grouping teeing off at 2pm.
The tournament is a 9-hole, 2-person scramble format tournament. There will be various pin prizes available throughout the tournament.
The cost is $44/per team to cover green fees and pin prizes. Participants must register as a 2-person team. Teams may rent a cart (not included with registration) at Terrace View upon check-in.

2025 Fall - Sand Volleyball Tournament (4 v 4)

Saturday, September 20, 2025  Tourney begins around 9am on Sat (& Sun if needed)
Games will take place on Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 (if necessary) starting around 9:00am at the sand volleyball courts on the PA lawn near Preska Hall. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students.
Games are 4 vs. 4 with team rosters consisting of any combo of men/women with a max of 6 per team roster. The cost is $30/per team.  A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams in Highland Center 1700A from 5:00pm-5:30pm on Thursday, September 18. Game schedules will be distributed at this managers meeting.

2025 Fall - Intramural Dodgeball Tournament (6 v 6)

Tuesday, October 14, 2025  7:00pm start time
Tournament will take place on Tuesday, October 14 starting at 7:00pm in Schellberg Gym. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students.
Games are 6 v 6 with a max of 8 on the roster. The cost is $30/per team.  A mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams on Thursday, October 9th in Highland Center 1700A from 4:30pm-5:00pm. Tourney rules & schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting.

2025 Fall - Intramural Wallyball Tournament (4v4)

Monday, October 27, 2025  6:00pm start time
1-night Tournament will take place at the MSU Racquetball Courts in Pennington Hall on Monday, October 27 starting at 6:00pm. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students.
Games are 4 v 4 with a mix of any four players you want. The cost is $30/per team. A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams on Thursday, October 23 in Highland Center 1700A from 4:30pm-5:00pm.
Online registration begins Monday, September 8, 2025

2025 Fall - Intramural Pickleball Tournament

Tuesday, November 11, 2025  6:00pm
Tournament will take place in Myers Field House. Any current MSU student, faculty, or staff is eligible to participate. Must sign up as a 2-person team.
There is no cost to play. The number of matches is dependent on number of participants. Tournament will take place on November 11th starting at 6pm.
Online registration begins Monday, September 8, 2025

2025 Fall - Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball League

Games will take place in Schellberg Gym on Monday and Wednesday nights from 7pm-11pm. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students. Men's, Women's, CoRec Leagues.
The cost is $30/per team. A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams on Thursday, October 9 in Highland Center 1700A from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting. Games begin Monday, October 13.

2025 Fall - Intramural 501 Dart Singles

Matches will take place at the dart boards in the Maverick Bullpen at a time agreed upon between the competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no fee from Campus Recreation to play Intramural 501 Dart Singles, however players will be responsible for board fees charged by the Maverick Bullpen.  The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.

2025 Fall - Intramural 9-ball Pool Singles

Matches will take place at the billiards tables in the Maverick Bullpen at a time agreed upon between the competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no fee from Campus Recreation to play Intramural Singles 9-Ball League, however players will be responsible for table fees charged by the Maverick Bullpen.  The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.

2025 Fall - Intramural Co-Rec 5-on-5 Basketball League

Games will take place in Otto Recreation Center on Monday-Thursday nights between 6pm-11pm. Teams consist of male & female players. Must have at least 2 males & 2 females signed-in each game to start a game. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students.
The cost is $60/per team. A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams on Thursday, October 23 in Highland Center 1700A from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting with game play beginning Monday, October 27.
Online registration begins Monday, September 8, 2025

2025 Fall - Intramural Flag Football League (7v7)

Games will take place at the Intramural Flag Football fields 1 & 2 located south of Lot 1 on Monday's-Thursday's from 330pm-630p. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students. Men's, Women's, CoRec Leagues.
The cost is $60/per team.  A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams on Thursday, September 11th in Highland Center 1700A from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting. Game play starts Monday, September 15th. All players must have shorts/pants with NO pockets or belt loops.

2025 Fall - Intramural Golf - Singles

Matches will take place at a golf course agreed upon between the two competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
The only cost for participating are match green fees at whichever course the participants agree to play. Number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants. Play begins the week of September 15th.

2025 Fall - Intramural NCAA Bowl Pick'em

Intramural NCAA Bowl Pick'em will be done online through ESPN.com. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate.
Participants will make their picks of winners on each bowl match-up. The Champion will receive an Intramural Champion t-shirt. There is no cost to play Intramural NCAA Bowl Pick'em. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate. Information on how to join the MSU Campus Recreation Group will come in the form of a confirmation email.
Online registration begins Monday, December 1, 2025

2025 Fall - Intramural NCAA Weekly Football Pick'em

Intramural NCAA Pick'em will be done online through ESPN.com. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate.
Participants will make their picks of winners highlighted NCAA DI BCS football match-ups. Each week the person with the highest number of correct answers will receive an intramural champion T-shirt! Participants weekly scores will be added together to determine the full season Pick'em winner. There is no cost to play Intramural NCAA Pick'em. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate. Information on how to join the MSU Campus Recreation Group will come in the form of a confirmation email. You can join in and play NCAA Pick’em at any point in the season.

2025 Fall - Intramural NFL Weekly Football Pick'em

Intramural NFL Pick'em will be done online through ESPN.com. If you don't already have a free account through ESPN, you will need to create one to participate.
Participants will make their picks of winners of each weeks NFL football match-ups. Each week the person with the highest number of correct answers will receive an Intramural Sports Champion T-shirt! Participants weekly scores will be added together to determine the full season pick'em winner who will win a special grand prize. There is no cost to play Intramural NFL Weekly Football Pick'em. Information on how to join our ESPN MSU Intramurals Group will come in the form of a confirmation email upon registration completion. You can join in and play NFL Weekly Football Pick’em at any point in the season.

2025 Fall - Intramural Outdoor Soccer League (7v7)

Games will take place 7pm-11pm Monday thru Thursday evenings at the intramural fields inside the outdoor track, east of parking lot 1. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students. Men's, Women's, CoRec Leagues.
Play is 7v7. The cost is $60/per team.  A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams on Thursday, September 18 in Highland Center 1700A from 4:30pm-5:00pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting with play beginning Monday, September 22.

2025 Fall - Intramural Racquetball - Doubles

Matches will take place at the Campus Rec racquetball courts at a time agreed upon between the competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no cost to play Racquetball Doubles. The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.

2025 Fall - Intramural Racquetball - Singles

Matches will take place at the Campus Rec racquetball courts at a time agreed upon between the two competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no cost to play Racquetball Singles. The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.

2025 Fall - Intramural Slow-Pitch Softball League

Games will take place at the Intramural Softball fields 1 & 2 located along the fitness trail on Mondays-Thursdays from 330pm-1030pm (and maybe some Sundays). Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students. Men's, Women's, CoRec Leagues.
The cost is $60/per team.  A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for all registered teams on Thursday, September 11th in Highland Center 1700A from 4:30pm-5:00pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting.
Game play starts Monday, September 15th.

2025 Fall - Intramural Table Tennis - Singles

Matches will take place at the Campus Rec table tennis tables in Pennington Hall at a time agreed upon between the two competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no cost to play Table Tennis Singles. The number of matches & number of dates is dependent on number of participants.

2025 Fall - Intramural Team Bowling

Games will take place on Monday evenings in the Maverick Bullpen bowling alley in the basement of the Centennial Student Union. Teams consist of 4 bowlers; any mix of men/women. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students.
The cost is $30/per team + lane fees ($5/person/night) on the nights you bowl. Game play starts Monday, September 15.

2025 Fall - Intramural Tennis - Singles

Games will take place at the tennis courts on the south side of campus or at an alternative court if agreed upon by both competitors. Participants will be emailed schedules of play after the close of registration.
There is no cost to play Intramural Tennis. Number of matches & number of dates depends on number of participants. Play begins the week of September 15th.

2025 Fall - Intramural Volleyball League (6v6)

Games will take place in Otto Recreation Center on Monday thru Thursday nights generally from 6pm-11pm. Players must be currently enrolled fall semester MSU students. Men's, Women's, CoRec Leagues.
The cost is $60/per team. A Mandatory managers meeting will be held for registered teams on Thursday, September 18th  in Highland Center 1700A from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting with game play beginning Monday, September 22nd.

Library Services

Book - From Normal School to University: Celebrating 150 Years

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.

Book - Katonian

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.

Book - Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1868-2018: A Sesquicentennial History

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

Book - Out of Chaos: Reflections of a University President and his Contemporaries on Vietnam-era Unrest in Mankato and its Relevance Today

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.

Book/DVD combo - Out of Chaos and Two Weeks in May

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: $2 S & H for each order.

DVD - Two Weeks in May

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.

Services - Audio/Film Duplication

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.

Services - Copies

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.

Services - Mankato Free Press Obituary Requests

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

Fee: Requests are $15 per obituary. A downloadable request form for mailing with a check.

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.

Services - Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) Scrapbook Collection Requests

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.

Services - Photo Reproduction

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.

Services - Research

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.

Services - Theses/Alternate Plan Paper Copies

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.

Mankato Area Lifelong Learners

2025 Summer Presentations & Membership

2025 Summer Presentations and Membership (New or Renewal)

Membership (New or Renewal) FY26

Pay Annual Membership - New or Renewal

MSU Athletics

22nd Annual MSU Baseball Golf Classic

Saturday, September 13, 2025  11:30 (Shotgun)
Minnesota State Baseball Alumni Golf Tournament • Saturday, September 13 • North Links Golf Course

2025 Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame

Friday, September 26, 2025  6:00 p.m.
Minnesota State Athletics Hall of Fame
Taylor Center
6:00 p.m. Social Cash Bar/ Heavy Hors d'ouevres /// 7 p.m. Program
Please kindly respond by Sept. 12, 2025 f you will be able to attend this year's Hall of Fame ceremony.

Maverick Basketball Harvest Hoopla

Saturday, September 27, 2025  5:30pm - 8:00pm
2025 Maverick Basketball Harvest Hoopla Tickets Order--
Harvest Hoopla
Saturday, Sept. 27
The Schroeder Farm Event Center (49186 190th Street, Lake Crystal, MN)
5:30pm - Tastings Begin
7:30pm - Short Program
Cost: $60.00/person
(Beer and Wine Tastings, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, Live Music & Silent Auction)


Directions to the Schroeder Farm
49186 190th Street Lake Crystal, MN From Mankato: Hwy 60 West - Approximately 15 miles from Mankato
The Schroeder Farm is on the right, just off Hwy 60
On-Site Parking Available

2025 Kwik Trip Men's Hockey 5-Game Package

Friday, October 24, 2025  7:07 p.m.
Friday, November 21, 2025  7:07 p.m.
Saturday, December 6, 2025  6:07 p.m.
Saturday, January 24, 2026  6:07 p.m.
Saturday, February 28, 2026  6:07 p.m.
Purchase your Kwik Trip Maverick Men's Hockey 5-Game Package today! Each package includes one ticket to:
Friday, Oct. 24 vs. RPI, 7 :07 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 21 vs. Michigan Tech, 7:07 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6 vs. Ferris State, 6:07 p.m. (Teddy Bear Toss)
Saturday, Jan. 24 vs. Augustana, 6:07 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 vs. Northern Michigan, 6:07 p.m.

Also included is $10 MCHSEC Dollars for food and beverage per game as well as special offers from Kwik Trip!

2025 Lot 7 Tailgating

Lot 7 Tailgating
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.

2025-26 Junior Maverick Club powered by Buffalo Wild Wings

MSU Junior Mavericks Club presented by Buffalo Wild Wings 

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

  • Exclusive Access to Junior Maverick Club Events
  • Birthday Card from Stomper
  • Official Junior Mavericks Club Credential
  • Free Kid's Meal from Buffalo Wild Wings
  • 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.

2025-26 Senior Maverick Club presented by Hatanpa State Farm

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.

Maverick Driveway Stencils

Show Your Maverick Spirit With a Driveway Stencil
This unique fundraiser sponsored by the Minnesota State softball team will allow you the opportunity to show of your Maverick pride to every car that drives by your house! For $50, student-athletes from the Maverick softball team will paint a four-foot wide by three-foot tall two-colored Maverick logo in your driveway!

What to know:
All orders will be completed in the order in which they are received and as long as the weather cooperates.

- If weather turns bad prior to installation, your Maverick will be painted as early as possible in the spring.

- You will be contacted prior to arrival for painting to confirm a time and an alternate day, should weather conditions interfere.

- To ensure quality painting, the surface must be dry for at least four hours. - Please don't drive on the logo for 30 minutes after painting.

- Your logo should stay on the concrete for up to two years, but with changes in weather and normal traffic on the logo, it will wear the paint down.

- If you are outside of 30 miles from campus, please contact Kristle.wolcott@mnsu.edu prior to ordering.

MSU Athletics Limited

Mankato Family YMCA - Maverick Football Special - Saturday, Sept. 6

Saturday, September 6, 2025  1 p.m.
Blakeslee Stadium
Mankato Family YMCA Members and their families can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State football team battle Minot State on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m.

Mayo Clinic Health System Employees - Maverick Football Special - Saturday, Sept. 6

Saturday, September 6, 2025  1 p.m.
Blakeslee Stadium
Mayo Clinic Health System employees and their families can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State football team battle Minot State on Saturday, Sept. 6, at 1 p.m.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Volleyball Special - Oct. 4

Saturday, October 4, 2025  2:00 p.m.
Taylor Center
Mayo Clinic Health System employees can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State volleyball team battle Southwest Minnesota State, Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.

Maverick Dance Team Kids Clinic Game Tickets

Saturday, October 11, 2025  1 p.m.
Blakeslee Stadium
Parents, families and friends of those participating in the Minnesota State Dance Team Clinic - enjoy $5 general admission tickets to our game on Saturday, Oct. 11!

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Volleyball Special - Nov. 7

Friday, November 7, 2025  6:00 p.m.
Taylor Center
Mayo Clinic Health System employees can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State volleyball team battle Bemidji State, Friday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Hockey Special - Nov. 8 vs. Bowling Green

Saturday, November 8, 2025  6:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Mayo Clinic Health System employees can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle Bowling Green on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Women's Hockey Special - Nov. 22 vs. Minnesota

Saturday, November 22, 2025  2:00 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State women's hockey welcomes Mayo Clinic Health System employees and families to our game on Saturday, Nov. 22 as we take on Minnesota at 2:00 p.m.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Basketball Special - Dec. 6

Saturday, December 6, 2025  1 p.m. (MBB) / 3 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State Men's & Women's Basketball welcomes employees of the Mayo Clinic to it's doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 5 as they take on Concordia in NSIC action.
The Maverick men play at 1 p.m. and are followed by the women at 3 p.m.

YMCA Membership- Maverick Basketball Special - Dec. 18

Thursday, December 18, 2025  5:30 p.m. (MBB) / 7:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State Men's & Women's Basketball welcomes employees of the Mayo Clinic to it's doubleheader on Thursday, Dec. 18 as they take on Southwest Minnesota State in NSIC action.
The Maverick men play at 5:30 p.m. and are followed by the women at 7:30 p.m.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Hockey Special - Jan. 10 vs. St. Thomas

Saturday, January 10, 2026  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Mayo Clinic Health System employees can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle St. Thomas on Friday, Jan 10.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Basketball Special - Jan. 17

Saturday, January 17, 2026  3:30 p.m. (MBB) / 5:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State Men's & Women's Basketball welcomes employees of the Mayo Clinic to it's doubleheader on Saturday, Jan. 17 as they take on Bemidji State in NSIC action.
The Maverick men play at 3:30 p.m. and are followed by the women at 5:30 p.m.

2025-26 Faculty & Staff Athletic Pass

Minnesota State Athletics invites the members of our campus faculty and staff to join us in the stands this year!
Purchase your Faculty & Staff Pass and receive free admission to all regular season mens and women's athletics events with the exception of men's hockey games. Simply show your self at the ticket window or table and you'll receive a general admission ticket to the game.

2025-26 MSU Maverick Hockey Fast Pass Program

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.

2025-26 Senior Maverick Club - Hatanpa

This page is for those who received a Senior Maverick Club pass from Hatanpa State Farm and are looking to purchase an additional pass. Please, do not share this link with anyone else.

Dan Meyer Blue Line Club Golf Classic Hole Sponsor

Monday, July 14, 2025  12 p.m.
2025 Dan Meyer Blue Line Club Golf Classic Hole Sponsor Registration
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.

MSU Hockey

2025 Men's Hockey Adult Camp

Saturday, September 13, 2025  8 a.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey Adult Camp
Saturday, Sept. 13
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
All participants must be a 2000 birth year or older and can not currently be enrolled at an institution of higher education.

2025 MSU Hockey Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament

Friday, August 22, 2025  12 pm
Minnesota State Hockey Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament • Friday, August 22 • North Links Golf Course. All funds raised benefit Maverick Men's Hockey

Student Activities

2025 Family Weekend Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, October 11, 2025  8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Crossroads Lutheran Campus Center, 331 Dillon Avenue, located behind MSU's Performing Arts Center
Join members of the Fraternity & Sorority Life Community for this Fundraiser Breakfast. All students, their families, and community members are welcome. Raffle and/or silent auction items will be available at the event. Reserve your tickets in advance, and save!  Only electronic tickets will be sold for this event.  Tickets are $8 in advance or $11 the day of. Prices are inclusive of applicable sales tax.

2025 Game Day Shirt Sponsorship

This is the online/credit card payment option for those sponsoring the 2025 "Game Day" Shirt at MSU, Mankato. The sponsorship amount is $1000.

2025-2026 Housing Fair Fee Payment

Centennial Student Union Mav Ave
Housing Fairs will be from 10 am-1 pm on November 4, January 21, and March 18. This page is to be used ONLY for paying the fee for participation in the fair. Registration must be completed and is available at https://forms.office.com/r/khqvUjX1vR

Fraternity & Sorority Life Gavel Payment

This page is to be used by chapters ordering gavels for chapter presidents.

Fraternity & Sorority Life Honor Society Dues Payment

This page is to be used by students paying membership dues for Gamma Sigma Alpha or Order of Omega.

Greek Life History Book "Our Chapters"

$20 (plus $6.00 shipping and handling)

University Scheduling and Conference Services

Lobby Table Rental Payment

Monday, July 1, 2030  12:00 pm
CSU Lobby Table Main Level
Please be prepared to have the following items - Reserving Organization - Credit card for payment (Visa, Master Card, or Discover) - Reservation Number - Date of Lobby Table