Upcoming Events and Registrations

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College of Science, Engineering & Technology

Engineering Machine Design Contest - Mankato, 2025

Friday, March 21, 2025  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Engineering Machine Design Contest Judge's Sign Up

Friday, March 21, 2025  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Engineering Machine Design Contest will be held in the Centennial Student Union on the campus of Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Department of Music

University String Ensemble

Thursday, November 21, 2024  7:30 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.

Jazz Mavericks Holiday Concert

Monday, November 25, 2024  7:30 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.

Gospel Choir

Tuesday, December 3, 2024  7:30 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.

Concert Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert

Thursday, December 5, 2024  7:30 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.

Contemporary Vocal Groups

Saturday, December 7, 2024  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

$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.

University Holiday Choral Concert

Sunday, December 8, 2024  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.

Intramural Sports

2024 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 2, 2024

2024 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.

2024 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.

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 $0.25 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

Holiday Luncheon at Mankato Golf Club

Thursday, December 12, 2024  11:30 a.m.
Mankato Golf Club 100 Augusta Drive, Mankato
$30 Member Price Members may bring a guest at the same price.

2024 Fall Presentations & Membership

2024 Fall Presentations and Membership (New or Renewal)

MSU Athletics

2024 Kwik Trip Men's Hockey 5-Game Package

Friday, October 11, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Friday, November 15, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 2024  6:07 p.m.
Saturday, January 18, 2025  6:07 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2025  6:07 p.m.
Purchase your Kwik Trip Maverick Men's Hockey 5-Game Package today! Each package includes one ticket to:
Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 - Merrimack- 7:07 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 - Northern Michigan - 7:07 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 - Bowling Green, 6:07 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 - Michigan Tech - 6:07 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Lake Superior State, 6:07 p.m.
Also included is $10 MCHSEC Dollars for food and beverage per game as well as special offers from Kwik Trip!
Online ordering is closed.

Please contact Scott Nelsen for information on ordering.


2024-25 Birthday Graphics at Maverick Athletic Events

Have a special birthday or anniversary you are celebrating? You can have your greeting shared on the video board at our men's & women's hockey, men's & women's basketball, volleyball or wrestling games!

All submissions are due by noon on Wednesday for men's & women's basketball, volleyball and wrestling and by noon on Thursday prior to the game for men's & women's hockey. If you'd like include a photo, please email that photo to scott.nelsen@mnsu.edu

2024-25 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 2024-2025 athletic season. 

Junior Maverick Club Benefits

  • Minnesota State Pennant
  • 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.
  • 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.

2024-25 Senior Maverick Club

Minnesota State Athletics is excited to launch its first-ever Senior Maverick Club! 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 Ally Shirt

Purchase your Maverick Ally Shirt
Maverick Athletics is for EVERYONE. Purchase your Maverick Ally shirt today!

MSU Athletics Limited

2024 Winter Stole Ceremony

Wednesday, December 4, 2024  9:00 a.m.
Johnson Alumni room
Join us Wed. Dec 4 at 9 a.m. in the Johnson Alumni Room for 2024 Winter Stole Ceremony celebrating our graduates sponsored by Federated Insurance.
Brunch will be served.

Advancement Office Holiday Event - Dec. 6

Friday, December 6, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Advancement Office employees can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle Bowling Green in CCHA play on Friday, Dec. 6.

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Dec. 6

Friday, December 6, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Dec. 6 game against Bowling Green.

Minnesota State Men's Hockey - CCHA Bantam B1 Gold 12.6

Friday, December 6, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
CCHA Bantam B1 Gold players and families can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle Bowling Green in CCHA play on Friday, Dec. 6.

Minnesota State Men's Hockey - MAHA Bantam Tournament

Friday, December 6, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Saturday, December 7, 2024  6:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
CCHA Bantam B1 Gold players and families can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle Bowling Green in CCHA play on Friday, Dec. 6.

Fergus Falls Boys Hockey - Maverick Hockey Special - Dec. 7

Saturday, December 7, 2024  12/1/2024
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Families of the Fergus Falls Boys Hockey team can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch Minnesota State take on Bowling Green on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Women's Hockey Dec. 7

Saturday, December 7, 2024  2:02 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Women's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Saturday, Dec. 7 game against Wisconsin. The game will be our annual teddy bear toss!

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Women's Hockey Special - Dec. 7 vs. Wisconsin

Saturday, December 7, 2024  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, Dec. 7 as we take on Wisconsin at 2:00 p.m.

Join us at the first intermission as we'll host a teddy bear toss to benefit Toys for Tots!

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Dec. 13

Friday, December 13, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Dec. 13 game against Lake Superior State.

Roseville Hockey - Maverick Hockey Special - Dec. 13 vs. Lake Superior State

Friday, December 13, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Roseville Hockey parents and families can enjoy a discounted ticket to watch the Minnesota State hockey team battle Lake Superior State.

Do Not Purchase Tickets for your son if they are on the high school team, this is is only for parents and non high school players

Waseca Mites - Dec. 13

Friday, December 13, 2024  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes the Waseca Mites and their families to our game on Friday, Dec. 13 game against Lake Superior State.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Basketball Special - Dec. 14

Saturday, December 14, 2024  5:30 p.m. (WBB) / 7:30 p.m. (MBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State Men's & Women's Basketball welcomes employees of the Mayo Clinic to it's doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 14 as they take on Sioux Falls in NSIC action.
The Maverick women play at 5:30 and are followed by the men at 7:30 p.m.

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Jan. 17

Friday, January 17, 2025  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Jan. 17 game against Michigan Tech.

Centennial Youth Hockey - Men's Hockey Jan. 18

Saturday, January 18, 2025  6:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes Centennial Youth Hockey to Saturday, Jan. 18 game against Michigan Tech.

Redwood Hockey Association - Men's Hockey Jan. 18

Saturday, January 18, 2025  6:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes Redwood Youth Hockey to our game Saturday, Jan. 18 game against Michigan Tech.

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Jan. 31

Friday, January 31, 2025  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Jan. 31 game against St. Thomas.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Hockey Special - St. Thomas, Jan. 31. 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025  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, Jan. 31, 2025.

Mayo Clinic Employees - Maverick Basketball Special - Feb. 1

Saturday, February 1, 2025  1 p.m. (MBB) / 3:30 p.m. (WBB)
Taylor Center
Minnesota State Men's & Women's Basketball welcomes employees of the Mayo Clinic to it's doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 1 as they take on Winona State in NSIC action.
The Maverick men play at 1 p.m. and are followed by the women at 3 p.m.

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Feb. 7

Friday, February 7, 2025  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Feb. 7 game against Augustana.

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Women's Hockey Feb. 8

Saturday, February 8, 2025  2:02 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Women's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Saturday, Feb. 8 game against St. Cloud State. the game will be our annual diaper drive to benefit CADA.

Half Pints presented by Crooked Pint - Feb. 28

Friday, February 28, 2025  7:07 p.m.
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
Minnesota State Men's Hockey welcomes our Half Pints sponsored by Crooked Pint to Friday, Feb. 28 game against Bemidji State.

Mankato Clinic Employees - Maverick Hockey Special -Bemidji State, Feb. 28 2025

Friday, February 28, 2025  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 Bemidji State, Feb. 28, 2025.

Residential Life

Residential Life Reduced Prepayment Submission

Monday, October 7, 2024  

Residential Life Office at Carkoski Commons 111

Submit your $50 reduced prepayment using this form. Your housing reservation is not complete until you have submitted your housing application, signed your housing contract, and submitted this payment. Failure to pay will result in the cancellation of your housing. If you have questions, contact Residential Life at 507-389-1011 or reslife@mnsu.edu.

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Student Activities

2024-2025 Housing Fair Fee Payment

Centennial Student Union Mav Ave
Housing Fairs will be from 10 am-1 pm on November 6, January 29, 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/M3DLExZsif

2025 AFLV Conference Payment

This page is to be used by students paying for their attendance at the Association of Fraternal Leadership and Values Conference, January 30-February 2, 2025.

2025 Spring Break Trip Registration Payment Plan

Make payments on existing spring break trip registrations.

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)