College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Artificial Intelligence Summer Programming Workshop 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026
8 am-4 pm
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
8 am-4 pm
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Dr. Rushit Dave, Dr. Mansi Bhavsar & Dr. Koundinya Challa of the Department of Computer Information Science at Minnesota State University at Mankato are hosting a two-day workshop focused on artificial intelligence for middle & high school students.
Registration ends on 05/20/2026.
FEES: $80/student.
For any questions, please contact rushit.dave@mnsu.edu
Counseling Center
Minnesota State University Counselors’ Association Annual Conference
Thursday, April 9, 2026
8:00am-5:00pm
Friday, April 10, 2026
8:00am-12:00pm
Minnesota State University, Mankato CSU Ballroom North
The Minnesota State University Counselors’ Association Annual Conference Thursday April 9th from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Friday April 10th from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
Department of Music
Performance Series Event: Erik Koskinen Band with City Mouse
Saturday, March 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Hooligans
Madison East Center
1400 East Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN
507-625-9904 (Hooligans)
$15.00 in advance
$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.
Online ordering is closed.
Please contact Dale Haefner for information on ordering.
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Sunday, March 22, 2026
5:00 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
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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 Michael Thursby at 507-389-5545 for seating availability.
Performance Series Event: John McAndrew
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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.
Maverick Vocal Precision March 28
Saturday, March 28, 2026
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 K-12 and 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.
Performance Series Event: Sarah Morris & The Sometimes Guys
Monday, March 30, 2026
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.
Performance Series Event: Dessa with support, Lady Midnight
Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:00 PM
The Venue
1850 Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN
Info: 507-389-5549
$30.00 in advance (online advance sales end on Wednesday, April 15 at 12:00 PM.
$35.00 purchase at the door
Advance tickets (cash sales only) may be purchased at The Crooked Pint, 1850 Madison Ave., Mankato.
SUPPORT ACT LADY MIDNIGHT. MUSIC STARTS AT 7:00 PM.
Reserved seating is not an option for this concert.
NOTE: Your tickets will be held at The Venue if you purchase online after Wednesday, February 4.
Performance Series Event: Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys
Saturday, April 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Hooligans
Madison East Center
1400 East Madison Avenue, Mankato, MN
507-625-9904 (Hooligans)
$10.00 in advance (online advance sales end on Friday, April 17 at 12:00 PM.)
$15.00 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 10.
Performance Series Event: Cruzando
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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.
Spring Choral Concert
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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 10:30 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.
Jazz Mavericks_April 27
Monday, April 27, 2026
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.
University String Ensemble
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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.
Maverick Machine Spring Concert
Friday, May 1, 2026
5:00 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
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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 Michael Thursby at 507-389-5545 for seating availability.
Maverick Vocal Precision May 2
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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 K-12 and 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.
Wind Ensemble_May
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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.
Engineering Center of Excellence Teacher Training
2026 Siemens Summer Training
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
9:00AM-5:00PM
Thursday, July 23, 2026
9:00AM-5:00PM
Friday, July 24, 2026
9:00AM-5:00PM
Saturday, July 25, 2026
9:00AM-5:00PM
Sunday, July 26, 2026
9:00AM-5:00PM
Intramural Sports
2026 Spring - Intramural Wrestling Tournament
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6:00pm
Tournament will take place in the Taylor Center Wrestling Complex. Participants must be currently enrolled spring semester MSU students.
There is no cost to participate in the Intramural Wrestling Tournament. The number of matches is dependent on number of participants.
2026 Spring - Intramural Pickleball Tournament
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6:00pm
Matches 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 April 15th starting at 6pm.
2026 Spring - Intramural Golf Scramble
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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.
2026 Spring - 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 week of April 6th (weather dependent). *Only sign-up for 1 division.
2026 Spring - 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. Play begins the week of April 6th. *Only sign-up for 1 division.
2026 Spring - 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 spring 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, April 2nd in Highland Center 1700A from 4:00pm-4:30pm. Game schedules will be distributed at the managers meeting.
Game play starts Monday, April 6th.
2026 Spring - 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 April 6th (weather permitting). *Only sign-up for 1 division.
Mankato Area Lifelong Learners
2026 Spring Presentations & Membership
2026 Spring Presentations and Membership (New or Renewal)
2026 Winter Presentations & Membership
2026 Winter Presentations and Membership (New or Renewal)
Great Decisions 2026
Great Decisions will meet at 2 pm on the second Wednesday of each month beginning on April 8th. When available, meetings will be held at Pioneer Bank Community Room, second floor, at 1450 Adams Street, Mankato. Additional information regarding essay books, speakers, venue etc. will be sent to registered members as it becomes available.
You must be a current member of Mankato Area Lifelong Learners to participate.
Registration Deadline to Guarantee Purchase of a Discounted Briefing Book is Wednesday, January 28. Final Registration Deadline is Friday, March 27.
Membership (New or Renewal) FY26
Pay Annual Membership - New or Renewal
MSU Athletics
2026 Pigskin BBQ - Public Tickets
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Spring Game 1 p.m., BBQ to follow
10th Annual Pig Skin BBQ
Saturday, April 18th
Game: 1:00 p.m.
BBQ: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Blakeslee Stadium
2025-26 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
Student Activities
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.
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