Following a national search, Rance Larsen has been selected as the Director of Admissions at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He will start his role at MSUM August 5. Larsen brings nearly 30 years of experience to his new role, including experience in public, private, 2-year, and university settings.

The MSUM Cinema Arts and Digital Technologies Department has been selected to receive a 2012-2013 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Academic and Student Affairs award for Excellence in Curriculum Programming.

New Rivers Press at Minnesota State University Moorhead announces the publication of "Principles of Navigation" by Peter W. Fong, the first book in The New Rivers Press Electronic Book Series, which is an eBook-only series from the 45-year-old, not-for-profit literary press.

This year’s recipient of the LRAC/McKnight Fellowship Literary/Performance Grant is poet and writer, Dr. Yahya Frederickson, MSUM English Department. By providing him with the uninterrupted time to write and revise, the LRAC/McKnight Fellowship will allow him to move closer to completion of four poetry manuscripts, a memoir, and possibly coordinate another Arabic poetry translation project.

July 4, 6:30 p.m., Nemzek Stadium
Minnesota State University Moorhead is kicking off its yearlong 125th anniversary celebration during the annual Fourth of July community party. The 41st annual Fourth of July celebration begins at 6:30 p.m. at and around Nemzek Stadium on 17th St. between 6th and 9th Ave. S.

June 18-21, 7:30 p.m., Hansen Theatre
Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, this musical features a string of well-loved songs including "Day By Day." Godspell rings true with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.

June 20, 11 a.m., Planetarium
This is a special summer sky show developed especially for preschoolers and elementary audiences; children will tour the planets and get to vote for their favorite planet!

June 12-14, MSUM
Dragon Registration Days for transfer students is June 12 from noon to 3 p.m. Dragon Registration Days June 13 and 14 is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.