bravo! A celebration of the arts, culture & ideas
SPRING 2020 | Vol. 20, No. 1
“What’s in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” – William Shakespeare Although our school has gone through many name changes – Moorhead Normal School (1887), Moorhead State Teachers College (1921), Moorhead State College (1957), Moorhead State University (1975) and finally Minnesota State University Moorhead (2000) – it has remained committed to preparing teachers and supporting the arts. In the pages of the spring 2020 edition of Bravo! you’ll discover two great examples of how the College of Arts, Media and Communication at MSUM is part of that legacy through our Summer Kodály Institute and Art-a-Fair. The Summer Kodály Institute is a graduate-level program designed for qualified educators and supervisors at every level of musical instruction from elementary, junior and senior high school through college and university. The Kodály philosophy of music education is a sequential, child developmental program based on folk songs and art music. MSUM’s Summer Kodály Institute recently received national endorsement from OAKE (Organization of American Kodály Educators) and is one of only 25 OAKE-endorsed programs in the United States. In its sixth year, the Art-A-Fair (formerly known as High School Art Day) brings students from over 35 high schools from the tri-state area to campus. The one-day event includes workshops, a campus tour and a juried exhibition. Cash prizes and honorable mention awards go to about 40 students every year. For many students, this will be the first time that they will have an opportunity to see their creations professionally displayed and lit in an exhibition. Hopefully, it will not be their last. The Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series continues the legacy of bringing world-class performers to campus for the benefit of the community. The name of this series has changed over the years as well: beginning with the Lyceum Series in the 1920s, followed by the Amphion Courses during the Depression Era, the Fine Art Series in the late 50s, and the Performing Arts Series in the 60s, and now, the Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series. This spring you will not want to miss Flamenco Vivo-Carlota Santana. Founded in 1983, Flamenco Vivo was established to promote flamenco as a living art form and a vital part of Hispanic heritage. I believe the universal spirit of flamenco – with diverse influences from Arab, Jewish, Gypsy, Spanish, and Latin American cultures – gives this art form a unique power to build bridges between people. The Thalea String Quartet ends the series March 7. From living rooms to concert stages around the world, the Thalea String Quartet aims to connect with audiences on a musical, emotional and personal level, from first-time listeners to string quartet aficionados. They are devoted to building a new and diverse audience for chamber music through innovative programming and community engagement. There is an old saying – The more things change, the more they stay the same. Although the university and the performing arts series have changed names over the years, our commitment to education and the arts has not.
Dr. Earnest Lamb Dean, College of Arts, Media & Communication
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Cover photo: Spanish flamenco troupe Flamenco Vivo-Carlota Santana performs on the MSUM campus Sat., Feb. 1.
Events at a Glance
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6th Annual Art-A-Fair Exhibition (through January 31)
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Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series: Flamenco Vivo-Carlota Santana School of Art Colloquium Series: Nicole Soukup School of Art: Student Juried Exhibition (through Feb. 27); Opening Reception and Awards Feb. 6
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School of Performing Arts: Faculty recital featuring Jenny Dufault, soprano; Stephen Sulich, piano
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Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series: Thalea String Quartet
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School of Art Colloquium Series: Jim Park
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University Theatre Series: Women of Troy (through Feb. 29)
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School of Art: BFA Senior Exhibition #1 (through March 26); Opening Reception March 5
University Music Series: Choir Concert University Music Series: Wind Ensemble Concert University Music Series: Chamber Concert
School of Art: BFA Senior Exhibition #2 (through April 23) Opening Reception April 9
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School of Art Colloquium Series: Sarah Clark
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University Theatre Series: Spring Awakening (through April 18)
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University Music Series: Percussion Ensemble
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University Music Series: Wind Ensemble Concert
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University Music Series: Jazz Ensemble Concert
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School of Art Project Exhibitions (through May 15); Opening Reception April 30
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School of Art Colloquium Series: Excellence Scholarship Winners
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School of Media Arts & Design: Capstone Film & Animation Screenings
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University Theatre Series: An Evening of Dance
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University Music Series: String Ensemble Concert
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University Music Series: Choir Concert
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School of Media Arts & Design: Juried Film/ Animation Screenings
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School of Media Arts & Design: Graphic Communications Senior Juried Exhibition
For more information and tickets: mnstate.edu/tickets OR mnstate.edu/events Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This information will be made available in alternate format, or if a disability-related accommodation is required, please contact Accessibility Resources at 218.477.4318 (voice) or 1.800.627.3529 (MRS/TYY).
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> Flamenco Vivo-Carlota Santana
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Flamenco Vivo-Carlota Santana Feel the diverse influences which have shaped this exuberant form of dance and music, including contributions from Gypsy, Judaic, Arabic, Spanish and Latino cultures. Carlota Santana co-founded Flamenco Vivo in 1983 and was designated "The Keeper of Flamenco" by Dance Magazine. Hansen Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
(through April 18) The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through what Entertainment Weekly called, "the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade," Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with a poignancy and passion that is illuminating and unforgettable. Gaede Stage, 7:30 p.m.
University Theatre Series: 26 Women of Troy (through Feb. 29) After ten long years of war, the great city of Troy has fallen. Only the mothers, wives, and daughters of these slaughtered warriors survive. Nothing worse can befall them. Then it does, blow after blow. Their previous lives in ruins, the women find unimagined resources in each other and themselves. The Women of Troy is a thousands-year-old tale of courage, resilience, and hope in the face of utter devastation. Gaede Stage, 7:30 p.m.
MAY University Theatre Series: 02 An Evening of Dance Join us for a dynamic dance concert featuring the work of student dancers and choreographers. You are sure to be entertained with dances featuring ballet, hip-hop, modern, lyrical, musical theatre styles and tap. Hansen Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
For tickets, go to mnstate.edu/tickets or call the MSUM Box Office M-F from noon to 4 p.m. at 218.477.2271 or arrive early and purchase at the door! Gaede Stage and Hansen Theatre are located in MSUM’s Roland Dille Center for the Arts. Glasrud Auditorium is located in MSUM’s Weld Hall.
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ART-A-FAIR YOUNG ARTISTS SEEK AND RECEIVE VALIDATION FROM MSUM EVENT ART STUDENTS FROM 35 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS CONVERGE ON THE MSUM CAMPUS IN LATE JANUARY TO SHOW OFF THEIR CREATIVE SKILLS, GAIN INSPIRATION, AND PERHAPS EVEN TAKE HOME SOME CASH.
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Once they have participated, they are so much more driven to create quality work at the high school level.
– Shellie Fenske
“To have their work professionally displayed in a juried competition is of great value,” said Shellie Fenske, an art instructor at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton High School. “Once they have participated, they are so much more driven to create quality work at the high school level.” Fenske said that students who have participated in previous years, whether they’ve won or not, are eager to participate and compete again. Tara Hager, Hawley Public School art instructor, concurs. “The awards ceremony recognizes student artists in a way that leaves them feeling confident in their abilities and encourages them to pursue art as more than a hobby,” she said. Event developer and MSUM Program Director and Professor of Art Education Brad Bachmeier said the Jan. 31 workshop day now includes media arts, music and performing arts sessions, as well as visual arts. Students each choose three hands-on workshops from 30 available to them. Topics include
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n its sixth year, the tri-state Art-A-Fair event begins when students create individual art works in the art studios of their high schools. Art teachers select their best work and submit it to MSUM Art Gallery staff and art faculty members who then professionally hang and light the annual exhibition of art.
Most students choose to enter the juried competition when they participate in the event. Entries are judged at a noon ceremony on Jan. 31. Cash prizes and honorable mention awards go to about 40 students every year, but the biggest reward, according to their teachers, is the artistic validation provided through participation.
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> Last year's Art-A-Fair Visual and Media Art winners.
body art, drawing live zoo animals, creating psychedelic prints, working collaboratively on large-scale public art, to learning about careers in visual art, music, entertainment industries and related fields. “We work with the Admissions office to provide tours of the departments in the building as well as the entire campus,” said Bachmeier. “They visit and interact with college art students and get a sense of what being a major in a creative field might look like and learn about viable career paths.” MSUM faculty members as well as state and national art education experts also lead professional development sessions for the art teachers who bring their students to the workshop day. “We try to provide meaningful sessions for the art teachers as well,” said Bachmeier.
Bachmeier said he’s especially grateful to the Kiwanis Club of Fargo for providing $1,000 in awards. The organization has been a sponsor since the first event six years ago. Eight students receive a best of media category award and a Best of Show Award winner receives $200. Additional community involvement and support is provided by several other businesses and organizations, including the North Dakota Council on the Arts, the Red River Zoo, Dead Rock Star, The Arts Partnership, The Plains Art Museum, Art Educators of Minnesota, and from Minneapolis, the Perpich Center for the Arts, Continental Clay and Triarco. Bachmeier said the event has grown 33 percent since the first year and is now at capacity, with 300 students from Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota participating in the exhibition or workshops.
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Recital featuring Jenny 04 Faculty Dufault, soprano, and Stephen
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Sulich, piano Gaede Stage, 7:30 p.m.
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Hansen Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Cheryl Nelson Lossett Performing Arts Series: Thalea String Quartet From living rooms to concert stages around the world, the youthful, energetic members of the Thalea String Quartet aim to connect with audiences on a musical, emotional and personal level, from first-time listeners to string quartet aficionados. Gaede Stage, 7:30 p.m.
Music Series: 24 University Wind Ensemble Concert Hansen Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Music Series: 27 University Jazz Ensemble Concert Glasrud Auditorium Weld Hall, 7:30 p.m.
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Music Series: 19 University Choir Concert Glasrud Auditorium Weld Hall, 7:30 p.m. Music Series: 20 University Wind Ensemble Concert
Gaede Stage, 4 p.m. Music Series: 04 University Choir Concert Glasrud Auditorium Weld Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Hansen Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Music Series: 27 University Chamber Concert Glasrud Auditorium Weld Hall, 7:30 p.m.
For tickets, go to mnstate.edu/tickets or call the MSUM Box Office M-F from noon to 4 p.m. at 218.477.2271 or arrive early and buy at the door! Gaede Stage, Hansen Theatre and Fox Recital Hall are located in MSUM’s Roland Dille Center for the Arts. Glasrud Auditorium is located in MSUM’s Weld Hall.
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If we ourselves sing often, this provides a deep experience of happiness in music. Through our own musical activities, we learn to know the pulsation, rhythm, and shape of melody. The enjoyment given encourages the study of instruments and the listening to other pieces of music as well. – Zoltan Kodály
IF WE OURSELVES SING OFTEN… Music teachers from throughout the region come to MSUM every summer to learn a method of music education that instills a love of music in young students long before they begin piano lessons or join their school band or orchestra.
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Not only has Kodály Training helped in my teaching, my skills as a musician have improved greatly as well. – Brandon Van Den Eykel
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MSUM’s Kodály Summer Institute immerses music teachers in training developed by Zoltán Kodály, a Hungarian composer who was appalled by the poor quality and rigid standards of general music education in midtwentieth-century Hungarian schools.
While working as a successful composer and also as a professor at the Liszt Academy, Kodály developed a music education method that used folk songs, hand signs and rhythm syllables to teach music to elementary age children. Through the singing of folk songs, sounded-out rhythms, hand signals, and collaborative exercises, Kodály found that children learned pitches and rhythms more easily and enjoyed themselves while doing it. Technical and theoretical skills required for learning a musical instrument and reading music could come later, he believed, after a love for music was firmly established. “To teach a child an instrument without first giving him preparatory training and without developing singing, reading
> Composter and educator Zoltán Kodály.
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and dictating to the highest level along with the playing is to build upon sand,” wrote Kodály. Kodály believed that music nourished the human spirit and wanted as many people as possible to benefit from it. He also understood the importance of music education to sustain audiences into the future. “I would advise my young colleagues, the composers of symphonies, to drop in sometimes at the kindergarten, too. It is there that it is decided whether there will be anybody to understand their works in twenty years’ time,” Kodály wrote. Music educators who have received the Kodály Certificate at MSUM now use the Hungarian composer’s methods in the classroom. Many of them received music education degrees from MSUM and teach in area schools. “Kodály has shaped and inspired my teaching in so many
> Zoltán Kodály with students.
> Kodály students practice rhythms on the campus mall.
ways,” said Katy Haltvig, (Music Education ’16), a teacher at Marshall Middle School in Marshall, Minn. “Each activity, song, and dance we learn can be implemented into the classroom the very next day.” “Not only has Kodály training helped in my teaching, my skills as a musician have improved greatly as well,” said Brandon Van Den Eykel, (Music Education ’14), Hawley Elementary School. To receive a Kodály teaching certificate, music educators participate in three levels of Kodály training. At MSUM, each level consists of 80 hours of graduate level instruction over a two-week period. The first level is aligned with kindergarten and first-grade concepts and material. The second level addresses instruction for second and third grade, and the third level supports music instruction for fourth and fifth grade general music students. The three-credit graduate class divides instruction into blocks which cover individual musicianship, teaching pedagogy, folksong research, conducting, and choir.
The Kodály Institute at MSUM is endorsed by the Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE), and is the only program between the Twin Cities and Seattle area with this endorsement, according to Chris Underwood, MSUM’s Kodály instructor. MSUM offers all three levels on a rotating basis during summer months. This year, the Institute offers Levels 1 and 3 from July 6 to 17. Underwood noted that, in addition to the Kodály certificate, the certificate’s nine credits may also apply toward a Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction with a Kodály emphasis.
For more information about the graduate certificate course, contact Underwood at (218) 477-2126, or email him at christopher.underwood@mnstate.edu.
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Art-A-Fair Annual High School Exhibition (through January 31) This exhibit features more than 250 student artworks from regional high schools. The exhibit highlights the work of area art programs and recognizes the quality of work created by area youth. Center for the Arts Gallery Art-A-Fair Workshop Day A day of faculty-led studio workshops for high school students and teachers in the Center for the Arts, including a reception and awards ceremony. The event is sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Fargo, which awards $1,000 in cash prizes in nine media categories. Center for the Arts
Exhibitions (through May 15); 27 Project Opening Reception April 30, 4 to 7 p.m.
An exhibition presented by students in the Professional Portfolio Development program and the Exhibitions class. Students will design, curate, jury, and install innovative and creative art exhibits. The exhibit will feature student artists as well as artists from the region. Center for the Arts Gallery
of Art Colloquium: School of Art 29 School Excellence Scholarship Winners Rosanna
Cunningham, Lauren Kensok, Ryan Rusk, and Emma Wiitamaki, Center for Business Room 109, 6 p.m.
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Student Juried Exhibition (through February 27); Opening Reception and Awards Feb. 6, 4 to 7 p.m. Center for the Arts Gallery
of Art Colloquium: “The 20 School Voyager,” by Jim Park, MSUM professor of art, Center for Business Room 109, 5:30 p.m.
Senior Exhibition #1 (through March 02 BFA 26); Opening Reception March 5, 4 to 7 p.m. Center for the Arts Gallery
Senior Exhibition #2 (through April 30 BFA 23); Opening Reception April 9, 4 to 7 p.m. Center for the Arts Gallery
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School of Media Arts & Design Capstone Film & Animation Screenings Glasrud Auditorium, Weld Hall, 7 p.m.
of Media Arts & Design 08 School Juried Film & Animation Exhibition Glasrud Auditorium, Weld Hall, 7 p.m.
of Media Arts & Design 09 School Graphic Communications Senior Juried Exhibition Comstock Memorial Union, 7 p.m.
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School of Art Colloquium: “Designspiration: Love what you do. Do what you love,” by Sarah Clark, MSUM alum and graphic designer, Center for Business Room 109, 5 p.m.
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For more information and tickets: mnstate.edu/tickets OR mnstate.edu/events The Art Gallery is located in MSUM's Roland Dille Center for the Arts. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Glasrud Auditorium is located in MSUM’s Weld Hall.
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We thank the following donors who contributed more than $100 to the College of Arts, Media and Communication during the past academic year. These contributions allow us to offer high-quality educational experiences that enrich the community. Please contact Dr. Earnest Lamb at 218.477.2815 for more information about how you can contribute to the college. Alan and Renee Aamodt Julie Adams and Allen Carter John and Susan Adler Brad and Susan Bachmeier Patricia and Burton Belknap Pam and James Benedict Annie and Bill Bergquist Anne Blackhurst Laurie Blunsom Steven Bolduc Elizabeth Bossart Ann Braaten Janet Brandau and Thomas Brandau Alan and Barbara Breuer Ken and Lynn Brown David and Marlene Carlson Lisa and Curt Carstens Amanda Citrowske Donald and Mary Clark Maura and Christopher Cock Yvonne Condell Timothy Crawford Ruth Dahlke Patrick and Jo Ann Davis Ellen and Paul Diederich Dorothy Doring Richard and Patricia DuBord Jenny Dufault Craig Ellingson Audrey and Dennis Emmen Elizabeth Evert-Karnes and Darin Karnes Ellen Feibleman Wanda Fingalson Teri Finneman Nancy Froysland-Hoerl and Scott Hoerl Jill Fuglestad Wendy Fuglestad Rebecca Gardner Sue Gens Robert Gerke Cathy Giddings Mary Gill Kathy Glur Brittney Goodman Denise Gorsline Ricky Greenwell Zhimin Guan Julie Hall-den Boer James Harley
Kari and Darrell Haugen Maggie and Lyle Heinle Earl and Ruth Herring Theresa Hest Shirlee Holland Jerry and Ruth Holmaas Ryan and Darcy Jackson Kirsten and Travis Jensen Sheryl Jones Gayle Jorgens and Stanley Wai John Justad Michael and Atsumi Kolba Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson and Chris Nelson Earnest Lamb Donna Larson Kathy Lee Janelle Leiseth Janet and Peter Lessem Karen and Mark Lester Steve Lindaas and Alison Wallace George and Alice Lukac Karen Madsen Estate Elizabeth Maleki Andrew Marry and Dayna Del Val Marjorie Matthees Raymond Meyers Robert and Lisa Mikkelson Chase Miller Nona Miller Phillip and Sandra Mousseau Anthony Ocana John O'Connell Audrey Olson Prudence Olson Robert and Alice Pattengale Jane Pederson and Donald Aggerbeck Joe and Norma Peltier Rosalie Peterson David and Theresa Plakos Mary Ann and Joseph Porwoll James Powers Aaron and Kristine Quanbeck Ashley and Ryan Quinn Karen and Rudy Rathert Linda Rice Sandra and Richard Roman Charles and Barbara Ruzicka Kyle Sarpong Jacqueline and Thomas Sather
David and Melissa Sawin Kelly Schiffner Marjorie Schlossman and Ivan Weir W. Peter Schmitt Angela and Bryan Schulz Lawrence and Cynthia Schwartz Davis Scott Korella Selzler Donald Short Sherry Short Steve and Carol Sibley Lori Sims and Vern Dosmann Sharon and James Sinclair Kelli Sinner Myron Sommerfeld Janet Spracklin and Dale Sprackli James Stenger Lori Stirling and Arthur DeFabio, Jr Barbara Storslee Thomas Strait Rebecca Sundet-Schoenwald and Bruce Schoenwald Thomas and Bonnie Swanson P. Richard and Karen Szeitz Jane and John Tandberg Elizabeth Urban Jennifer and Matthew Von Pinnon Michelle and Jeff Walth Jenni and Chad Walthall Weyburn Wasson John and Christine Weispfenning David and Martha Wheeler Kenyon Williams Brian and Patricia Wisenden Fred and Beth Wosick AffiniPay Drama Section of Fine Arts Fidelity Charitable Impact Foundation Microsoft Business Solutions Minneapolis Foundation MSUM Ceramic Guild Safety Service, Inc. Tecta America Dakotas Tecta America Dakotas - Greenberg Roofing
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The Thalea String Quartet Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. on the Gaede Stage in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts. See page 11 for more information.
TICKETS
Purchase tickets online at mnstate.edu/tickets or call (218) 477-2271 M-F from noon to 4 p.m.
Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal opportunity educator and employer. This information will be made available in alternate format, or if a disability-related accommodation is required, please contact Accessibility Resources at 218.477.4318 (voice) or 1.800.627.3529 (MRS/TYY).