Humanities and Social Sciences News and Events

The Latest Edition of the HSS Highlights is now Published! (Spring 2023)

The Latest Edition of the HSS Highlights is now Published! (Spring 2023)

The Spring 2023 Newsletter of The College of Humanities and Social Sciences has been published! It features notable achievements, activities, honors, and other happenings from our students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Work of Mapping Mankato Project Prompts City to Assist in Removal of Racial Covenants

Work of Mapping Mankato Project Prompts City to Assist in Removal of Racial Covenants

In collaboration with the Mapping Mankato Project, the city of Mankato is looking to help property owners officially repudiate the history of discrimination.
Dr. Agnes Odinga to participate in 2023 Summer Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel.

Dr. Agnes Odinga to participate in 2023 Summer Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel.

Dr. Agnes Odinga has been selected to participate in the Jewish National Fund-USA 2023 Summer- Faculty Fellowship Program in Israel.
Dancing into Retirement: Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry

Dancing into Retirement: Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry

Dr. Kerr-Berry, A longtime dance professor is retiring when classes are done this May, 2023.
2023 HSS Advising Excellence Awards

2023 HSS Advising Excellence Awards

Congratulations to the first recipients of the 2023 HSS Advising Excellence Awards: Dr. Gina Wenger, Department of Art & Design; and Dr. John Reed, Department of Criminal Justice.
Art Students offer Fresh Eye to Blue Earth County History Museum

Art Students offer Fresh Eye to Blue Earth County History Museum

Students from museum studies volunteered and gained professional experiences in a museum setting at the Blue Earth County’s History Center Museum.
River Whale Review- Spring 2023 Launched!

River Whale Review- Spring 2023 Launched!

Undergraduate Students from Creative Writing have launched a fantastic Spring edition of the River Whale Review!
The Maverick Speech and Debate Hosts the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State Tournament

The Maverick Speech and Debate Hosts the Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State Tournament

The Maverick Speech and Debate team hosted the MCFA State tournament and competed against eight other teams from across the state where they earned second place in the state as a team.
Timothy Berry’s Wounded Healers Awarded Seven KCACTF Awards

Timothy Berry’s Wounded Healers Awarded Seven KCACTF Awards

Wounded Healers, presented at the 2023 Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in January and received seven national awards.
Jonathan and Namidu announced as Spring 2023 Commencement Student Speakers.

Jonathan and Namidu announced as Spring 2023 Commencement Student Speakers.

Jonathan Mor and Namidu Vishwanath De Silva will be serving as the student commencement speakers for the College of Humanities & Social Sciences on Friday, May 5, 2023.

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