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== Notable events ==
== Notable events ==
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*In 1988 minor riots erupted over 2 days at the University during their Homecoming week. According to Margaret Vos, the (then) University's Communications Director students were throwing empty beer cans into the [[Sousaphone]]s as the band marched along the parade route. [[United States National Guard|National Guard]] troops were called out to quell student unrest over police handling of house parties. As a result, the University cancelled Homecoming parades. No lives were lost or threatened, but furniture and cars were burned. Subsequently, homecoming week was scheduled later in the year with the hope that the cold would reduce the risk of future riots. <ref>St. Cloud Times Oct. 16-22, 1988</ref><ref>http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DEEDC1E38F934A25753C1A96E948260</ref>
*In 1986-87, Herb Brooks, the 1980 USA men's Olympic hockey coach, became the coach of the Huskies and helped St. Cloud State University (SCSU) to achieve Division I status. He also helped to lead efforts to build the National Hockey center (Many of the hockey scenes in the Mighty Ducks were filmed there). A small street was renamed after Brooks near the National Hockey Center in 2004 shortly after his death.
*In 1986-87, Herb Brooks, the 1980 USA men's Olympic hockey coach, became the coach of the Huskies and helped St. Cloud State University (SCSU) to achieve Division I status. He also helped to lead efforts to build the National Hockey center (Many of the hockey scenes in the Mighty Ducks were filmed there). A small street was renamed after Brooks near the National Hockey Center in 2004 shortly after his death.
*Saint Cloud State was covered in an episode of [[Penn & Teller: Bullshit!]]. Penn and Teller used Saint Cloud State as an example of what they think is the prevalence of unnecessary [[political correctness]] and [[Multiculturalism|diversity]] in the American college system.<ref>{{cite episode |title= College |url=http://www.sho.com/site/ptbs/prevepisodes.do?episodeid=s3/college |series=Penn & Teller: Bullshit! |serieslink=Penn & Teller: Bullshit! |credits= |network=[[Showtime]] |airdate= |season=3 |number=6}}</ref>


==Past names of school==
==Past names of school==

Revision as of 22:57, 29 November 2007

St. Cloud State University
MottoA Tradition of Excellence and Opportunity or "Podex perfectus es" (latin)
TypePublic
Established1869
PresidentDr. Earl H. Potter III
Academic staff
730
Undergraduates15,614
Postgraduates1,559
Location
St. Cloud
,
Minnesota
CampusUrban
MascotBlizzard the Husky
Websitewww.stcloudstate.edu

St. Cloud State University is a four year university and part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, located in St. Cloud, Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River.

The university started out as a teachers college. It has since grown and now awards bachelors degrees in over 60 programs, including anthropology, aviation, biology, business, chemistry, computer engineering, computer science, criminal justice, computer engineering, education, electrical engineering, film studies, mathematics, music, physics, social science, and theatre.[1] It also awards Masters degrees in over 40 programs, including music, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and applied statistics[1]. The university, along with Minnesota State University-Mankato, will be the first state university to offer PhD programs[citation needed].

The university currently sponsors 17 Division II teams and is a member of the North Central Conference. St. Cloud State's hockey team also competes in Division I for ice hockey as a member of the WCHA division. Their mascot is the Husky.

The school operates a radio station, KVSC 88.1 FM. Students also publish a newspaper, the University Chronicle. Students also run a television station known as UTVS, which recently won first place for best student news and productions from the Society of Professional Journalists, as well as honorable mention at a New York competition in 2004.

The University maintains an overseas facility at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England, and offers numerous other study-abroad program locations around the world.

Colleges and schools

  • G.R. Herberger College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Fine Arts and Humanities
  • College of Science and Engineering
  • College of Social Sciences
  • Center for Continuing Studies
  • School of Graduate Studies
  • Center for International Studies

Notable events

  • In 1988 minor riots erupted over 2 days at the University during their Homecoming week. According to Margaret Vos, the (then) University's Communications Director students were throwing empty beer cans into the Sousaphones as the band marched along the parade route. National Guard troops were called out to quell student unrest over police handling of house parties. As a result, the University cancelled Homecoming parades. No lives were lost or threatened, but furniture and cars were burned. Subsequently, homecoming week was scheduled later in the year with the hope that the cold would reduce the risk of future riots. [2][3]
  • In 1986-87, Herb Brooks, the 1980 USA men's Olympic hockey coach, became the coach of the Huskies and helped St. Cloud State University (SCSU) to achieve Division I status. He also helped to lead efforts to build the National Hockey center (Many of the hockey scenes in the Mighty Ducks were filmed there). A small street was renamed after Brooks near the National Hockey Center in 2004 shortly after his death.
  • Saint Cloud State was covered in an episode of Penn & Teller: Bullshit!. Penn and Teller used Saint Cloud State as an example of what they think is the prevalence of unnecessary political correctness and diversity in the American college system.[4]

Past names of school

  • 1869-1921 St. Cloud State Normal School
  • 1921-1957 St. Cloud State Teachers College
  • 1957-1975 St. Cloud State College
  • 1975-present St. Cloud State University

Presidents of SCSU

  • 1869-1875 Ira Moore
  • 1875-1881 David L. Kiehle
  • 1881-1884 Jerome Allen
  • 1884-1890 Thomas J. Gray
  • 1890-1895 Joseph Carhart
  • 1895-1902 George R. Kleeberger
  • 1902-1915 Waite A. Shoemaker
  • 1915-1916 Isabel Lawrence, Interim President
  • 1916-1927 Joseph C. Brown
  • 1927-1943 George A. Selke
  • 1943-1947 Dudley S. Brainard
  • 1947-1952 John W. Headley
  • 1952-1965 George F. Budd
  • 1965-1971 Robert H. Wick
  • 1971-1981 Charles J. Graham
  • 1981-1982 Lowell R. Gillette, Interim President
  • 1982-1992 Brendan J. McDonald
  • 1992-1995 Robert O. Bess, Interim President
  • 1995-1999 Bruce F. Grube
  • 1999-2000 Suzanne R. Williams, Interim President
  • 2000-2007 Roy H. Saigo
  • 2007-present Earl H. Potter III

Notable alumni

Notable faculty and staff

References

  1. ^ http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/ugb/programs.asp
  2. ^ St. Cloud Times Oct. 16-22, 1988
  3. ^ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DEEDC1E38F934A25753C1A96E948260
  4. ^ "College". Penn & Teller: Bullshit!. Season 3. Episode 6. Showtime. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ http://www.wdio.com/article/stories/S153351.shtml
  6. ^ http://www.stcloudstate.edu/profiles/alumni/passolt-jeffrey.asp
  7. ^ http://members.forbes.com/forbes/2006/1002/030.html
  8. ^ http://www.kare11.com/company/bios/talent_article.aspx?storyid=126844
  9. ^ http://wcco.com/bios/local_bio_160105334.html

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