Events

Come to Chipotle at 1600 Warren Street in Mankato, on October 7 from 5–9 p.m. to help fight cancer. Just show a picture of the ACS Chipotle poster at the register or use the online order code, and 25 percent of the proceeds will be donated towards funding cancer research and patient support.

The 62nd Nobel Conference will cover the Mississippi River. On official maps, the Mississippi River is merely the water that lies between two banks; however, both cutting-edge science and ancient ways of knowing define the river as being much more expansive than that simple blue line on a page. Today, historians and social scientists are shedding new light on the myriad of ways the Mississippi shapes human communities and power structures. 

This conference invites us to challenge conventional definitions by considering the dynamic intersections of geological forces, biological communities, human cultures and ecological systems. Leading experts from multiple disciplines will explore how the watershed has evolved, how the introduction of new fish and plant species has altered the river’s ecology, and how climate change, agricultural runoff, river engineering projects, and other human uses pose challenges to the future health of the river and those who depend on it. Indigenous perspectives will help us honor the river’s complex ecological, social, and spiritual contexts.

Calling all Gusties! Get up to seven of your friends together for a night filled with fun, competition, and prizes. Join CAB to bring back a fan favorite and classic homecoming event: the Gustie Dodgeball Showdown! 

Get to know yourself better through guided meditation! Meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to calm your mind, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve practiced for years, tried it in the past, or are a beginner. Join us in the Bonnier Multifaith Center in Anderson Hall. Chairs and cushions are available. All members of the campus community (and beyond!) are invited to experience the transformative power of mindfulness.

Join us for a homecoming service with a message by Bishop Dee Pederson, followed by free concessions (including hot dogs, nachos, and candy).

Come and celebrate the end of homecoming week by joining us for a concert at Hollingsworth Field! Get into your 80s groove and enjoy some awesome music from the band SM6, empanadas from Del Sur Empanadas food truck, and laser tag, plus an inflatable bungee jump.