MNSU Nontraditional Student Resources

11/14/2025

Join fellow Non-Traditional students for Yummy donuts, coffee, and conversation on November 20th!🍩☕️😍

10/28/2025

✨ It’s Storytime! ✨

Bring your kids and join us for a cozy story time series for our non-traditional students and their kids! 🧸📖
📅 Every Thursday
🕔 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 CSU 042 – Non-Traditional Student Lounge (across from the Bullpen)

Come enjoy fun stories, snacks, and a relaxing space to unwind with your little ones. ❤️

RSVP: https://cglink.me/2uE/r379641

Hosted by Non-Traditional Student Resources.

10/28/2025

👻Monsters, Movies & Munchies!

Join us for a fun, Kids-family-friendly Halloween movie night! 🎬🍿
📅 Thursday, October 30
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Ostrander Auditorium, CSU
Bring your kids, family, friends, or just yourself for a night of spooky fun, sweet treats, and giveaways! Costumes are welcome!

RSVP: https://cglink.me/2uE/r379640

Hosted by: Non-Traditional Student Resources

04/15/2024

04/15/2024

SouthPoint Financial Credit Union is hosting a family-friendly financial education event at the Blue Earth County Library on Saturday, April 20 from 10:30am - 2pm.

Prizes and giveaways for those who attend!

Here's the schedule:

10:30 – 11:30am: Kid’s Activity with Junior Achievement (This time will be focused on empowering kids ages 17 and younger.)

1 - 2pm: Resources in Your Community Expo

Stop by and see us at our Life-Work table, too!

04/08/2024

04/08/2024

On Thursday, April 25th from 5-7 pm at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota single caregivers can attend a children resource fair. For more information check out the flier below!

04/08/2024

🎨 Join us for a vibrant day of art and exploration at Lincoln Community Center during the Mankato Art Crawl - Act 2 on April 13, 2024! 🌟

🕚 Time: 11 am - 3 pm 📍 Location: Lincoln Community Center

Here's what's happening:

🎨 Art Exhibitions:

Central High School Student Art Exhibition with Heather
Lincoln Logs Learning Center Art Exhibition: Featuring creations from our talented next generation in the Pottery Studio room 153
🎨 Interactive Sessions:

Pottery Wheel Demos: 11-12 pm
Hand Building Demos: 11:15-12:15 pm & 1-2 pm
Q&A with Michelle: Get insights and answers about our programs from 11 am to 3 pm
🎨 Qoya Demos with Vanessa: Experience the wellness embodiment movement blending music, ritual, and community connection in room 159 from 1-2 pm.

🎨 MSAB Grant Opportunities with Mel: Learn about upcoming classes as low as $5 and artist opportunities in the hallway.

🎨 Register for Summer Fun + Learning!: Explore our new catalog with Leigh in room 158 from 11 am to 3 pm.

Don't miss this chance to experience Lincoln Community Center's amazing spaces and all the creativity it has to offer! 🎉

04/01/2024

FREE FARMERS MARKET NEXT MONDAY!

The Maverick Food Pantry and Community Engagement Office presents the Annual MNSU Farmers Market!

The market is open on April 8th from 10-1PM in Preska Room 126, get your vegetables and groceries!

04/01/2024

📝✨ Unlock Your Career Potential at the Maverick Success Workshop: Resume Building Edition! ✨📝

Are you ready to take your resume to the next level and stand out to potential employers? Join us for an invaluable session at the Maverick Success Workshop: Resume Building Edition! 🌟🎓

📅 Date: Thursday, April 4th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: CSU 204

Learn essential tips and strategies for crafting a winning resume that highlights your strengths and accomplishments

See you there! 📝💼 🌟🎓

04/01/2024

All are welcome at Project Community Connect! Join us Tuesday, April 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center's Grand Hall. This is a FREE community resource event. More than 80 service providers will be available to help. Find many resources all in one place.

Highlights include:
- Free bag lunch
- Free haircuts
- Hygiene/household items
- Government ID vouchers, while supplies last
- Free childcare
- Photos by Josh Madson of the Community Collage
- Health education & cancer screenings by Mayo Clinic Health System's Mobile Health Clinic, in partnership with SAGE
- Shoes available for purchase from the Shoe Bus ($2-$5), with a limited number of free shoe vouchers available
- Free transit rides by City of Mankato
- . . . and much more!

Flyer available in English, Somali and Spanish at MankatoUnitedWay.org/PCC.

03/21/2024

Check out this family-friendly option in Mankato!

REGISTRATION IS FILLING UP, SIGN UP TODAY!!
New Programming!!!
410 PROJECT PRESENTS:
"Young Artist Reflection of Community Through Art"
Weekly Schedule: 2pm - 4:30pm

MARCH 23RD - Creating a Community
MARCH 30TH - Perception of Education
APRIL 6TH - Relations with Family and Friends
APRIL 13TH - Banner of Self

Description -
Young artists from the greater Mankato area are invited to the 410 Project to practice art making in a variety of mediums in this 4 week program. Young artists will then have a chance to display their artwork at the 410 Project from May 10th - 25th.
During the 4 weeks artists will have the chance to experiment within different art making processes while alongside discussing a range of topics relating to their community and selves. Each week artists will explore different ideas and reflections to their relationships with art and community.

Ages 11-15 years old
All Art Materials Provided

This program is led by Dana Sikkila, Executive Director of the 410 Project along with Odin Moe.
Odin Moe is a senior undergrad in Sociology at Minnesota State University, Mankato. They are the vice-president of the Sociology Club who has experience working with students in art of all ranges varying between elementary to high school age range.

The 410 Project is located at 523 S Front St, Mankato, MN 56001.

This program is free, but registration is limited!
Register at the link below:
https://forms.gle/wzo1yywsR53UfNYf6