While we enjoy the beautiful month of October, our thoughts often turn to the colder, snowier months ahead.

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, it's important that we take care of ourselves both physically and mentally. Let's make a collective effort to prioritize self-care.

Cold and flu season is upon us. Remember to maintain preventative practices such as regular handwashing. Consider getting your flu shot and other vaccinations and boosters to protect yourself and those around you.

This story was featured in the Summer 2023 issue of Basilica Magazine.

By Rick Moore

In October, the Student Parent Center is reopening in the Student Resource Center located at T.2200 providing weekday hours for enrolled students to study while accompanied by their children. The Student Parent Center offers individual workspaces equipped with computers, a children’s learning and play area filled with books and toys, a conference room for group study and discussion, a private lactation area with a sink, and family activities and presentations on topics of interest to student parents.

Minneapolis College student Benjamin Dammer is one of 25 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2023 Coca-Cola Military Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

At 35 years-old, Minneapolis College Liberal Arts major Isaac Jackson said he is considered past his expiration date within his inner-city community. “There is no margin for error for people like me in America,” said Jackson, who spoke from his personal experience of being in and out of the system since he was a preteen. 

Minnesota Humanities Center will hire paid discussion leaders for $100k grant project, “Examining Military Service from the Margins.”

The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a five-week discussion series, “Examining Military Service from the Margins.” U.S. Army veteran and Minneapolis College faculty member Miki Huntington is co-director of the project along with MHC Humanities Officer Karen Sieber.

Minneapolis College provides access to the transformative power of education in a diverse and dynamic environment.

A wide selection of courses are available through Continuing Education and Workforce Development, including:

As summer draws to a close, soon we will experience sweater weather, the changing colors of the leaves, and the crispness in the air. Autumn always brings a renewed sense of energy and anticipation. I’m filled with optimism and excitement for the approaching academic year. I can't wait to embark on this new chapter with all of you!

As we enter the final warm and vibrant weeks of summer on our campus, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the progress we’ve made these past few months. Our campus has been bustling with activity. From academic pursuits to community engagement, I’m proud to say that we have achieved remarkable accomplishments in all areas of our college as we continue to strive for excellence.

Dr. Naomi Thomas will be joining Minneapolis College as Dean of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Wellness. Thomas’ first day at the College will be Wednesday, August 2.

Thomas has worked in healthcare leadership for more than 26 years in several capacities: educator, Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Patient Care Nurse Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Clinical Operations. Her clinical experience consists of ICU, ED, Rapid Response, surgical services, and community health care.