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  1. Minnesota State Mankato Campus Tour

    Welcome to Campus!

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    1. Admissions Office

    2. Ostrander Bell Tower

      The Ostrander-Student Memorial Bell Tower stands in the MSU campus arboretum. Its construction was made possible by a donation from Lloyd B. Ostrander, a 1927 MSU graduate, his wife, Mildred, and donations from the MSU Student Association and other contributors. The Bell Tower was completed in 1989.

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    3. Ford Hall

    4. TS - Trafton South

    5. Armstrong Hall

      Minnesota State University, Mankato's Armstrong Hall was constructed in 1964, and was at that time called the English-Education Building. In 1967 it was named in honor of Dr. Grace Armstrong, who taught professional education at the institution for 36 years (1927-63). The building currently houses various classrooms and offices of the Colleges of Arts and Humanities, the College of Education, and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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    6. Memorial Library

      Minnesota State University, Mankato's Memorial Library, constructed in 1967 and in full operation by 1969, was named in honor of those faculty and community members who made significant contributions to the growth of the institution, and those graduates who gave their lives in the service of their country during several wars. The library recently underwent a significant remodeling project, which was finished in January of 1992.

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    7. Carkoski Dining Commons

    8. Margaret R. Preska Residence Community

      Adjacent to the McElroy Residence Community, the community has four halls: I, J, K, and L. All of the modern semi-suites in J, K, and L Halls have two bedrooms and a full, compartmentalized bathroom. Most of the semi-suites house four residents, and a limited number single semi-suites are available. Renovated rooms in I Hall offer traditional double rooms.

       

      The main floor of this community includes classrooms, the Office of New Student and Family Programs (Formerly First Year Experience), and gathering spaces, with residential spaces on floors two, three, and four of J, K, and L Halls and floors one through four in I Hall. This community is adjacent to Carkoski Commons, providing indoor access to the Carkoski Dining Hall.

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    9. New Student and Family Programs

      The Office of New Student and Family Programs connects students and their parents to the resources, services and opportunities they need at Minnesota State Mankato. We ease the transition to college life, make sure that both students and their families feel comfortable on campus, and help them develop the confidence they need to achieve their goals. Our goal is to set students up for success in school and beyond.

    10. Centennial Student Union (SU)

      • Barnes & Noble Bookstore, SU144, 507-389-1649
      • Campus Hub, SU117, 507-389-1866
      • Computer Store. SU20, 507-389-1907
      • Counseling Center, SU245, 507-389-1455
      • Intercultural Student Center, SU269, 507-389-1606
      • International Programs, SU238, 507-389-6669
      • International Student Office, SU219, 507-389-1281
      • Minnesota State Student Association, SU280, 507-389-2611
      • Multicultural Affairs, SU243, 507-389-6300
      • Reporter, SU293, 507-389-1776
      • Student Leadership Development & Service–Learning, SU173, 507-389-6076
      • Student Union, SU246, 507-389-2961
      • Univ Scheduling & Conference Services, SU246, 507-389-5868
      • Women's Center, SU218, 507-389-6147
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    11. Wigley Administration Center (WA)

      The Earle J. Wigley Administration building was officially named at a dedication ceremony May 5, 1980, at which Wigley was honored. Wigley was on the Mankato State faculty from 1933 to 1970, serving as a teacher, coach and administrator. Construction of the building was started in the summer of 1978 and it was occupied in the fall of 1979.

    12. Morris Hall (MH)

      Minnesota State University, Mankato's Morris Hall was constructed in 1968. The building and a later addition currently bear the name of Albert B. Morris, outstanding professor of history who served the institution for 36 years (1919-55). The building currently houses various offices and departments, and in the basement, the Dental Hygiene Department runs an outreach clinic.

    13. Highland Pool

    14. Myers Field House

      Opened in 2001 – A multi-purpose facility that boasts an eight-lane NCAA-sanctioned track with accomodations for 1,000 spectators, Myers Field House serves as the home of the MSU track and field teams and houses winter workouts for several other Maverick teams. MSU has hosted the NCC Indoor Track and Field Championships twice in the past four years in Myers Field House.

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    15. Taylor Center

      Opened in fall of 2000 – The 4,800-seat facility houses Maverick basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. The MSU Admissions office is also located here and the 5,000 square-foot Hall of Champions showcases the University's proud history. In addition to MSU athletic events and other sporting activities, Taylor Center also hosts MSU commencement ceremonies, major concerts and lectures.

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