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East Side Freedom Library

Metropolitan State faculty and staff participate in a workshop in February 2020 at the East Side Freedom Library (ESFL) on connecting their scholarship and engagement with ESFL. The workshop was cohosted by the Center for Faculty Development and the Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship.

East Side Assets:  A Spotlight on the East Side Freedom Library

May 12, 2020

Founder Peter Rachleff describes the idea behind the ESFL as romantic and even utopian, but he believes the impact is real.
2020 Art Purchase Award

The 2020 Art Purchase Award will acquire these pieces: (clockwise, top left) Dandelion Dreams by Nazara Matos, Ascension by Kimber Starnes, Time by Hannah Ross, Birch Trees by Tony VanDenEinde, Yesterday’s Dream Today by Isaiah Flemister, and a mural project by Adam Bucher (Booka B).

Metropolitan State University announces 2020 Art Purchase Award

April 27, 2020

The selection of six works by students and alumni are announced in the results of the Metropolitan State University 2020 Art Purchase Award.
Food Pantry

Metropolitan State student Pang Xiong picks out groceries at the Food for Thought Food Pantry in St. Paul on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Food for Thought provides groceries and grab-and-go food to any Metropolitan State student who lacks financial resources or who is experiencing food insecurity. (Scott Takushi / Pioneer Press)

Cash grants, food pantries help MN college students with basic needs. Survey finds over half struggle (Pioneer Press, March 5, 2020).

Minnesota State releases basic needs survey

March 5, 2020

Sixty percent of college students, 54% of university students responding have experienced some form of basic needs insecurity in the previous year.