Working with other students builds lasting friendships and creates opportunities to gain and exercise leadership skills. Southern Minnesota - The AmeriCorps program is America's domestic Peace Corps. Members of all ages and backgrounds can perform a year of community service in and around Mankato in the areas of education and other human needs.
Members receive a living allowance and an educational award to continue school.
The Cheer Team is the driving force behind rallying the crowds at football, basketball and hockey games. Their energy and spirit also represents the campus through regional and national competition. Greeks - Minnesota State University has a proud tradition of fraternities and sororities that challenge traditional stereotypes. Involvement in a fraternity or sorority promotes scholarship development, leadership development, social development and community service . The Indigo is campus coffeehouse located in the Union Market of the Centennial Student Union.