Minot Symphony Orchestra

The Minot Symphony Orchestra is a joint University/community/professional orchestra which presents three classical concerts, a family concert, a pops concert, and children’s concerts each season. Membership is dependent upon the needs of the ensemble and is open to University students and community or regional members through audition. More information can be found at minotsymphony.com.

North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD)

NDCPD is North Dakota’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). We are a part of a national network of 67 UCEDDs in the United States. At NDCPD, it is our mission to “provide service, education, and research which empowers communities to welcome, value, and support the well-being and quality of life for people of all ages and abilities.” Faculty and staff at NDCPD fulfill this mission by providing services, training, research, and information to individuals in the disability community, professionals, service providers, agencies and the general public. For MSU Students, we offer student employment, leadership opportunities as well as interdisciplinary training experiences across all the disciplines to equip students with an understanding and skills to work with individuals with disabilities. NDCPD’s offices are located in Memorial Hall 203. For information, contact one of our staff members at 701-858-3580 or visit our website @ ndcpd.org.

North Dakota Geographic Alliance

The North Dakota Geographic Alliance is a statewide organization of teachers, professional geographers, and other persons interested in promoting geography education within the state of North Dakota. The Alliance administrative office is located in the Mount Vernon Building, 900 N. Broadway, Minot. The Alliance publishes a quarterly newsletter, holds an annual meeting and professional development programs, and offers other types of geography-related resources. Students are invited to join the Alliance, to submit articles for publication in the Alliance newsletter, and to participate in Alliance-sponsored programs.

Communication and Science Disorders Clinic

Each year children and adults from across the region come to the clinic for assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders and to take advantage of sophisticated equipment and the expertise of our faculty. A unique team of professionals provides assessment and designs individual habilitative and rehabilitative programs which help people with communication and swallowing disorders to live their best lives. In addition, clinical personnel and faculty collaborate with area schools, health care facilities, and other service agencies to assist people with communication and medical speech pathology needs. Therapy services cost $15 per hour and assessments are billed at $65 per session. Call 701-858-3030 for additional information.

Western Plains Opera Company

The Western Plains Opera Company is a joint University/community opera which presents a major production each year. The Opera Company performs a variety of representative works. It is open to University students and community members through audition.