Institution name

Minnesota State University Mankato

Contact address for international enquiries

228 Wiecking Ctr
MANKATO 56001

Telephone

+1 1 507 389 2321

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Theatre and Dance

Address

201 Performing Arts Center
Minnesota State Mankato
MANKATO
Minnesota
56001

Venue description

The Department of Theatre and Dance is strongly committed to its students and to its audience. It offers the student a varied array of theatrical and dance opportunities exploring a wide range of dramatic literature and movement possibilities in three performance venues. Based upon a strong academic foundation, bolstered by a strong appreciation of the liberal arts, the Department literally allows students the opportunity to put their lessons into practice. This is done with the outstanding support of the local community. Over 35,000 patrons witness, support, and enjoy the Department's offerings each year, ranking it in the nation's top one percent of colleges in theatre attendance.

Telephone number

+1 507 389 2118

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The university provides housing in 11 residence halls in four complexes on campus and wide variety of living and learning options aimed at student success. Nearly all First Year students choose to live on campus because of the academic advising, social networking, and convenience of being close to classes and having meals provided. Julia A. Sears Residence Hall Community: This new four-story residence hall building, centrally located in the heart of campus, houses 608 primarily upper class residents. All of the modern semi-suites in this building have two bedrooms and a full, compartmentalized bathroom. Gage Residence Community: Gage Residence Community is easily identified by its two 13-story towers that rise above the University on the southern edge of campus. Approximately 1,200 residents live in Gage Residence Community. Community facilities fill the entire ground floor of the complex providing such diverse services as a computer lab, TV lounge, and formal dining room. Close by are the University tennis courts, softball diamonds, outdoor track, and a sand volleyball pit. McElroy Residence Community: McElroy is comprised of five, four-story halls: E, F, G, H, and I. The entrance to each hall is joined by a central corridor leading to the front desk and to the Carkoski Commons area in which the dining hall is located. Approximately 1,000 residents live in McElroy Residence Community, and all rooms are wired for direct on-line access to the University's computer network. Crawford Residence Community: There are four halls of student housing in Crawford Residence Community: A, B, C, and D Halls. For instance, the intercultural, upper-class student, community service, and quiet study floors are all housed in Crawford. Approximately 800 residents live in Crawford Residence Community and all rooms are wired for direct on-line access to the University's computer network. For more information mail to: residential-life@mnsu.edu.