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What’s that smell at SE Tech? Oh, it’s just the forensic science course.

What’s that smell at SE Tech? Oh, it’s just the forensic science course.

I’ve written a lot about the musical instrument programs here at SE Tech in Red Wing, because they’re a hallmark of the school. But in looking into other areas here, I’ve found a pretty cool version of the standard “general ed” class. I’m talking with chemistry professor Leah Schnaith, whose Introduction to Forensic Science course Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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From classic to steampunk: SE Tech’s guitar thing

From classic to steampunk: SE Tech’s guitar thing

I’ve written about the band-instrument repair program, and MPR News colleague Elizabeth Baier has written about the school’s violin repair program. I thought I’d drop in on the two-year guitar repair and building program. Aaron Paul, a 30-year-old from Austin, Texas — and he came HERE for instruments? — is checking his sanding on a Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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National report card shows stagnant scores for reading, math

National report card shows stagnant scores for reading, math

The government released the latest national test scores on Wednesday, and the news isn't good: 12th-graders are headed toward graduation, but many don't have the skills they need to succeed in college or work.
by Juana Summers

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What makes SE Tech’s BLT a little different

What makes SE Tech’s BLT a little different

Those women in the dining hall think of everything. After eating a pretty juicy chicken burger with fries, side salad and a cola ($10), I had to try a BLT on the recommendation of 23-year-old student Franziska Andonopoulos of Chicago. She tells me why: “Most BLTs have to strips of bacon lying across the sandwich Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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What the instrument world apparently calls MN State College SE Technical – Red Wing

This might solve my campus naming problem — at least as far as the musical instrument programs are concerned. Band-instrument repair instructor Greg Beckwith tells me those in the business “don’t know us as Minnesota State college. We’re just known as ‘Red Wing.’” Good to know.
by Alex Friedrich

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The brassiness of SE Tech students

The brassiness of SE Tech students

The hallmark of SE Tech in Red Wing — that’s how we’re solving the naming problem here — is its focus on musical instruments. Its programs in instrument repair and construction are among the few offered in this country, and they draw students from all over the globe. Sounds very Old World. So why here? Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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The one annoying thing so far about my Red Wing campus visit

Seriously, how can I reasonably expect to shorten any reference to the Minnesota State College – Southeast Technical, Red Wing campus every time a write a blog post? No, I’m not going to write MSCST-RW. This will soon start to annoy me.
by Alex Friedrich

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Why breakfast isn’t what it seems at Southeast Technical in Red Wing

Why breakfast isn’t what it seems at Southeast Technical in Red Wing

After an hour’s drive, I’m “on campus” — which is essentially a large building, all self-contained — similar to what you’d find at St. Paul College and South Central College. Today that’s good, since bad weather is on the way. I head over to the dining area for breakfast. It’s pretty standard for a commuter Read more →
by Alex Friedrich

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