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SMHC 265 Audio Preska
Title
SMHC 265 Audio Preska
Subject
--College administrators--College presidents--Mankato State College--Mankato State University--Oral history--Education, --College administrators--College presidents--Mankato State College--Mankato State University--Oral history--Education---- 44.146714 -94.000036 --Google Maps
Description
Margaret Robinson Preska served as president of Mankato State University from 1979 to 1992. She also served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Equal Opportunity Officer from 1975 to 1979. Her tenure at Mankato State University included an increase in enrollment to 16,500 students, and the campus also saw considerable new construction, including the Ostrander-Student Bell Tower, Andreas Observatory, Wissink Center and the Memorial Library addition. She led efforts to fund three construction projects using private dollars raised by the University Foundation. The Wiecking Annex was the first privately funded building for state use (1983), followed by Pennington Hall (1986) and the Alumni and Foundation Building (1988-89). Preska also led the expansion of new programs and the establishment of a major development program among friends of the University. Prior to joining then Mankato State University, Preska was academic dean, instructor and assistant at LaVerne College in LaVerne, California. She began her career as a kindergarten and high school history teacher in California. She later taught history and did research in Russia while serving as Scholar in Residence at Winona State University from 1993 to 1998. Preska was the founding campus chief executive officer of Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 1998 to 2000. She served as National President of Camp Fire Boys and Girls from 1985 to 1987 and was a member of the Board of Directors of Xcel Energy from 1980 until May 2010. Currently, she is a member of Women Directors and Officers in Public Utilities and on the boards of directors of SUNY Brockport Foundation and Milkweed Editions, a literary and educational publisher. She is affiliated with several organizations, including the Retired President’s Association of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the St. Paul/Minneapolis Committee on Foreign Relations, Rotary, Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable, the American Historical Association, Blue Earth County Historical Society, Society of Distinguished Alumni of Pennsylvania State University and Horizon 100. Dr. Preska was appointed by the State University Board to be a Distinguished Service Professor in 1992 and was honored in 2009 with a Doctor of Humane Letters from the State University of New York Board of Regents. Preska earned a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Brockport, where she graduated summa cum laude at the age of 19. She earned a master’s degree at The Pennsylvania State University, a doctoral degree at Claremont Graduate University and further studied at Manchester College of Oxford University. Information pulled from https://www.mnsu.edu/reslife/housing/halls/about_margaret_Preska.html More information about this collection is available on the collection guide, http://lib.mnsu.edu/archives/fa/smhc/smhc265.html.
Date
2012-01-04
MDL Identifier
msu00127
Identifier
MSUrepository:144546, mdl: msu00127, local: msu00127_SMHC_265_01_02
SMHC 265 Transcription Preska
Title
SMHC 265 Transcription Preska
Subject
--College administrators--College presidents--Mankato State College--Mankato State University--Oral history--Education, --College administrators--College presidents--Mankato State College--Mankato State University--Oral history--Education-- 44.146714 -94.000036 --Google Maps
Date
2012-01-04
MDL Identifier
msu00127
Identifier
MSUrepository:144545, mdl: msu00127, local: MSU00127_SMHC_265_01_03
Preska, Margaret R., 1938-present. Oral History Interview, 2012. SMHC Manuscript Collection 265
Title
Preska, Margaret R., 1938-present. Oral History Interview, 2012. SMHC Manuscript Collection 265
Subject
Mankato State University--Mankato State College--College administrators--College presidents--Oral history--Education
Description
Margaret Robinson Preska served as president of Mankato State University from 1979 to 1992. She also served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Equal Opportunity Officer from 1975 to 1979. Her tenure at Mankato State University included an increase in enrollment to 16,500 students, and the campus also saw considerable new construction, including the Ostrander-Student Bell Tower, Andreas Observatory, Wissink Center and the Memorial Library addition. She led efforts to fund three construction projects using private dollars raised by the University Foundation. The Wiecking Annex was the first privately funded building for state use (1983), followed by Pennington Hall (1986) and the Alumni and Foundation Building (1988-89). Preska also led the expansion of new programs and the establishment of a major development program among friends of the University. Prior to joining then Mankato State University, Preska was academic dean, instructor and assistant at LaVerne College in LaVerne, California. She began her career as a kindergarten and high school history teacher in California. She later taught history and did research in Russia while serving as Scholar in Residence at Winona State University from 1993 to 1998. Preska was the founding campus chief executive officer of Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 1998 to 2000. She served as National President of Camp Fire Boys and Girls from 1985 to 1987 and was a member of the Board of Directors of Xcel Energy from 1980 until May 2010. Currently, she is a member of Women Directors and Officers in Public Utilities and on the boards of directors of SUNY Brockport Foundation and Milkweed Editions, a literary and educational publisher. She is affiliated with several organizations, including the Retired President’s Association of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the St. Paul/Minneapolis Committee on Foreign Relations, Rotary, Minnesota Women's Economic Roundtable, the American Historical Association, Blue Earth County Historical Society, Society of Distinguished Alumni of Pennsylvania State University and Horizon 100. Dr. Preska was appointed by the State University Board to be a Distinguished Service Professor in 1992 and was honored in 2009 with a Doctor of Humane Letters from the State University of New York Board of Regents. Preska earned a bachelor’s degree at SUNY Brockport, where she graduated summa cum laude at the age of 19. She earned a master’s degree at The Pennsylvania State University, a doctoral degree at Claremont Graduate University and further studied at Manchester College of Oxford University. Information pulled from https://www.mnsu.edu/reslife/housing/halls/about_margaret_Preska.html More information about this collection is available on the Collection Guide.
Identifier
MSUrepository:144543
Mankato State University, former MSU president Margaret Preska holding up a certificate next to a colleague,1980
Title
Mankato State University, former MSU president Margaret Preska holding up a certificate next to a colleague,1980
Subject
--College presidents--Employees--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota, --College presidents--Employees--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of former MSU president Margaret Preska holding up a certificate next to a colleague,1980
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16286
Identifier
MSUrepository:123092, mdl: msu16286, local: MSU-UA-309-16286
Mankato State University President Richard Rush, Kathy Sheran and Mayor Stan Christ at Otto Arena, October 30, 1992.
Title
Mankato State University President Richard Rush, Kathy Sheran and Mayor Stan Christ at Otto Arena, October 30, 1992.
Subject
--Administration--Buildings--College buildings--College presidents--Mankato State University--Mankato (Minn.)--Otto Arena--Education, --Administration--Buildings--College buildings--College presidents--Mankato State University--Mankato (Minn.)--Otto Arena--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University President Richard Rush, politician Kathy Sheran (center) and Mankato Mayor Stan Christ (right) outside Otto Arena for Hillary Clinton's appearance as part of Clinton-Gore Presidential Campaign, October 30, 1992
Date
1992-10-30
MDL Identifier
msu19483
Identifier
MSUrepository:112260, mdl: msu19483, local: MSU-UA-309-19483
Mankato State University president Richard Rush and former Mankato Mayor Stan Christ at Otto Recreation center on October 30,1992.
Title
Mankato State University president Richard Rush and former Mankato Mayor Stan Christ at Otto Recreation center on October 30,1992.
Subject
--Mankato (Minn.)--College buildings--College presidents--Mankato State University--politics--Fans (Persons)--Education, --Mankato (Minn.)--College buildings--College presidents--Mankato State University--politics--Fans (Persons)--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Former Mankato State University president Richard Rush and former Mankato Mayor Stan Christ prepare for Hillary Clinton to arrive to give a speech at Otto Recreation center on October 30,1992.
Date
1992-10-30
MDL Identifier
msu19482
Identifier
MSUrepository:112089, mdl: msu19482, local: MSU-UA-309-19482
Mankato State University, College faculty and President Margaret Preska, September 1988
Title
Mankato State University, College faculty and President Margaret Preska, September 1988
Subject
--College presidents--Administration--College teachers--Employees--Mankato State University--Education, --College presidents--Administration--College teachers--Employees--Mankato State University--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Black and white photo of Mankato State University, College faculty and President Margaret Preska group photo, September 1988
Date
1988-09
MDL Identifier
msu16516
Identifier
MSUrepository:112083, mdl: msu16516, local: MSU-UA-309-16516
Mankato State University, former president of Margaret Preska having a conversation with two individuals in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Title
Mankato State University, former president of Margaret Preska having a conversation with two individuals in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Subject
--College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota, --College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota---- 44.148861 -93.997742 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of former president Margaret Preska having a conversation with two individuals in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16562
Identifier
MSUrepository:111282, mdl: msu16562, local: MSU-UA-309-16562
Former Mankato State University President Margaret Preska in the Performing Arts center, September 20, 1988
Title
Former Mankato State University President Margaret Preska in the Performing Arts center, September 20, 1988
Subject
--Buildings--College presidents--Mankato State University--Mankato (Minn.)--Earley Center for Performing Arts--College buildings--News--Education, --Buildings--College presidents--Mankato State University--Mankato (Minn.)--Earley Center for Performing Arts--College buildings--News--Education---- 44.148861 -93.997742 --Google Maps
Description
Former Mankato State University President, Margaret Preska being interrviewed by KEY-C t.v. channel 12 news in the Performing Arts center, September 20, 1988
Date
1988-09-20
MDL Identifier
msu16572
Identifier
MSUrepository:111181, mdl: msu16572, local: MSU-UA-309-16572
Mankato State University, former president Douglas Moore visiting the Performing Arts Building, giving a speech, 1980
Title
Mankato State University, former president Douglas Moore visiting the Performing Arts Building, giving a speech, 1980
Subject
--College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota, --College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota---- 44.148861 -93.997742 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of former president Douglas Moore visiting the Performing Arts Building, giving a speech, 1980
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16550
Identifier
MSUrepository:111048, mdl: msu16550, local: MSU-UA-309-16550
Mankato State University, former president Margaret Preska reading a script in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Title
Mankato State University, former president Margaret Preska reading a script in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Subject
--College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota, --College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--People of Minnesota---- 44.148861 -93.997742 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of former president Margaret Preska reading a script in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16546
Identifier
MSUrepository:111045, mdl: msu16546, local: MSU-UA-309-16546
Former Mankato State University, President Margaret Preska in the Performing Arts Building, September 20, 1988
Title
Former Mankato State University, President Margaret Preska in the Performing Arts Building, September 20, 1988
Subject
--College presidents--Mankato State University--Earley Center for Performing Arts--College buildings--Education, --College presidents--Mankato State University--Earley Center for Performing Arts--College buildings--Education---- 44.146231 -94.000398 --Google Maps
Description
Former Mankato State University, President Margaret Preska giving a speech in the Performing Arts Building, September 20, 1988
Date
1988-09-20
MDL Identifier
msu16547
Identifier
MSUrepository:111039, mdl: msu16547, local: MSU-UA-309-16547
Former Mankato State University President Margaret Preska in the Early Center for Performing Arts, September 20,1988.
Title
Former Mankato State University President Margaret Preska in the Early Center for Performing Arts, September 20,1988.
Subject
--College presidents--Administration--Mankato State University--Universities and colleges--Faculty--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Education--Education, --College presidents--Administration--Mankato State University--Universities and colleges--Faculty--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Education--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Former Mankato State University President Margaret Preska (R) shaking hands with colleague in the Early Center for Performing Arts, September 20, 1988.
Date
1988-09-20
MDL Identifier
msu16555
Identifier
MSUrepository:111034, mdl: msu16555, local: MSU-UA-309-1655716555
Mankato State University, Margaret Preska standing outside one of the theater rooms with a group of people in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Title
Mankato State University, Margaret Preska standing outside one of the theater rooms with a group of people in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Subject
--College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--Theater--Education, --College presidents--Earley Center for Performing Arts--Mankato State University--Theater--Education---- 44.148861 -93.997742 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of MSU president, Margaret Preska standing outside one of the theater rooms with a group of people in the Performing Arts Building, 1980
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16539
Identifier
MSUrepository:110626, mdl: msu16539, local: MSU-UA-309-16539
Coach C. P. Blakeslee with a fellow co-worker holding a golf banner at Mankato State College 1961-05-29
Title
Coach C. P. Blakeslee with a fellow co-worker holding a golf banner at Mankato State College 1961-05-29
Subject
--College presidents--Mankato State University--Golf--Education, --College presidents--Mankato State University--Golf--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Coach C. P. Blakeslee on the right with a fellow co-worker holding a golf banner at Mankato State College 1961-05-29 A3831
Date
1960?
MDL Identifier
msu16525
Identifier
MSUrepository:110617, mdl: msu16525, local: MSU-UA-309-16525
Mankato State University, College faculty and President Margaret Preska standing outside Wigley Administration Building
Title
Mankato State University, College faculty and President Margaret Preska standing outside Wigley Administration Building
Subject
--College presidents--College teachers--Administration--Mankato State University--Education, --College presidents--College teachers--Administration--Mankato State University--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, Black and white image of college faculty and President Margaret Preska standing outside Wigley Administration Building
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16517
Identifier
MSUrepository:110365, mdl: msu16517, local: MSU-UA-309-16517
Mankato State University, College Presidents Dr. Richard Rush giving a speech at an event
Title
Mankato State University, College Presidents Dr. Richard Rush giving a speech at an event
Subject
--College presidents--Mankato State University--Education, --College presidents--Mankato State University--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of College Presidents Dr. Richard Rush giving a speech at an event
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16511
Identifier
MSUrepository:110364, mdl: msu16511, local: MSU-UA-309-16511
Mankato State University, Margaret Preska speaking to two college professors
Title
Mankato State University, Margaret Preska speaking to two college professors
Subject
--College presidents--College teachers--Mankato State University--Education, --College presidents--College teachers--Mankato State University--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of Margaret Preska speaking to two college professors
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16503
Identifier
MSUrepository:110363, mdl: msu16503, local: MSU-UA-309-16503
Mankato State University, Margaret Preska speaking to an individual,
Title
Mankato State University, Margaret Preska speaking to an individual,
Subject
Mankato State University--College presidents--Education, Mankato State University--College presidents--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of Margaret Preska speaking to an individual,
Date
1980
MDL Identifier
msu16502
Identifier
MSUrepository:110362, mdl: msu16502, local: MSU-UA-309-16502
Mankato State University, President Dr. Richard Rush giving out awards during the commencement ceremony, June 1989
Title
Mankato State University, President Dr. Richard Rush giving out awards during the commencement ceremony, June 1989
Subject
--College presidents--Commencement--College teachers--Mankato State University--Education, --College presidents--Commencement--College teachers--Mankato State University--Education---- 44.146458 -94.000564 --Google Maps
Description
Mankato State University, black and white image of President Dr. Richard Rush giving out awards during the commencement ceremony, June 1989
Date
1989-06
MDL Identifier
msu16415
Identifier
MSUrepository:110306, mdl: msu16415, local: MSU-UA-309-16415

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