Minnesota State University, Mankato President Richard Davenport will join Riverland Community College President Adenuga Atewologun and business leaders in a discussion of higher education and workforce issues from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at the Owatonna Public Utilities building (208 Walnut Avenue S.) in Owatonna, Minn.

The presidents will be hearing from about 40 business professionals from the Owatonna area on how the two institutions can assist in developing a high-quality, educated workforce in the Owatonna community.

Media members are welcome to attend the meeting and are asked to indicate their plans to attend by contacting Greg Kruschke, community development specialist from the City of Owatonna, by phone at 507-774-7317 or by email at greg.kruschke@ci.owatonna.mn.us.

The meeting is sponsored by the Owatonna Partners for Economic Development, Minnesota State University, Mankato and Riverland Community College.
Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,193 students, is part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system, which comprises 31 state institutions.