MANKATO-November 2, 2012-(KMKO) –Minnesota State University, Mankato will host a Multicultural Affairs Conference on November 15th and 16th with a theme of “Changing Faces in Higher Education” in an effort to celebrate multicultural diversity in Minnesota education.  The conference will provide forums for students and professionals   to discuss educational and diversity issues while identifying and sharing best practices to serve students of color. Conference fees for faculty, staff and the general public are $125. Fees for current Minnesota State Mankato students are $25. Students may be able to earn academic credit by attending this conference.  Call 389-6300 to register.