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Civil Rights And Civil Memory, University Relations Feb 2006

Civil Rights And Civil Memory, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Kirt Wilson, associate professor and director of Graduate Studies in Communication at the U-Twin Cities, will give the Spring Speech Symposium lecture, "Civil Rights v. Civil Memory: Rhetorically (re)constituting the Civil Rights Movement.”


Order Your Jazz Fest Tickets!, University Relations Feb 2006

Order Your Jazz Fest Tickets!, University Relations

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Ticket order forms are available for “three days of hot jazz” at UMM Thursday-Saturday, April 6-8. Guest artists Nestor Torres and Reggie Watkins will join UMM Jazz Ensembles, under the baton of Dr. James "Doc" Carlson, for this year's Jazz Fest.


"Help Wanted" To Perform, University Relations Feb 2006

"Help Wanted" To Perform, University Relations

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“Help Wanted” is the story of impoverished immigrants who came to Minnesota to seek a better life and to help their family in Mexico. Teatro del Pueblo will perform the play at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in HFA Black Box Theatre.


And The Winner Is. . ., University Relations Feb 2006

And The Winner Is. . ., University Relations

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The winner of the Winter Break 2006 Photo Contest is UMM senior Amy Brotten, Fridley. The group photo of UMM students who studied in India over break, taken by Pareena Lawrence, associate professor of economics, took second place.


Service Learning + Math = Good Equation, University Relations Feb 2006

Service Learning + Math = Good Equation, University Relations

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The research of four faculty and staff - Jon Anderson, Peh Ng, Engin Sungur and Ben Winchester - is showcased in a recently published book, the first of its kind about incorporating a service-learning component into college mathematics courses.


Administrative Changes At Umm, University Relations Feb 2006

Administrative Changes At Umm, University Relations

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University of Minnesota, Morris Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean Dr. John F. Schwaller has accepted the post of president of the State University of New York College at Potsdam, effective July 1, 2006.


Cool Dude With Book, University Relations Feb 2006

Cool Dude With Book, University Relations

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Still looking for a "cool" place to study? Or has that book you're reading left you "cold"? Natalie Kinsky checks out this "cool dude with book" sculpture that can be found among other cold, creative creatures on the campus Mall.


Medinger Is Women's Week Speaker, University Relations Feb 2006

Medinger Is Women's Week Speaker, University Relations

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Founding director of Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, Mary Kaye Medinger brings together stories of Brigid of Kildare, Mary of Nazareth, Hidegard of Bingen, the Beguines and Etty Hillesum in her lecture, “Spirited Lives: Women Who Mattered.”


Ready, Set, Hunt!, University Relations Feb 2006

Ready, Set, Hunt!, University Relations

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The February Freeze Fest Medallion Hunt kicks off Thursday, February 2. The hunt will continue until the medallion is found. Find your daily clues here. Clue #1 is. . .


Ummers Exhibit In Juried Fiber Art Show, University Relations Jan 2006

Ummers Exhibit In Juried Fiber Art Show, University Relations

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The work of alumni, faculty, staff and retirees is on display in conjunction with a traveling national exhibition of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America, "Through the Needle's Eye."


Record Number Of Students Apply To Umm, University Relations Jan 2006

Record Number Of Students Apply To Umm, University Relations

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UMM has received a record number of student applicants for fall 2006. “Never has it been more important for students and families to get the most for their money when it comes to higher education." -Director of Admissions Jaime Moquin.


Berglund Makes, Breaks Hoop Records, University Relations Jan 2006

Berglund Makes, Breaks Hoop Records, University Relations

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Malinda Berglund is only the 16th player in UMM women's basketball history to reach 1,000 points. The defining basket came with 13:57 left in regulation play. In the process she also set a new single-game record for points at 42.


Eberle To Address Philosophy Colloquium, University Relations Jan 2006

Eberle To Address Philosophy Colloquium, University Relations

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Christopher J. Eberle, associate professor of philosophy at the United States Naval Academy, will present "Religion, Pacifism and the Doctrine of Restraint" at the Midwest Philosophy Colloquium February 9, 7 p.m.


Dr. Hayes Is Black History Month Speaker, University Relations Jan 2006

Dr. Hayes Is Black History Month Speaker, University Relations

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Dr. Tyrone Hayes, a biology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, will present the Black History Month keynote, “From Boyhood Curiosity to Scientific Discovery,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Edson Auditorium.


Pie-In-The-Face Fun Set For Cougar Game, University Relations Jan 2006

Pie-In-The-Face Fun Set For Cougar Game, University Relations

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Randi Peterson, head coach of the women's basketball team, has devised a contest that gives new meaning to the basketball term, "bucket," as in "making a basket." Peterson says the contest also ushers in a "new era of winning" for Cougar basketball.


Lagergren '85 Is Holocaust Museum Fellow, University Relations Jan 2006

Lagergren '85 Is Holocaust Museum Fellow, University Relations

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Alum Mark Lagergren serves as an advocate for Holocaust education in a nationwide outreach program for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C.


Umm: Among Best Values In The Nation, University Relations Jan 2006

Umm: Among Best Values In The Nation, University Relations

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UMM is ranked ninth among top schools as a best value for out-of-state students in the Kiplinger's Personal Finance survey of the 100 best values among public higher education institutions. UMM is the only Minnesota university to make the list.


Physics Is Alive With Sound And Music, University Relations Jan 2006

Physics Is Alive With Sound And Music, University Relations

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Sylke Boyd's "Physics of Sound and Music" class completed the fall semester with a project designed to challenge students' creativity, resourcefulness and knowledge, as well as to apply what they learned in the class.


An Evening Of Dance, University Relations Jan 2006

An Evening Of Dance, University Relations

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Students, faculty and alumni will be featured in an evening of dance and art January 27-28 in the Proscenium Theatre.


Umm Alum Gildea Named Associate Justice, University Relations Jan 2006

Umm Alum Gildea Named Associate Justice, University Relations

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Governor Tim Pawlenty has appointed UMM alumna Lorie Gildea '83 as Supreme Court Associate Justice. Gildea recalls her UMM experience: "In short, the day I decided to attend UMM was one of the best days of my life,"


Body Of Work By Michael Eble, Students, University Relations Jan 2006

Body Of Work By Michael Eble, Students, University Relations

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"Beats of Haiga," a body of work by art faculty, Michael Eble, along with murals created by students in Eble's Media Studies: Mural Project and Public Art course, will comprise the next exhibition in the HFA Gallery.


Umm Concert Choir To Perform!, University Relations Jan 2006

Umm Concert Choir To Perform!, University Relations

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The UMM Concert Choir will be the special musical guest during "A Prairie Home Companion" this Saturday at UMM. Other guest appearances include Andy Stein, joining the Shoe Band, Prudence Johnson, Doyle Larson and Quicksilver and Tim Sparks.