Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 1 - 30 of 167

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

Study Finds Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide Ramps Up Aspen Growth, University Relations Dec 2009

Study Finds Greenhouse Gas Carbon Dioxide Ramps Up Aspen Growth, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Chris Cole, professor of biology, and Jon Anderson, professor of mathematics, and Wisconsin colleagues find a surprising response to carbon dioxide.


Sal Monteagudo '99 Honored For 'Down-To-Earth Goodness', University Relations Dec 2009

Sal Monteagudo '99 Honored For 'Down-To-Earth Goodness', University Relations

Campus News Archive

University of Minnesota, Morris alumnus Sal Monteagudo '99 was introduced as the fourth-annual winner of the Morris Human Rights Award. The award is sponsored by the Morris Human Rights Commission and is presented to residents who further human rights in Morris. Monteagudo is a liberal arts for the human services graduate.


Art Students Service-Learning Project Earns More Than $1,000 For Stevens County Human Services, University Relations Dec 2009

Art Students Service-Learning Project Earns More Than $1,000 For Stevens County Human Services, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The students donated the proceeds from the auction of their paintings to the youth activity fund.


Cougar Women's Soccer Team Earns National Soccer Coaches Academic Award, University Relations Dec 2009

Cougar Women's Soccer Team Earns National Soccer Coaches Academic Award, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The Cougar women's soccer team has earned a team academic award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.


Tracy Otten, Associate Professor Of Studio Art, Collaborates With Poet Annie Christain, University Relations Dec 2009

Tracy Otten, Associate Professor Of Studio Art, Collaborates With Poet Annie Christain, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Results of the unique creative process are on display as part of the P3 exhibition.


Campus And Community To Celebrate Martin Luther King Day Of Service, University Relations Dec 2009

Campus And Community To Celebrate Martin Luther King Day Of Service, University Relations

Campus News Archive

His dream, we dream, our dream— the first annual Martin Luther King Day of Service is open to all community members and will include activities for children.


We Mourn The Death Of Umm Student Leann Dick, University Relations Dec 2009

We Mourn The Death Of Umm Student Leann Dick, University Relations

Campus News Archive

University of Minnesota, Morris student, Leann Dick, passed away Wednesday evening December 2, 2009, as a result of injuries from an accidental fall that took place that morning off campus. Leann transferred to the University of Minnesota, Morris this fall and was majoring in biology and American Indian Studies.


Biomass Facility Design Earns American Institute Of Architects Honor Award For Architecture, University Relations Dec 2009

Biomass Facility Design Earns American Institute Of Architects Honor Award For Architecture, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The design reflects its purpose as a new energy research and demonstration facility.


2010 Seniors To Gift A Mobile Legacy To Campus, University Relations Dec 2009

2010 Seniors To Gift A Mobile Legacy To Campus, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The Class of 2010 will instate the UMM BikeShare program as its legacy gift to campus.


Computer Science Students Benefit From National Science Foundation Grant, University Relations Nov 2009

Computer Science Students Benefit From National Science Foundation Grant, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The Morris computer science discipline was chosen as a partner in the Upper Midwest Information Assurance Faculty Development Project that seeks to advance knowledge in the fields of information assurance and computer security.


Sarah Winikoff '10 Receives 2009 U Of M Seed Award, University Relations Nov 2009

Sarah Winikoff '10 Receives 2009 U Of M Seed Award, University Relations

Campus News Archive

University of Minnesota, Morris student Sarah Winikoff ‘10, Edina, is one of 13 recipients of the 2009 Scholarly Excellence in Equity and Diversity (SEED) Award.


Art Club Holiday Sale Features Work Of Student And Area Artists, University Relations Nov 2009

Art Club Holiday Sale Features Work Of Student And Area Artists, University Relations

Campus News Archive

A campus tradition, the sale features paintings, prints, photographs, ceramic pieces, handmade jewelry, and knit items.


Michael Eble, Associate Professor Of Studio Art, Featured In Joint Exhibition Focused On The Environment, University Relations Nov 2009

Michael Eble, Associate Professor Of Studio Art, Featured In Joint Exhibition Focused On The Environment, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Eble’s paintings complement Netherton’s sculpture, and together their work invokes questioning and appreciation for nature.


Physic Students Launch Scientific Balloon, University Relations Nov 2009

Physic Students Launch Scientific Balloon, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The attached equipment measured the function of altitude on temperature, pressure, carbon dioxide, radioactivity, skylight polarization, skylight colors, ultra violet light, and the speed of sound.


Soup And Substance To Focus On Housing, University Relations Nov 2009

Soup And Substance To Focus On Housing, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The December discussion will explore issues of housing in Stevens County and throughout Minnesota, including homelessness, the housing crisis, rental housing, and foreclosure.


32nd Annual Carol Concert Tickets On Sale, University Relations Nov 2009

32nd Annual Carol Concert Tickets On Sale, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Advanced tickets are available for the 2009 University of Minnesota, Morris Carol Concerts-“A Carol Concert with Charlie Brown”-to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. at the Morris Area Schools Concert Hall.


John Jones '11, Stevens Forward! Steward Influences "Green" Changes At Summer Job, University Relations Nov 2009

John Jones '11, Stevens Forward! Steward Influences "Green" Changes At Summer Job, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Influenced by the carbon neutral goals of the Morris campus and the Stevens Forward! initiative, Jones helped Pizza Ranch owner Ron Tappe initiate cost and carbon saving changes.


Laughter To Fill Edson Auditorium When Comedian Robert Post Takes The Stage, University Relations Nov 2009

Laughter To Fill Edson Auditorium When Comedian Robert Post Takes The Stage, University Relations

Campus News Archive

National Public Radio touts the Post Comedy Theatre show as “uproariously funny.”


Students Donate Art Work As Service-Learning Project And Gift To The Community, University Relations Nov 2009

Students Donate Art Work As Service-Learning Project And Gift To The Community, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Paintings of Morris scenes will be available for viewing and for sale by bids at the Common Cup coffeehouse. Proceeds will be donated to Stevens County Human Services.


Morris Campus Strategic Partner In The Launch Of New Minnesota Greencorps Program, University Relations Nov 2009

Morris Campus Strategic Partner In The Launch Of New Minnesota Greencorps Program, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The University of Minnesota, Morris has partnered with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and ServeMinnesota to launch a new program—Minnesota GreenCorps. The new program is an environmentally focused AmeriCorps program administered by MPCA that aims to protect and preserve Minnesota’s environment while developing the next generation of environmental professionals.


Poet Heid Erdrich To Present Reading On Campus, University Relations Nov 2009

Poet Heid Erdrich To Present Reading On Campus, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Invited to campus by the Briggs Library Associates, Erdrich received the 2009 Minnesota Book Award.


Dance Ensemble Fall Performance Features 19 Dances In A Variety Of Styles, University Relations Nov 2009

Dance Ensemble Fall Performance Features 19 Dances In A Variety Of Styles, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Dance Ensemble provides students an opportunity to choreograph and/or dance, and their performances showcase student creativity.


An "Unusual" Opportunity In The Windy City, University Relations Nov 2009

An "Unusual" Opportunity In The Windy City, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The Unusual Suspects, UMM’s Improv Troupe, traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to perform at the regional College Improv Tournament.


University Of Minnesota, Morris Fall 2009 Enrollment Up More Than Six Percent, University Relations Nov 2009

University Of Minnesota, Morris Fall 2009 Enrollment Up More Than Six Percent, University Relations

Campus News Archive

More students are taking advantage of the renewable, sustainable liberal arts education at the University of Minnesota, Morris this fall 2009. Enrollment at the Morris campus is up more than six percent compared to fall 2008. Total enrollment for fall 2009 is 1,705 students.


Professors Of Studio Art Exhibit In Winds Of Inspiration, Winds Of Change Invitational Exhibition, University Relations Oct 2009

Professors Of Studio Art Exhibit In Winds Of Inspiration, Winds Of Change Invitational Exhibition, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Michael Eble, Jess Larson '92, and Jenny Nellis were invited to contribute artwork that relates to wind, to wind turbines, or to their ancestors, windmills.


Adaptation Of Sophocles' Greek Tragedy Opens Theatre Season, University Relations Oct 2009

Adaptation Of Sophocles' Greek Tragedy Opens Theatre Season, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The University of Minnesota, Morris Theatre Discipline and Meiningens, the student-driven theatre organization, starts off its 2009-10 season that renews and sustains the human experience with Jean Anouilh’s Antigone. The performances run November 5-7, 2009, in the Humanities Fine Arts (HFA) Proscenium Theatre.


Professor Len Keeler Receives $130,000 National Science Foundation Grant, University Relations Oct 2009

Professor Len Keeler Receives $130,000 National Science Foundation Grant, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The physics professor is developing a new way to measure and to interpret the behavior of highly excited atoms.


Student Organizations Collaborate To Bring Camp Wellstone To Campus, University Relations Oct 2009

Student Organizations Collaborate To Bring Camp Wellstone To Campus, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The nonpartisan leadership and organizational training event is sponsored by the nonprofit Wellstone Action.


Soup And Substance To Focus On Immigration And Highlight Service Opportunities, University Relations Oct 2009

Soup And Substance To Focus On Immigration And Highlight Service Opportunities, University Relations

Campus News Archive

Named for the pairing of a delicious meal with meaningful dialogue, the event is open to all members of the community to share experiences and perspectives.


Festival Of The Winds Brings High School Musicians And Renowned Guest Artists To Campus, University Relations Oct 2009

Festival Of The Winds Brings High School Musicians And Renowned Guest Artists To Campus, University Relations

Campus News Archive

The two-day festival includes events for high school musicians, university musicians, and music patrons including a conducting symposium, guest artists, master classes, and performances.