These roses are no joke

Lena (pictured), Ole, and Sven are three new roses developed by the U's Department of Horticultural Science. All three, resulting from crosses made in 1997, are "very low maintenance," says associate professor Stan Hokanson; they are cold hardy and can bloom repeatedly until early fall. Limited quantities are available at local nurseries. (Photo by Dave Hansen)

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President gives State of the U

March 10, 2008

Transforming the U: Academic Initiatives Update (752 K PDF)

December 13, 2007

A failing grade for exit exams
In 23 states, high school students must pass a special exam to graduate. But the U's Rob Warren says the exams do more harm than good.

Home is where the farm is
UMC professor Harouna Maiga returns to his native Mali every other summer to teach people the skills for making a farm profitable.

Transportation research conference — David Horner discusses the national strategy to reduce congestion on America's transportation network; Stephen Schneider presents "Transportation Options in a Greenhouse"; other topics range from driver behavior to rural safety to precast bridge girders.
May 20, St. Paul RiverCentre

More events.

'By the People, for the People' — Exhibit of art created in New Deal programs of the 1930s and '40s, including pieces by artists working on the U of M campus.
May 8-July 27, Weisman Art Museum

'Lion's Mane: Science in the Serengeti' — Exhibit of research by Craig Packer and Peyton West that reveals surprising facts about the mane's true purpose and its role in attracting a mate.
May 10-July 27, Bell Museum

LearningLife Spring Fest — Explore what it means to live a "renewable" life. Features life coach Richard Leider, world traveler and writer Catherine Watson, special guests from the Raptor Center, breakout sessions and mini expo.
May 17, Continuing Education and Conference Center

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