What: Lanny Davis will discuss his new book, Crisis Tales: Five Rules for Coping With Crises in Business, Politics, and Life—a chronicling of his famous clients’ public challenges. Mr. Davis' book discussion will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by Professor Larry Jacobs, Director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Hubert H Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Contact:

Name: Phoebe Tollefson
E-mail: ptollefs@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-5340
Sponsored by: Humphrey School of Public Affairs

More information: http://lannydavisbookevent.eventbrite.com/

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Perspectives on Placemaking

When: 06/06/2013 || 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Room 100 Rapson Hall

Cost: Free

What: This public panel will discuss their individual research and work in relation to place, stemming from radical architecture to neighborhood yards, public housing to socially engaged art. Panelists include: Ursula Lang, Ph.D. candidate in Geography at the University of Minnesota, Ross Elfline, Assistant Professor of Art History at Carleton College and Neeraj Mehta, director of community-based research at Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. Susannah Bielak, artist, writer, cultural and content producer, will moderate the panel.

Contact:

Name: Rachel Kirchgasler
E-mail: kirc0110@umn.edu
Phone: (612) 624-7900
Sponsored by: Art, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Visiting Artists and Critics Program, , Institute for Advanced Study, College of Design, Music, Geography, Environment and Society, School of Architecture

Parking:

Parking is available in the Church Street Garage, the 4th Street Ramp and the Washington Avenue Ramp. For more information on ramp location, hours and pricing, please go to: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/RapsonH/.

More information: http://nash.umn.edu

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Information Session

When: 06/07/2013 || 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Where: 3rd Floor Meditation Room Twin Cities,East Bank,Mayo Memorial

Cost: Free

What: MBSR Information Sessions are free and open to anyone interested in gaining more knowledge about the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program offered by the Center for Spiritually and Healing at the University of Minnesota. Information Sessions will provide you with details about the course make-up and content, along with a brief background and introduction to the practice of mindfulness.

Contact:

Name: Alissa Demmer
E-mail: demm0027@umn.edu
Phone: 612-626-5361
Sponsored by: Center for Spirituality and Healing

Parking:

Directions and parking information can be found here.

Reservation Information:

More information: http://www.csh.umn.edu

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Newspapering in a Time of One Party Rule

When: 06/11/2013 || 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Where: Cowles Auditorium Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs

Cost: Free

What: Three quarters of the states are experiencing one party rule. With Democrats controlling government in Minnesota, Republicans wield no power and exercise little influence. What are the challenges for society and the new responsibilities for journalists as significant new laws are passed by one party? Mike Sweeney, Chairman of the Board of the Star Tribune responds.

Contact:

Name: Phoebe Tollefson
E-mail: ptollefs@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-5340
Sponsored by: Humphrey School of Public Affairs

More information: http://newspapering-eorg.eventbrite.com/

Disability Options:

To request disability accommodations, please contact Phoebe Tollefson, Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, ptollefs@umn.edu, 612.625.5340.

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Dave Chase on Startups, Patient Engagement & Future of Healthcare

When: 06/12/2013 || 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Where: 1-106 Herbert M Hanson, Jr Hall

Cost: Free

What:

Named one of the 10 most influential people in HealthIT, Dave Chase is an expert on how technology is transforming healthcare. We’re excited to host Dave on the evening of June 12th to talk about the role startups are playing in the future of healthcare, followed by a presentation on what it means to be a patient centered provider.

Dave is the CEO of Avado, a startup that assists clinicians and patients to securely communicate, track, and manage health information. Avado centralizes data from many sources and makes it usable for all stakeholders. Avado was a finalist in the world's most competitive startup competition -- TechCrunch Disrupt. Prior to Avado, Dave was a Senior Consultant in Accenture's Healthcare Practice, and played leadership roles in launching new businesses within Microsoft. He founded Microsoft's $2B Healthcare business guiding Microsoft from its worst vertical market to its strongest. He left Microsoft in 2003 to follow his passion to work in startups as an executive to multiple high growth companies.

Dave is a regular contributor to Forbes, Reuters, TechCrunch, Huffington Post, Washington Post, KevinMD and others. He is also co-editor and writer of a book commissioned by HIMSS on Patient Engagement.

You can check out Dave on Vizify here: Dave Chase's Vizify Bio, or follow him on twitter at: @chasedave

Contact:

Name: Pete Kane
E-mail: petekaneee@icloud.com
Sponsored by: Carlson School of Management

More information: http://www.meetup.com/healthcaremn/events/120025672/

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Making the Case for Women's Equity

When: 06/19/2013 || 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Minnesota Commons St. Paul Student Center

Cost: Free

What:

The media makes it sound like women have reached equality. What's the truth? And how do you make the case quickly, i.e., in the time it takes for an elevator ride? In this interactive workshop, increase your knowledge of women’s stats today, share ideas for breaking the ceiling, and practice making a one-minute case explaining how achieving women’s equity benefits everyone.

Contact:

Name: Anne Phibbs
E-mail: phib0001@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-9973
Sponsored by: Office for Equity and Diversity

Reservation Information:

More information: https://diversity.umn.edu/equitydiversitycertificate

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MSI Facilitates Research and Engineering of Drugs and Medical Devices

When: 06/20/2013 || 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: 401 and 402 Twin Cities,Walter Library

Cost: Free

What: This event is an opportunity to learn how the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute can assist drug-design and medical-device design research and development at the University and in industry. The central event will be a panel discussion. There will also be opportunities for networking.

Contact:

Name: Tracey Bartlett
E-mail: bartlett@msi.umn.edu
Sponsored by: U of M Supercomputing Institute

More information: https://www.msi.umn.edu/content/lsa-panel-event-june-2013

Disability Options:

To request disability accommodations, please contact Debbie Schutta, 612-624-0528.

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Maladaptation and Resilience in Maltreated Children: A Mulitlevel Perspective

When: Friday, June 21st, 2013 || 12:45pm -3:30 pm

Where: Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404

What: As a follow-up to the Connecting Research to Practice: Understanding Infant Brain Development Event, the Hennepin-University Partnership will be hosting an event featuring Professor Dante Cicchetti, McKnight Presidential Chair in Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

Professor Cicchetti will expand on his work around the multiple effects of child maltreatment and the resulting development of maladaptation, psychopathology, and resilience. He will share his research on preventive interventions to promote resiliency and will highlight the relevant social policies that could improve the lives of vulnerable children and families.

To register, please click here.

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Working Effectively in Groups & Diversity Committees

When: 06/24/2013 || 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Minnesota Commons St. Paul Student Center

Cost: Free

What:

Most work in support of equity and diversity involves working closely with others, either on formal diversity committees or in informal groups of like-minded people. But shared commitment to equity and diversity values is not always enough to get people working together effectively. This workshop explores how groups and committees can be particularly effective on issues of equity and diversity and offers participants specific strategies for success.

Contact:

Name: Anne Phibbs
E-mail: phib0001@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-9973
Sponsored by: Office for Equity and Diversity

Reservation Information:

More information: https://diversity.umn.edu/workshopsandtrainings

Disability Options:

To request disability accommodations, please contact Ralph Blanco, OED, rblanco@umn.edu, 612-625-8680. If possible, please plan ahead and provide at least two weeks of advanced notice.

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Race, Racism, and Privilege

When: 06/25/2013 || 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Minnesota Commons St. Paul Student Center

Cost: Free

What:

Talking about race and racism can be challenging for many people. It can be tempting to keep our discussions at a surface level, so as to avoid hurt, anger, shame and guilt. But open and honest discussions on race, as well as basic history and context that are often neglected in the discussions, are necessary for us to address the racial inequities that continue to challenge our personal relationships, institutions, and society.

Contact:

Name: Anne Phibbs
E-mail: phib0001@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-9973
Sponsored by: Office for Equity and Diversity

Reservation Information:

More information: https://diversity.umn.edu/equitydiversitycertificate

Disability Options:

To request disability accommodations, please contact Ralph Blanco, OED, rblanco@umn.edu, 612-625-8680. If possible, please plan ahead and provide at least two weeks of advanced notice.

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