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Today's News: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

February 15, 2012

In today's news, we ask if you still remember your New Year's resolutions, U doctor Riley McCarten leads a study showing that screenings by primary-care doctors may help prevent dementia and U researchers investigate in-utero stroke treatment. Learn more >

U of M Moment: Do you remember those New Year's resolutions?

February 14, 2012

If you made New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy and exercise more, are you still on track? Mark Pereira, an associate professor in the U’s School of Public Health, says the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise are plentiful. Learn more >

Today's News: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

February 14, 2012

In today's news, the university performs its first-ever pacemaker surgery on a cat and the U of M's Nicole LaVoi offers advice to couples on this Valentine's Day. Learn more >

U of M President Kaler to speak at Minnesota Bankers Association event Feb. 14

February 13, 2012

Kaler will discuss the university’s new tech transfer and intellectual property initiative, his operational excellence ideas, the university’s capital request at the Legislature and the economic power and cultural influence of the University of Minnesota system. Learn more >

This Week @Minnesota: Gopher Basketball, Safer Sex Week, & Vet Diagnostic Lab

February 13, 2012

This episode of This Week @ Minnesota features highlights from the Men's Gopher Basketball game, SHADE's Safer Sex Week, and the U's Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, which made national headlines in identifying the cause of death of a pigeon. Learn more >

U of M's American Indian Cultural House to host film series

February 13, 2012

The University of Minnesota’s American Indian Cultural House will host the third annual American Indian Film Series, with screenings Feb. 16, March 20 and April 19. The series aims to help raise awareness and celebrate the works of American Indian and First Nation films that challenge racial stereotypes. Learn more >

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, February 13, 2012

February 13, 2012

In today's news, U of M research aims to curb distracted driving, U of M researchers create a drug to prevent cyanide poisoning and an upcoming conference on campus will discuss the environment and economics research. Learn more >

Caryn Schultz Korman named as U of M Alumni Association vice president

February 13, 2012

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association has named that Caryn Schultz Korman vice president for outreach. Schultz Korman, hired after an extensive search, currently serves as the associate vice president of outreach and engagement at the University of Illinois Alumni Association. She will assume her position on February 27. Learn more >