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U's American Indian Cultural House to host film series

March 15, 2010

The University of Minnesota American Indian Cultural House will be hosting a film series March 24 and April 21 to help raise public awareness and celebrate the works of American Indian and First Nation films that challenge racial stereotypes. Learn more >

Today's News Weekend Edition: Monday, March 15, 2010

March 15, 2010

Goldstein collection

March 15, 2010

The Goldstein Museum of Design's 26,200 items of apparel and accessories, decorative art, graphic design and textile will soon be online. Learn more >

Nudge from a Nobelist

March 15, 2010

A pep talk from the 2005 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry gave students a glimpse into the importance of early research experiences. One listener was undergrad William Wolf, who wrote this account. Learn more >

Going green to be seen: U of M researcher finds people will forgo luxury for green products when status is on the mind

March 15, 2010

In the recently published paper “Going Green to Be Seen: Status, Reputation, and Conspicuous Conservation,” University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management researcher Vlad Griskevicius and co-authors find that people will forgo luxury and comfort for a green item. Learn more >

University of Minnesota named to community service honor roll

March 12, 2010

The University of Minnesota has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. Learn more >

Today's News: Friday, March 12, 2010

March 12, 2010

Today's top stories include a restructuring of high school graduation tests, more commentary on the bonding bill, and a green alternative to bottled water. Learn more >

U of M Board of Regents to recognize new McKnight Land-Grant Professors

March 11, 2010

Ten junior faculty members who have been named McKnight Land-Grant Professors for 2010-12 will be recognized by the Board of Regents at their March 12 meeting. The award aims to advance the careers of the university’s most promising junior faculty at a critical point in their professional lives. Learn more >