The University of Minnesota’s Founders Week
is seven special days the University sets aside each year to reflect
on its history and achievements. This year, beginning Sunday, February
23, Founders Week will mark the University’s 152nd birthday
and the inauguration of Robert Bruininks as the University’s
15th president.
Sunday, February 23
Concert: University Symphony Orchestra
Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Music
For more information, call 612-626-8742.
Monday, February 24
Event: Founders Week Kickoff
Northrop plaza, noon. FREE
Hosted by Vice President Robert Jones
Chili, music, and special guests
Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs
For more information, call 612-624-6868.
Tuesday, February 25
University’s 152nd birthday
Lecture: “Great Conversations: Civil Rights and Human Dignity”
with Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Vice President Robert Jones
Northrop Memorial Auditorium, 7 p.m. Tickets, $5 students, $24 U
faculty and staff, and $29 public.
Sponsored by the College of Continuing Education
For tickets, call 612-624-2345. For general information, call 612-624-3533.
Wednesday, February 26
Event: “Impress the President—Public Engagement and
Research Initiatives: A Student Expo”
Coffman Union, Mississippi Room, noon–3 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Minnesota
Student Association, and Coffman Board of Governors
For more information, call 612-625-2982.
Concert: University Symphony Band
Ted Mann Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Music
For more information, call 612-626-8742.
Thursday, February 27
Public Forum: “The Future of the American Public Research
University”
Hubert H. Humphrey Center, Cowles Auditorium, 2–4 p.m. FREE
Reception will follow
Sponsored by the Presidential Inauguration Committee
For more information, call 612-624-6251.
Event: “Research into Products”
McNamara Alumni Center, Memorial Hall, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by Sponsored Projects Administration
For more information, call 612-625-2354.
Event: National Academy of Sciences Lectureship Series
International expert on molecular basis of plant disease resistance.
335 Borlaug Hall, 10 a.m., FREE
Sponsored by the Center for Microbial and Plant Genomics
For more information, call 612-625-8756.
Event: “Day of Dialogue: Advancing Nursing’s Influence”
Sheraton Midway, St. Paul, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tickets, $30 students, $50 groups of 3 or more, and $60 public.
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Katharine
J. Densford International Center for Nursing Leadership, and Minnesota
Colleagues in Caring
For more information, call 612-625-1187.
Friday, February 28
Event: Presidential Inauguration—“Advancing Knowledge:
A Partner for the Public Good” —ceremony and reception
Northrop Memorial Auditorium, 1 p.m. FREE
Reception at Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall, 3 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by the Presidential Inauguration Committee and the Office
of the President
For more information, call 612-624-6868
Event: Life Sciences Career and Internship Fair
McNamara Alumni Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by the College of Biological Sciences
For more information, call 612-624-0771.
Saturday, March 1
Concert: University Jazz Festival
Ted Mann Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m. FREE
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Music
For more information, call 612-626-8742.
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