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President Bob Bruininks delivers a video greeting for the University community as the fall semester begins. He points out some of the new initiatives on campus such as the future classroom and research facilities and a host of sustainability efforts.

Partial Bridge Closure

A portion of the Washington Ave. bridge pedestrian deck has been closed. More information.

Tech Talk — The U-produced TV show about technologies that affect our everyday lives.
RNC Media Welcome — Resources for media include faculty experts, story ideas, and more.
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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

Mining the census data
New Regents Professor Steven Ruggles is the mastermind behind the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series, an online database that's one of the social sciences' most widely used sources.

The CNN Airstream trailer on the sidewalk of Northrop Mall, with a student talking to a CNN representative

Presidential politics: take three
This is the last of three reports on this week's University conference "America's Future: Conversations about Politics and Policy during the 2008 Republican National Convention."

Tiger moths, mimicry, and the mating game — Why do tiger moths mimic wasps and what role does this play in their reproductive success? Susan Weller looks at these complex insects.
Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m., Nomad World Pub, West Bank

More events

Funk at the Fred — Music and visual art collide. Performers include Dance Band, The Battle Royale, and MC/VL.
Sept. 5, 8 p.m., Weisman Art Museum

From Sportswear to Streetwear: American Innovation — Exhibit traces the 20th century influence and integration of women's apparel designed for athletic pursuits into mainstream fashion.
Through Nov. 2, Goldstein Museum of Design, 241 McNeal Hall

Fall warbler migration — Field trip with ornithologist Bruce Fall looks at the warblers, waterfowl, and songbirds that are preparing either to migrate or to stick it out through winter.
Sept. 6, 7:30-11 a.m., Murphy-Hanrehan Regional Park

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