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Urban gardens
Ryan Barker (MLA '08) designs gardens for the forgotten urban areas of north St. Louis, Missouri. He teaches residents there how to plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables in what were vacant lots.
New epoch on Earth
Many are unaware that human activity is now the dominant cause of geologic change. Patrick Hamilton, research fellow at the Institute on the Environment, talks about how to engage citizens in pressing environmental problems.
Threat to muskies
Fish with a deadly virus have been swimming west through the great lakes for five years. They may now be in Lake Superior. The College of Veterinary Medicine is searching for them.
Mini Med School
Now celebrating 11 years, the U’s popular Mini Medical School is back this spring with a focus on children’s health. The five-week program, “Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities,” will cover a variety of topics taught by world-renowned U faculty.
Making a splash
A year and a half ago, Kelci Bryant was in Beijing, diving in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now she’s a student-athlete at the University of Minnesota, bolstering the swimming and diving program and enjoying the camaraderie with her new teammates.
