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Vol. XXXVI No. 38; Nov. 15, 2006
Editor: brief@umn.edu
The next issue of Brief will be published after Thanksgiving on Nov. 29.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
--U to ask state for $123.4 million
--Community envisioned for UMore Park
--Eastcliff book club tradition continues
--People: Minnesota Medical Foundation staff win publications awards
Transforming the U
--A broader "abroad"
Campus Announcements and Events
University-wide | Crookston | Duluth | Morris | Twin Cities
THE BOARD OF REGENTS APPROVED A $123.4 MILLION BIENNIAL BUDGET REQUEST to the state of Minnesota last Friday. The request is part of a $192.3 million investment plan, which provides $23 million through internal reallocations and generates the remaining $45.9 million through a 4.5 percent tuition increase for each of the next two years--one of the most modest tuition
increases in recent history. For more information, see http://www.umn.edu/urelate/govrel .
UMORE PARK, U.S.A. The Board of Regents received recommendations Nov. 9 for the 12-square-mile UMore Park property,
including short-term cleanup and economic development initiatives and
long-term plans for creating a new, sustainable community with residential, research, and retail space. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/Community_envisioned_for_UMore_Park.html .
EASTCLIFF BOOK CLUB TRADITION CONTINUES: Since 2004, Susan Hagstrum and Bob Bruininks have been opening their home to the University community and the public for the Friends of Eastcliff Book Club. The events showcase authors with a U connection and promote the sharing of literature in a cozy, casual atmosphere. The tradition continues in 2006-07, and the next event on Dec. 4 will feature a discussion of U alum James Lileks's book Mommy Knows Worst: Highlights from the Golden Age of Bad Parenting Advice. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/Eastcliff_book_club_tradition_continues.html .
PEOPLE: The Minnesota Medical Foundation publications staff snagged several communications awards in the 2006 Pride of CASE District V competition. Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Faculty_Staff_Comm/people.html .
Transforming the U:
A BROADER "ABROAD": Meredith McQuaid, Allen Isaacman, and Karen Brown are leading efforts to enhance the U's
international programming, soliciting proposals for interdisciplinary
research circles, transnational institutional partnerships, and
international fellowships--and redefining what is typically meant by
"study abroad." Read more at http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/Feature_Stories/Global_imperative.html .
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
University-wide:
ACADEMIC AND CORPORATE RELATIONS CENTER IS NOW OPEN. The U's new
"front door" offers the business community access to resources and
information through the center's concierge service, relationship
managers, and Web site. For more information, call 612-626-3438, e-mail
frontdoor@umn.edu, or see
http://www.umn.edu/umnnews/news_details.php?release=061114_3023&page=NS .
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY connected to the University Symposium at the Institute for Advanced Study. "Time" is the topic for the next two academic years (2006-08). The Office of the Vice President for Research has designated $200,000 for collaborative interdisciplinary research projects. First-round proposals are due Jan. 19. Application forms are available at http://www.research.umn.edu/opportunities/intramural or http://www.ias.umn.edu/symposiumapply.php .
THIRD ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM: INITIATIVE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT will highlight U breakthroughs in renewable energy and the environment and presentations from external partners. Nov. 28, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., McNamara Alumni Center, UMTC. For more information, see http://www.umn.edu/iree/events.html .
Crookston:
UMC CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WEEK Nov. 12-17 with a brown-bag lunch series featuring tips on trading internationally, working for global corporations, marketing education overseas, and traveling abroad. Other activities include passport processing and Latin dance lessons. Read more at http://www.umcrookston.edu/umcnews/stories/story397.html and http://www.umcrookston.edu/umcnews/stories/story390.html .
THE AVAILABILITY OF BROADBAND IN RURAL COMMUNITIES will have a direct effect on economic and sustainable development, and the ability to provide quality education and attract and retain young people to keep these communities vibrant, according to UMC faculty members David DeMuth and Martin Lundell. Read more at http://www.umcrookston.edu/umcnews/stories/story392.html .
UMC associate professor Lyle Westrom is in Egypt through Nov. 21 to introduce active teaching methods in secondary agricultural technical schools. His background in instruction across various age groups and expertise in animal science and agricultural education led to his selection for the USAID trip. Read more at http://www.umcrookston.edu/umcnews/stories/story396.html .
Duluth:
ANNUAL SALSA DANCE. Nov. 18., 7-11 p.m., Kirby Student Center Ballroom. The event is sponsored by UMD Latino/Chicana Learning Resource Center. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn salsa dancing. Tickets $2 students and $3 general public. For more information, see http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/hlc/ .
MINNESOTA NATIONAL PRINT BIENNIAL comes to the Northland for the first time, opening Nov. 21, UMD Tweed Museum of Art. The exhibition is a selection of contemporary prints by 77 artists from 43 U.S. states and Canada, offering a wide range of styles and techniques for both casual visitors and seasoned artists. Exhibit ends on Jan. 11. Free and open to the public. For more information, see http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/ .
ARCTIC EXPLORER LONNIE DUPRE will speak about the use of GPS and map technology and the effect of global climate changes in the Arctic. Nov. 16, noon, Kirby Student Center Ballroom. Last year, Dupre became the first person (with his partner) to travel to the North Pole in the summer. The speech is part of UMD's Geographic Information Sciences Laboratory event, titled "Discovering Our Minnesota Landscape Using GIS." UMD Geography Department and the Minnesota GIS/LIS Consortium are event sponsors. Free and open to the public. For more information, see http://www.d.umn.edu/geog/lab .
Morris:
ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THE ANNUAL UMM CAROL CONCERTS are now available. The Concert Choir will perform Dec. 1-2, 7:30 p.m., and Dec.3, 2 p.m., in the Morris Area High School Concert Hall. In honor of this year's theme, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," a roast beast feast will be served before each concert. For more information, see
http://www.morris.umn.edu/ummnews/View.php?itemID=1632 .
WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM upset top-ranked St. Scholastica 1-0 in double overtime to win their third straight Upper Midwest Athletic Conference postseason title. Read more at http://www.morris.umn.edu/ummnews/View.php?itemID=1668 .
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Ken Crandall was named the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference North Division and Conference Coach of the Year. Crandall led the Cougars to their first-ever UMAC championship. Read more at http://www.morris.umn.edu/ummnews/View.php?itemID=1674 .
Twin Cities: EAST RIVER PARKWAY REOPENS. East River Parkway, between
Franklin and Yale Avenues, reopened Nov. 13. The road had been closed the past six months for reconstruction of the Bridal Veil Falls Bridge. For more information on this project, visit the City of Minneapolis Web site at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/public-works/cip/bridal-veil/index.asp#TopOfPage .
SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY IS SEEKING PATIENTS who are missing all of their natural teeth and need both a full upper and a full lower denture. Qualifying patients will receive the dentures at a reduced rate ($675 for dentures, examination, and x-rays) for participating in the 14-week program that begins Jan. 29. Patients must come for treatment once per week during the program. Call Dee at 612-625-1144 for a consult appointment.
BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON: REINTEGRATION TRAINING. On Nov. 9, UMTC student services staff were invited to learn about how they can better serve student-veterans returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. These returning soldiers are going to "stretch the social fabric of Minnesota," said Chaplain Major John Morris as he addressed a group of more than 120. Read more in this month's edition of The Record; http://onestop.umn.edu/onestop/U_Resources/News2C_Events2C_and_Activities/The_Record/Record_200611.html .
"THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION OF AMERICAN SOCIETY," a lecture by Rabbi
Michael Lerner. Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall. Another Institute for Advanced Study event that day at 7 p.m., 155 Nicholson Hall: The Cherry Tree with Gray Blossoms, by Sumiko Haneda. 42 mins, Japanese with English subtitles. For information about the Institute for Advanced Study, see http://ias.umn.edu
CLINICAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE provides scholars, faculty, and staff a forum to present and discuss research methodology and findings, as well as topics of general clinical research. Twice-monthly meetings: Sarah Cooley (Nov. 20), Mukta Aurora (Dec. 4), and Kamakshi Lakshminarayan (Dec. 18). 1-450G Moos Tower. For more information, see http://www.cecc.ahc.umn.edu/ocr/events/crc.html .
"WHY AMERICAN STUDIES NEEDS TO THINK ABOUT KOREAN CINEMA," American Studies in the 21st Century Colloquium Series, by Christina Klein, associate professor of English at Boston College and author of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: A Diasporic Reading" in Cinema Journal. Nov. 20, 3:30 p.m., 101 Walter Library.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Nov. 20-21. The program will feature leaders from the Apache
Tribe of Oklahoma (members of the Chalepah family), who will talk about
their governance structure and culture and perform traditional tribal
music with local students. For full schedule of events, see http://www.hhh.umn.edu/news/headlines/headlines2006/apache_tribe.html .
COMMUNICATING ACROSS CULTURES with Gabriele Schmiegel and Barbara Kappler, International Scholar and Student Services. Nov. 28, 2-4 p.m. 110 Heller Hall. Interactive session to learn about common cultural differences and gather tips for communicating with non-native English speakers. Register at http://www.isss1.umn.edu/itc/s4reg.lasso or call 612-626-7100.
"HONORS, RECOGNITION, AND ACADEMIC TRADITION--Building on Our Tradition of Excellence," a workshop that will take the mystery out of the nomination processes and event protocol for the honorary degree, Outstanding Achievement Award, Award of Distinction; and the Alumni Service Award. Includes a presentation on academic regalia. Nov. 29, 10-11:30 a.m., Mississippi Room, Coffman Union. The workshop is free, but registration is required; e-mail senate@umn.edu by Nov. 22.
"GREENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN: Environmental Innovations in Freight Transportation" is the theme of the 10th Annual Freight and Logistics Symposium sponsored by the Center for Transportation Studies. Larry Fair, general manager of 3M Traffic Safety Systems Division, will present the keynote, focusing on how 3M's small changes in packaging methods and freight transport have had a major impact on the environment. Dec. 1, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Four Points Sheraton, Minneapolis. Cost: $30, $10 students. For more
information, contact Electra Sylva at 612-624-3708 or conferences5@cce.umn.edu or see http://www.cts.umn.edu/events/logsymposium .
ROUNDTABLE ON INTERNATIONAL HIV/AIDS AND HUMAN RIGHTS cohosted by the School of Public Health in recognition of World AIDS Day. Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Free and open to the public, but registration is required. For agenda and to register, see http://www.sph.umn.edu/cpheo/events/roundtable/Roundtable_120106.html .
PRAXIS/PRACTICE EXHIBIT by graduate students from U's Department of Art and College of Design and students from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Focus areas: Apparel, architecture, ceramics, design communications, interior design, interactive media, landscape architecture, painting, and sculpture. Exhibition runs through Dec. 15. Public reception Dec. 1, 6-8:30 p.m., Katherine E. Nash Gallery.
SEE THESE AND MORE TWIN CITIES EVENTS ONLINE at http://events.tc.umn.edu .
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