From Moorhead to Oxford
University senior David Simon recently received the world's most coveted scholarship. Simon will join the 100th class of Rhodes scholars at Oxford University in England.

New U research discovers link between obesity and breast cancer
Obesity is considered a risk factor for breast cancer, and women who are obese tend, at the time of diagnosis, to have a more aggressive disease with a poorer prognosis.

More involvement = less action
How mothers can influence their teenagers' sexual activity.

Catching some rays on Route 66
This summer, University students took second place in the American Solar Challenge, racing their car Borealis II against 20 other university teams.

You're On Your Own (but I'm here if you need me)
From the emotional rollercoaster of the pre-freshman-year summer all the way through the anxiety of senior spring, Marjorie Savage's new book helps parents learn to mentor their college-aged children with extremely practical advice.

Letters to the editor, fall 2003
I have to take issue with Mr. Moore's statement that the Twin Cities campus of yesteryear "wasn't a place that catered to incoming freshmen."

Alumni briefs
Alunmi-related updated for M fall 2003

Reunion checkup
When the School of Dentistry's class of 1943 gathered for its 60th reunion, it was a noteworthy milestone, even though most of these classmates see each other every year.

The river runs through it
The University of Minnesota St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, which sits just below the Stone Arch Bridge, continually experiences water in the basement--and its occupants are delighted.

Father of U gets a face-lift
A bronze statue honoring the University of Minnesota's first major donor, a man credited with saving the U in its early years, received its first face-lift in more than a century this summer.

Lasting value
The smallest decision can have a big impact on the world. The University benefits greatly from small gifts contributed by a growing pool of loyal donors.

Donors multiply their impact
Adding to the success of Campaign Minnesota were donors like Carol and Wayne Pletcher, who also got extra mileage out of their gift thanks to employer matching funds.

It's Honeycrisp time!
University of Minnesota researchers first developed the Honeycrisp apple in 1960. Thirty years later, in 1991, the Honeycrisp was ready for commercial release.

Retaining a high caliber of safety
The University's Board of Regents in July unanimously voted to ban weapons from all campuses and at all University-related events, including those at the off-campus, public Metrodome.

Chess and intellect
Okay, so your IQ is right in the middle of the pack and you may not be developing the latest breakthrough in stem cell research any time soon, but you still have the potential to be a heckuva chess player.

Women who smoke and why it's harder to quit
Women tend to smoke fewer cigarettes each day, choose brands with lower nicotine levels, and be less likely to inhale deeply. So what makes it harder for women to quit smoking?

Cy Thao
Politics drove the Morris grad to art, and art brought him back to politics.

A scholarship as stepping stone
Having an Alumni Society scholarship as an undergraduate gave Jennifer McNabb a boost when she applied to medical school thanks to gifts from alumni.

Sweet success
Campaign Minnesota exceeds expectations and prepares U for the next century.

High-energy area
The new West Bank Arts Quarter: Dance, theater, and music.

Homecoming spirit bloomed with Memorial Stadium
For nine years, from 1914 through 1922, homecoming failed to fire the imagination of the average alumnus. But on November 17 and 18, 1923, things changed.

Historical recollection
Minneapolis gets a new milling museum.

Best 2003 Ph.D. dissertations
Each year the Graduate School recognizes the University's top recent Ph.D. graduates by presenting "best dissertation" awards.

Check one item off the 'honey-do' list
Ed Cussler has wondered for 30 years what it would be like to swim in a pool of honey. In mid-August, his query and theory were put to the test.

Minnesota covers the century
In January, Minnesota, UMAA's membership magazine, will include a separate 100th anniversary publication, detailing the history and personalities of the century-old organization.

Member snapshot, fall 2003
This UMAA member snapshot is of Norman Ornstein, class of 1967.

Between a rock and a hard place
As state support declines, universities try to make ends meet.