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Past Issues
Gopher women's basketball coach Brenda Oldfield has accepted a coaching position with U of Maryland. "We've done everything we could do [to keep her]," said women's athletics director Chris Voelz. At a press conference April 2, Oldfield, said "Leaving Minnesota is one of the most difficult decisions of my career…. Everything is in place for this program to be successful for years to come." Oldfield, who signed a 5-year, $130,000 base salary contract with the U in June 2001, led the Gophers to a 22-8 record, NCAA tournament, and a No. 18 ranking in the last AP poll of the season.
Gopher coach Dan Monson reaffirmed his commitment to the U's men's basketball team at an April 2 press conference. "We have unfinished business," he said. "I'm not turning my back on the team."
Commission on Environmental Science and Policy is seeking public comment on its draft report to identify the U's strengths and opportunities in terms of the environment. Recommendations in report will help shape the U's 2003-04 legislative request. Commission comprises 32 faculty, deans, and administrators from more than a dozen U colleges and programs. For report, see www.umn.edu/enviro. Forums to hear public comment on the report will be April 9, 2-4 p.m. and April 10, 9-11 a.m., Ski-U-Mah Room, McNamara Alumni Center, and April 12, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 203 Montague Hall, UMD.
U Cancer Center researchers have developed a new method for gene transfer using transposon, a DNA segment, and a transposase enzyme. Study resulted in a genetically modified mouse. "The Sleeping Beauty transposase enzyme plus the transposon is like a truck used to carry the cargo, or specific genes, into the animal," said David Largaespada, Genetic Mechanisms of Cancer Program director. "These specific genes could help treat diseases such as cancer." Study is published in April 2 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences issue.
2002 Distinguished McKnight University Professor are Efi Foufoula-Georgiou, civil engineering; Marc Jenkins, microbiology; Eric Newman, neuroscience; and Bob Tranquillo, chemical engineering and materials science. Recipients receive a $100,000 grant and will be honored at May regents meeting.
Junior David Simon is one of 80 college students nationwide to win the 2002 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. He will receive up to $3,000 to complete his undergraduate education and up to $27,000 for graduate study, along with advice, training, and placement assistance from the Truman Foundation. Simon, who is majoring in political science, Russian, and global studies on the TC campus, plans to pursue a master's degree in international affairs, then a law degree. His eventual goal is to become U.S. national security adviser.
U received an Award of Excellence for functional design of a commercial facility from Minnesota Concrete and Masonry Contractors Association for its University Avenue Ramp. Ramp, located on University Ave. S.E. and Walnut St. S.E. (adjacent to McNamara Alumni Center), was completed in March 2001 with 15,000 hours of labor, 400 tons of reinforced steel, 35,000 bricks, and 3 acres of flooring.
International Symposium on Microdialysis in Drug Research and Development by College of Pharmacy will be June 18-22. Scientific leaders from around the world will be key speakers. Extended deadline for early registration is April 15. See www.pharmacy.umn.edu
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CROOKSTON--Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Competition will be April 6, University Teaching and Outreach Center Arena. Event begins at 9 a.m. with hunt seat riding and continues at 1 p.m. with western riding. UMC team will compete against teams from Iowa State U, St. Cloud State U, U of Wisconsin-River Falls and Wisconsin-Madison, Carleton College, Ellsworth Community College, Gustavus Adolphus College, and U of Nebraska-Lincoln.
About 35 local retailers, professionals, and business leaders joined UMC's chapter of Students in Free Enterprise for "Business After Hours" event, a post-workday and networking social, cosponsored by Crookston Chamber of Commerce.
DULUTH--Cultural and Global Perspectives on Terrorism conference will be April 5, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and April 6, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Kirby Student Center Rafters. Event will feature speakers from across the U.S. Free and open to the public. For information and speaker schedules, call Paul Deputy at 218-726-6537 or Raj Karim at 726-7250.
Baeumler-Kaplan Holocaust Commemoration events and workshop will be April 15-18. Keynote address by Marion Blumenthal Lazan on her life experiences in Nazi Germany will be April 17 at 4 p.m., Kirby Student Center Ballroom. Call 218-726-7528.
Larry Knopp, Urban and Regional Studies Program coordinator, will present "Geographies of Sexuality in the Twin Ports," April 10, noon, 355 Kirby Student Center. Companion tour will follow on April 13.
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MORRIS--Associate professor of philosophy Ishtiyaque Haji is recipient of the 2001-02 UMM Distinguished Research Award.
Building code renovation and cosmetic enhancement of LaFave House is complete. House, gift to campus by Morris residents Edward and Patricia LaFave, is open for tours to UMM and Morris community. Renovation was made possible by a special one-time allocation by President Yudof, and work was done by physical plant department employees. Additional furnishings such as a piano were purchased through private gifts. For more information about facilities, policies, and fees, call Maggie Larson at 320-589-6053.
ROCHESTER--UMR hosted a civic engagement forum March 26 as part of the U's efforts to renew its public service and land-grant mission. Forum was attended by U staff and community leaders. For information on U's Civic Engagement Task Force, see www.umn.edu/civic/civicover.html.
In the past 2 weeks, continuing education and professional development workshops were offered at UMR for veterinarians, attorneys, and road construction engineers.
TWIN CITIES--Washington Ave. bus stops (east- and westbound in front of Coffman Union) are closed until fall for construction of new shelters and pedestrian bridges. Bus stops are relocated to Weaver-Densford Hall (eastbound) and Parking and Transportation Building (westbound).
College of Veterinary Medicine has partnered with Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation to provide free dental care for rescued horses at U's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Facility is one of the largest, most comprehensive veterinary hospitals in the nation with more than 33,000 patient visits a year. Annual college open house will be April 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the hospital. Free event will include animal care seminars and displays, Raptor Center presentations, tours, silent auction, and veterinary student panel presentation. Call 612-624-4747.
CCE's Continuing Professional Education received $399,560 from Department of Trade and Economic Development to develop a high-level systems engineering program with Lockheed Martin. Three-year program will provide 160 Lockheed Martin engineers with skills enhancement education and opportunity to pursue a credit certificate in systems engineering.
Beta Gamma Sigma, national honor society for business students, is selecting Carlson School candidates for membership--top 7% of juniors, top 10% of seniors, top 20% from master's degree programs, and all Ph.D. students who have completed their programs in the last year. Invitations to qualified students will be mailed first week of April. Spring induction ceremony and banquet will be May 3, Bistro West, Humphrey Center. Call 612-624-7511.
March 20 Brief reported new One Stop Student Services in two locations; One Stop centers, which allow students to see one counselor for 3 services--financial aid, registration, and accounts receivable-- are actually in 3 locations: 130 Coffey Hall, 200 Fraser Hall, and 130 West Bank Skyway.
Events: "Side-by-Side," joint performance by U of M Symphony Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra, will be April 5, 8 p.m., Orchestra Hall. Program will include Shostakovich's Symphony No. 1 and Dvorak's Symphony No. 7. Tickets are free and available to the public; to reserve, call 612-624-5056.
• CS/BU Pre-Retirement Planning will be April 8. If you are 55 or older and interested in attending, call Myron Guthrie at 624-8550.
Lectures: "Dams, Governance, and Sustainable Development: Should the Water Flow?," April 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bell Museum and "Biotechnology, Biopiracy and Biodiversity: Emerging Environmental Security Issues," April 5, West Bank Auditorium, Willey Hall. See www.coffman.umn.edu/earth.
• New CLA Winton Chair Evelyn Fox Keller will present "Biology and Mathematics: A Clash of Cultures?," April 5, 3:30 p.m., A. I. Johnson Room, McNamara Alumni Center. Call 612-624-2535.
Announcements: Nora Paul, Institute for New Media Studies director, was named one of the Top 10 Wired Women of 2002.
• Edward Prescott, Regents Professor of Economics, received the Erwin Plein Nemmers Prize in Economics from Northwestern University.
• Shirley Everson, U Card Office director, was elected to 3-year tenure as president of the National Association of Campus Card Users Corporation.
• College of Natural Resources (CNR) associate dean Steven Daley Laursen will leave mid-April after 14 years at U. He will be CNR dean at U of Idaho.
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