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Past Issues
Under the 2-year budget President Bruininks presented to the regents June 13, U will increase tuition, freeze salaries, and reduce administrative and operating costs to compensate for $185 million reduction in state contributions. Bruininks recommended tuition increases of 14.7% for fiscal 2004 and 13% for 2005 for undergraduates at the TC campus. Proposed rates on other campuses are somewhat lower. Bruininks also proposed additional $7.3 million for need-based financial aid. Regents held a public forum on the proposed budget June 17 and are expected to act on the fiscal 2004 budget at a special meeting on June 26. Fiscal 2005 budget will be voted on next year.
Regents endorsed a new policy prohibiting students from inciting or participating in riots on campus, in areas proximate to campus, or at any location when the riot occurs in connection with or response to a U-sponsored event. Effective immediately, students violating the policy will face sanctions, including expulsion, under U's Student Conduct Code. Policy is in response to the April 12 riot that caused more than $300,000 in damage to TC campus and nearby neighborhoods.
TCF Bank is official U Card bank for 10 more years on TC campus and UMD after regents renewed agreement between U and TCF Financial Corp. Under agreement, and additional agreement to place ATMs on campus, U will receive more than $21 million, including $18 million in nonrestricted funds (of which U plans to invest $12 million to establish new scholarship matching fund). Remaining $3.1 million will be dedicated to investments in U Card program and TCF-sponsored scholarships.
Beginning this month, the Academic Health Center (AHC) is piloting the use of I.D. badges for all employees, and that effort will help inform whether to extend the program to other U employees or departments. Until now, U has been among the few public or private institutions in the nation without an I.D. badge program. For more information about the AHC I.D. badge program, e-mail Mary Kenyon at mhk@umn.edu or see http://prepare.umn.edu/com_030611.html.
Al Bergstrom, founder of Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown, died early June at age 97. Bergstrom ran the business from 1950 until retirement in 1973 and sustained generations of U students, faculty, and staff with his pancakes, sausages, and coffee.
U Fleet Services will not charge departments for leased vehicles this month in order to pass on savings from low interest rates. In addition, overall lease rates will not increase for fiscal year 2004. For more information, see http://www.umn.edu/fleetsrv.
Four finalists for U assistant VP for public safety will give presentations and respond to questions at public forums: George Aylward, interim assistant VP for public safety, June 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Richard Gardell, assistant chief of police, St. Paul Police Department, June 24, noon-1 p.m.; Gregory Hestness, deputy chief of police, Minneapolis Police Department, noon-1 p.m.; and Sharon Lubinski, inspector and precinct commander, Minneapolis Police Department, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. All forums will be in McNamara Alumni Center. For more information, contact Gayle Mitchell at 612-624-3557 or mitch129@umn.edu.
U has been named "School of the Year" by National Association of College and University Residence Halls. U won based on quality of programming offered to residence hall students, community service initiatives, and effectiveness of residence halls governing body.
College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences will host a series of listening sessions to gain public input on new priorities and budget cutbacks. Sessions are July 17, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca; July 21, 3-5:30 p.m., MN Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen; July 24, 3-5:30 p.m., Borlaug Hall,TC campus; Aug. 5, 3-5:30 p.m., Minnesota Rural Summit, Mankato. For more information, call 612-625-7061 or see http://www.coafes.umn.edu/listen.
National Cancer Institute (NCI ) awarded $250,000 grant to Gretchen Unger, professor and head of Otolaryngology, to further develop a promising gene therapeutic for head and neck cancer. Unger's company, GeneSegues, Inc., becomes the first Minnesota firm to receive such funding under a special NCI initiative within the Small Business Innovation Research program. Unger expects to begin clinical studies by 2005.
First international conference on transposition, hosted by U's Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center for Transposon Research, will be July 11-13, Coffman Union, TC campus. Deadline for registration has been extended to June 30. For more information, see http://beckmancenter.ahc.umn.edu.
Reminder: Brief is published biweekly during the summer session. Next issue will be July 2.
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CROOKSTON--UMC will host the 96th Annual Stevne of Hallinglag of America June 19-22 (A stevne is a meeting of those interested in the history, genealogy, and culture of Norway.)
Northwest School of Agriculture reunion will include a reception June 27, 7 p.m., Northland Inn of Crookston. Events on June 28 include dedication of the Heritage Room, 10:45 a.m., 124 Kiehle; annual business meeting, 12:30 p.m., Kiehle Auditorium (followed at 1 p.m. by a "Salute to the 50s" program; class photos and meetings 2-5 p.m.). Awards dinner at 5:30 p.m. in Brown Dining.
DULUTH--School of Medicine will hold its 7th Annual Golf Classic July 21, Northland Country Club. Rounds begin at 1:30 p.m; dinner and silent auction follow. The $175 per person entry fee includes golf fees, dinner, and prizes. Proceeds support UMD Medical Student Research Fund. Individuals and departments are invited to sponsor a golfer. Registration deadline is July 17. For more information, call 218-726-7572 or e-mail lisaacso@d.umn.edu.
Softball coach Bill Haller is now the winningest coach in the 73-year history of UMD athletics. He picked up his 600th career softball victory April 25 and has compiled a 611-251 record in 22 seasons with the Bulldogs. He currently ranks 15th in all-time wins among NCAA Division II coaches and 12th in career winning percentage (with a .708).
MORRIS--Henjum Creative Study Institute will showcase the work of 70 students June 20, 9 a.m.-noon, Humanities Fine Arts. Students in grades 6-12 are participating in the 2-week enrichment program. For more information, see http://www.mrs.umn.edu/cerp/youth.
Students in grades 4-8 with interests in astronomy, aerospace, science, and math attended Camp Alpha June 15-18 at UMM. Camp provided hands-on experience in the space sciences. For more information, see http://www.morris.k12.mn.us/CampAlphaWebpage.htm.
2003 Vegetation Management Educational Workshop will be June 23-25 at UMM. Workshop includes exhibits, presentations, and field tours on vegetation, cultural resources, and management practices in the Morris area. For more information, call Greg Malone at 218-631-7643.
ROCHESTER--Rochester Development Office will host Celebrity Birthday Bash for Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede June 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Mayo Civic Center in Rochester. Event is a fund-raiser for UMR student scholarships. For more information, call 507-280-5017.
TWIN CITIES--Public parking rates on campus will not increase for the 2003-04 academic year. However, starting July 1 free disability parking at campus meters will have a time limit of 3 hours. In addition, special event rates will increase $1 for the 2003-04 academic year, to $9 for major events and $7 for minor events. For more information, see http://www.umn.edu/pts.
New student and parent orientation will run through July 18. If lost and disoriented students or parents are found, point them to Coffman Union, where most orientation activities are being held.
2003-04 Gopher Guide, a datebook and planning resource for students, is now available at the U Bookstores or online at http://www.bookstore.umn.edu.
Campus information booth on Pillsbury Drive was closed June 13 due to budget cuts. Visitors needing information can be directed to information booths in Morrill Hall or McNamara Alumni Center.
David Hopkins has been named managing director of Carlson Brand Enterprise at Carlson School of Management. Hopkins has more than 20 years experience in developing corporate strategy, and in brand management and relationship marketing.
Carleen Kerttula to has been appointed assistant dean and director of full-time MBA Program and Graduate Business Career Center at Carlson School of Management. She spent 8 years in international sales and marketing at Toro Company before joining U in 2000.
Campus Club is now offering food from the grill on the Terrace, weather permitting. For more information, see http://www.umn.edu/cclub.
Events: U theater arts and dance students will perform Dracula June 20-Aug. 23 on MN Centennial Showboat, Harriet Island, St. Paul. For tickets or general information, call 651-227-1100.
Carla Bley will launch the 10th season of U's Northrop Jazz Series July 1, 8 p.m., Ted Mann Concert Hall. For more information about upcoming concerts or to order tickets, call 612-624-2345 or see http://www.northrop.umn.edu.
Givens Foundation symposium "Tell All the Children: A Symposium on Teaching and Learning with African American Literature" will be June 26, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 120 Elmer Andersen Library. For more information, call 612-625-2088.
Lectures: 24th annual Naomi Chase Lecture by Lauren Stringer and Lisa Westberg Peters will be June 24, 2:30 p.m., 120 Elmer Andersen Library. For more information, e-mail Greta Bahnemann at bahne002@umn.edu.
Next workshop in Renewable Energy and Environment series, "Minnesota Projects and Programs in Renewable Energy," will be June 26, 2:30-5 p.m., 125 Willey Hall. For more information, see http://www.hhh.umn.edu/centers/stpp/workshop_series.htm.
See more Twin Cities events online at http://events.tc.umn.edu.
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