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Past Issues
Editor's note:
University Relations is realigning its publications in response to the U's budget challenge and as part of our ongoing commitment to improving the quality and efficiency of UR communications. This fall, Brief will move from a print publication to an e-mail format with a sharper focus on news and information of particular interest to employees. In addition, UR will cease publication of Kiosk. The recurring columns in Kiosk will be incorporated into Brief, while M and eNews will expand to incorporate the feature story content from Kiosk. "This is a budget decision and a decision that stems from our desire to communicate more effectively with faculty and staff," says VP Sandra Gardebring. All employees will automatically receive the e-mail format of Brief. For more information, see the cover story in the summer issue of Kiosk (www.umn.edu/urelate/kiosk) or e-mail Steve Baker, director, Communication Services, at s-bake@umn.edu
On July 11, regents approved a policy that limits the carrying and possession of weapons on campus. Under policy, students, employees, and visitors are prohibited from carrying weapons on U property or at U functions, such as football games at the Metrodome. Exceptions include law enforcement officers and people who receive permission from the U president. U is 8th Big Ten school to implement such a policy.
Regents unanimously approved an agreement July 11 to allow TCF bank to place 12 automatic teller machines on the TC campus, which is expected to generate $4.2 million over 10 years. In June, regents renewed agreement for TCF Bank to be official U Card bank for an additional 10 years.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed the U Cancer Center's designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Only 39 institutions across the country receive this NCI status. As part of the recognition, the center also received a 5-year, $17.1 million grant to support its interdisciplinary cancer research. NCI support has helped leverage an 82% increase in annual peer-reviewed grants at the center since 1997, from $38.5 million to more than $80 million.
New UM Pay electronic billing and payment system began June 27 when a student paid her tuition and fees online just 18 minutes after the site was activated. Starting this fall, bills for student account charges—including tuition, fees, housing, and books—will be issued electronically (although bills will be issued both on paper and electronically through Sept. 20). After that date, bills will be solely electronic. For more information, call One Stop Student Services at 612-624-1111 or e-mail helpingu@umn.edu.
Copyright permission requests for fall 2003 course packets may be submitted to the Copyright Permissions Center by fax at 612-626-9810, online at www.copyright.umn.edu, or by campus mail to 102 Printing Services Building. Citations may also be dropped off with originals at any Printing Services copy center location. For more information, call Lois Williams at 612-624-8258.
Call for papers for Italian American Festival 2004, an interdisciplinary celebration of art, academics, and culture between UMD and Palermo, Italy. Abstracts of up to 200 words may be submitted electronically or by mail by Sept. 30. For more information, see www.italiafest.us or e-mail papers@italiafest.us.
U's solar-powered car is taking part in the 2,300 mile American Solar Challenge race. The car, Borealis II, was built by Institute of Technology students and is one of 20 cars from universities across the country competing in the contest. To be in the race, cars must be powered solely by the sun, using photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity. Cars travel at highway speeds and are required to obey local speed limits. For complete race information, including standings, see www.americansolarchallenge.org.
Ag Experiment Station posters designed by Printing Services won a graphic design award from the International Printing Management Association and a "best of the best" award from the Agricultural Communicators in Education.
CROOKSTON—UMC has been awarded a $118,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prevent high-risk student drinking and alcohol problems and implement a comprehensive campuswide alcohol prevention program using a blend of social norms and environmental management approaches. The grant is for one year, but funding for an additional year is anticipated.
Annual UMC Teambackers Golf Classic will be July 19, 11 a.m., Minakwa Golf Club, Crookston. Event is open to the public but limited to the first 90 registered golfers. Registration fee is $75 per golfer. Proceeds help support the UMC Athletics Scholarship Fund. To register, call Jason Tangquist, 218-281-8553.
DULUTH—The largest gathering of conservation researchers anywhere in the world—more than 1,200—assembled in Duluth in early July for the convention of the Society of Conservation Biologists, a group dedicated to upholding standards and continuing research into natural science and environmental issues. The convention, hosted by Natural Resources Research Institute, UMD Continuing Education, U Sea Grant Program, and Conservation Biology Graduate Program, focused on the relation between fresh water and land use. Duluth was chosen as the convention site because of the dynamic impact Lake Superior has on the environment.
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Tweed Museum of Art exhibition "Gilbert Munger: Quest for Distinction" runs July 26–Oct. 12. Exhibition is accompanied by a 168-page illustrated book published by Afton Historical Society Press and the Tweed Museum. Public reception will be July 26, 2–4 p.m. For more information, call 218-726-8222.
MORRIS—Getty Grant Program awarded UMM $180,000 to develop a preservation plan for the West Central School of Agriculture and Experiment Station Historic District (WCSA). District, located in the heart of campus, is one of the most intact examples of a residential agriculture high school still standing in the U.S. WCSA was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in January. While the plan will not change any of the campus landscapes or buildings, it will create a written preservation reference encompassing the historic district, help UMM better understand the original design intent of landscapes and buildings and the changes that have occurred through time, and formulate practical strategies for preservation.
Academically talented high school seniors from the 5-state region will attend the 19th annual Summer Scholars program at UMM July 13–25. Scholars will stay on campus for 2 weeks and take college classes. For more information, contact Karen Ellis, 320-589-6463.
Instructional Technology Institute will be offered Aug. 5–6. The Institute's workshops for K–12 educators involve hands-on training in current instructional technologies and tools. For more information, contact Karen Johnson at 320-589-6461, e-mail johnsokm@mrs.umn.edu, or see www.mrs.umn.edu/ITI.
Production is currently under way on the next season of "Prairie Yard and Garden." Next year's season will reach a potential audience of 16 million viewers. UMM is one of the few college campuses in the nation that provides students with the opportunity to work on a nationally syndicated network television show. For more information, contact Roger Boleman at 320-589-6150.
ROCHESTER—First-ever endowed student scholarship solely for UMR students has been established; it is named in honor of Regent Emeritus Bryan Neel, III, who served the past 12 years as the 1st District's representative on the Board of Regents. Provost Carl announced the scholarship at a July 8 reception in Neal's honor, which included comments from President Bruininks, Board chair Metzen, and new 1st District Regent Simmons.
TWIN CITIES—Jerry Rinehart has been named associate VP for student affairs, effective Aug. 11. Position is the chief student affairs officer on the TC campus and oversees the Office for Student Affairs. Rinehart has been the assistant dean at the Carlson School of Management since 1986.
Anyone wishing to volunteer as a tour guide at the Weisman Art Museum should call Judi Petkau at 612-625-9623 or e-mail petka001@umn.edu. Evening training for volunteers begins in September.
Events: Candlelight vigil to memorialize the victims of Liberian civil conflict will be July 19, 7 p.m., Brooklyn United Methodist Church, 7200 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center. Vigil is sponsored by Dept. of African American and African Studies. For more information, call Wynfred Russell at 612-625-0185.
Traveling exhibit from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, sponsored by U's Schochet Center for GLBT Studies, OutFront Minnesota, and Jewish Community Action, will be at the YWCA of Minneapolis Downtown Aug. 4–Sept. 26. For more information, call 612-625-3499 or e-mail qstudies@umn.edu.
Upcoming free concerts in the Summer at Northrop series include Zeitgeist, newly created music of our time, July 17; Leo & Kathy Lara, Latin American folkloric music, July 21; Laura Caviani Sextet, original jazz with vocalist Lucia Newell, July 22; Voices of Sepharad, Jewish music from the Mediterranean, July 23; Axis Mundi contemporary world-beat jazz, July 24; Yawo & Les Fils Attivon, Afro-funk world party, July 25; New Riverside Ramblers, feisty Cajun dance music, July 28; Doug Little Quartet, energetic Latin-tinged jazz, July 29; Barra, 5-piece traditional Irish band, July 30. All concerts are noon–1 p.m. on Northrop Plaza.
Lectures: Lensey Namioka, children's book author, will talk about her work July 17, 2 p.m., 120 Elmer Andersen Library. Free and open to all. For more information, e-mail Greta Bahnemann at bahne002@tc.umn.edu.
Robert Kanigel will speak on "Pleasure and Escape on the French Riviera: How Modern Tourism Got that Way" July 21, 7–9 p.m., Showboat, Harriet Island, St. Paul. $15 for general public and $12.50 for U students, faculty, staff, and UMAA members. For tickets and information, call 651-227-1100.
See more Twin Cities events online at events.tc.umn.edu.
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