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It's Welcome Week!
New U student arrive on campus for six days of activities before class starts.
E-Books for College? Maybe not
Interesting article from The Atlantic as to why replacing physical texts with e-books might not be as easy, or as cheap, as you'd think.
The Recession Hitting the Big Ten
The Daily shows how the funds of the Big Ten universities have been affected by the recession
Finances = Fewer Fall Faculty
Fewer new faculty are coming to the U this fall due to budget cuts and uncertainty about next year.
Bruininks Joins Humphrey
When U President Bob Bruininks steps down next year, he will join the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs' Center for Integrative Leadership.
Bell Museum Launches New Film Series
Starting Sept. 16 the Bell Museum will start showing science and pop culture films with a new movie each month.
426-foot wind turbine for UMore Park
Stimulus research funding to cover $8 million cost.
New Addition to Bell Library
The 1602 historical Chinese map of the world was recently purchased by the U for the benefit of the James Ford Bell Library. (Check our events to see when/where to view the map).
The U and UEL
The U of M and University Enterprise Laboratories are close to closing an agreement that would create dedicated space within the UEL facility for a medical device incubator.
Assessment of U Park Property
The U assesses the current status of it's parks and how past events have affected the grounds.
Uncovering the Costs
Unraveling what educational costs are actually covered by tuition.
Hope For a More Colorful Future
With the start of the new program being offered at the U, Master of Professional Studies in Arts and Cultural Leadership, Sherry Wagner-Henry aims to keep great talent within the state.
U Alumni Association Kicks Off Statewide Speaker Tours
The Alumni Association kick starts the statewide speaker tours in Marshall on August 19.
Q&A With President Bruininks
President Bruininks discusses his thoughts about the future of downtown and his last year as President.
Esten in Charge
New Alumni Association CEO, Phil Esten, discusses his goals and plans for the future of the association.
U Partners With Peace Corps
The U is now offering a new masters program in which you spend 27 months abroad with the Peace Corps.
Latest on the Train?
Visit the Alumni Association Advocacy page to get the latest on the Central Corridor Light Rail project.
Research Headlines
Unraveling Alopecia
U Dermatologist, Dr. Maria Hordinsky, answers questions related to the unexplainable hair loss disorder, Alopecia, and if it could be linked to stress.
The Real Dangers Of Salmonella
Dr. Jon Hallberg, physician in family medicine at the University of Minnesota, discusses the issue of the recent salmonella outbreak.
Two Cancer Drugs May Fight HIV
U researchers got the virus to 'mutate itself to death."
Protecting Our Plants
UMD Scientist, Tom Levar, has developed and licensed a new animal repellent for plants.
Jumping the Gun on ADHD Diagnose?
A study featured in the Journal of Health Economics explores the issue
Eating Disorders Linked to Parenting
U of M research finds that that eating disorders in adolescent girls could be a result of to much focus from parents on child's weight.
Helping the Innocent
Research at the U helped free one innocent man, after her served three years of his eight year sentence.
'Zapping' Cells to Improve Life After a Stroke
The U of M is experimenting with a zapping technique that can make strokes less permanent.
Key Competencies to Manage Heart Failure
The reasons beyond the ACC Foundation/American Heart Association/American College of Physicians to create a clinical competence statement in the area of advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology
Future Holds Universal Flu Vaccine
Scientists report progress in the develop of a universal flu vaccine.
Gopher Sports
Ready for some Volleyball?
 The #6 Minnesota volleyball team, fresh off it's Final Four run of last season, opens the 2010 campaign with the Gopher Invitational tonight
StarTribune: Gopher Goal is Final Four
Ready for some Football?
 Fall practice starts today, Friday, August 6. There's lots to read below:
Changes to U of M Season Tickets
Now donations will be accepted in addition to the cost of season tickets. Other changes also include the way seats are assigned.
Football Texas Series Canceled
The Gophers' two-game football series against the Texas Longhorns has been canceled.
Catching Up With Decker
Gopher sports catches up with our recent alum and sees where he is at in recovering with his recent leg injury.
It's Official: Big Red in Big Ten
Nebraska will join the conference starting in 2011.
What the Future Holds for a New U Ballpark
Gopher Sports gives us an inside look on the plan for the new U of M ballpark.
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Upcoming Events
"M" Club Induction
Ceremony to honor 10 former student-athletes and former coaches/staff for their outstanding achievements.
Sept. 9
National Press Club President Speech
Topic is “Power and the Press: Covering Washington in the Obama Era”
Sept. 28
Architecture Series
Global Perspectives," a series of nine free lectures.
Aug. 26 - Dec. 3
Ricci Map Viewing
Come view and learn about the history of the famous 1602 Chinese world map.
Sept. 15 - Nov. 10
James Ford Bell Lecture
Jonathan Spence discusses the Ricci Map (above)
October 7
Quotes from the U
"You have to have a certain ego to participate but also an understanding of the fragility of the ego. A lot of care is put into what others think of us."
- Former U student Miles Mendenhall in the StarTribune on participating in the Bravo TV reality series "Work of Art"
"Women are reshaping the workforce, and I think a cultural change is underway"
-William Doherty, Professor and Director at the University of Minnesota in Tonic Article
"Why are brands such as Cartier, Harley-Davidson, and Nike so well-liked by consumers? One of the reasons is that they have appealing personalities."
-Deborah Roedder John and Ji Kyung Park (both University of Minnesota) in Science Daily article.
“If you miss a diagnosis, it makes a difference for the whole family and their future, I think about how that could change the kids’ lives.”
-Sankari Kasi, M.D., second-year family medicine resident at the University of Minnesota,
"If you order salad, your kids will be more likely to do so. It sets the tone."
- Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D, a professor of public health at the University of Minnesota and author of "I'm, Like, SO Fat!: Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices About Eating and Exercise in a Weight-Obsessed World.
"We were literally killing 300 people a year in Minnesota. And for every person killed, there were about 20 injured."
- U Law Professor Stephen Simon in a City Pages article that contends new DWI laws go too far.
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