University of Minnesota Alumni Association

Minnesota Alumni Summer 2018
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Feature

The Bell Comes Alive

Nature gives up its secrets at the U’s epic new Bell Museum and Planetarium.
Feature

A Predator's Return

U scientists were thrilled when they spotted wolf pups at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. But with the wolves came promises and perils.
Feature

Among the Bugs

Alumnus David Neitzel’s job with the state health department will make your skin crawl.
Feature

Dancing With the Stars

The Bell Museum’s new planetarium brings the universe home.
Feature

Designed With Nature in Mind

Alumnus and lead Bell Museum architect David Dimond takes us on an insider’s tour.
Books

An Ode to Daydreaming, the History of Angels, and a Detective's New Case

It’s Minnesota Alumni’s quarterly books roundup.
The Last Word

Blooming in Ernie's Garden
Alumni Stories

Don't Call Her Pot Czar

Alumna Michelle Larson runs a tight ship at Minnesota’s Office of Medical Cannabis.
About Campus

Embracing the Bump

The U’s Tourism Center helps communities flaunt their assets.
History

First Mates

Back to 1869, these women served as the University of Minnesota presidents’ indispensable partners.
Columns

From the Desk of Eric Kaler

A Few of My Favorite Numbers.
About Campus

University Grove

Hidden U.
About Campus

Indispensable U

Minnesota’s economic generator.
Discoveries

Is the Time Right for Male Birth Control?

A team of U researchers is pursuing an ingenious approach.
Alumni Stories

Pure Magic

Four women, including three alumnae, launch the Coven, a female-focused co-working space.
Discoveries

Shelling Out for Seemore

U students create a 3D printed exoshell for an injured green sea turtle.
About Campus

Street Sweets

At Cops N’ Coffee, campus police serve donuts with a side of information.
Alumni Stories

The Connector

As director of Minnesota’s Office of Indian Education, alumna Jane Harstad crisscrosses the state looking for solutions.
Alumni Stories

The Green Giant

Alumnus Jack Dangermond has helped preserve a remarkable piece of Pacific coastline.
Columns

Editor's Note

The Perspective Machine