University of Minnesota Alumni Association

Minnesota Alumni Fall 2022
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That Looks Good Enough to Eat!

Alumna Betsy Nelson found her career in restaurants and food styling
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The Man Behind Goldy

Sculptor alumnus Nick Legeros crafted the iconic bronze Goldy on campus - as well as other well-loved works throughout the Twin Cities
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Journalism School Hits 100

Established in 1922, the U of M journalism program educates newshounds who inform us and hold the powerful accountable
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A Steady Hand on the Wheel

Acooa Ellis helps lead the United Way as it guides our communities through multiple societal challenges
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Man At Arms

Alumnus Mike Lubke turned his theatre degree into a fight choreographer job
Extra

Career Assistance

Here's how the U of M can help
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Horses and Healing

Rachel White Robinson sampled several careers before returning to school to pursue occupational therapy
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The Island of Her Dreams

Alumna became a worldwide expert on the mysterious Easter Island statues
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Helping Others Help Themselves

Eli Krumholz's role in a start-up medical company mixes inspiration, ideation, and implementation
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Lions and Tigers and Bear Fare, Oh My!

Alumnus Mike Maslanka oversees all nutritional requirements for every animal at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
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A Wilder Life

Alumnus Paul Mattessich spent 40 years leading research on social issues at the Wilder Foundation
Up Front

Up Front

Stories from around the U of M
About Campus

Sheldon Named UMAA Chair

Ann Sheldon has been named chair of the Alumni Association for the coming year
Discoveries

Discoveries

"Tipping Points," "Thought Power," and "Bacterial Bullseye"
Books

Actors, Artists, and Aunts

It's Minnesota Alumni's quarterly books roundup
Columns

From the President

A Tip of the Hat
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Editor's Note

Educated for Life
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Letters

What do you think? Send letters and comments to umnalumnimag@umn.edu
The Last Word

My Third Act

I’m about to turn 60. To celebrate, I rented the outside venue at the Hook and Ladder night club and hired my favorite local superstar-studded cover band, Zeppo