College of Design awarded for diversity, inclusion projects
"The University of Minnesota’s College of Design is focusing on advancing equity, diversity and inclusion into the classroom for students and faculty.
Through faculty and student research, course curriculum, guest lecturers and community projects, leaders within the college will continue to place emphasis on the integration of these concepts. On Jan. 29, professors from the School of Architecture were recognized by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture for their work that brought these college-wide goals to fruition."
UMN celebrates black history on campus with film, panel
"The University of Minnesota celebrated the 50th anniversary of the African American and African Studies Department with a discussion about Black history on the Twin Cities campus on Tuesday.
Hundreds gathered in Northrop for the premiere of "This Free North," a Twin Cities PBS documentary showcasing the University’s long and complicated position in Black history. The viewing was followed by a panel discussion of current and former University scholars and activists."
Participate in the African American Read-In
Thursday, Feb. 27, 12-5pm, Peters Hall Atrium https://campusmaps.umn.edu/peters-hall
Sponsored by the School of Social Work Diversity and Equity Committee
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Nutritious U Food Pantry
The Nutritious U Food Pantry is open during spring semesters at these locations, dates and times:
Coffman Memorial Union, Room 210
Open 12-6 p.m. on the following dates:
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January 28-30
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February 25-27
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March 24-26
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April 28-30
St. Paul Student Center, Harvest Room
Open 12-6 p.m. on the following dates:
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March 17-19
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April 21-23
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First-Gen Writing Workshops
Student Writing Support (SWS) is hosting the 'Studying with Purpose' workshop series for first-gen students. The workshops aim to improve college writing, reading, and time management skills.
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UMN Women in STEAMM Wikithon
UMN Women in STEAMM Wikithon
March 5 | 5-8 p.m. | Walter Library Toaster Innovation Hub
For more information and to register: z.umn.edu/STEAMMwomen
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Gabel addresses plan for mental health on campus
"At last week’s University of Minnesota Board of Regents meeting, President Joan Gabel took time to discuss her ongoing initiative to address student mental health.
Still in its early stages, the initiative aims to review and highlight the University’s current mental health resources for students and establish where improvement can be made. Gabel will continue to review the resources over the next few months and will present her findings at a later regents meeting."
First-year student perspectives on campus climate
As part of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) First Year Experience program, all first-year students take a First-Year Inquiry (FYI) course addressing the shared question: “How can one person make a difference?” Associate Professor Rose Vukovic, Department of Educational Psychology, asked students in her Fall 2019 FYI course to examine data from the 2018
The Children's March: Youth Activism Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Monday, March 2, 2020, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, Mayo Auditorium, https://campusmaps.umn.edu/mayo-building-additions
"Movements for social change are like jigsaw puzzles. Everyone is a piece. If your piece is missing, the picture is not complete.Why? Because you're the most important piece." JoAnne Bland
Women's Center award season is open!
Call for Award Nominations and Gender Equity Grant Proposals
Due Friday, June 12
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Changemaker Award (new!)
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