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English alumni profiled as tpt MN Original

After graduating English alumni Jamie Millard and Meghan Murphy launched the innovative literary magazine Paper Darts.
May 15, 2012
Finding work a bit easier for this year's college grads

At CLA's commencement ceremony, KARE 11 asked several CLA students for their perspectives on the job market.
May 14, 2012
Voice(s) of comedy

U alum Maria Bamford gains fame as a comic, voice actress, and quirky commercial character
May 11, 2012
Giving history consequences: Apologizing to Minnesota's Indian people

Over the course of the last several month students Carter Meland's "American Indians In Minnesota" class have been working on a provocative class project.
May 4, 2012
The art of sustaining a play

University of Minnesota actors usually perform a show for one or two weeks. But with Spring Awakening, they have learned how to sustain themselves mentally and physically through a four-week run.
May 3, 2012
Obituary: English professor Norman Fruman was courageous in war and literature

Norman Fruman, a noted scholar and a longtime faculty member of the Department of English at the University of Minnesota, died of cancer on April 19 at his home in Laguna Beach, Calif. He was 88.
May 2, 2012
CLA student Jenn Schaal represents the U for for National College Comedy Competition

Schaal bases her jokes on her life as a 34-year-old single woman in the city.
May 1, 2012
U of M students hope documentary prompts debate over apology to Native Americans

Department of American Indian Studies lecturer Carter Meland talks about a thought-provoking video project of the 60 students in his introductory "American Indians in Minnesota" class.
May 1, 2012
Minnesota Sounds and Voices: Opera 'Parables' asks big religious questions

Do people who are Muslims, Jews or Christians ever think about the other religion's God? That's one of the questions posed in "Parables," performed April 19-22 by University Opera Theatre.
April 20, 2012
Japanese major Evan Kail is recognized for screenplays

Three of his scripts were chosen for the Sacramento Film Festival.
April 16, 2012
Geography double major Erika Wertz's flood data project gets national attention

Her study of Red River Valley flooding, as told by old oak trees, may show what happened centuries ago.
April 16, 2012
Spring Awakening opens as first main-stage musical in four years

The musical offers U theater a chance to "make its name as a legitimate musical institution."
April 12, 2012
U's Xperimental Theatre to close down after 15 years

The student board of directors is dissolving in order to "reboot" the student-run theater program.
April 9, 2012
Preserving a language

U launches groundbreaking new Ojibwe-English 'talking' dictionary.
April 9, 2012
U of M Student Receives $20,000 Scholarship from AP, Google

U of M undergrad Kevin Schaul recently received a $20,000 scholarship from the Associated Press and Google to pursue new media. He's currently studying journalism and computer science.
April 9, 2012
Why Helping Others Makes Us Happy

"On one hand, it's striking that volunteering even occurs," says psychology professor Mark Snyder. Yet 1 in 3 adults do meaningful volunteer work on a sustained basis, he notes, and the United States has one of the world's highest rates of volunteerism.
April 4, 2012
Pinpointing the source of the Wall Street culture that leads to corruption and fraud

Karen Ho, anthropology professor and author of "Liquidated: An Ethnography of Wall Street," discusses Too Big To Fail, deregulation, and the culture of Wall Street on MSNBC.
April 2, 2012
U of M School of Music's University Opera Theatre Presents Robert Aldridge and Herschel Garfein's 'Parables' April 19-22

"Parables," a timely artistic response to racial and religious intolerance around the globe, promises to be a powerful experience for audiences. Each of the work's seven sections tells a unique story, or parable, featuring the intertwining of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
March 30, 2012
Amazing 'talking' dictionary project helps preserve Ojibwe language

"The Ojibwe Peoples Dictionary" opens doors to the sounds and context of the indigenous Ojibwe language and will help preserve it.
March 28, 2012
U of M professor studies the styles of Supreme Court justices

Timothy Johnson is a University of Minnesota political science professor. Along with a team of linguists, he's researched Supreme Court oral arguments going back to 1979.
March 27, 2012
Online Ojibwe dictionary helps preserve culture and language

The new digital dictionary contains more than 30,000 words -- groundbreaking for the language.
March 27, 2012
Teachers pin with their students

Sitting through stuffy lectures with a monotonous teacher is a student's worst nightmare. But Pinterest may be changing that. For example, University of Minnesota adjunct instructor Leslie Plesser is using Pinterest in her basic media graphics class.
March 23, 2012
U of M's Chicano studies department turns 40

You might say Louis Mendoza tells a higher-education story of birth, survival and hope. What he's describing is the establishment 40 years ago of the Chicano Studies Department at the University of Minnesota, its efforts to hold steady against cold economic winds and its hope for the future.
March 22, 2012
What might the voter ID political campaign look like?

Ed Schiappa, chairman of the Communications Studies department at the University of Minnesota, said supporters of voter ID will likely use what he calls a campaign of fear about voter abuse and fraud.
March 21, 2012
Heather LaMarre to discuss role of social media in reshaping politics and global geopolitics at U of M 'Headliners' event

At 7 p.m. Thursday, April 5, U of M School of Journalism and Mass Communication associate professor and social media expert Heather LaMarre will discuss how this "new public square" is impacting global geopolitics and the American presidential campaign.
March 21, 2012
University of Minnesota helps create online Ojibwe People's Dictionary

With help from elders, a University of Minnesota professor and students have created the first online talking dictionary of Ojibwe.
March 21, 2012
Educating inmates: Is it worth it?

Joshua Page, assistant professor of sociology at the University of Minnesota, discusses prison education with Minnesota Public Radio.
March 21, 2012
Iconoclast Madman George Lois to speak at See Change conference

The University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host advertising legend George Lois, who will present keynote address at the third annual See Change conference, Tuesday, May 15.
March 7, 2012
America's history of a free press

University of Minnesota professor Jane Kirtley speaks at the Minnesota History Center's "History Forum: We the People: Americans and the Constitution."
March 5, 2012
U of M's Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute presents 'Globalization: The Promise and The Challenge' on Apr. 10

The event will feature Ernesto Zedillo, director of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization and former president of Mexico, and Timothy Kehoe, a Distinguished McKnight University Professor and adviser to the Federal Bank of Minneapolis.
March 2, 2012
'Requiem' part of months-long remembrances

Musicians from at least three states and two countries will converge Saturday night on the stage of the Adler Theatre and Sunday afternoon at Augustana College's Centennial Hall for a huge collaborative endeavor.
March 1, 2012
U of M's Immigration History Center to host naturalization ceremony

One hundred immigrants from more than 25 countries will take part in the ceremony, which takes place on Friday, March 2.
March 1, 2012
Premack Awards to feature PolitiFact developer Matt Waite

PolitiFact developer Matt Waite will speak at the 35th annual Premack Public Affairs Journalism Awards ceremony on April 19, 2012 at the University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center. The event is free and open to the public.
February 27, 2012
'For these who die'

Britten's great symphony explores the tragedy of war.
February 27, 2012
U of M classes use social media

Professors at the University of Minnesota are using social media as a way to get students involved, and some are even getting graded on it.
February 24, 2012
Dictators in the dock

Human rights trials for ex-dictators speed healing.
February 24, 2012
U of M World Music Ensemble Presents Afro-Brazilian Carnaval Live

The University of Minnesota's World Music Ensemble is bringing Afro-Brazilian Carnaval music to the community on Feb. 20.
February 16, 2012
U of M political scientist Kathryn Pearson comments on Santorum's win in Minnesota's GOP caucus

Romney may not be finished, because caucuses generally don't attract "normal, every day" voters, noted Pearson.
February 8, 2012
School of Music presents Benjamin Britten's War Requiem

The concert is part of the School of Music's Britten Peace Project, an international collaboration celebrating the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Britten's War Requiem, a large-scale, non-liturgical setting of the Requiem Mass
February 7, 2012
Photos in lunch trays can up kids' vegetable intake

Psychology professor Traci Mann was part of a study conducted at the U researching how to increase the amount of vegetables children eat during lunchtime.
February 2, 2012
Politics pro explains GOP delegate divvy

Political science professor Kathryn Pearson provides some insight into how the delegates are divvied up.
February 2, 2012
Have all presidents been wealthy?

"They're not common men, let's put it that way," said Hy Berman, a University of Minnesota professor of history. But they have had varying degrees of wealth.
February 2, 2012
Arthur Ballet was a beloved teacher, a withering wit

His classes at the University of Minnesota were famously popular with students for more than 25 years.
February 1, 2012
U of M School of Music presents Grammy-winning Parker Quartet Feb. 8

Hailed by the New York Times as extraordinary, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet visits as part of the School of Music's Creative Instructional Residency Initiative program.
February 1, 2012
Ojibwe language goes online

The University of Minnesota has just completed work on a new on-line dictionary of Ojibwe language and culture.
January 30, 2012
Communication studies alum Jim Burke wins Golden Globe for 'The Descendants'

Film producer and speech-communication studies alum Jim Burke accepted a Golden Globe award for best motion picture for 'The Descendants'. (video)
January 18, 2012
YPN5Q: SJMC alumna Sarah Bauer

J-School alumna Sarah Bauer was featured on MinnPost's YPN5Q, a series spotlighting Minnesota's top young business and civic leaders and creative minds.
January 18, 2012
U of M expert comments on the Iron Lady

"The Iron Lady," starring Meryl Streep as Great Britain's first and only female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, opens in Minnesota this weekend. English professor John Watkins shares insights on Thatcher's impact - fact and fiction, past and present.
January 12, 2012
Land of 10,000 logos

CLA alumna Nicole Meyer is creating a new logo for a Minnesota lake every day.
January 12, 2012
U of M twins study featured in National Geographic

Thomas Bouchard, Jr. and the University of Minnesota's twins study was featured in the current issue of National Geographic magazine.
January 6, 2012
University of Minnesota School of Music announces spring 2012 events

Highlights include the Parker Quartet and Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem."
January 5, 2012
Kathryn Pearson discusses Iowa caucus results

FOX 9 News invited University of Minnesota political science professor Kathryn Pearson to talk about the results.
January 4, 2012
Jane Kirtley on the state of the media 2011

University of Minnesota media ethics and law professor Jane Kirtley reviews the biggest and most important developments in the media world, press freedom around the world, and she looks to the future.
January 3, 2012
Study of the Day: Employees with flexible work hours are healthier

New research led by sociologist Phyllis Moen suggests flexible workplaces promote personnel well-being and more healthful behavior from employees.
January 3, 2012
Fairy tales in prime time

Jack Zipes, Professor Emeritus of German and comparative literature, spoke on Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning program about the upsurge in the number of television and movie projects based on fairy tales.
January 3, 2012
Memorial service for Janet Spector scheduled for Feb. 3, 2012

A memorial event to honor Anthropology professor, a founder of Women's Studies and the Center for Advanced Feminist Studies Janet Spector has been scheduled.
December 15, 2011
Art history professor Gabriel Weisberg to receive 2012 Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award

Art history professor Gabriel Weisberg has been named the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award by the College Art Association.
December 14, 2011
Warm winter wishes

Composition student Adam Zahller Brown helped design the Kalers' winter greeting.
December 14, 2011
U study validates Best Buy flexible workplace initiative

A flexible workplace initiative at Richfield-based Best Buy led to a healthier and better-rested workforce, according to a new study by researchers Erin Kelly and Phyllis Moen at the University of Minnesota.
December 7, 2011
Heated U of M economic debate served up respectfully Minnesota-style

"It was a great success ... Discussions were very Minnesotan in the sense that they often got heated but [remained] respectful." V.V. Chari, U of M professor of economics, beamed as he summed up the first annual policy forum of the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute (HHEI) that took place recently at the U of M.
December 7, 2011
U of M study suggests flexible workplaces promote better health behavior and well-being

A new study by U of M sociology professors Erin Kelly and Phyllis Moen finds flexible workplace initiative improved employees' health behavior and well-being.
December 7, 2011
Once upon a primetime

Why are fairy tales aimed at adult audiences having a moment? Jack Zipes, a University of Minnesota professor emeritus who has written extensively on folklore and fairy tales, explains the fairy tale phenomenon on primetime television.
December 1, 2011
A dream takes shape

Urban studies major and transfer student Suado Abdi hopes to help rebuild her home country, Somalia.
November 29, 2011
The Justice Cascade

Political science professor Kathryn Sikkink has spent 35 years studying how nations hold their leaders accountable for such crimes as kidnapping and torture. A new trend she dubs the "justice cascade" is pressing national criminal-justice systems and international law toward greater accountability.
November 29, 2011
Two U instructors find success with fantasy-based short film, 'Forsythia'

Forsythia isn't of this world. Her world has magic and she has brought some of that magic here. This is the premise of a new fantasy-based short film, "Forsythia," created by a pair of Dept. of Communication Studies instructors Peter Gregg and Mark Neuman-Scott with a crew of U of M students.
November 28, 2011
Bridging Cultures: Islam and The West

The Religious Studies Program in CLA held a conference last February that is now the topic of a television documentary produced by Twin Cities Public Television (tpt). "Shared Cultural Spaces: Islam and the West in the Arts and Sciences" will next air on the tpt Life Channel, Nov 20, 1 p.m.
November 18, 2011
Art detective

A forgotten artist's work can help us understand ourselves, says Annika Johnson, art history alumna.
November 18, 2011
U of M Marching Band indoor concert moves to Rochester

The public is invited to attend the University of Minnesota's 50th Annual Marching Band Indoor Concert Nov. 20.
November 18, 2011
Minnesota Sounds and Voices: Immersed in the Dakota language

Joe Bendickson, who teaches at the University of Minnesota, is among those working to preserve and revive not just the language but also the Dakota culture and way of life.
November 18, 2011
Prof Discusses Hoover's FBI, New Film

Communication studies professor Ed Schiappa has written about Hoover and his life in the FBI -- but he's closer to the situation than just that. Schiappa's father was an FBI agent under Hoover.
November 11, 2011
U of M students collaborate with three theater veterans

A new show opening at the U of M this weekend takes improvisation to new heights. A group of students developed "The War Within: All's Fair" from scratch, under the watchful eye of three of the Twin Cities' most gifted physical comedians.
November 10, 2011
J. Edgar Hoover is a complex phenomenon, U of M expert says

"J. Edgar" opens next week, starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. What makes Hoover such a fascinating character? A University of Minnesota expert who can provide insight is Edward Schiappa, professor of the Department of Communication Studies.
November 7, 2011
Storming the walls of academia

For Carl Flink, it didn't feel right. In the midst of the Twin Cities' thriving artistic community, the University of Minnesota performing arts department sat as an isolated island.
November 7, 2011
Ancient Secrets Uncovered by U of M Researchers in Kenya

Ancient and mysterious fossils--buried for millennia--are being discovered on an island in Kenya by a team of researchers from the University of Minnesota.
November 7, 2011
U of M School of Music's University Opera Theatre announces 2011-2012 season

The University of Minnesota School of Music's University Opera Theatre's 2011-2012 season will feature Mozart's "Cosi fan tutte" from Nov. 17 to 20 and the world premiere of Robert Aldridge's "Parables" from April 17 to 22, 2012.
November 1, 2011
U of M Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute to hold first annual policy forum Nov. 16-17

The University of Minnesota Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute (HHEI) will hold its first annual policy forum Nov. 16-17 at Coffman Union.
October 31, 2011
U of M journalism school to host First Amendment scholar

First Amendment scholar and Furman University President Rodney Smolla will deliver a keynote lecture about Minnesota's role in First Amendment law at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, to kick off a weeklong event focusing on the First Amendment.
October 31, 2011
Kathryn Pearson discusses campaign 2012 and the stadium debate

Political scientist Kathryn Pearson talks about campaign 2012 and the fierce debate over the stadium here in Minnesota.
October 31, 2011
Why We Enjoy Being Scared

Psychology professor Shmuel Lissek on the reasons we enjoy being scared.
October 31, 2011
A cell's violent dance

U professors Carl Flink and David Odde have discovered that skilled dancers can test a scientist's model of a cell's inner life more quickly than a computer can.
October 26, 2011
U of Minn. Professor Tetsuya Yamada wins $50,000 ceramics prize

Tetsuya Yamada, University of Minnesota associate professor in the Department of Art, has been awarded the grand prize at Gyeonggi Ceramix International, held in Gwangju, South Korea.
October 25, 2011
Washington Post review of Kathryn Sikkink's "The Justice Cascade"

The Washington Post has reviewed political science professor Kathryn Sikkink's book that examines what the impact is of putting former national leaders on trial for massive violations of human rights.
October 24, 2011
Economics Professor Talks Perry Tax Plan

Christopher Phelan, economics professor at the University of Minnesota spoke with Fox 9 News on a flat tax plan proposed by Texas Governor Rick Perry.
October 21, 2011
Communications professor Ron Greene talks body politics

Tuesday night's GOP debate was full of heated exchanges. In some cases, their body language got more attention than their words. Ronald Greene, communications professor and deputy liaison of the U's debate team, talks body politics.
October 20, 2011
Sociology professor Enid Logan on race, elections

Logan spoke with Fox 9 news on Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain.
October 18, 2011
CLA alumnus Archie Givens, Jr. honored by the University of Minnesota for leadership and service

Archie Givens, Jr. will be honored by the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Oct. 20 for his outstanding volunteer service and leadership to the organization.
October 18, 2011
U of M President Kaler congratulates former U faculty on receiving the Nobel Prize in economics

Two former U of M Department of Economics faculty - Thomas Sargent of New York University and Christopher Sims of Princeton University - have been awarded the 2011 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences "for their empirical research on cause and effect in the macroeconomy."
October 10, 2011
Good Question: How free is speech?

Jane Kirtley, director of the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota, comments on how we understand the First Amendment.
October 7, 2011
Good Question: What does it take to win a Nobel Prize?

Minnesotan Bob Dylan did not receive the Nobel prize for literature. Music professor and Dylan scholar Alex Lubet comments on Dylan's work.
October 7, 2011
Collaboration unmasked

Professor Robert Rosen's theater students will embark on a journey through civilization with masks.
October 7, 2011
U of M conference to address human rights writing

The University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts' Human Rights and Creative Writing programs will sponsor a daylong conference on writing about human rights issues on Monday, Oct. 10.
October 5, 2011
Becoming a musician in the 21st century

What is needed to be a musician in the 21st century? As Director of the University of Minnesota School of Music, David Myers lives this question every day.
October 5, 2011
Professor Judith Martin has died

Today the College of Liberal Arts and the University mourn the loss of Professor Judith Martin, who passed away early Monday morning.
October 5, 2011
$500 essay contest about hate speech open to all U of M students

The U of M School of Journalism and Mass Communication will hold an essay contest in which students are asked to respond to the question, "How should communities deal with hate speech?"
October 4, 2011
University of Minnesota School of Music announces fall 2011 season events

The University of Minnesota School of Music has finalized its fall 2011 event offerings.
October 3, 2011
The art of collaboration

Artists reach across the U's walls to mutual benefit.
September 29, 2011
Fall TV's midcentury moment

Recent trends in television seem to focus on the '60s. According to Ed Schiappa, professor and chair of the Communication Studies Department, "having an era that viewers can relate to is key."
September 29, 2011
Psychology professor discusses eyewitness testimony

Chad Marsolek, professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses evidence based on eyewitness testimony. Marsolek studies various aspects of human memory, including false memories.
September 29, 2011
Kids and social media

Facebook, Twitter and YouTube by now are well-known to most Americans, including many children. Shayla Thiel-Stern, an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, says parents should think hard about what is an appropriate age for their kids to participate on social media sites.
September 27, 2011
Bachmann returns to Iowa looking to revive campaign

Political science professor Kathryn Pearson notes "It's important to have enthusiastic small donors, but... it's really important for the Republicans candidates to gain the confidence of key Republican leaders."
September 27, 2011
Young adults may be bearing the brunt of a tough economy

Young adults are the recession's lost generation. The unemployment rate for them is the highest since World War II, and they risk living in poverty more than others. University of Minnesota economics professor Christopher Phelan believes the term 'lost generation' may be a bit of a "hyperbole." Still, Phelan says the trend definitely exists.
September 27, 2011
CLA alumna Tiya Miles receives MacArthur Fellowship

CLA American Studies Ph.D. alumna and public historian Tiya Miles was among the recipients of the MacArthur "Genius" awards for 2011.
September 21, 2011
University of Minnesota to confer an honorary degree on Philip Brunelle

The University of Minnesota School of Music will confer an honorary degree on internationally renowned conductor and VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle Thursday, Oct. 6 during the U of M School of Music's Fall Convocation.
September 21, 2011
The end of 'All My Children' and other soap operas will be rough on fans, U of M pop culture expert says

This Friday, the last episode of "All My Children" will air after a more than 40-year run. What does this mean for longtime viewers? Edward Schiappa, a University of Minnesota pop culture and media studies expert, shares his insights.
September 20, 2011
A voice for Somalia

Novelist Nuruddin Farah seems to relish his role as provocateur, whether he's challenging government leaders or college students about their ideas.
September 20, 2011
Making tyrants do time

Regents professor Kathryn Sikkink of the Department of Political Science on how the prosecution of crimes against humanity can affect governments.
September 19, 2011
Cheering dying

Political science professor Howard Lavine discusses the politcal psychology behind outbursts at GOP debates.
September 16, 2011
Iran sets stage for release of jailed Americans

Bill Beeman, chair of the anthropology department, says the lesson from the more than two-year-long episode is the need for some form of diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran.
September 15, 2011
Nuruddin Farah launches Talk of the Stacks' fall season on Tuesday, Sept. 20

Nuruddin Farah will read from his newest work, "Crossbones," the final volume in his Past Imperfect trilogy, which imagines possible modes of a return to Somalia. Farah currently serves as CLA's Winton Chair.
September 15, 2011
U's creative writing program ranked 10th

The Creative Writing program has placed 10th in Poets & Writers magazine's annual list of the top 50 U.S. creative writing programs.
September 15, 2011
The power of memory

With a unique production, theater students asked campus to consider how we remember Sept. 11.
September 12, 2011
Tracing fashion's inspiration

CLA undergrad Sarah Riley traveled this spring to London to photograph street fashion and talk with fashion innovators. The trip was part of her undergraduate research project tracing the street fashion innovations that inspire runway trends.
September 6, 2011
University of Minnesota's historic Folwell Hall to re-open Sept. 6

Folwell Hall, the gargoyle- and cherub-bedecked landmark at the corner of 15th and University avenues S.E., will re-open for classes on Tuesday, Sept. 6, after the completion of a $34.5 million interior renovation.
September 1, 2011
Communications studies professor Ed Schiappa on what makes "planking" a fad like many others

What is different about fads today is the Internet, as it is easy for almost anyone to take a photo or shoot a video and upload it to a website, Schiappa says. "It isn't just planking itself, it is having your photo taken while planking that makes it a fad."
September 1, 2011
History professor Elaine Tyler May discusses new geography of marriage for Americans

A new wave of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals some interesting trends in marriage and divorce rates by region. Ray Suarez of PBS News Hour discusses the new data with David Blankenhorn of the Institute for American Values and Elaine Tyler May of the University of Minnesota.
August 30, 2011
Folwell Hall opens to public after year-long renovations

After a year of renovation, the University of Minnesota Folwell Hall will be open to the public this month.
August 30, 2011
This Week@Minnesota previews U of M Marching Band Spat Camp

The University of Minnesota Marching Band started Spat Camp. This Week@Minnesota has a short preview.
August 30, 2011
The future is unclear for Americans detained in Iran

William Beeman, an expert in U.S./Iranian relations and chair of the anthropology department, discusses what will happen next to the detainees.
August 23, 2011
Gadhafi Regime's End May Bring Oil Prices Down

Professor William Beeman, chair of the anthropology department, said the United States has an interest in getting Moammar Gadhafi out of Libya, but it mostly comes down to one thing: Oil.
August 23, 2011
Minnesota must close its employment and wealth gaps

Marvin Taylor, a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography, discusses the need to close the employment and wealth gaps in Minnesota. His research focuses on the historical and economic geography of the state.
August 23, 2011
Sifting through history

Along the Mississippi, U archaeologists unearth records of civilizations past.
August 22, 2011
Exploring environmental privilege in Aspen

Two professors of sociology, David Pellow and Lisa Sun-Hee Park, have written a scathing analysis of Aspen's use of immigrant labor to service its wealthy visitors and property owners.
August 19, 2011
Prevalence of Mental Disorders Vary by Gender

A new study by Nicholas R. Eaton, a research assistant in the Department of Psychology, finds that mental illnesses appear to be influenced by gender, or more specifically, the ability to internalize or externalize emotions.
August 19, 2011
How often do presidents travel?

President Obama's recent trip to Minnesota has people wondering how often presidents usually travel. Political science professor Kathryn Pearson provides some answers.
August 16, 2011
U of M professor comments on a summer camp for Jews of color

Riv-Ellen Prell, a professor of American Studies who has studied Jewish camping, says Jewish camps succeed because "they effectively create a sense of the importance of Jewish life and learning through performance, creativity and physical activity."
August 15, 2011
Somalia predicament goes beyond drought

According to Abdi Ismail Samatar, a professor of geography at the U, droughts have not caused famine in the Horn of Africa, but politics have.
August 15, 2011
Pawlenty drops out of race for president

Political science professor Kathryn Pearson says Tim Pawlenty bet heavily on a good showing in Iowa. After finishing third in the Iowa Straw Poll, Pawlenty announced his withdrawal from the race.
August 15, 2011
Good Question: Why is England rioting?

"The answer may be, there's not an easy answer," said University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Political Science Ben Ansell.
August 10, 2011
Famine and Failures

Somali novelist and playwright Nuruddin Farah, who the Department of English is hosting during his three years as CLA Winton Chair, discusses the famine crisis in Somalia.
August 8, 2011
"Seeing Israeli and Jewish Dance"

Judith Brin Ingber, a teacher in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, has published a new book, "Seeing Israel and Jewish Dance." The book features a collection of essays and photographs that explore the evolution of Jewish dance.
August 8, 2011
Local Somalis react to al-Shabab's retreat from capital city

U of M geography professor Abdi Samatar says there are several reasons why the terrorist group al-Shabab has retreated from the Somali capital of Mogadishu.
August 8, 2011
Hang on!

Economics professor VV Chari offers some advice for Minnesotans who watched stocks plunge last week.
August 8, 2011
Fringe benefits

In a lower-level rehearsal space of the West Bank's Rarig Hall, University of Minnesota theater senior Mel Day is enduring the final hellish throes of rehearsal for her Fringe Festival directorial debut.
August 5, 2011
Chinese Culture Captured in 'China Insights: Unsettling Consequences'

A new exhibit at the Katherine E. Nash gallery at the University of Minnesota is shedding light on vital aspects of Chinese culture. The exhibit will be on display through Aug. 25.
August 3, 2011
'Cherry Orchard' finds a perfect setting: New Ulm

Department of Theatre Arts and Dance B.A. theatre program head Luverne Seifert and friends are bringing Chekhov back to the countryside.
July 29, 2011
University of Minnesota research project combines astrophysics and archeology to decipher ancient texts

University of Minnesota researchers--including staff and faculty from the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies--are part of an international collaboration launched this week by Oxford University and the Egypt Exploration Society that applies the analysis tools of astrophysics with archeology to help decipher a collection of ancient Egyptian papyri.
July 29, 2011
Theatre Arts Luverne Seifert directs 'Cherry Orchard' at Lind House

The cast of the special local production of Anton Chekov's "The Cherry Orchard" is having a blast overcoming minor challenges to create a completely unique theater production. Seifert said he organized the play because he wanted to bring a professional play to his hometown.
July 29, 2011
Would U.S. debt default trickle down to MN?

Econ professor Chris Phelan discusses the nation's potential debt default and what that might mean for consumers.
July 29, 2011
There's no boat like Showboat

FOX 9 visited the University of Minnesota Centennial Showboat to talk with co-director Peter Moore about this season's production of "The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
July 19, 2011
Five CLA students win Fulbright grants

Two graduate and three undergraduate student of the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts have been awarded Fulbright and Fulbright-affiliated grants for 2011-12 to pursue graduate study, research or English teaching in a foreign country beginning next year.
July 19, 2011
U of M anthropology students learning field archaeology near Hastings, Minn.

Anthropology students at the University of Minnesota are taking their classroom to the field this summer. Professor Gilliane Monnier's students are spending four weeks conducting field studies at the Bremer Village site.
July 19, 2011
U of M expert comments on the Harry Potter films' success formula

Robert Silberman of the Department of Art History explains the fascination with the Harry Potter saga.
July 14, 2011
Negotiation during the state shutdown

Ed Schiappa, expert on negotiation and professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the U, shares his thoughts of the government shutdown.
July 13, 2011
U of M School of Music presents The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra

With its unique sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought-after big band in the world today and tours the globe paying homage to its namesake.
July 11, 2011
U of M study questions rationality of voters

Political Science Professor John Sullivan is looking into what happens in the brains of political activists when they see negative campaign ads.
July 7, 2011
Symphony in beeps

Sumanth S. Gopinath is an assistant professor of music at the U and a scholar of ringtones. He says we've created a "treble culture" - a world of high, tiny digital beeps in toys, watches, and gadgets.
July 5, 2011
Social media expert talks politics

Heather LaMarre, professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, discusses the use of social media in the presidential campaign.
July 5, 2011
U of M prof discusses shutdown, talks

Kathryn Pearson, political science professor, discusses the looming shutdown deadline and the secrecy surrounding the budget battle.
June 29, 2011
Supreme Court decision on violent video games shows wide disagreement

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down a California law that banned sales of violent video games to minors is being viewed as a defense of free speech. An expert on free speech and video games effect studies is Ed Schiappa, professor in the Department of Communication Studies.
June 29, 2011
Are tax increases, or budget cuts, more harmful to Minnesota's economy?

Four of Minnesota's top economists, including U of M professor VV Chari, discuss the short-term and long-term impact of tax increases and budget cuts on the state's economy.
June 21, 2011
The nation's new digital divide

According to media scholars, today's digital divide is between left and right, liberals and conservatives, Democrats and Republicans. Seth Lewis, assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, discusses digital media's impact on these divisions.
June 20, 2011
Good environment is vital for language development in kids

Foster care boosts language development in young children who lived in institutions, new study findings show. Lead author Jennifer Windsor is a professor in the department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences at the U.
June 20, 2011
Can aptitude tests really predict your performance?

According to a new study, the higher a person's test scores, the better he or she will perform later on. The study, coauthored by psychology professor Paul Sackett, will be published in an upcoming issue of Psychological Science.
June 17, 2011
West fails to portray Iran as danger

Bill Beeman, chairman of the anthropology department at the U, says that the US and its allies' claims that Iran is a danger to the rest of the world have turned out to be baseless.
June 17, 2011
Economics professor talks Greece debt effects

Chris Phelan, economics professor, discusses Greece's financial woes and its effect on the global market.
June 16, 2011
U of M experts on what makes a good summer read

With summer well underway, U of M experts discuss what makes a good summertime read and how to find it.
June 16, 2011
U of M hosts Bunce Island Exhibit

Recent DNA technology, historic records, and family oral traditions have helped many African Americans trace their family histories to Bunce Island, an ancient slave castle and fort located in Sierra Leone. The Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota in collaboration with the U of M African American and African studies department will host the exhibit.
June 7, 2011
How do you spell 'spelling bee?' E-v-i-l

Professor Anatoly Liberman believes that spelling bees are an "unmitigated evil," noting that the words used in the championship rounds are completely useless.
June 7, 2011
Crime Victims United of California: A powerful voice in state politics

Sociology professor Joshua Page provides commentary to the rising prison population in California.
June 6, 2011
Summertime, and the pop culture is easy

Gilbert Rodman, professor in communication studies, and John Rash, journalism teaching specialist, discuss summer pop culture and how teenagers are shaping summer media.
June 6, 2011
New festival provides a spark in the dark

The Twin Cities' first-ever Northern Spark festival is an all-night party where 200 artists, including three U of M art faculty members, will roll out 100 projects at 35 or more venues.
June 3, 2011
Nation's credit maxed out; dealing with the debt ceiling

Chris Phelan, economics professor, says the nation is in serious trouble. America, as a nation, has reached the debt ceiling. What to do about it is bringing out quite the battle at the nation's capitol.
June 3, 2011
U of M expert comments on the debate over gay marriage

Edward Schiappa, professor in the Department of Communication Studies, answers why historically, courts rule one way about gay marriage while public votes go another.
June 1, 2011
Presidential politics in the new video age

John Rash, teaching specialist in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, discusses how technology can both aid and harm presidential candidates.
May 31, 2011
U of M expert examines history of MN economic growth

Marvin Taylor, doctoral candidate and research assistant in the department of geography, provides an analysis of Minnesota's remarkable economic growth over the past century.
May 26, 2011
U of M professor discusses tornado activity in MN

Geography professor Kenny Blumenfeld discusses the increase in tornadoes and what urban residents of MN should expect in the near future.
May 24, 2011
U of M students discuss "Bob Dylan" class

Three years ago, music professor Alex Lubet started a freshman seminar focusing on Bob Dylan. The Bob Dylan class is one of dozens on Minnesota's most iconic export being taught at colleges around the world.
May 23, 2011
Debunking myths on Iran's Middle East policies

Anthropology professor William Beeman debunks a few of the myths surrounding Iranian politics in the Middle East.
May 23, 2011
Journalism professor Catherine Squires comments on Oprah Winfrey's impact

May 25 marks the finale of the Oprah Winfrey show. Journalism professor Catherine Squires says Winfrey is one of the first - and possibly the last - black media figures of the post-civil rights era to gain a truly mass audience.
May 20, 2011
U of M Department of Theatre Arts and Dance welcomes Peg Guilfoyle as interim producing director

Peg Guilfoyle has been named as interim producing director for the University of Minnesota Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. She will be in position while the department conducts a search for a new producing director to replace Tom Proehl, who passed away in April.
May 20, 2011
Good Question: Is the world coming to an end Saturday?

English professor John Watkins, who has studied apocalyptic predictions, weighs in on this question.
May 20, 2011
U of M professor explains why we love pirates

As the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise prepares for release, it brings up the question, Why do we love pirates? Megan Lewis, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, provides insights on pirates in film, Johnny Depp, and movie studios.
May 16, 2011
U of M professor picks up top classical music honor

The Royal Philharmonic Society has honored University of Minnesota School of Music composition professor James Dillon by presenting him with the Large-Scale Composition Award for "Nine Rivers," which premiered in Glasgow last November by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
May 16, 2011
Expert gives advice for job-seeking college grads

Paul Timmins, career services director at the U's College of Liberal Arts, says he believes the job market for recent college graduates is finally on the upswing.
May 10, 2011
"See Change" conference brings national media luminaries and creatives to U of M, May 19-20

The U of M's School of Journalism and Mass Communication and the College of Design are partnering with the Minnesota chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, to host the second annual "See Change: The Power of Visual Communication" conference.
May 10, 2011
Linking brain and billfold: Professors study intersection of economics, psychology

Does an individual's personality and upbringing have anything to do with how he or she spends? In some circles, the answer is increasingly yes.
May 10, 2011
U.S. Department of State displays artwork by U of M professor David Feinberg in Kinshasa

Sally Mansfield, curator with the United States Department of State's ART in Embassies Program, has chosen an artwork by David Feinberg, University of Minnesota Department of Art associate professor, for display at the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
May 10, 2011
A tough schedule one Minnesota instructor might face

Marvin Taylor, a University of Minnesota geography Ph.D. candidate, told legislators this week what kind of schedule he'd have to keep if higher-ed budget cuts affected a teaching-and-research job he has applied for at a MnSCU school.
May 9, 2011
Students treat project about death as a way to embrace life

Twice a year, journalism students at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication create a single-issue magazine to showcase their skills as writers, editors, photographers and web designers.
May 5, 2011
Arts 101: Dance lingo

Carl Flink, chair of the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, took time out to discuss a few inscrutable terms in his chosen art form.
May 4, 2011
CLA Career Services director gives advice for job-seeking college grads

Paul Timmins, career services director at the U's College of Liberal Arts, says he believes the job market for recent college graduates is finally on the upswing.
May 4, 2011
U of M professors discuss impact of bin Laden's death for college-age Americans

As word of Osama bin Laden's death spread Sunday night, TV viewers across the world saw images of predominantly young, college-age Americans gathering at the White House and Ground Zero to celebrate. Roderick Ferguson and David Karjanen from the Department of American Studies discuss why.
May 4, 2011
Drop in Minnesota child abuse cases puzzles experts

Child abuse appears to be dropping in Minnesota - a surprising trend at a time when the economy has strained many families. Hennepin County child protection experts enlisted the help of Ross MacMillan, a demographer and criminologist at the University of Minnesota to help them analyze what they were seeing.
May 3, 2011
Bloggers protected by First Amendment, U of M expert says

Media law scholar Amy Kristin Sanders comments on the case of a Minneapolis blogger who is being sued by a public figure for defamation.
May 3, 2011
U of M Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute to explore the intersections of economics and psychology May 4

Event ties into debate sparked by Amy Chua's "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother."
May 3, 2011
Here's why Prince William might make a good hubby

Researcher and social psychology PhD student Maryhope Howland observed William providing "invisible support" that she has found through research to contribute to healthy relationships.
May 3, 2011
Alumna's '80s human rights fight inspires scholarship

Lisa Paul's hunger strike made headlines in 1985-86. Today, she is giving back.
May 3, 2011
Another royal wedding, but a different England

Staged against the backdrop of Britain's changing demography, the wedding still casts "an image of England in terms of a very set ethnicity, one that is very different from life in much of Britain," says John Watkins.
April 29, 2011
Good Question: Why do we care about the royal wedding?

"People around here are fascinated by the monarchy: its history, its politics, its significance," said professor John Watkins, from the University of Minnesota.
April 29, 2011
Community bands offer fellowship of music

In Minnesota, community bands are almost as common as lakes -- we have more per capita than any other state -- and they can be as reflective of our musical culture. Jerry Luckhardt, associate professor of music, shares his thoughts.
April 29, 2011
Prince William has the makings of an excellent husband, U of M expert says

Great Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton's story has charmed the world, evoking a sense of old-world romance and true love. But what makes for a happy relationship once the honeymoon is over? Maryhope Howland of the Department of Psychology shares her insight.
April 28, 2011
Royal couple compatible?

Maryhope Howland, a doctoral student and instructor with the University of Minnesota's department of psychology, joined FOX 9 News to share her take on the royal wedding.
April 28, 2011
Showboat captain was hero on land and the river

Capt. William Bowell, who rebuilt the Centennial Showboat, navigated the Mississippi River for a ride of a lifetime.
April 26, 2011
History scholar explains U.S. April woes

For the United States, the dates April 19 and 20 have left a dark mark on the nation's history. FOX 9 News spoke with Rob Gilmer, a Ph D candidate instructor of history at the University about the woes these two days have wrought in years past.
April 21, 2011
A changing hair style might say a lot about presidential ambitions, U of M political communication expert says

Heather LaMarre, journalism professor, shares her insights on the intersections of celebrity and politics.
April 21, 2011
U of M students teach first amendment lesson with free food

Members of the University's student group, Society of Professional Journalists, roped off an area outside Coffman Union and gave away free food for people willing to temporarily give up their first amendment rights.
April 20, 2011
Getting in the last word

A U of M professor is trying to beat the clock to finish his masterwork: A dictionary of the origins of some of the most misunderstood words in English.
April 18, 2011
From bliss to miss

As the wedding of Britain's Prince William draws near, we remember the wedding 30 years ago of William's parents, Charles and Diana. Their experience is a reminder that royal matches don't always work out. English professor and historian John Watkins enlighten us on the history of royal weddings.
April 15, 2011
Technologies have "become us" and maybe we've even "become them"

U of M cultural studies expert Harvey Sarles finds says there are several approaches to explore the impact of technology - personal, professional and cultural.
April 13, 2011
Thomas Proehl, theater figure

His career included stints at the Guthrie Theater, University of Minnesota and theaters on West Coast.
April 12, 2011
Flexible work schedules save money

University of Minnesota professors Erin Kelly and Phyllis Moen found a workplace that allows employees to change when and where they work based on their needs and job responsibilities positively affects the work-family balance and reduces turnover.
April 11, 2011
Political science professor Kathryn Pearson notes deep partisan divisions in Congress

Pearson was invited by CNN to comment on Congress's aversion of a government shut-down.
April 11, 2011
CLA faculty comment on our continued fascination with U.K. culture

John Watkins of the English department and Joseph Gertis of the sociology department note that despite our independence, many of us still harbor Anglophilia.
April 11, 2011
Dance professor Ananya Chatterjea wins Guggenheim

Ananya Chatterjea, choreographer and dance professor, was among 3 Minnesotans who won awards for 2011 from the 2011 awards from New York's John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
April 11, 2011
What would a government shutdown look like?

FOX 9 News spoke with Kathryn Pearson, a political science professor at the University of Minnesota, about what a government shutdown would look like.
April 6, 2011
Professor Deniz Ones awarded Distinguished McKnight Professorship

The University of Minnesota has announced the new recipients of the Distinguished McKnight University Professorship. Among them is Deniz Ones of the Department of Psychology.
April 6, 2011
Psychology professor Patricia Frazier aims to help vets through writing

Every year across the nation, hundreds of men and women return home from combat in battle zones around the world. Many suffer from post-traumatic stress. Can an online writing intervention be one way to bring relief to returning veterans? Patricia Frazier, a professor of psychology, aims to find out.
April 6, 2011
High-profile royal weddings date back to the Wars of the Roses

John Watkins, Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of English, says that by the fourteenth century's Wars of the Roses, when rival claimants to the throne tried to bolster their claims by high-profile marriages, lavish weddings advertised kingly power.
April 5, 2011
U of M conference can help Minnesota explore backdrop to Mideast unrest

The protests that are rattling Arab governments from Tunisia to Egypt, Bahrain to Libya have many mothers, many explanations. A good share of the rage erupting now is rooted in a profound loss of Arab dignity and pride. "We are just now seeing that the seeds for this uprising were sown way back when," said Prof. William Beeman, chair of the University of Minnesota's Anthropology Department.
April 4, 2011
U of M's University Opera Theatre to present "Die Fledermaus" with a Hollywood twist, April 7-10

The School of Music's University Opera Theatre will present Johann Strauss Jr.'s classic "Die Fledermaus" at Ted Mann Concert Hall Thursday, April 7, through Saturday, April 9, and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10.
April 4, 2011
Native American intermarriage puts benefits at risk

David Wilkins, a professor of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota, comments on intermarriage practices among Native Americans.
April 4, 2011
Court dismisses Turkish Coalition lawsuit filed against the University of Minnesota

U.S. District Court Judge Donovan Frank today dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Turkish Coalition of America against the University of Minnesota. The lawsuit arose from materials posted on the university's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies (CHGS) website.
March 31, 2011
Rebecca Black's 'Friday' creates online opinion frenzy

Communications professor Edward Schiappa, who teaches a graduate course on pop culture at the University of Minnesota, says the video is remarkable--not because of its own value, but because it has become the subject of intense criticism.
March 30, 2011
Howard Oransky named director of Nash Gallery

Howard Oransky is a man with a strong resume in both art and education. And so he seems a fitting choice to lead the University of Minnesota's Katherine E. Nash Gallery.
March 29, 2011
Geography plays a big role in Red River flooding

U of M geography professor Scott St. George says that while weather plays a role, the region's geological setting is the underlying cause of such severe flooding.
March 29, 2011
U of M Debate Team to host debate on public financing for a new Vikings football stadium

The University of Minnesota Debate Team will host a debate, "Is Public Funding for a New Vikings Stadium Justified?," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Willey Hall, room 125/175, 225 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.
March 29, 2011
6 other calamities blamed on divine retribution

Jewish studies professor Bernard Levinson weighs in the role of divine retribution in the Holocaust and the biblical flood.
March 17, 2011
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies to host French journalist Meir Waintrater

Meïr Waintrater, French journalist and editor-in-chief of L'Arche, the premier magazine of the Jewish community in France, will present "'You, Zionist!' Uses and Misuses of the Z-Word in Current Political Discourse" at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29.
March 17, 2011
Young adults' help from parents doesn't mean they're slackers, U of M study finds

Sociology professor Teresa Swartz looked at data from surveys filled out by the study's participants between 1997 and 2005 and found it's quite common for parents to provide their post-college-age adult children with basic living expenses.
March 17, 2011
U of M Professor explains economic recovery, strategies

Christopher Phelan, professor of economics at the U of M, explains the ups, downs, and strategies for surviving during the economic recovery.
March 4, 2011
Trio brings lit to life

Launched by three recent U of M English graduates, the ambitious new print and online triannual publishes fiction, poetry, artwork, reviews and interviews with artists and writers.
March 4, 2011
U of M conference to explore Islam and the humanities

Islamic developments in architecture, the arts, sciences and theater will be the topics of a federally-funded conference at the University of Minnesota, which starts today and runs through Saturday.
February 25, 2011
Shared Cultural Spaces

Timely U of M conference can help Minnesota explore backdrop to Mideast unrest.
February 25, 2011
How Minnesota's geography plays a role in flooding

Scott St. George, an assistant geography professor at the University of Minnesota, explains how Minnesota's geography plays a role in spring flooding.
February 25, 2011
Bouquets for Bellamy

Hundreds of former students, colleagues and admirers turned out Tuesday to honor Penumbra Theatre founder Lou Bellamy, who is giving up one of his formal titles--theater professor at the University of Minnesota.
February 24, 2011
Expert in Supreme Court oral arguments, Timothy R. Johnson discusses Justice Thomas' silence

Timothy R. Johnson, professor of political science at the U of M, discusses Justice Clarence Thomas' 5-year silence.
February 18, 2011
William Beeman, chair of the U of M's Anthropology Department, discusses Iran opposition

On Wed. Feb. 16 in Iran, opposition activists and government supports clashed at a funeral for a student who was killed during protests. In light of the conflict, FOX 9 News invited professor William Beeman, chair of the University of Minnesota's anthropology department. to discuss his experiences in the country this past summer.
February 18, 2011
CLA alumna Aya Cash stars in new Fox sitcom

Aya Cash (B.F.A. 2004), stars in Fox's new comedy "Traffic Light." Cash was in the inaugural class of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater Partnership, a unique program that provides classical training for aspiring actors while making sure they get a proper four-year education.
February 18, 2011
Immigration History Research Center at the U of M will exhibit "A Heart Connects Us"

A new exhibit of letters between those who left their homeland and those who remained provide a way to study culture - and love. "A Heart Connects Us" opens Feb. 21 at the Elmer L. Andersen Library.
February 18, 2011
Int'l Scholars, Historians, Doctors and Others Petition in Support of Genocide Center

In a gesture of solidarity with the University of Minnesota's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, noted scholars, philosophers, educators, historians and doctors, many in France, have been signing an online petition affirming the truth of the Armenian genocide.
February 10, 2011
Theater legend Lou Bellamy to retire from University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota will present a tribute to honor the legacy of Lou Bellamy, founder and artistic director of Penumbra Theatre and associate professor of theatre at the University of Minnesota on Feb. 22.
February 9, 2011
CLA alumna Michele Norris profiled in Minnesota magazine

Michele Norris (B.A. 2005), co-host of National Public Radio's All Things Considered, discussed her memoir, The Grace of Silence, for the University of Minnesota Alumni Association's magazine.
February 9, 2011
Economics of climate change debate coming to U of M

V.V. Chari, founding director of the Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute at the U, hopes to make the Minnesota think tank a global center for economic theory that will lead to policies and institutions that address major socioeconomic problems. The institute will hold its first public debate on Feb. 9.
February 8, 2011
Former CLA Dean Steven Rosenstone named MnSCU chancellor

Steven Rosenstone, vice president for scholarly and cultural affairs, and professor of political science at the University of Minnesota, was selected Wednesday as the next chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
February 3, 2011
'They took their history in their own hands'

Antiquities expert Eva von Dassow comments on the preservation of Egypt's historical treasures.
February 2, 2011
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis to discuss the economy at University of Minnesota "Headliners" event

Narayana Kocherlakota will discuss the role of the Fed, the U.S. labor market and his forecast for economic recovery.
January 28, 2011
Moving to a different beat

Music's healing properties have been lauded since the days of Aristotle, when physicians were often also trained as musicians, said assistant University of Minnesota music therapy professor Annie Heiderscheit.
January 28, 2011
From computer scientists to English professors, social media connects the U of M

A group of researchers from across the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus have recognized the need for more exchange and collaboration on all things social media.
January 27, 2011
A mind of its own

Basic areas of the brain's visual system show evidence of learning.
January 24, 2011
'Gryphon': Beautiful stories for a snowy afternoon

University of Minnesota creative writing professor Charles Baxter's newest collection of short stories was recently featured by National Public Radio.
January 19, 2011
U of M School of Music to participate in "Bells for Haiti" commemoration

The School of Music will ring the university's carillon bells, located at Ferguson Hall, on Wednesday, Jan. 12, to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake.
January 12, 2011
Communications professor Ed Schiappa on how violent talk could lead to violence?

With the shooting attack in Tucson, Arizona, targeted at a Representative, many are asking about violent rhetoric. How does violent talk lead to violent action?
January 11, 2011
Music professor Alex Lubet explores music and disability in his new book

Lubet, whose own experiences of impairment prompted his study, offers a framework for the study of music-related disability and its broader social and theoretical implications in his new book Music, Disability, and Society, just out from Temple University Press.
January 10, 2011
U of M conference to explore Islam and the humanities

Islamic developments in architecture, the arts, sciences and theater will be the topics of a federally-funded conference at the University of Minnesota Feb. 24-26.
January 5, 2011
Say what? A guide to words worth using--and losing--in 2011

Linguist Anatoly Liberman, a professor at the University of Minnesota, says word invention is at an all-time high, with hundreds of new or blended words conceived every day.
January 5, 2011
University of Minnesota journalism students explore ambiguity of everyday life in new magazine

A magazine production class in the University of Minnesota's School of Journalism and Mass Communication this past fall chose to focus their magazine on exploring and interpreting what ambiguity means in everyday life.
January 4, 2011
A view with a room

School of Journalism and Mass Communication's Dona B. Schwartz has been working on an up-close-and-personal project showing empty nesters reclaiming kids' spaces - and what that says about all of their lives.
December 23, 2010
For young Minn. immigrants, Facebook more than a place to gossip

A new digital archive at the University of Minnesota aims to preserve the Facebook exchanges between young immigrants for future historians.
December 22, 2010
What's behind those Somali conversations in the coffee shop?

CLA student Ibrahim Hirsi gives insight into fadhi ku dirir or "fighting while sitting down."
December 17, 2010
Percussion alumnus' music joins electronics with found objects

Percussionist and School of Music alumnus Owen Weaver will be paired with DJ/rupture for a unique performance at the Southern Theater tonight.
December 14, 2010
U of M dance students challenge stereotypes of "black dance"

This fall, the University of Minnesota's dance department has been examining the stereotypes of what "black dance" means, and exploring the possibilities of the work of female African American choreographers working in different contexts.
December 13, 2010
Bridging Islam and the West

The University of Minnesota's Religious Studies Program and Institute for Global Studies, in collaboration with community and student groups, will sponsor Shared Cultural Spaces: Islam and the West in the Arts and Sciences, an international conference that will be held on campus February 24 through 26.
December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 12 Commencement Ceremony

The CLA commencement ceremony will take place as planned, and will be available for live online viewing. Visit CLA's Student Services website for the latest information.
December 11, 2010
Geography grad student Bill Lindeke wants to inspire walking

Quasi-journalist, ardent bicyclist, and self-proclaimed devotee of communities and urban planning activist Jane Jacobs, Bill Lindeke writes the twin city sidewalks blog. He is studying the politics of alternative transportation.
December 8, 2010
U of M psychologists reveal the power of 'Getting in Under the Radar'

New research by University of Minnesota psychologists shows how social support benefits are maximized when provided "invisibly" - that is without the support recipient being aware that they are receiving it.
December 7, 2010
Political science professor Ronald Krebs on Pentagon's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" survey

Krebs says the Pentagon's survey displays a clear generational divide. "The military service chiefs... have overestimated how much disruption would result because they have projected their own discomfort with gays onto the far younger enlisted corps."
December 6, 2010
The immigrants' story, told through letters

The Immigration History Research Center's Digitizing Immigrant Letters project brings to light the hopes, fears, griefs, and joys and immigrant families.
November 29, 2010
U of M music student is finalist in int'l piano competition

Denis Evstuhin is one of five finalists in the International Paderewski Piano Competition in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
November 22, 2010
Communication studies professor Karlyn Kohrs Campbell receives national award for teaching

Campbell has been selected as the 2010 recipient of the Donald H. Ecroyd Award for Outstanding Teaching in Higher Education by the National Communication Association (NCA).
November 19, 2010
Opening a new path

Students who enter Scott Abernathy's classes are rarely thinking of a career in education. But the Distinguished Teaching Award winner has a way of provoking a change in direction.
November 18, 2010
CLA 2015 committee report media coverage

The CLA 2015 committee's final report to Dean Jim Parente has been receiving media coverage. Learn more about the report and see what people are saying.
November 11, 2010
'Elmer Gantry' takes the stage at Ted Mann

U of M Opera Theatre brings Sinclair Lewis's charismatic preacher to life.
November 11, 2010
"Enemies of the People" Director of new Cambodian Genocide documentary in Minneapolis Nov. 11

Rob Lemkin, director/producer of "Enemies of the People," will appear at a screening of the film on Thursday, Nov. 11. The University of Minnesota's Human Rights Program is sponsoring his visit.
November 2, 2010
Where did Halloween come from?

According to Jeanne Kilde, the director of the Religious Studies program at the University of Minnesota, it's actually quite hard to nail down a single root of Halloween.
October 29, 2010
Professor Nuruddin Farah writes of hope for Somalia

Award-winning novelist, respected professor, Somali exile. Each of these phrases describes Nuruddin Farah, a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota. Farah is a holder of the Winton Chair in the Liberal Arts.
October 14, 2010
Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project celebrates release of "Queer Twin Cities"

What began as an oral history project by several U of M graduate students and faculty has become a groundbreaking collection of personal stories, which celebrates the release of the publication on Friday, October 22.
October 12, 2010
U of M School of Music University Singers to premiere Swan Composer Prize winner

The University of Minnesota School of Music today announced that the winning work of the 2011 Craig and Janet Swan Composer Prize is "Cantus Jubilus" by Zvonimir Nagy.
October 8, 2010
Internationally renowned performance artist Eiko, of Eiko & Koma, teaches a course at University of Minnesota this fall

"Delicious Movement for Forgetting, Remembering, and Uncovering" explores Eiko & Koma's living installation, "Naked."
October 6, 2010
Unconventional wisdom on Iran

Anthropology department chair Bill Beeman tries to shed light on Iranian cultural dynamics.
October 4, 2010
Electronic music/arts find ready audience at Spark Festival

Artistic director Ali Momeni talks about some of the artists and events at this weekend's Spark Festival.
October 1, 2010
Playwright Leigh Fondakowski to teach rare, six-week course on creating theatrical plays at U of M this fall

Course will focus on Fondakowski's new play "Casa Cushman," which explores the life and work of 19th century American actress Charlotte Cushman
September 30, 2010
SPARK Festival draws global electronic music and arts performers to the U of M's West Bank Arts Quarter

The University of Minnesota's West Bank Arts Quarter will present the SPARK Festival of Electronic Music and Arts, Wednesday, Sept. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 2.
September 27, 2010
School of Music's annual Collage Concert to honor University president Robert Bruininks

The University of Minnesota School of Music presents its 10th Anniversary Collage Concert, an annual ensemble concert with more than 400 students and faculty performing, on Oct. 16, at Ted Mann Concert Hall.
September 22, 2010
Studies overestimate hearing loss in teens

Researchers at the University of Minnesota believe recent estimates of hearing loss among teenagers might be too high.
September 21, 2010
U of M honors CLA alum Bruce Mooty for leadership and service

Bruce Mooty, a principal of the Minneapolis-based Gray Plant Mooty law firm, will receive the university's Alumni Service Award at the Alumni Awards Celebration held as part of Homecoming 2010.
September 14, 2010
"Reputations Aren't Drunk-Proof": U of M students launch campaign to reduce high-risk drinking

Designed and implemented by undergraduates from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, "The Other Hangover" campaign focuses on social consequences
September 10, 2010
Bad bets

A new study by University of Minnesota psychologist pinpoints where gamblers go wrong.
August 31, 2010
Still a showboat

For Broadway actor and U of M acting alum Santino Fontana, the Twin Cities are his artistic home.
August 30, 2010
An epic investigator

New Regents Professor William Iacono makes his mark with the help of twins.
August 24, 2010
Anniversary of 19th Amendment a reminder of importance of voting rights

Historian Sara Evans is interviewed on the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
August 20, 2010
New exhibit to showcase U arts scholarship winners, reality TV star and raise funds for new scholarships

"Appreciation: A Celebration of the U of M Arts Scholarship Program" exhibit opens at Katherine E. Nash Gallery Aug. 12
August 4, 2010
Oil spill inspires U of M class

Robert Gilmer, a history Ph.D. candidate, will teach a course sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Study entitled "Oil and Water: The Gulf Oil Spill of 2010" this fall.
August 2, 2010
Tom Proehl named producing director for theatre arts & dance

The former managing director at the Guthrie Theater and ex-head of the Minnesota State Arts Board will join the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance in August.
July 27, 2010
U of M's College of Liberal Arts Names Bruno Chaouat Director of Holocaust and Genocide Center

French professor envisions increased programming around cultural, historical and philosophical issues regarding the Holocaust and genocide.
July 20, 2010
Nine CLA students win Fulbright grants

Five graduate and 4 undergraduate students have received Fulbright grants for 2010-11 to pursue graduate study or research in a foreign country beginning next year.
July 20, 2010
Art history alum creates space for local artists

Caitlin LaFlash and friends have founded Tarnish and Gold, an art gallery focused on giving a platform for the expression of all creative minds, regardless of experience or even art form.
July 19, 2010
U of M project digitizes immigrant love letters

The Immigration History Research Center (IHRC) is in the midst of a pilot project to digitize letters between immigrants and their loved ones who were left behind in the years between 1850 and 1970.
July 15, 2010
Your brain structure could reveal your personality

Psychology professor Colin DeYoung and colleagues studied how personality factors correlate with the size of structures in the brain.
June 23, 2010
Professor Ruth Karras receives 2009-10 Graduate/Professional Award

The specter of a dissertation defense and a job hunt may strike fear in the hearts of graduate students, but Ruth Karras dispenses the best antidote.
June 21, 2010
William Iacono named Regents Professor

Distinguished McKnight Professor William Iacono of the Department of Psychology was named one of three Regents Professors by the university's Board of Regents.
June 18, 2010
Why can't we catch Osama bin Laden?

Middle East specialist William Beeman answered WCCO-TV's "Good Question" on this problem.
June 16, 2010
Arts 101: Theater vs. Theatre

CLA's Katherine Scheil and Lou Bellamy weigh in on this spelling conundrum.
June 14, 2010
'You can beat the stock market!' Invest in a college degree

Narayana Kocherlakota, president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, delivered a pep talk and a bit of an investment strategy session in CLA's graduates.
June 10, 2010
Artist as reality star

U of M almost-grad Miles Mendenhall leapfrogs the starving-artist phase of his career in a new TV show.
June 7, 2010
Tracking the economy

U alum Rebecca Blank, a key figure in the Department of Commerce, talks about the economic recovery and her time as an undergraduate.
June 7, 2010
U study examines why we like some sounds and not others

Why one person's sweet music is another person's jarring noise has been a puzzle throughout the ages. Now a study of U of M students gives some clues.
May 28, 2010
Folwell Hall to undergo renovations

The building will be updated to meet building codes and improve efficiency.
May 26, 2010
U of M Grads Face Improved But Tough Job Market

WCCO spoke to several CLA graduates at last Sunday's commencement about their prospects after graduation.
May 18, 2010
One less weight to carry

CLA student Trey Davis decides to leave behind football, focus on track.
May 14, 2010
Andréa Stanislav to receive McKnight Artist Fellowship

Art professor Andréa Stanislav has been awarded a 2010-11 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Visual Artists.
May 10, 2010
Journalism professor asks students to unplug

Professor Heather LaMarre asks students to go five days without modern technology.
May 3, 2010
The biggest marimba event ever unfolds in Minnesota

Percussion performers from around the world are descending on Minnesota for "Marimba 2010" - maybe the biggest marimba event ever.
April 29, 2010
CLA student Paige Patchin wins prestigious Beinecke scholarship

She is the third U of M student in three years to win coveted award.
April 22, 2010
The magic of marimbas

The world's top players kick off a festival on April 28 with a free concert at Ted Mann.
April 21, 2010
Disabled musician performing and teaching at University of Minnesota

Canadian violinist Adrian Anantawan is visiting the University of Minnesota teaching a master violin class as well as performing for the public.
April 9, 2010
Elaine Tyler May's fascination with domesticity

Regents Professor of American Studies and History Elaine Tyler May talks about her work as a historian of the private life.
April 5, 2010
Are there more natural disasters today than ever before?

Jamie Stephenson from the Center for Early Modern History studies the history of natural disasters and says certain aspects of modern life have caused the perception of this increased frequency.
March 22, 2010
Toughest college test: No cell phone, no Facebook

Journalism professor Heather LaMarre's class assignment last week: Five days without media or gadgets that didn't exist before 1984.
March 15, 2010
More employers make room for work-life balance

Sociology professor Phyllis Moen weighs on the "work time revolution" as more employers are discovering that loosening the traditionally rigid work schedule pays off.
March 15, 2010
Mental illness multiplied in children

What are the odds of being mentally ill if both your parents have bipolar illness or schizophrenia? Extremely high, according to the results of a new long-term study by psychology professor Irving Gottesman and Danish colleagues.
March 8, 2010
School of Journalism & Mass Communication and University Bookstore to host authors Bob McChesney and John Nichols

Media experts McChesney and Nichols will hold a lecture and book signing at 6 p.m. March 25, in 130 Murphy Hall, 206 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis. The event is free and open to the public.
March 4, 2010
Making a splash

Diver and CLA student Kelci Brant finds a new home--and makes her mark--at the U.
March 3, 2010
Paraplegic yoga instructor to speak on "A Mind-Body Approach To Healing and Recovery"

Matthew Sanford, a nationally recognized author, yoga teacher, and expert on integrative medicine will give his presentation in the University's Coffman Union Theater Wed., Feb. 24. This event, free and open to the public, is part of the Magraw-Fuller Lecture Series, established through the generous support of a College of Liberal Arts alumna.
February 17, 2010
History professor Erika Lee finds lessons on immigration policy at Angel Island

Lee is co-author with Judy Yung, professor emeritus of American studies at UC Santa Cruz, of the forthcoming book, Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America.
February 10, 2010
Journalism alum organizes "LauraPalooza"

SJMC alumna Amy Lauters (Ph.D. '05), a professor in Minnesota State University's (Mankato) Department of Mass Communications, is organizing "LauraPalooza," the first conference sponsored by the newly formed Laura Ingalls Wilder Legacy and Research Association.
February 10, 2010
Mystery surrounds roots of the Macbeth curse

English prof Katherine Scheil discusses why "The Scottish Play" makes people so nervous.
February 5, 2010
CLA advisers' tracking system keeps students on course for graduation

The U is now working to make systems like ETS available for all colleges.
February 3, 2010
Improving the climate

The University of Minnesota seeks renovation to Folwell Hall to enhance learning experience for students.
February 1, 2010
University of Minnesota to host Martin Luther King and Black History Month celebration

Sunday, February 21 the University of Minnesota will host its annual Martin Luther King and Black History Month Celebration in the university's Ted Mann Concert Hall.The event will feature a program of music, song, readings and spoken word poetry.
February 1, 2010
Ali Momeni wins $50,000 Joyce grant

Art professor Ali Momeni was awarded the grant by Chicago's Joyce Foundation for a projection performance at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
January 27, 2010
2009 Motley teaching award winners

Associate professor Nita Krevans of the Department of Classical & Near Eastern Studies and Teresa Swartz assistant professor of the Department of Sociology are the winners of the 2009 Arthur "Red" Motley Exemplary Teaching Award.
January 26, 2010
The loudness wars: why music sounds worse

Psychology professor Andrew Oxenham helps National Public Radio listeners understand the reasons that our music has been getting louder.
January 4, 2010
Human Rights Program survey finds meatpacking safety not improved

A law meant to improve safety for meatpacking workers has failed and conditions in many plants have actually gotten worse.
December 28, 2009
University of Minnesota journalism students explore changing American Dream in new magazine

A magazine production class in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication chose to focus their magazine on exploring and interpreting what the American Dream means to the millennial generation.
December 22, 2009
New chief rocks Minneapolis Fed

Narayana Kocherlakota leaves academia behind in order to put his theories to work as president of the Minneapolis Fed.
December 21, 2009
Iraj Bashiri: a way forward in Afghanistan

On January 7, Islamic intellectual history professor Iraj Bashiri will discuss what history reveals about a way forward in Afghanistan for CCE's Headliners speaker series.
December 17, 2009
Professor Gary Cohen receives Austrian medal of honor

The Republic of Austria has awarded Gary B. Cohen, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Austrian Studies its Medal of Honor for Science and Art, First Class.
December 17, 2009
Class of the titans

A student's account of meeting economics Nobel laureates with differing views.
December 10, 2009
Personality predicts success in medical school, says new study by psychology professor

Personality characteristics play a major role in determining who succeeds in medical school, according to new research in a study co-authored by University of Minnesota psychology professor Deniz Ones
December 4, 2009
School of Music University Symphony Orchestra to premiere Swan Composer Prize winner Jonathan Kolm's "Prophecies" Dec. 9

The University of Minnesota School of Music recently announced that the winning work of the 2009 Craig and Janet Swan Composer Prize is "Prophecies" by Jonathan Kolm. This work will be premiered by the university's Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Mark Russell Smith at Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 in Ted Mann Concert Hall.
December 2, 2009
Will newspapers survive?

U of M media expert Nora Paul to speak about future for news organizations as part of the College of Continuing Education's "Headliners" series on December 3.
December 1, 2009
Art fair showcases work by CLA students

The annual show is hosted by the College of Liberal Arts student board.
November 20, 2009
New econ class examines past and present financial crises

Professor Tim Kehoe calls the class, which uses economic models to analyze financial meltdowns, "an experiment."
November 11, 2009
Conducting Stravinsky

School of Music conducting students Foster Beyers, Christina Chen-Beyers, and Jeffrey Specht are preparing to take on the challenge of conducting an opera by Igor Stravinsky.
November 5, 2009
French professors awarded Palmes Academiques

On October 16, 2009, Professors Daniel and Mária Brewer of the Department of French and Italian were awarded the Palmes Academiques by the French government and made chevaliers in the French government.
October 30, 2009
Why Teach for America?

Recent English alumni Stephen Courchane and Ryan Magee describe the highs and lows of joining Teach for America.
October 29, 2009
University of Minnesota exhibit celebrates 40th anniversary of pioneering programs

In 1969, the U of M established the first American Indian studies and second African American studies departments in the United States. To celebrate the anniversary of this historic event, the University Libraries are exhibiting archival materials that chronicle the establishment of these pioneering programs.
October 23, 2009
Relationship values transcend gender, sexual orientation in young people, U of M study finds

Ideas of romantic love, faithfulness and commitment still valued highly by 18-28 year-olds, say researchers.
October 22, 2009
University's Center on Writing hosts first National Day on Writing

Schools and colleges nation-wide celebrated the diversity of writing Tuesday, which was declared by the United States Senate.
October 21, 2009
University seeking student support for Folwell project

The University is requesting $23 million from the state for renovations to century-old classroom building.
October 21, 2009
School of Music Collage Concert set for Oct. 17

The University of Minnesota School of Music presents its Collage Concert, an annual ensemble concert with more than 400 students and faculty performing in a non-stop, surround-sound, musical extravaganza at Ted Mann Concert Hall.
October 14, 2009
Economics professor named president of Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Narayana Kocherlakota of the University of Minnesota Department of Economics will assume his new post October 8.
October 1, 2009
Susan Noakes to hold new Arts, Design and Humanities Chair

The first chair will be held by professor Susan Noakes of the Department of French and Italian for her project, "Globalization of the Middle Ages." The program is part of the University's Imagine Fund.
September 28, 2009
School of Music to confer honorary degree on acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop

Alsop, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra music director, became first woman to head a major American symphony in 2007.
September 16, 2009
Up against the Wall Street

Anthropologist Karen Ho shares a view of the investment banking mentality.
September 14, 2009
Helga Leitner: Intercontinental mentor

In a global classroom, geography professor Helga Leitner is a constant meridian.
September 9, 2009
A wise advocate: a profile of English professor Josephine Lee

For someone with a physics degree from MIT, Josephine Lee sure has made an impact on Asian American studies and the performing arts graduate programs at the University.
September 8, 2009
Former CLA Dean Fred Lukermann passes away

Fred Lukermann, University of Minnesota geography professor and former dean of the College of Liberal Arts, passed away on September 1, 2009.
September 4, 2009
Journalism school courses prepare students for real-world challeges

In response to the ongoing media maelstrom, the SJMC offered some twists on its traditional curriculum during the 2008-09 academic year.
August 24, 2009
U of M sociology study finds that female supervisors more susceptible to workplace sexual harassment

Research is first to examine trend over time and clearly demonstrate use of harassment as a workplace equalizer.
August 13, 2009
Ellen Kennedy Wins Anne Frank Center 's Outstanding Citizen Award

Interim director of the U of M Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Kennedy won the award by raising awareness and enabling advocacy about recent genocides.
August 5, 2009
Summer Chorus Concert on August 1

The University of Minnesota School of Music and the Minnesota Oratorio Society present Haydn's The Creation on Friday, August 1, featuring the Summer Chorus conducted by Matthew Mehaffey.
July 28, 2009
U of M Marching Band is first to move into TCF Bank Stadium

On the morning of Saturday, July 25, the "Pride of Minnesota" will move into its own space in the new TCF Bank Stadium. The band is the first group to officially move into the stadium.
July 22, 2009
Michael Sommers Wins Bush Foundation Award

Michael Sommers, assistant professor of the Department of Theatre Arts and dance and Interdisciplinary Program in Collaborative Arts, has been awarded a 2009 Enduring Vision Award from the Bush Foundation.
June 22, 2009
New Hmong studies fellows at the University of Minnesota announced

The Program in Asian American Studies and the Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Minnesota announced today the selection of the University of Minnesota's first Hmong Studies Postdoctoral Fellow and Graduate Fellow for 2009-2010.
June 17, 2009
Eight CLA students win critical language scholarships

Six undergraduates and two graduate students from the U of M-Twin Cities have been awarded Critical Language Scholarships for language study abroad during the summer of 2009.
June 4, 2009
Join the summer chorus

Sponsored by the U's School of Music and the Oratorio Society of Minnesota (OSM), the Summer Chorus will perform Haydn's Creation (with full orchestra) at Ted Mann Concert Hall, with U faculty member and OSM artistic director, Matthew Mehaffey. You are invited to join.
May 20, 2009
Playwright Tony Kushner to receive honorary doctorate

The University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts will award an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to playwright Tony Kushner on Thursday, May 21.
May 19, 2009
American Indian Studies department hosts first indigenous scholars conference

The first American Indian studies department in the nation will mark another first when the department at the University of Minnesota hosts the first Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) conference on May 21 - 23.
May 18, 2009
2,000 high school students to talk it up at World Languages Day

The University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, home to around 40 foreign language programs, will play host to nearly 2,000 students from 25 Minnesota high schools during its 6th annual World Languages Day on Tuesday, May 19.
May 18, 2009
U of M student wins prestigious Udall Native American Congressional Internship

Philip Brodeen, a student in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, has been awarded a 2009 Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship.
May 15, 2009
U of M Senior Anh Tran Receives USA Today Honor

Anh Tran, a senior psychology and neuroscience student has been selected to the 2009 USA Today All-USA College Academic Team.
May 15, 2009
A cause for concern and study: the flu today and in 1918

An Immigration History Research Center's database related to the 1918 flu pandemic may help researchers in modeling responses to the current swine flu outbreak.
April 28, 2009
CLA faculty member named American Academy of Arts & Sciences fellow

Distinguished McKnight University Professor of Political Science John Freeman will be inducted to the academy at the fall 2009 ceremony.
April 23, 2009
CLA student wins prestigious Beinecke Scholarship

Linguist Dustin Chacón, who speaks six languages, becomes third U of M student to win award.
April 21, 2009
Living and teaching history

American studies professor David Noble to retire after 56 years at U.
April 20, 2009
A feast of findings

Doctoral candidates show off their discoveries at a research fair.
April 17, 2009
Busting the myth of eternal progress

David Noble dissected the American dream.
April 16, 2009
Middle man

As scientists search for answers, philosopher Alan Love focuses on the questions.
April 13, 2009
U of M Opera Theatre presents Leoš Janácek's Jenůfa April 23-26

An intensely moving and powerful social drama that depicts the tragedy and triumph of a young woman's "sin" in an intolerant, unforgiving society. Music by Czech composer Leos Janacek and libretto by Gabriela Preissova. Performed in English. For more information, visit opera.umn.edu.
April 10, 2009
Speaking of language

At the U, nearly 40 language options provide a wealth of cultural opportunity.
April 2, 2009
Swedish Duo Gellend Performs March 30

The Duo Gelland, internationally renowned Swedish violin duo, will perform the music of James Dillon and Luigi Nono at a free concert at the Weisman Art Museum. More information is available on the School of Music website.
March 27, 2009
High on research

CLA undergraduate Ellie Lijewski will be part of a research team examining how adolescents process and interpret anti-drug ads.
March 23, 2009
Government bailout policy is "cross your fingers and hope"

U of M economics professor V.V. Chari weighs in on the government bailout policy.
March 19, 2009
U of M dance faculty take to the stage

This week, Wednesday through Sunday, for the first time, the department will host the North Central Regional American College Dance Festival (ACDFA) Conference.
March 17, 2009
Watch them soar

Nine students chosen to perform with prestigious dance company on Northrop stage March 19.
March 16, 2009
2008 Frank Premack Memorial Award winners announced

The Frank Premack Public Affairs Journalism Award competition is one of Minnesota's most coveted and celebrated journalism honors.
March 9, 2009
Honey, I shrunk the cranium

Anthropologist Kieran McNulty studied how shrinking made Indonesian 'hobbit' fossils look deceptively like modern humans.
March 3, 2009
And so we write it down

New Regents Professor Madelon Sprengnether writes about the mind.
March 3, 2009
Electronica catches fire at the Spark Festival

The U of M's six-day celebration of technology and music kicks off this week.
February 17, 2009
CLA's Dean's Medalist, Scholars of the College to be honored

A ceremony to honor these faculty will be held February 11, 2009.
February 10, 2009
Chicano Studies opens exhibit at Wilson Library

University Libraries has opened an exhibit to display Chicano Studies research materials at Wilson Library.
February 9, 2009
A fresh look at the Dark Ages

Why bother with what happened between A.D. 400 and 800? Because, anthropology professor Peter Wells says, to understand how our world works today, we need to understand how it got that way.
January 27, 2009
Full steam ahead

For nearly 40 years, Ray Wakefield has shared his passion for language, history, and culture with students.
January 26, 2009
The Morrill Hall takeover: 40 years later

The Department of African American & African Studies remembers the events that launched their department.
January 26, 2009
Annual concert honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The University of Minnesota will present the annual "From Every Voice" concert to honor life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. on February 22, 2009.
January 22, 2009
Meet the new press

The daily newspaper may be in its death throes, but students are flocking to journalism school, cell phone and MacBook in hand, ready for the brave new e-world.
January 7, 2009
"Hobbit" fossils represent a new species, concludes U of M anthropologist

Anthropology professor Kieran McNulty has made an important contribution toward solving one of the greatest paleoanthropological mysteries in recent history.
December 18, 2008
Film based on music of U of M composer earns prestigious German award

An Annual German Record Critics' Award was recently awarded to a film based on an interpretation of the music of James Dillon, School of Music professor and composer.
December 16, 2008
Taking his place

Regents Professor Eric Sheppard is a giant in geography.
December 15, 2008
UN expert to hear testimony on Hmong grave desecrations

Family members of Hmong people whose graves were desecrated in Thailand in 2005 will call upon a United Nations official to recognize a violation of human rights in a hearing at the University of Minnesota on Dec. 10.
December 9, 2008
U of M student named Rhodes scholar

Senior Ashley Nord is summa cum laude candidate for a B.A. in global studies with a minor in Spanish studies, and a candidate for B.S. degrees in physics and astrophysics.
November 24, 2008
History professor knighted by King of Spain

Professor Carla Rahn Phillips was knighted into Spain's Order of Isabella the Catholic in a special ceremony.
November 24, 2008
Election redux

U professor Kathryn Pearson breaks down historic 2008 election
November 19, 2008
James Parente named CLA Dean

University of Minnesota Provost Thomas Sullivan named professor James A. Parente, Jr. as dean of the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts (CLA).
October 30, 2008
Where politics and psychology intersect

Looking at current and past events, political scientists at the University of Minnesota are unraveling the mysteries of political behavior.
October 23, 2008
Space age digs

Archaeologists use geographic information systems to pinpoint ancient sites.
October 23, 2008
Crossing oceans for music

Virtuosos James Dillon and Noriko Kawai share knowledge and music with U community
October 23, 2008
Inside a character's head

The U's production of Woyzeck challenges us to piece together the play in our own way
October 10, 2008
Mining the census data

New Regents Professor Steven Ruggles is changing how research gets done and debunking social myths along the way
October 2, 2008
From the recesses of their minds

Nash Gallery exhibit captures the experiences of genocide survivors
October 2, 2008
U prof takes scholarly approach to salsa dancing

How to Make it to the Dance Floor: A Salsa Guide for Women (Based on Actual Experiences)
October 2, 2008
A flying start for the arts

Why the new Imagine Fund is critical
October 2, 2008
School of Music Names New Director

Dr. David Myers from the Georgia State University has been named director of the U's School of Music.
September 17, 2008
From smoke and rubble

Music professor Doug Geers composed music for a 9/11-inspired opera about a family's experience on that tragic day.
September 12, 2008
U of M announces three finalists for CLA dean

Candidates will make public presentations during September.
September 9, 2008
Exhibit focuses on U.S. presidents

The School of Journalism & Mass Communication is co-sponosring an exhibit of compelling news photos from the AP archives.
September 9, 2008
Cheering the hero and booing the bad guys

Showboat offers The Count of Monte Cristo for 50th anniversary season.
August 14, 2008
Furnishing a solution

J-School alum Kevin Groenke's created the innovative CDesK to meet design students' needs.
July 10, 2008
Four new Regents Professors named by University of Minnesota

Physics professor Allen Goldman, history professor Steven Ruggles, geography professor Eric Sheppard and English professor Madelon Sprengnether.
June 25, 2008
Former IHRC Director Rudi Vecoli Remembered

Rudolph J. Vecoli, former director of the Immigration History Research Center (IHRC), died June 17 after a long-term illness.
June 18, 2008
The poetics of cinema

Filmmaker and faculty member Hisham Bizri turns everyday life into visual poetry with an emotional pulse.
June 3, 2008
The unhealthy state of medical journalism

Study takes American media to task for coverage of new treatments.
May 28, 2008
Bowling them over with economics

A U grad student turns the 'dismal science' into performance art
May 20, 2008
Report offers suggestions for reducing America's prison population

According to a recent Pew report, more than 1 in every 100 adults is now behind bars in the United States, the first time we've ever crossed that threshold.
May 13, 2008
On public opinion and health care

According to new University of Minnesota research, presidential candidates must understand public opinion on health care if they expect to woo voters.
May 1, 2008
Weisman uses iPods to help patrons interpret art

U students have crafted original music compositions in response to art works in the Weisman Art Museum's permanent collection.
April 30, 2008
Ceremony honors outstanding U of M women

The Office for University Women will celebrate the contributions and achievements of outstanding female employees and scholars at an award banquet.
April 24, 2008
One village at a time

U student Katie Nelson establishes a foundation to help Kenyan families.
April 22, 2008
U of M names recipients of 2008 Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award

The University of Minnesota's Office for Equity and Diversity has named Ananya Chatterjea, associate professor of theatre arts and dance, and Ross Neely, graduate student in social justice education, as the recipients of the 2008 Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award.
April 22, 2008
Traits for greatness: Researchers uncover common presidential traits

Using data gathered from presidential biographers and historians, University psychologist Deniz Ones and her colleagues studied which personality traits have historically been associated with superior presidential performance.
April 21, 2008
U of M College of Liberal Arts faculty member wins prestigious award from the American Academy in Rome

Hisham Bizri, College of Liberal Arts (CLA) faculty member at the University of Minnesota, has been selected as a recipient of the 112th annual American Academy in Rome Prize Competition.
April 17, 2008
Infants may be hard-wired to respond to spiders

A study by University psychology graduate student Jaime Derringer and a colleague suggests that the human brain has evolved to single out spiders for special attention.
April 16, 2008
U theatre and dance students perform new version of The Wizard of Oz

This week, April 16-19, University Theatre and Dance continues its production of "The Wiz," an eye-opening, head-scratching take on the 1975 Broadway musical "The Wiz," which was adapted from L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
April 16, 2008
U explores international eugenics movements with Science Museum of Minnesota

Through May 4, the Science Museum of Minnesota, along with the U's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, is hosting "Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race," an exhibition that delves into the theory of eugenics, its spread across the globe, and its role in the Nazi effort to legitimize persecution and the killing of human beings in pursuit of a superior Germany.
March 17, 2008
Community loses renowned scholar and humanitarian Stephen Feinstein

It is with great sadness that we announce Steve Feinstein, the director of the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and adjunct professor of history, died Tuesday, March 4.
March 5, 2008
Teaching Journalism Through a Role-Playing Game

Online games have been developed to train firefighters, soldiers, and others preparing for fast-paced jobs. So why not a game to train journalists?
February 19, 2008
New chances to hear Holocaust memorial oratorio

A U professor and graduate created the widely acclaimed work.
February 12, 2008
Activist Daniel Ellsberg visits the U of M for a "Great Conversation" with political expert

Daniel Ellsberg risked imprisonment by leaking the top-secret Pentagon Papers and helping end the Vietnam War. This month, he discusses his insights about the roles of citizens in a democracy, particularly with regard to today's war in Iraq, with University of Minnesota professor Larry Jacobs in "American Democracy in Dissent."
February 8, 2008
New advisory panel appointed to University of Minnesota professional strategic communication graduate program

The Professional Master of Arts in Strategic Communication program in the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and Mass Communication has appointed an inaugural eight-member advisory panel, comprised of some of the Twin Cities' top advertising and public relations professionals.
January 31, 2008
Blog offers a nonpartisan take on the political landscape

It's rare for a political blog to take a neutral position and comment on the changing electoral landscape in as balanced and objective a manner as possible. But that's precisely the mission and the day-to-day undertaking of "Smart Politics," a blog from the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the U's Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs.
January 29, 2008
Regents Professor Sara Evans has helped place more women in the history books

University Regents Professor and historian Sara Evans believes that those who want to make history must know their own story.
January 15, 2008
Homonyms, homographs, and the confusing world of words

Midmorning's word expert Anatoly Liberman returns to discuss words that look alike and sound alike, but may have different meanings. He'll also try to tackle the origins of Merriam-Webster's word of the year, w00t.
January 1, 2008
Behind the scenes and on stage

U faculty member and local artist Michael Sommers named 2007 USA Ford Fellow.
December 14, 2007
A day for music makers

University of Minnesota hosts annual conducting symposium.
December 11, 2007
Video of Nobel Ceremony for Professor Leonid Hurwicz

News Service Video - Leonid Hurwicz Nobel ceremony.
December 10, 2007
U of M study finds gap in health and mortality rates between socioeconomic classes unchanged over the past 100 years

Over the past century, the United States has witnessed historic advances in public health and medicine that have contributed to improved health and a significant increase in life expectancy for all socioeconomic groups. But despite 100 years of historic advances, University of Minnesota sociologists have found that the health gap between classes has not changed.
December 5, 2007
U professor Jack Zipes continues to reshape the way we think about folklore and fairy tales

"I think, therefore I provoke" might well be Jack Zipes's motto. An internationally renowned scholar and translator who has published prolifically, the University of Minnesota professor is also a cultural activist who motivates children to question the traditional stories they've been told and helps them create new ones.
December 5, 2007
U professor challenges typical notions about Scandinavia

Ask the average American what Scandinavians look like, and you're bound to get an answer like this: "Tall, blond, blue eyes." But ask associate professor Monika Zagar that question, and she'll tell you a more complicated story.
November 21, 2007
U conference will honor the creator of Pippi Longstocking

Troublemaker. Free spirit. Outlier. She's the most popular girl to come out of Sweden since Greta Garbo. We're talking, of course, about Pippi Longstocking.
November 9, 2007
The revolution will be digitized

From slides to pixels, the U's Visual Resources Center moves art history into the 21st century.
November 8, 2007
U of M student receives American Indian College Fund Mellon Fellowship

Matthew Martinez, a doctoral student in the University of Minnesota American studies department, is one of four students in the country selected by the American Indian College Fund to its prestigious Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Faculty Career Enhancement Fellowship Program for 2007-08.
October 18, 2007
University professor wins Nobel Prize

Leonid Hurwicz's work puts the human factor into economic theory.
October 15, 2007
CLA Professor Allen Isaacman receives award for global engagement

The all-University Award for Global Engagement is given to faculty and staff members—active or retired—in recognition of outstanding contributions to global education and international programs in their field, discipline, or the University.
October 8, 2007
University graduate student turns things we take for granted into art; wins international sculpture award

When R. Justin Stewart looks at a map, he sees more than a way to get from Point A to Point B.
October 2, 2007
U of M Study Finds U.S. High School Dropout Rate Higher Than Thought and Hasn't Improved in Years

University of Minnesota sociologists have found that the U.S. high school dropout rate is considerably higher than most people think -- with one in four students not graduating -- and has not improved appreciably in recent decades.
September 28, 2007
Poli Sci Professor Robert Kvavik Knighted

His Majesty King Harald V of Norway has appointed Robert Berthel Kvavik Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for his promotion of research and university collaboration between the United States and Norway.
September 27, 2007
A Feast of Love on the big screen

U professor's book adapted to film; hits cinemas September 28.
September 25, 2007
Going Beyond Their Comfort Zone: Arts Quarter Faculty Work Ouside Usual Media

"All our tenure-track art faculty are participating in this exhibit [that runs through Thursday, October 4, at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on the West Bank Arts Quarter in Minneapolis]," says Nick Shank, gallery director.
September 25, 2007
University of Minnesota offers first Hmong history class

History is being made at the University of Minnesota this fall in professor Mai Na Lee's Hmong History Across the Globe class.
September 18, 2007
New faculty position reflects University of Minnesota's commitment to diversity

To ensure the discussion about diversity is not lost in the dizzying array of dialogues taking place at the University, five scholars will be welcomed to Twin Cities campus this fall.
September 5, 2007
A contemporary view of history

New regents professor Elaine Tyler May explores the links between politics and family life.
September 4, 2007
Fallen bridge prompts contemplative class

In the wake of the I-35W tragedy, students look to the future.
August 31, 2007
U of M Professor Honored with American Psychological Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award

Irving I. Gottesman, Ph.D., Bernstein Professor in Adult Psychiatry in the University of Minnesota Medical School and senior fellow in the department of psychology, has been awarded the 2007 American Psychological Foundation (APF) Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology.
August 20, 2007
Zonday's Original Song "Chocolate Rain" Has Earned More Than 4,000,000 YouTube Views

An online downpour of catchy 'Chocolate Rain'.
August 17, 2007
U professor explores the link between human rights and small firearms

As director of the Human Rights Program in CLA's Institute for Global Studies, Barbara Frey has covered a lot of ground.
August 15, 2007
The next generation of U students

CLA's new K-12 outreach office is encouraging Minnesota's youngest citizens to think big.
August 10, 2007
New regents professor explores how music and art shape society and why they matter

Leppert is a professor of cultural studies and comparative literature at the Twin Cities campus. He's also one of the most important intellectuals now working in the humanities at the overlapping boundaries of fields including musicology and art history.
August 7, 2007
For U professor, bridge collapse hits close to home

From Ross Macmillan's 11th floor window in the Social Sciences Building on the West Bank, the Mississippi River seems to meander calmly below, framed by the Washington Avenue Bridge and the Weisman Art Museum on the left and the I-94 and Franklin Avenue bridges on the right.
August 7, 2007
Ph.D. candidate Rachel Raimist unsettles settled ideas about prisoners

Filmaker and Ph.D. student Rachel Raimist is currently editing a film she made of a weekly poetry workshop in a maximum security prison.
August 2, 2007
New program uses research projects to promote higher education

An innovative program made its debut at the University this summer, giving high school and college students an exceptional opportunity in the world of research.
July 31, 2007
Professor inspired students through caring attitude and passion

Mirjana "Minja" Lausevic, an ethnomusicology professor at the University, died July 15 in Northampton, Mass., of an undisclosed illness.
July 25, 2007
U of M to host national conference for organization of Chicana/Latina and Native American women

Conference activities include academic panels and entertainment.
July 24, 2007
U of M Alumnus Receives Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship

Twin Cities alumnus and Sudan native Mohamed Bakri has been awarded a 2007 Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship.
July 23, 2007
Jo-Ida Hansen applies vocational psychology to our free time

Vocational psychologist Jo-Ida Hansen has created a questionnaire to help recent retirees find meaningful leisure activities.
July 19, 2007
Sherlock and Watson on the Showboat

Full of surprises and twists, as well as creepy music and the occasional gunshot, Sherlock's Last Case revolves around a death threat against everybody's favorite sleuth by the supposed son of his late nemesis, Professor Moriarty.
July 18, 2007
New regents professor Matthew McGue is interested in why and how we differ

McGue, one of five newly named regents professors--the University of Minnesota's highest faculty rank--is among the world's leading behavioral geneticists.
July 10, 2007
U journalism students take top advertising honors

Students from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota placed first in the annual National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF).
June 24, 2007
U of M launches VIRTEx, a new program to promote higher education for youth

The University of Minnesota is launching a new program designed to engage high school students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate education.
June 20, 2007
U of M Center for German and European Studies to hold major health-care forum

Experts from Germany and the United States will discuss innovation in health care.
June 20, 2007
U of M study finds that Americans couch feelings about race in the 'happy talk' of diversity-speak

According to a new study by researchers in the University of Minnesota's sociology department, Americans are generally positive -- even optimistic -- about the word 'diversity,' but when asked, even those working in the field of race relations have trouble describing diversity's value and stumble when giving real life examples.
June 19, 2007
Bringing More Talent to Minnesota: U of M Hires 10 New Economists

The University of Minnesota department of economics has added 10 new faculty members to its ranks.
June 18, 2007
U professor says the line between advertising and reporting is becoming more difficult to decipher

Branding people, such as "Soccer Mom" and "NASCAR Dad," perpetuates outdated ideas about gender roles, says U researcher Mary Vavrus.
June 15, 2007
U of M professor to bike 8,500 miles across North America to study attitudes and perceptions of modern immigration

Researcher to talk with people about their views on the emergence of Latinos as America's largest ethnic minority.
June 12, 2007
Growing up with disability

U student and professor focus on disability in a joint research project.
June 5, 2007
Study examines link between early sex and mental health

While most teens suffer no mental health side effects, some teens appear to be more at risk.
June 5, 2007
U of M's Carl Malmquist takes top honors for his book "Homicide: A Psychiatric Perspective"

University of Minnesota sociology professor Carl Malmquist has received the prestigious Manfred Guttmacher Award for his new book "Homicide: A Psychiatric Perspective" (2006).
June 4, 2007
U student helps give new life to Ojibwe language

U student Amber Ruel's dedication to preserving the Ojibwe language has made her a state finalist for the national Frank Newman Leadership award.
May 30, 2007
U of M awarded grant to research social history along the Mississippi River

A research collaborative at the University of Minnesota is the recipient of a $45,000 planning grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities that will support documenting social history along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
May 24, 2007
Three CLA professors are elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

English Regents Professor Patricia Hampl, along with political science Regents Professor John Sullivan and philosophy professor Geoffrey Hellman, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
May 15, 2007
‘Lost Boy of Sudan’ Speaks at CLA Commencement

John Bul Dau, one of the ‘Lost Boys of Sudan’ featured in the film "God Grew Tired of Us" delivered the commencement address at the College of Liberal Arts commencement on May 13, 2007 in Northrop Auditorium.
April 20, 2007
Mary Moga is one of four recipients of Tate Award for Undergraduate Advising

Mary Moga has been named one of four recipients of the 2007 John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising.
April 17, 2007
Guggenheims Awarded to Three CLA Faculty

The 2007 fellowship winners include 189 artists, scholars and scientists selected from nearly 2,800 applicants for awards totaling $7.6 million. Decisions are based on recommendations from hundreds of expert advisors and are approved by the Guggenheim Foundation's board of trustees.
April 12, 2007
Swahili Language Teaching Is Back at the University of Minnesota

The event which is likely to attract large crowds of people from the Swahili culture and those intent on learning Swahili as an emerging African international language spoken by over 100 million people will be held at the Sabathani Community Center on 310 E, 38th Street, Minneapolis.
March 29, 2007
Steven Rosenstone named vice president for scholarly and cultural affairs for the University of Minnesota

Steven Rosenstone, the current dean of the university's College of Liberal Arts, has been named to the position of vice president for scholarly and cultural affairs for the University of Minnesota.
February 22, 2007
A Q&A with 'intellectual omnivore' Anatoly Liberman

Anatoly Liberman, professor in the Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch, was born in Leningrad in 1937 in the Stalinist Soviet Union.
February 8, 2007
U and the new Guthrie

B.F.A. actor training students learn tricks of the trade at the riverfront Guthrie
September 1, 2006
Quality students, national awards

U students are winning major scholarships, bringing prestige to Minnesota.
May 5, 2006
History Day mentors help immigrant students succeed

U-sponsored program teaches young scholars valuable research skills.
May 1, 2006
Ivory Tower redux

The U's famed literary magazine makes a comeback
April 21, 2006
McGuire Family Foundation Grant Launches Partnership for Student Access and Success

The College of Liberal Arts is proud to be a partner in a pathbreaking initiative that will create higher education opportunities for economically disadvantaged young people in the state of Minnesota.
February 6, 2006
Women of color take center stage

When Ananya Chatterjea read Arundhati Roy's book The Algebra of Infinite Justice, a passionate and poetic collection of political essays written after 9/11, she found herself contemplating a recurring question: how can women of color communicate honestly about race, gender, politics and their dreams?
January 6, 2006
Star Tribune names affiliate dance faculty member Toni Pierce-Sands and husband Uri Sands its 2005 Artists of the Year

For daring to create a new dance company in uncertain economic times, and for creative daring as choreographers and performers, we give the nod to Uri Sands and Toni Pierce-Sands.
January 4, 2006
Artist and Holocaust Survivor Daisy Brand to Appear at Sabes JCC

Holocaust survivor and artist Daisy Brand will give a talk and slide show of her work on Thursday, January 12, 7:30 p.m. at the Sabes JCC in St. Louis Park.
December 20, 2005
Exhibit Reveals History of U of M West Bank Neighborhoods

The rich history of the communities surrounding the west bank of the Twin Cities campus is explored in "Community/University: Students Explore West Bank History," an exhibition sponsored by the Department of History and the University Libraries and featuring projects by undergraduate students enrolled in a public history course at the U.
December 20, 2005
Historic Nicholson Hall to Reopen on January 27

The new-and-improved building, which was built in 1890, will be the new home to the Department of Cultural Studies and Comparative Literature, the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies, the Center for Writing, and Honors, all units of the College of Liberal Arts.
December 19, 2005
Garrison Keillor to teach U students to write comedy

When someone offers to teach for free at the University, it's an offer the school can't refuse, Garrison Keillor said.
November 23, 2005
U of M Presents historical perspective on French riots

U of M Presents historical perspective on French riots (PDF).
November 10, 2005
Iraqi war civilian death toll to be examined at University of Minnesota lecture

Iraqi war civilian death toll to be examined at University of Minnesota lecture (PDF).
November 1, 2005
U of M groups to present Día de los Muertos Procession

U of M groups to present Día de los Muertos Procession (PDF).
October 27, 2005
Sophie Scholl movie screening presented by U of M center

Sophie Scholl movie screening presented by U of M center (PDF).
October 27, 2005
“Screaming Queens” director to appear at area premiere

“Screaming Queens” director to appear at area premiere (PDF).
October 10, 2005
High-tech meets prehistoric in U lab

The anthropology department is using advanced imaging for research.
September 29, 2005
Award-winning journalist and author Rubén Martínez to speak at U of M

Award-winning journalist and author Rubén Martínez to speak at U of M.
September 28, 2005
U of M program features art and thoughts of Holocaust survivor

U of M program features art and thoughts of Holocaust survivor (PDF).
September 26, 2005
U of M Center’s program nominated for regional Emmy

U of M Center’s program nominated for regional Emmy (PDF).
September 19, 2005
StormAID: Minnesota's River of Relief

Minnesota radio stations broadcasted live from the University of Minnesota’s Washington Avenue Bridge on Friday, September 9, 2005, from 5 a.m. to noon. The radiothon raised $842,678 by late Friday afternoon for Hurricane Katrina victims.
September 9, 2005
U department offers funds to aid displaced graduate student

Colleges across the country have stepped up to help student and faculty victims affected by Hurricane Katrina.
September 7, 2005
Historic Jones Hall to Reopen on September 6

New home to Language Center and Welcome Center maintains historic elements while going high tech.
August 30, 2005
Selling the Ivory Tower

Selling the Ivory Tower (PDF)
August 30, 2005
Partnership program between U and Guthrie enters its sixth year

A University program that links theater students to the Guthrie Theater is entering its sixth year.
August 17, 2005
U wraps up campus renovations

The openings include computer labs, more classrooms and a language center.
August 8, 2005
Plan suggests merging depts, reviewing CLA

This article is the second in a three-part series outlining various structural changes to the University a task force recommended to University President Bob Bruininks in March.
May 3, 2005
U adds class to help speakers of Spanish

In fall, the Spanish department will offer a new class for students who are raised in a Spanish-speaking environment.
April 28, 2005
Ann Waltner Named Director of the Institute of Advanced Study

The college is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Waltner (professor, history) as the first director of the Institute of Advanced Study, created as part of the President's Interdisciplinary Initiative on the Arts and Humanities.
April 8, 2005
Leading architect of World Trade Center site’s rebuilding to speak at U of M

Leading architect of World Trade Center site’s rebuilding to speak at U of M (PDF).
March 15, 2005
Lecture Series to explore The French Middle-East: Fallout From The Arab-Israeli Conflict In France

Lecture Series to explore The French Middle-East: Fallout From The Arab-Israeli Conflict In France (PDF).
March 4, 2005
Concert at the University honors Martin Luther King Jr.

Someday, there will be no segregation, no discrimination and only complete integration, musical group the Sounds of Blackness sang Sunday, filling Ted Mann Concert Hall with the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
February 28, 2005
U's census data center expands on the West bank

The University's Minnesota Population Center had the grand opening of its new facility Friday in Willey Hall.
February 21, 2005
Regents approve additional money for Jones Hall

The Board of Regents approved a $700,000 increase in funding for the reconstruction of Jones Hall at a committee meeting Thursday.
December 14, 2004
Filmmaker to present U with French views of Middle East conflict

Students will have the opportunity to debate the French portrayal of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the Science Classroom Building today.
November 30, 2004
U hosts faculty diversity conference

Administrators, professors and higher-education experts from across the country gathered at the University last week to discuss diversity among faculty.
November 22, 2004
U's Austrian center staff earn medals

The Austrian government recently awarded two University professors and a retired staff member with medals of honor for their contribution to the University's Center for Austrian Studies.
October 19, 2004

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