From the Dean
Affirming core values
Scholars study words and images
Faculty scholars in disciplines across the college study communication issues, from written word to new media.
In this issue
CLA in words and images
Awards and accolades
CLA faculty and students make their marks on CLA, Minnesota, and the world.
Notable alumni/ae
Millie Jeffrey, Bud Philbrook and Michele
Gran give of themselves to make the world a better place.
Philanthropy with vision
Gifts from Dave Floren and Nita and Rick Luis nudge CLA closer to campaign goal.
CLA Today, College of Liberal Arts
Summer-Fall 2001—Volume 4, Number 3
CLA Today is published by the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts for alumni/ae, faculty, staff and friends of the college.
Dean—Steven J. Rosenstone
Director of external relations—Mary Hicks
Director of communications & executive editor—Eugenia Smith
Managing editor—Amy Murdock
Writers—Jessica Breed, Mary Shafer, Eugenia Smith, Judy Woodward
Send correspondence to the editor at e-smit@umn.edu.
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