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The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility resides in the Mayo building on campus on Saturday, Dec. 5. The center just received a $5 million dollar grant.

UMN launches national center to fight COVID-19 in migrant communities

by Jasmine Snow
Published December 10, 2020
The National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants and Migrants’ next steps include combating vaccine hesitancy in refugee and migrant communities throughout the country.
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Humphrey School launches national search for new dean

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 10, 2020
Dean Laura Bloomberg announced she will not return to the position following the end of her contract in June.
Twin Cities undergrads can switch to S/N for fall and spring, provost announces

Twin Cities undergrads can switch to S/N for fall and spring, provost announces

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
Courses taken pass/fail will also count toward all graduation and program requirements.
MSA passes 3.3% tuition reimbursement bill at forum meeting

MSA passes 3.3% tuition reimbursement bill at forum meeting

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 9, 2020
The Minnesota Student Association passed a bill that calls for the University to provide a tuition reimbursement that reflects one-third of fall semester being online-only.
The Board of Regents convene for their October 2019 meeting at the McNamara Alumni Center on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Regents weigh in on potential challenges and priorities for UMN in 2021

by Abbey Machtig
Published December 9, 2020
Board members discussed the financial impact of COVID-19 and the impact of the pandemic on enrollment and student experiences at the University.
Student Senate resolution asks for greater access to mental health resources

Student Senate resolution asks for greater access to mental health resources

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Passed on Dec. 3, the resolution advocates for telehealth expansion, more lenient attendance policies and the recording of all Zoom lectures.
Mary Meyer poses for a portrait at the Arboretum on Friday, Dec. 4. As she prepares for retirement in late December, she reflects, "Most of these plants I view as part of me, like family."

UMN professor, pioneer of grasses research set to retire

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
Mary Meyer transformed research on ornamental grasses at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and University of Minnesota.
University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

University Senate advocates universal pass/fail option for undergraduate students

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 7, 2020
Although the decision awaits Vice Provost Rachel Croson’s approval, the resolution shows additional support for a universal S/N grading system for the remainder of the academic year.
A University of Minnesota Police car is parked outside of the Graduate Hotel on East Bank on Thursday, June 21.

Campus crime update: Fall sees major crime upticks for University neighborhoods

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 5, 2020
University of Minnesota neighborhoods aren’t exempt from Minneapolis’ increase in both violent and property crimes.
Smith Hall reopens after reported chemical spill Friday

Smith Hall reopens after reported chemical spill Friday

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 4, 2020
Smith Hall houses the University’s Department of Chemistry.

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