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Students react to commencement updates

Students react to commencement updates

by Allison Skarda
Published February 20, 2023
The updated plan includes a conferral ceremony and separate stage crossing ceremony opportunities as a way for students to be individually recognized, according to University of Minnesota administrators.
UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

UMN sued for not adequately refunding students

by Olivia Hines
Published February 20, 2023
The University of Minnesota is being sued for not adequately reimbursing students who paid mandatory student services fees during the spring 2020 semester.
Swipe Out Hunger is a program at the University of Minnesota where students with meal plans can donate unused meal swipes to help classmates who may not have enough.

Campus-based assistance programs aim to combat food insecurity

by Amirah Razman
Published February 20, 2023
Swipe Out Hunger plans to launch their new dining dollars program, while USG hopes to increase the availability of the Twin Cities Mobile Market by April.
The Fresh Thyme located on University Avenue is one of the grocery locations students can order from through Shipt.

UMN’s new deal with Shipt signifies improvements for some, issues for others

by Ainsley Brown
Published February 20, 2023
Students and faculty at the University of Minnesota share their thoughts on the free year-long subscription to the grocery delivery service.
Don’t skip a beat: it’s time to advocate for your heart

Don’t skip a beat: it’s time to advocate for your heart

by Emma Walytka
Published February 17, 2023
With February being American Heart Month, an opportunity to experience ways to promote and maintain heart health are out of the red.
Back row (left to right): Tanya Bailey and Henley the Silkie chicken, Yiting Li and Raven the Norwegian Forest cat, Julie Naylor and Riley the Havanese, Kara Laffin and Penny the Holland Lop bunny. 
Front row (left to right): Alison Galbraith Brown and Phoenix the Great Dane, Nan Brown and Crosby the Wheaten Terrier.

‘It’s just friendship:’ PAWS prepares to celebrate 10 years

by Henry Hagen
Published February 17, 2023
For nearly a decade, the University of Minnesota Boynton Health's Pet Away Worry and Stress program has provided students a place to connect with animals and each other and to relieve stress.
The featured artists draw on scenes from nature and bright colors in their work.

New interactive art exhibit open at Coffman Art Gallery

by Kate Prom
Published February 17, 2023
The exhibit invites students to explore connections with nature and gain inspiration to create their own art.
Black History Month dinner focuses on early Muslim community lessons

Black History Month dinner focuses on early Muslim community lessons

by Hadeal Rizeq
Published February 16, 2023
The dinner took place in Coffman Union’s Great Hall and provided opportunities for students to learn about history and the importance of diversity and identity.
Dr. Kylee Funk teaches The Diabetes Experience. 

Photo courtesy of Funk and taken by Gerald
Vincent on March 30, 2015.

New honors seminar dives into complex topic of diabetes

by Ainsley Brown
Published February 15, 2023
Students learn the basics of diabetes and discuss the ethical dilemmas regarding management, medical accessibility and stigma.
Women of color make up the majority of the current board. Some of the student group's officers (left to right) Sadia Khyber, Aysa Tarana, Sofia Fix, and Dawoon Jeong.

UNICEF chapter returns to UMN after 3-year hiatus

by Amirah Razman
Published February 15, 2023
The recently relaunched UNICEF chapter aims to educate the campus community about children’s rights through education and fundraising.

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