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Service flags at the SVAM Lounge

A UMN student veteran group is advocating for a place of belonging on campus

by Roque Wood-Sinclair
Published November 11, 2021
Student veterans face a decline in student veteran and non-veteran involvement in the group as they move into an uncertain future.
The home screen of the Rave Guardian app, captured on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The Rave Guardian app is a free phone app available to students and faculty that connects users with virtual escorts and other security resources.

University’s public safety app explained

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published November 11, 2021
The Rave Guardian app connects users with UMPD while they are going to their destinations.
New climate series aims to amplify student voices in climate change discussions

New climate series aims to amplify student voices in climate change discussions

by Maia Irvin
Published November 11, 2021
The University of Minnesota climate policy series focuses on creating engagement and knowledge among students and the broader Minnesoa community on issues of climate change.
The front lawn of M Health Fairview's new Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain captured on Thursday, Oct. 28. The MIDB is a new research clinic opening Nov. 1 that specializes in pediatric neurobehavioral conditions.

Research, treatment and community engagement at the core of new UMN brain institute

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published November 8, 2021
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain will bridge gaps across treatment, research and community integration.
Students speak out against University’s low wages and stressful working conditions

Students speak out against University’s low wages and stressful working conditions

by Bella Carpentier
Published November 5, 2021
With Minneapolis’ minimum wage for big businesses set at $14.25, students voice their opinions about wanting to see the University's $10.08 minimum wage increase to offset Minneapolis’ high living costs, food insecurity and students’ increasing anxiety around finances.
Graduate Researcher Tariq Bastawisy transfers ground Moringa oleifera seeds to a flask to create a mask coating on Wednesday, Nov. 3. University of Minnesota researchers have been working on a mask coating that kills COVID-19.

In fight against COVID-19, UMN researchers test DIY antiviral face mask coating made from tree seeds

by Ellie Roth
Published November 5, 2021
Properties within the seeds of a tropical tree may be able to stop the spread of COVID-19.
University students and staff push for the adoption of more gender neutral bathrooms on campus

University students and staff push for the adoption of more gender neutral bathrooms on campus

by Bella Carpentier
Published November 2, 2021
Although the University has taken action to making all single-stall bathrooms on campus gender neutral, many students and staff think the next step in improving the availability of these bathrooms is making multi-use gender neutral bathrooms.
University President Joan Gabel poses for a portrait over Zoom.

Gabel discusses food insecurity concerns on campus and COVID-19 vaccination rates

by Matthew Voigt
Published November 2, 2021
Gabel responded to questions about COVID-19 booster shots and the Promise Plus program, which aims to make tuition free for students from low-income families.
Faculty director of the CLA Public Life Project and sociology professor Douglas Hartmann talks to students during the class "Topics in Sociology: Wonderful/Wretched: Reading Minnesota's Racial Paradoxes" in Blegen Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 26. This course is one of the CLA Public Life Project classes, which aims to create civic readiness and address divisions among students on campus.

CLA Public Life Project aims to spark discussion across divided lines

by Gabrielle Lombard
Published October 29, 2021
The project will focus on creating civic engagement and developing open conversation among students on campus.
UMN Senate passes resolution advocating for increased COVID-19 safety guidelines

UMN Senate passes resolution advocating for increased COVID-19 safety guidelines

by Maia Irvin
Published October 28, 2021
The resolution discusses improvements to classroom safety issues resulting from conversations among University community members over the summer.

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