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Following new state COVID-19 restrictions, University to close museums, sit-down dining

Following new state COVID-19 restrictions, University to close museums, sit-down dining

by Lydia Morrell, City Reporter
Published November 19, 2020
University gyms and entertainment venues will close Saturday, and dining options will shift to “grab and go.”
UMN joins national network focused on improving STEM faculty diversity

UMN joins national network focused on improving STEM faculty diversity

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 19, 2020
The University is one of 19 other schools to recently join the IChange Network.
Laura Molgaard, DVM, poses for a portrait with her dog Lucy on the University of Minnesota’s St. Paul campus on Friday, Nov. 13. Dr. Molgaard has been the Interim Dean at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine since August of 2019.

Interim deans weigh in on the challenges of being in temporary leadership roles during pandemic

by Abbey Machtig
Published November 18, 2020
Interim deans serve as the temporary leaders of individual colleges around the University, but some say they do not intend to act as “seat warmers” until a permanent replacement is found.
Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
Students at the School of Dentistry have raised concerns about having limited options to socially distance while waiting long hours between classes.
Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

Where UMN police reform efforts stand, nearly six months after the killing of George Floyd

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
As the University’s consultant Cedric Alexander conducts an external review of UMPD and student activists push for police reform on campus, some activists have said they feel change isn’t happening quickly enough.
A bomb threat was reported at TCF Bank Stadium at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12.

UMPD resolve bomb threat investigation at TCF Bank Stadium

by Jasmine Snow
Published November 12, 2020
University community members were notified via a SAFE-U Alert Thursday afternoon.
Photo Courtesy of Zeke Jackson

Students plan to advocate for PSEO mental health resources

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 12, 2020
The Minnesota Student Association and People for PSEO seek to expand mental health support options for high-school aged students attending the University.
An empty lot stands across from the Cargill building, on the University's St. Paul campus, on Monday, Oct. 19.  The lot will be the site of the proposed Microbial Cell Production Facility.

University collaboration aims to further bioindustrial manufacturing industry nationwide

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
The University of Minnesota is currently collaborating with the U.S. Department of Defense and nonprofit organization BioMADE.
New course highlights importance of cultural competency in medical careers

New course highlights importance of cultural competency in medical careers

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published November 11, 2020
The class was offered for the first time this semester and is in the process of being approved as a regular course offering.
Election Day 2020: A Gallery

Election Day 2020: A Gallery

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published November 10, 2020
The Minnesota Daily's multimedia staff documented the voices of student voters, the anxieties of community members and efforts of social justice advocates on a historic election day.

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