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The Hennepin County Government Center on Sunday, Feb. 28. The trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd, will be held here starting on March 8.

The Chauvin trial: What you need to know

by Emalyn Muzzy, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Derek Chauvin is charged with murdering George Floyd. Here’s what to expect in court next week.
People gather to listen to one of the performers during the "Living Celebration of Black History" event at George Floyd Square on Saturday, Feb. 27. Around 30 performers sung, spoke, rapped, and danced to express what Black joy feels like to them.

‘It feels human’: George Floyd Square celebrates Black joy with art

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
Nearing the end of Black History Month, community members at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue held space to celebrate life in a gathering with performing artists.
Law students push for COVID-19 notation on transcript

Law students push for COVID-19 notation on transcript

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
The notation would serve as an acknowledgment of the pandemic’s impact on students' lives, and could apply beyond the spring 2021 semester.
International Student Advisory Board members Yining Wang and Peng Ge pose in front of a row of world flags at the Carlson School of Management on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Wang is a master's student in the Carlson School and Ge is a Ph.D. student in the College of Pharmacy.

International Student Advisory Board’s new members focus on mental health, career prep

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 28, 2021
Recruitment for new board members, which usually occurs in the fall, was paused when the pandemic hit.
Sarah Mai

To address healthcare worker shortage, UMN collaborates with Google and Mayo Clinic

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 27, 2021
The NXT GEN MED program will launch on the Rochester campus in Summer 2022.
Dawn breaks over the Minnesota State Capitol Building on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Kamaan Richards / Minnesota Daily)

Young Women’s Cabinet program aims to decrease gender equity gaps by keeping women in legislative conversations

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published February 27, 2021
The cabinet, started by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota and the governor’s office, appoints women from underrepresented communities to bridge the gap between youth and lawmakers.
Guard Sara Scalia drives towards the hoop at Williams Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.

Gophers women’s basketball cancels home finale against No. 12 Michigan

by Tony Liebert, Sports Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
Due to COVID-19 issues within the Minnesota program, both schools have mutually agreed to cancel Sunday’s game.
Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
A survey of Carlson students found that 78% of those who responded would attend an in-person graduation ceremony that followed safety guidelines.
A plaque listing names of accomplished alumni and faculty on Scholar's Walk on Wednesday, Feb. 23. Some students are leading a push to have Black journalist and civil rights activist Marvel Cooke added to the iconic walkway on campus.

Students advocate for the addition of Marvel Cooke to Scholars Walk

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
Marvel Cooke was a woman of many firsts, and a trailblazing Black journalist, civil rights activist and University graduate.
University senate votes to require racial justice courses for undergrads

University senate votes to require racial justice courses for undergrads

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
The Senate approved the renaming of the Diversity and Social Justice course theme and to make it mandatory for all incoming Twin Cities undergraduates in fall 2021.

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