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Freddy Toran walks into the living room of a tiny home outside Elm church on Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Proposed community housing project addresses homelessness, accommodates pandemic

by Becca Most
Published December 10, 2020
The Envision Community project will combat housing barriers in Minneapolis.
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.
City council members Cam Gordon and Steve Fletcher answer questions about affordable housing and share bad landlord experiences during a “Housing Town Hall” event hosted by the MSA at Coffman Memorial Theater, Wednesday Jan. 31, 2018.

Minneapolis City Council seeks to replace some 911 calls with mental health response team

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published December 9, 2020
Callers would have the option to contact a mental health professional without the professional being accompanied by a police officer.
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.
How food insecurity, safety and discrimination are impacting young adults

How food insecurity, safety and discrimination are impacting young adults

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 8, 2020
According to researchers, young adults experiencing food insecurity have been more likely to face discrimination and feel unsafe in their neighborhoods.
The interior of Gray’s coffee shop in Dinkytown on Monday, Dec. 7. Gray’s has recently been redesigned to better appeal to the University population.

Loring Bar & Restaurant’s new lease on life

by Samantha Woodward
Published December 8, 2020
After a century of iterations, Loring Pasta Bar is revamping as a coffee shop-restaurant hybrid while paying homage to its history.
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.

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