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University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

President Joan Gabel talks COVID-19’s impact on UMN

by Hana Ikramuddin
Published April 27, 2020
She also addressed some plans the University is considering for fall semester, as well as how students may receive funds from the CARES Act.
Courtesy of Eli Sagor. 

UMN foresters start podcast for forestry storytelling

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 27, 2020
Two foresters at the Cloquet Forestry Center started the podcast "Camp 8" to bring foresters together during this time of isolation.
Windows outside the Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building Building as seen on Thursday, Oct 8.

MSA aims to make campus safer for birds in new resolution

by Samantha Hendrickson
Published April 27, 2020
Up to 1 billion birds die from glass collisions every year in the United States.
Sarah Mai

Here’s what you need to know about returning spring textbooks and library rentals

by Becca Most
Published April 27, 2020
University of Minnesota Bookstores and Libraries are extending deadlines and waiving shipping and overdue fees across the board because of COVID-19.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

COVID-19’s impact on UMN community research

by J.D. Duggan
Published April 27, 2020
Since community-engaged research has been halted or transformed by the pandemic, faculty are working to build relationships in new ways.
 University continues use of Zoom amid questions about privacy

University continues use of Zoom amid questions about privacy

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 25, 2020
The University of Minnesota pays Zoom approximately $281,000 each year.
Roommates and University of Minnesota students from left, Harold Carpenter,  Wenxuan Li, Myles Mickens and Brandon Chan play a game of basketball in Van Cleve Park on Tuesday, April 21. The group relocated their frequent games after the hoops at Comstock Hall had the rims removed to prevent transmission of coronavirus.

Congestion on Stone Arch Bridge, highly trafficked areas could mean losing amenities

by Brooke Sheehy
Published April 24, 2020
Park users around the University of Minnesota have largely been compliant with guidelines, but high-traffic areas like the Stone Arch Bridge are an area for concern, community members said.
New curriculum contributes to COVID-19 relief efforts

New curriculum contributes to COVID-19 relief efforts

by Farrah Mina
Published April 23, 2020
New curriculum in the University of Minnesota's Medical School allows students to complete their clinical rotation and help M Health Fairview clinical staff during the pandemic.
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Pandemic pushes some international students to abandon post-graduation program

by Jiang Li
Published April 23, 2020
Many international students have given up their OPT application or have not applied. Even those who still chose to apply for OPT might encounter employment difficulties due to the limited spots open for hiring.
What online instruction means for student data privacy

What online instruction means for student data privacy

by Helen Sabrowsky
Published April 23, 2020
As teaching increasingly relies on Canvas and Zoom, the University of Minnesota is looking to secure student data.

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