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President Eric Kaler speaks during a meeting of the University Senate on Thursday, May 2 at Mondale Hall. The group discussed policy, budgeting and administrative matters. 

President Kaler’s final conversation with the Minnesota Daily

by Austen Macalus
Published May 6, 2019
President Eric Kaler discussed failed efforts to rename buildings on campus, the legislative session and his final stretch as president.
Members of K-Move, at K-pop dance group, perform on Saturday, May 4 at the Pan Asian Arts Festival at the Mall of America.

K-pop student group performs at MOA

by Norah Kleven
Published May 6, 2019
K-Move performs high-energy choreography paired with upbeat Korean pop music.

Professional students call for increased support of equity and diversity

by Kait Ecker
Published May 6, 2019
Professional Student Government wants to see more training and more diverse representation.
Regent Abdul Omari listens in on the Board of Regents' special session on Friday, April 26. The board voted against the renaming of four buildings on campus after more than a year of community discussion on the issue.

Reckoning with history: How the University’s efforts to rename buildings failed

by Austen Macalus and Jake Steinberg
Published May 6, 2019
Several distinct factors challenged the University's renaming process.
Elizabeth Borer's ecological research plots are nested against the forest line on a protected portion of research facility land on Friday, May 3.

UMN researchers lead global study on human impact on ecosystems

by Natalie Rademacher
Published May 6, 2019
Over 30 researchers from around the world have already signed up to help with the project.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse.

Another one bites the stardust: UMN researchers find second distant star

by Katie Salai
Published May 6, 2019
UMN researchers add to their collection of star discoveries and receive funds to improve star observation.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18.

Delayed regent election may have longterm effects, officials say

by Isabella Murray
Published May 6, 2019
Further setbacks in regent selection raises concerns regarding candidate eligibility and recruitment.
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse and Abby Adamski.

Muslim students prepare for intersection of Ramadan, final exams

by Farrah Mina
Published May 6, 2019
With final exams and Ramadan coinciding, the Muslim Students Association and Al-Madinah Cultural Center drafted a letter to aid students with requesting accommodations for the month-long observance.
Regent Abdul Omari listens in on the Board of Regents' special session on Friday, April 26. The board voted against the renaming of four buildings on campus after more than a year of community discussion on the issue.

Reckoning with history: How the University’s efforts to rename buildings failed

by Austen Macalus and Jake Steinberg
Published May 5, 2019
Several distinct factors challenged the University’s renaming process.
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Gender equity policy passes University Senate

by Dylan Anderson
Published May 4, 2019
The policy has been in the works for over a year and could be implemented this fall.

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