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UMN community speaks on benefits, drawbacks of breaks from class

UMN community speaks on benefits, drawbacks of breaks from class

by Ainsley Brown
Published March 7, 2023
Lack of available research makes understanding the value of school breaks difficult.
Some students said writing letters was a way to show they care and to learn more about the situation.

UMN Christian student group writes letters to Ukrainian refugees

by Amirah Razman
Published March 7, 2023
Reformed University Fellowship partnered with Minnesota nonprofit Letters of Love to write handwritten, personalized letters of support just over a year after Russia invaded Ukraine.
The funding came from a variety of sources, including the University's MPact 2025.

UMN Office of Sustainability works to fight climate change

by Ainsley Brown
Published March 6, 2023
The University of Minnesota is in the strategy development phase of its current Climate Action Planning Timeline and has the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
University Facilities Management estimated the total clean–up and replacement of the broken windows will cost more than $50,000.

Students react to recent Washington Avenue Bridge window damage

by Allison Skarda
Published March 6, 2023
Police arrested a suspect for breaking 47 windows lining the Washington Avenue Bridge last month.
Destiny Carter-Wleh was one of the University of Minnesota attendees. Photo courtesy of the American Advertising Federation.

6 UMN multicultural strat comm students nationally honored

by Emma Walytka
Published March 3, 2023
The students selected within the “Top 50 Most Promising Multicultural Students” traveled to New York City for workshops and networking.
Resolution calls for better workplace at UMN

Resolution calls for better workplace at UMN

by Olivia Hines
Published March 3, 2023
The Faculty Consultative Committee introduced a resolution that articulates the frustrations of some University of Minnesota workers and calls on administration to find solutions.
Members of the marching band sent cards to Michigan's marching band on Feb. 24 to show their support.

Marching band sends messages of support after Michigan State shooting

by Henry Hagen and Allison Skarda
Published March 3, 2023
University of Minnesota students and faculty react to the Michigan State shooting.
UMN developing proposal to retire lifelong emails

UMN developing proposal to retire lifelong emails

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published March 3, 2023
The University of Minnesota is working on a proposal that aims to discontinue University emails for graduates and retired faculty and staff.
Raptors are some of the most affected by the avian flu, while wild turkeys are at a relatively low risk for developing serious illness.

UMN experts discuss avian flu risks to wild bird population

by Allison Skarda
Published March 1, 2023
The Raptor Center recently reopened its doors after closing down temporarily due to the recent avian flu outbreak.
UMN study identifies primary predictors of lawyer suicide ideation

UMN study identifies primary predictors of lawyer suicide ideation

by Gillian Haveman
Published March 1, 2023
Research found the common predictors for suicidal thoughts in the legal profession are work overcommitment, stress and loneliness.

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