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The University of Minnesota's College of Liberal Arts Student Sustainability Fair held in Coffman Union on Tuesday, March 22. The fair provided resources and talked about efforts on campus to be more sustainable.

CLA student board hosts resource fair to promote conversations about sustainability

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 29, 2022
Groups talked with students about how to make the University more environmentally sustainable and what they hope to change in the future.
University develops health informatics track for Native American public health students

University develops health informatics track for Native American public health students

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 28, 2022
The School of Public Health is participating in a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health to train students in health informatics.
Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law on Thursday.

Proposed bill would overhaul Regent selection process

by Alex Steil
Published March 28, 2022
The bill would add a faculty member and employee organization to the Board of Regents, as well as reform the Council that recommends Regents to the full legislature.
Protesters clash with police outside of the Minneapolis 3rd Police Precinct on Minnehaha Avenue on Tuesday, May 26. The protest was in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody. 

Explained: report on Minneapolis government’s response to George Floyd murder

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 24, 2022
The report found inconsistencies and miscommunication within MPD and the city in the days following George Floyd’s murder and gave recommendations on improvement.
Second-year student Madison Stoltzman works in a lab in the University's Food Science and Nutrition Building on Monday, March 21. Stoltzman assisted masters students on two research projects studying pea proteins in beverages.

UMN Plant Protein Innovation Center encourages student participation in research across colleges, departments

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 24, 2022
The center offers research opportunities to students from all majors.
Michelle Kwan poses for a portrait in front of her family-owned restaurant, Keefer Court Bakery and Cafe on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021

Female business owners talk shop during Women’s History Month

by Devlin Epding
Published March 24, 2022
Here are three women-owned businesses to check out around campus.
From left to right, EriSA Treasurer Selam Gerezgiher, President Jasmine Adam and Vice President Milena Yishak pose for a photo following ERISA’s first presentation for International Women’s Day at the Eritrean Community Center.

New student group celebrates Eritrean culture

by Claire Nelson
Published March 24, 2022
The Eritrean Student Association aims to support students and community members from the East African country.
The light rail as seen on Thursday, June 20 2019 in Minneapolis.

MSA pushes for Universal Transit Passes

by Madison Roth
Published March 23, 2022
The Minnesota Student Association is working with the Metropolitan Council to provide students with Universal Transit Passes providing unlimited access to all transit systems.
A “Help Wanted” sign stands outside of the Como Recycling Facility asking for additional drivers for the Waste Recovery Services program. Photo courtesy of Jackson Kerr of Teamsters Local 320.

University frontline workers express concerns about waste management practices

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 22, 2022
Union representatives said a staffing shortage and inadequate training have contributed to unsustainable practices on campus.
University sees increased demand for diversity and equity resources

University sees increased demand for diversity and equity resources

by Tess Fitzhenry
Published March 20, 2022
University programs are promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in response to racial injustices.

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