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More than 90% of University’s CARES funds have been distributed

More than 90% of University’s CARES funds have been distributed

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 25, 2020
The University is distributing the funds, totaling over $35 million, to units and students that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
University announces plans for spring semester, proposes delaying spring break until April

University announces plans for spring semester, proposes delaying spring break until April

by Abbey Machtig
Published September 24, 2020
These updates were communicated in an email sent to faculty on Thursday.
Photo Courtesy of the University of Minnesota Marching Band

No field, no problem: UMN marching band recounts online “spat camp”

by Emalyn Muzzy
Published September 24, 2020
Members of the University of Minnesota marching band reflect on highs and lows of virtual learning as in-person instruction resumes.
New study group app simplifies connecting students across lectures

New study group app simplifies connecting students across lectures

by Srilekha Garishakurti, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 22, 2020
The StudyU app aims to ease the stress of being at a large university by facilitating the creation of study groups.
The Weisman Art Museum stands empty on Sunday, Sept. 20, as the staff prepare for their reopening on Thursday, Oct. 1.

Weisman Art Museum set to reopen doors Oct. 1

by Nina Raemont, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published September 22, 2020
Students can check out permanent and temporary pieces and take advantage of the physical and virtual spaces now available
Almost all undergrads have acknowledged COVID-19 pop-up

Almost all undergrads have acknowledged COVID-19 pop-up

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 21, 2020
After students expressed surprise and concern over the statement that appeared on their MyU page, administration issued further explanation.
With rapidly approaching census deadline, UMN neighborhoods still undercounted

With rapidly approaching census deadline, UMN neighborhoods still undercounted

by Lydia Morrell
Published September 21, 2020
University neighborhoods are reporting at some of the lowest rates in Minneapolis, and experts fear that the updated deadline will exclude student populations.
Boynton Health’s east bank location COVID-19 testing stations stands empty on Wednesday, Sep. 16. As stated on signs surrounding the tent, patients must schedule an appointment in advance in order to receive a COVID-19 test.

A look at how Big Ten schools are handling reopening

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published September 20, 2020
The fourteen Big Ten schools have faced unique difficulties with reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Basic Needs Coalition Chair Kyle Sorbe poses for a portrait outside of Morrill Hall on Friday, Sep. 18. The Basic Needs Task Force was formed to address students' needs for housing, food, and safety.

New MSA task force focuses on the essentials: food and housing

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 20, 2020
The Minnesota Student Association is recruiting members to join the Basic Needs Task Force to address student housing and food insecurity.
University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel fields questions from the Minnesota Daily in her office on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019.

Gabel breaks down MTest program, reflects on U’s actions throughout COVID-19 pandemic

by Abbey Machtig, Campus Administration Reporter
Published September 18, 2020
The University president also discussed the review of UMPD and guidelines for residence halls.

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