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Zoom University: a year in review

Zoom University: a year in review

by Megan Phillips, Arts and Entertainment Reporter
Published March 13, 2021
UMN students and faculty reflect on a year of online learning.
Social distancing signs flag down seats in Hanson lecture halls on Tuesday, July 28 at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. All classes during July-mester enforced social distance protocols.

University of Minnesota will return to in-person classes fall semester

by Emalyn Muzzy, City Reporter
Published March 12, 2021
Through studying vaccination and infection rates of COVID-19, University administration has decided it will be safe for students to return.
UMN College of Liberal Arts commencement will be online again

UMN College of Liberal Arts commencement will be online again

by Ethan Fine, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021
Given state restrictions on gatherings, Dean John Coleman said it is “not feasible” to host the commencement in person.
Increase in reported scholastic dishonesty prompts concern among UMN faculty, admin

Increase in reported scholastic dishonesty prompts concern among UMN faculty, admin

by Hana Ikramuddin, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 11, 2021
Amid the onset of new pressures due to the pandemic, the Office for Community Standards has found that more students are turning to scholastic dishonesty.
Jewelean Jackson poses for a portrait for photos on the University of Minnesota's website. Jackson is pushing for community-oriented health care, which she said brings trust into the community served.

UMN medical professionals, students urge equity in vaccine distribution to address racial disparities

by Becca Most
Published March 6, 2021
Hundred of medical professionals, students and community advocates signed a petition calling on government officials to emphasize equity in vaccine distribution.
Tony Zaccardi, the curent owner of Palmer’s Bar, poses for a portrait outside of the bar on Monday, March 1. Palmer's Bar will reopen sometime within the next few weeks.

Palmer’s Bar fundraiser aids reopening

by Lydia Morrell
Published March 3, 2021
After closing in November, the West Bank mainstay plans to reopen with help from several community fundraisers.
Joan Gabel on Zoom

Gabel talks fall 2021 semester, with goal of increasing in-person instruction

by Abbey Machtig
Published March 2, 2021
The University president said course formats for fall semester, as well as study abroad programs, will be dependent on public health guidelines.
Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

Provost advises colleges to begin planning for commencement

by Ava Thompson, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 27, 2021
A survey of Carlson students found that 78% of those who responded would attend an in-person graduation ceremony that followed safety guidelines.
Black Student Union president Samiat Ajibola poses for a portrait in the BSU room at Coffman Memorial Union on Wednesday, Feb. 24. A junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Ajibola hopes to continue her education with a Masters in Public Health at the U.

By Black students, for Black students: Black Student Union launches scholarship

by Jasmine Snow, City Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
The group is depending on donations and hopes to raise $20,000 to be doled out to about 40 Black students.
The Gophers huddle to celebrate defeating Oral Roberts three sets to none at the Maturi Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Gophers’ matches against Michigan postponed

by Brendan O'Brien
Published February 24, 2021
These matches are the first two to be postponed for Minnesota in the 2021 season.

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