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Orientation for transfer students starts this week and will be conducted entirely over zoom. Orientation is required for all transfer students.

Transfer students weigh in on starting at UMN amid pandemic

by Marlee Louden
Published July 19, 2021
Despite orientation taking place virtually, students said they were excited to start in-person classes.
Shoppers search through records at Agharta Records in St. Paul, Minn. on July 14, 2021. Agharta Records will be opening early for this years Record Store Day, a day to celebrate and support local record stores.

Local record stores are dropping needles and stocking shelves for Record Store Day 2021

by Macy Harder
Published July 17, 2021
The celebration will take place on Saturday, July 17, and independent record stores around the Twin Cities are preparing for a day filled with excited customers and exclusive music.
Members of 365Green pose for a portrait along highway 12 in Chaska, Minn. on July 11.

“365Green” club advocates for sustainability through advocacy, action

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 16, 2021
Jacob Bechtold, a third-year student at the University, started the club in early 2020.
Mark Globus poses with his girlfriend, Sabrina Lukalu, for a portrait outside the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Mark Globus.

Q&A with Minneapolis mayoral candidate Mark Globus

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published July 16, 2021
Learn more about the local business candidate who is running for mayor.
Left: Photo courtesy of U.J. Bhowmik, the Professional Student Government (PSG) president. Right: Photo courtesy of Victoria Anderson, the PSG vice president.

New PSG leadership discusses plans for advocacy, collaboration with other student organizations

by Sonja Kleven
Published July 16, 2021
President U.J. Bhowmik and Vice President Victoria Anderson took office on July 1.
The Hennepin County Government Center, on Sunday, Feb. 28 during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer charged with the murder of George Floyd.

‘A small step in the right direction’: activists react to Chauvin’s sentencing

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published July 16, 2021
Activists share their reactions to the sentencing of Derek Chauvin and call for change in policing laws.
The Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2018.

UMN to receive $692.8 million in pandemic relief from Legislature

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 11, 2021
The University of Minnesota will receive 40% of the total $692.8 million in Walz’s higher education budget.
Construction close to complete on the Elliot Twins Apartments in on Wednesday, June 30 in Minneapolis, Minn. Elliot Twins Apartments is a public housing option for low-income households on campus. The complex is not specifically mentioned in the spending plan, but could potentially experience renovations under certain initiatives.

Frey proposes $28 million in affordable housing and homelessness

by Olivia Stevens
Published July 2, 2021
The American Rescue Plan money aims to help communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic through new housing facilities and creative programming.
President Joan Gabel and the Board of Regents discuss the Universitys 2022 budget in McNamara Alumni Center on Tuesday, June 29.

Regents approve tuition increase, budget at special meeting; students weigh in

by Matthew Voigt
Published July 2, 2021
Regents approved the $4 billion operating budget, which includes a tuition increase and salary increases for staff and faculty.
Colleen Manchester poses for a portrait. Photo courtesy of Colleen Flaherty Manchester.

Incoming FCC leadership highlights priorities and goals for the committee’s future

by Maia Irvin
Published July 2, 2021
The new Faculty Consultative Committee leadership discussed their journey to becoming involved in the committee and its role in the University’s larger decision-making processes.

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