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University of Minnesota Vice President for Scholarly and Cultural Affairs Steven Rosenstone. The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System named Rosenstone their new chancellor on Wednesday.

MnSCU picks Rosenstone

by Graison Hensley Chapman
Published February 3, 2011
The U’s Steven Rosenstone will lead the state’s largest higher education system.

City sends ice rinks into overtime

by Jennifer Bissell
Published February 3, 2011
Minneapolis ice rinks will be maintained for an additional two weeks because of cold weather.
Matt Prekker, left, reads a book to his 2 year old girl Erin on Tuesday at the Southeast library in Dinkytown.  Prekker brings his daughter to the library once a week and plans to continue doing so even if it changes locations.

Mpls to turn page on U area library

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 3, 2011
The library houses 26,000 items but is open only 24 hours a week.

Green and gold and proud of it

by Andrew Johnson
Published February 3, 2011
Packer fans aren’t afraid to support their team in Viking country.
In historic move, black greek life coming back to U

In historic move, black greek life coming back to U

by Amanda Bankston
Published February 2, 2011
Greek members are also hoping to increase the number of black sororities.
St. Thomas junior Mallory Marcotte sits in front of a light box Tuesday at the OShaughnessy-Frey Library. Bright light therapy is an effective treatment for SAD.

Winter season more SAD for some than others

by Raya Zimmerman
Published February 2, 2011
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that affects 3.4 percent of students.

Rybak, Wolves want Target Center fixes

by James Nord
Published February 2, 2011
The $155 million plan would delay the future need for a new arena.

MNSCU eyes U VP for top spot

by Evelina Smirnitskaya
Published February 1, 2011
Steven Rosenstone has been named one of two finalists for chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.
Minnesota Office of Higher Education Director Dr. Sheila Wright discusses the new position, her love for Minnesota and the path that brought her here Monday afternoon in her office in St. Paul. Wright has always been interested in giving back to the community and stresses the importance that community groups play in furthering the goals of higher education.

New OHE director takes office ahead of state cuts

by Graison Hensley Chapman
Published February 1, 2011
The Office of Higher Education gave $300,000 in aid to U students.

Dayton bonding bill features $100M in U funds

by James Nord
Published February 1, 2011
The current proposal pumps money into civic centers, downtown revitalization and higher education.

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