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A collection of art contributions at George Floyd Square on Sunday, June 13. (Alexa Lewis / Minnesota Daily)

CLA hosts discussion on the power of art, role of museums in fight for racial justice

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper and James Schaak
Published June 17, 2021
The discussion is part of the college’s “What’s Next?” series where it examines the next steps to eliminate institutional and systemic racism in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
Better Together: Dental school student group focuses on changing culture, dismantling bias

Better Together: Dental school student group focuses on changing culture, dismantling bias

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published June 8, 2021
The group was formed in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020
3:53 p.m. Senior Christine Luo, junior Emma Heverly and alum Anika Tella relax near McNamara Alumni Center. The women went to go get boba and enjoy the nice weather.

Day in the Life: April 28, 2021

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published April 30, 2021
On April 28, 2021, the Minnesota Daily's multimedia team set out to document and chronicle the lives and moments of the University of Minnesota's campus community.
Morrill Hall as seen on Saturday, Oct. 12.

New task force will address abusive faculty after push from graduate student government

by Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published April 29, 2021
A graduate student petition called for forming a body consisting of graduate students, faculty, relevant staff and administrators to address abusive faculty behavior.
Left: Dave Golden, Director of Public Health and Communications at Boynton Health. Right: Jill DeBoer, Deputy Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.

Meet the University of Minnesota’s COVID-19 vaccine team

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 28, 2021
Employees from Boynton Health and other public health units worked to plan and implement vaccine clinics at the University of Minnesota.
UMPD chief Matt Clark on Jan. 29, 2018.

MSA calls for the resignation of UMPD Chief Matthew Clark

by Ava Thompson
Published April 26, 2021
In a letter addressed to University administrators, MSA asks Chief Clark to resign after his failure to “increase campus wellness and safety for students of color.”
Gallery: Emotions erupt in Minneapolis following guilty verdicts in Chauvin trial

Gallery: Emotions erupt in Minneapolis following guilty verdicts in Chauvin trial

by Minnesota Daily Multimedia Staff
Published April 21, 2021
Community members and activists celebrate outside of Hennepin County Government Center and in George Floyd Square following the announcement of guilty verdicts on all counts in the trial of former Police Officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday, April 20
Biden’s American Rescue Plan to deliver $97 million in relief funds to UMN

Biden’s American Rescue Plan to deliver $97 million in relief funds to UMN

by Abbey Machtig
Published April 3, 2021
The COVID-19 relief bill, signed into action on March 11, designates approximately $40 billion for higher education.
Protesters march in downtown Minneapolis on Monday, March 29. A coalition of activist groups held a protest calling for justice for George Floyd on opening statement day of the trial against Derek Chauvin.

First day of Chauvin trial met with protests, demonstrator chaining herself to fence Monday

by Lydia Morrell and Samantha Woodward
Published March 31, 2021
Kaia Hirt chained herself to a fence and organizers sought signatures on a petition for community control of police.
Student Senate passes a 3.3% tuition reimbursement resolution

Student Senate passes a 3.3% tuition reimbursement resolution

by Ava Thompson
Published March 29, 2021
After the University dismissed the Minnesota Student Association’s tuition resolution last winter, the Student Senate pushed the resolution forward last Thursday.

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