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Serving the UMN community since 1900

The Minnesota Daily

All content by Jessica Weaver

Renowned former University professor passes away at 93

by Jessica Weaver
Published December 11, 2003
Gisela Konopka taught at the University from 1947-78 and was a pioneer in female adolescent development.

Professor receives award for inspiring, motivating students

by Jessica Weaver
Published December 10, 2003

Professor Eden Torres doesn't just teach her students, they teach her as well. "We're all teaching and learning in the classroom," said Torres, a women's studies professor. In spring 2003, Torres was awarded...

Women outpace men in quest for doctorates

by Jessica Weaver
Published December 8, 2003

While the total number of doctorates awarded nationwide is falling, the proportion awarded to women is increasing, according to a recent report. The Survey of Earned Doctorates, an annually released survey...

Alumni Association offers e-postcards on its Web site

by Jessica Weaver
Published December 5, 2003

While some lick stamps and envelopes to send their holiday greetings, the University Alumni Association Web site allows people to send e-postcards featuring campus scenes, sporting events and Minnesota-themed...

U project aims to involve young voters in public affairs

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 26, 2003
The Humphrey Institute project will include polls, debates and forums.

Jack Frost nipping at your nose …

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 25, 2003
Some newcomers will experience their first Minnesota winter, while for others it's a familiar tradition.

Workers tally strike gains and losses

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 24, 2003

More than two weeks after the end of the first labor strike at the University in almost 60 years, union members have mixed opinions about whether the two weeks of lost pay was worth the union's contract...

Beauty out of Horror

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 14, 2003
Holocaust survivors shared their experiences to inspire a University professor's artistic creations.

U prof’s work advances child welfare

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 13, 2003

When planning her latest research on child welfare, Susan Wells decided reading academic journals and books in a library would not help her understand the problem accurately. So the School of Social Work...

Patriot Act does not violate rights, state official says

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 10, 2003
Experts discussed human rights, civil liberties and public health as each related to terrorism.

Union, U pleased by new contract

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 10, 2003
The deal includes extended step increases and changes to retirement benefits.

Despite talks, still no deal in strike

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 3, 2003

The University and leaders from its largest union met for contract negotiations Sunday at the Bureau of Mediation Services in St. Paul. At 11 p.m. Sunday, the two had not reached an agreement but were...

Another union on verge of walkout

by Jessica Weaver
Published November 3, 2003
Service at Boynton could be slower if health-care workers strike Tuesday.

Fund aims to support hardest-hit strikers

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 28, 2003

Striking members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3800 can apply for financial assistance from the union's mutual support fund, receive financial counseling and...

Top-level employees swell ranks, draw fire

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 23, 2003
The percentage of University administrative employees has risen, but that increase includes administrative clerics.

Union talks wind down

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 20, 2003

If union employees and the University do not reach an agreement by midnight Monday, union leaders say, the University will see its first strike in more than 50 years. The American Federation of State,...

U professors help restaurants limit drinking

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 15, 2003

University researchers are working to help Minneapolis restaurant managers enforce drinking laws. Epidemiology professors Alexander Wagenaar and Traci Toomey at the School of Public Health are teaching...

Union, U set more talks

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 14, 2003
Two state mediators hope the impending Oct. 21 strike date pressures the two sides to settle.

Union to file notice of strike intent

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 9, 2003
The filing begins a mandatory 10-day cooling-off period, meaning University workers could strike as soon as Oct. 21.

Entire U could feel strike’s fallout

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 7, 2003

If the University's largest employee union goes on strike, it could impact students, professors and police. On Friday, officials from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local...

Union to announce strike vote results today

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 3, 2003

The University's largest employee union will announce strike-vote results today. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3800, the union of 1,800 University clerical workers,...

Union supporters rally at Coffman

by Jessica Weaver
Published October 1, 2003

Students, faculty, staff and other community members rallied Tuesday to support the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3800 outside Coffman Union. AFSCME Local 3800 represents...

Professor seeks more understanding of Southeast Asia culture

by Jessica Weaver
Published September 30, 2003

The world is professor Gerald Fry's classroom, and now he's trying to bring that experience to his students. Twelve years of world travels inspired Fry to teach a course on Southeast Asia at the University....

Students evacuated for Territorial Hall fire

by Jessica Weaver
Published September 26, 2003

Students were evacuated from Territorial Hall early Thursday morning, after someone set fire to a community adviser's door. Fire alarms woke students at approximately 3 a.m. The community adviser was not...

Few employees use U’s consumer-driven health plan

by Jessica Weaver
Published September 23, 2003

A new consumer-driven health-care plan gives University employees more choices in physicians and hospitals, but few are using the plan, researchers said. The University has offered employees a plan from...

U students meet to discuss summer exchange to Cuba

by Jessica Weaver
Published September 22, 2003

University students who participated in the International Youth Exchange in Cuba this summer talked about their experiences Friday night at an event sponsored by the Minnesota Cuba Committee. About 20...

Contract vote looms as prof, union leader host teach-in

by Jessica Weaver
Published September 19, 2003

University professor August Nimtz and local union member Steff Yorek taught students and staff about contract negotiations and a possible union strike at a teach-in Thursday. "This is not just an issue...

U faculty praise Bruininks’ Fulbright board nomination

by Jessica Weaver
Published September 16, 2003

University faculty who have participated in the Fulbright program said they are excited about University President Bob Bruininks' nomination to its board. President George W. Bush nominated Bruininks to...

Former IT associate dean remembered for Weisman fund raising

by Jessica Weaver
Published September 11, 2003
Shepherd started a lab that became a base of international research.

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