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Katelyn Vue

Katelyn Vue, Associate Reporter

Name: Katelyn Vue
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @katelyn_vue
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Katelyn is the community reporter of the Minnesota Daily, who covers marginalized communities and underrepresented voices at the University of Minnesota. She joined the Daily in 2020 as a reporter intern covering graduate and professional students. In fall 2020, she became an associate reporter. As a third-year student, she is majoring in Journalism and Political Science. Katelyn is a Hmong American, first-generation student and a ThreeSixty Journalism alum. She was born and raised in the East Side of Saint Paul.

All content by Katelyn Vue
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

New three-year project will deepen knowledge on disability by facilitating virtual spaces and discussions

by Katelyn Vue
Published May 4, 2021
Beginning in fall 2021, the Critical Studies Disability Collective will host the project that examines disability through the lenses of race, disposability and more.
CFANS professor Job Ubbink poses for a portrait on the St. Paul campus on Thursday, April 22. Ubbink created a new course focused on the intersection between food and culture.

New CFANS course connects food and culture

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published April 23, 2021
The course aims to strengthen intercultural awareness through food.
After a white man shot and killed 8 people, 6 of them Asian women, at Atlanta-area spas, protesters gathered at the Asian Solidarity Protest in Minneapolis to denounce white supremacy on March 18, 2021.

Asian and Asian American community members heal and process after Atlanta-area shootings

by Katelyn Vue and Samantha Hendrickson
Published March 31, 2021
Amid the rise of anti-Asian crimes, the Atlanta-area shootings have sparked protests and rallies in Minneapolis.
Brendan Kishketon, Director of the Ojibwe Language Department at the University of Minnesota, poses in front of Radius Apartments on Thursday, March 25. Kishketon had the vision to create the Ojibwe Immersion House that launched last year, which influenced the development of the Dakota Language House launching Fall 2021.

New Dakota Language House will open for students in fall 2021

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 27, 2021
The Dakota Language Program’s Living Learning Community will be housed in the Radius Apartments in Dinkytown.
Courtesy photo of Richard Lee

Psychology department releases equity and inclusion draft plan for feedback

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 20, 2021
The department is collecting feedback on a draft of departmental recommendations for addressing equity and inclusion.
New initiative to support first-generation graduate students

New initiative to support first-generation graduate students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 19, 2021
The University of Minnesota’s Graduate School launched the First-Gen Connect initiative to develop programming to support all first-generation students in graduate programs.
School of Public Health releases draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion

School of Public Health releases draft plan for diversity, equity and inclusion

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 14, 2021
The finalized plan is set to be released by this spring or summer.
Folwell Hall on Saturday, March 21. 2020.

All clear given following gas odor report inside Folwell Hall

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 8, 2021
A SAFE-U alert requests that anyone inside the Folwell Hall building immediately evacuate.
Committee uses equity lens to review every University administrative policy

Committee uses equity lens to review every University administrative policy

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 7, 2021
The committee aims to review all the University’s administrative policies by the end of June to identify potential negative impacts on marginalized communities.
Fatima Altaf poses for a portrait in front of the TRIO office building on Monday, March 1. She is a TRIO SSS student who plans to continue to stay in the program for four years. She has been an office assistant in the program for about a year.

TRIO Student Support Services will extend to a four-year program next fall

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 1, 2021
The program, which supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds, received a grant last August to fund the extension.
International Student Advisory Board members Yining Wang and Peng Ge pose in front of a row of world flags at the Carlson School of Management on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Wang is a masters student in the Carlson School and Ge is a Ph.D. student in the College of Pharmacy.

International Student Advisory Board’s new members focus on mental health, career prep

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 28, 2021
Recruitment for new board members, which usually occurs in the fall, was paused when the pandemic hit.
Sunny Thao, Hongfa Norasingh, and Kaysone Syonesa perform a play called “Naga Village” in the 2019 SEAD Project Gala.

Street theater project showcases stories from Southeast Asian communities

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 26, 2021
Artists will draw interviews from cities with some of the largest Southeast Asian populations in the state.
The ¡Presente!: 50 Years of Chicano & Latino Studies gallery on Friday, Feb. 19. The art gallery is celebrating the 50th anniversary of University of Minnesota’s Chicano and Latino Studies Department.

Chicano and Latino Studies department celebrates 50th anniversary

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
The department is honoring its 50th year with a series of events, starting with an exhibition featuring artwork inspired by the department’s historical archive.
Photo courtesy of Hana Maruyama (right) and Noah Maruyama (left), the hosts and producers of the Campu Podcast.

Podcast carries stories of incarcerated Japanese Americans through symbolic objects

by Katelyn Vue and Nathanael Ashton-Piper
Published February 16, 2021
A University Ph.D. candidate and her brother created the podcast to collect and preserve stories of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II.
Photo courtesy of Asian Pacific American Resource Center

Fifth anniversary of Asian Pacific American Resource Center highlights new chapter

by Katelyn Vue
Published February 11, 2021
The center will celebrate its fifth anniversary supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander students on Feb. 25.
Bonnie Jenkins, the founder and executive director of the Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation, speaks at a conference. Courtesy photo.

Humphrey global policy fellow Dr. Bonnie Jenkins nominated to Biden administration

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 1, 2021
Jenkins was nominated to serve as undersecretary for arms control and international security affairs, and awaits confirmation from the Senate.
Report provides disaggregated data on economic well-being of Asian Minnesotans

Report provides disaggregated data on economic well-being of Asian Minnesotans

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published January 26, 2021
The report aims to provide a more accurate picture of how Asian Minnesotans, from a diversity of backgrounds, experience wealth and education.
Shantal Pai poses for portraits outside Mondale Hall on January 20th. “Hopefully we can get more diversity within the law system, more representation, as most of the students signed up are minority representing” Pai discusses her new law program to help first year students in the law school, a program to help POC in the University. ( Parker Johnson / Staff Photographer )

New program for first-year law students centers the experiences of students of color

by Katelyn Vue
Published January 25, 2021
The RISE program, led by third-year law student Shantal Pai, launched last week in an effort to create a safe space for students of color to discuss their experiences pursuing law.
Walter F. Mondale Hall is seen on Tuesday, June 5 2020.

Law students take initiative for mental health

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published December 13, 2020
Students are pushing for greater support from the University’s Law School.
An old photo of Gregorio Montejo sits on the floor of the family’s apartment in Mankato, Minn. on Sunday, Nov. 22.

Over one year later, the Montejo family perseveres after deportation of father

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 25, 2020
One year since Gregorio Montejo’s arrest, the Montejo family deals with the aftermath of his ICE detainment and deportation.
Project coordinator Abdurrahman Mahmud poses for a portrait outside of Mixed Blood theater on Monday, Nov. 16. The theater is holding a new program to open the discussion about reproductive education, substance abuse and mental health within Somali and East African communities.

New Mixed Blood program to use storytelling to break down health stigmas

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 19, 2020
The program will create dialogue about reproductive education, mental health and substance abuse in East African communities.
Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

Dental students raise concerns about COVID-19 safety

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 13, 2020
Students at the School of Dentistry have raised concerns about having limited options to socially distance while waiting long hours between classes.
Code the Gap strives to diversify STEM fields

Code the Gap strives to diversify STEM fields

by Katelyn Vue
Published November 9, 2020
A new student group at the University is focused on closing the gaps in representation in STEM fields.
Mentorship program co-founders Kate Carosella, left, and Meriah DeJoseph pose for a portrait at the Institute of Child Development on Sunday, Nov. 8. The program serves students from underrepresented backgrounds who intend to pursue doctorates in psychology.

National mentorship program aims to diversify psychology fields

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published November 9, 2020
Two University graduate students started a mentorship program this fall in an effort to support underrepresented students who want to pursue psychology Ph.D. programs.
Zayna Jan poses for a portrait in front of a list of signatories on a petition she authored, which seeks to change the grading policy change in the School of Dentistry on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Students advocate for pass/fail classes to fulfill majors

by Hana Ikramuddin and Katelyn Vue
Published October 22, 2020
A student petition with over 1,000 signatures has asked the University to allow pass/fail grading to count toward major requirements during the pandemic.
A voter enters the polling place at the Grace University Lutheran Church early in the morning on Tuesday, March 3.

A look at who’s running to represent the University area

by Katelyn Vue and Megan Phillips
Published October 15, 2020
Live on or near campus? Here are the candidates you can expect to see on your ballot come Election Day.
Swipe Out Hunger is a program at the University of Minnesota where students with meal plans can donate unused meal swipes to help classmates who may not have enough.

With COVID-19 restrictions, Swipe Out Hunger looks for new ways to support food insecure students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 13, 2020
After the cancellation of this year’s donation drive left the organization without any donated meals swipes, UMN Swipe Out Hunger met with U.S. Senator Tina Smith to advocate more support for students experiencing food insecurity.
A ‘long overdue’ letter ends a partnership between two Greek councils

A ‘long overdue’ letter ends a partnership between two Greek councils

by Katelyn Vue and Srilekha Garishakurti
Published October 5, 2020
The Panhellenic Council sent a letter to the Interfraternity Executive Council ending their partnership for the rest of the term.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Student Counseling Services expands group counseling for students of color and LGTBQ+ students

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published October 3, 2020
SCS has created affinity groups, spaces specifically for students with shared identities to make connections and feel empowered.
International students face added challenges to online learning

International students face added challenges to online learning

by Katelyn Vue
Published October 1, 2020
International students taking classes from their home countries are managing conflicting time zones, lack of sleep and isolation while navigating a new learning environment.
Uprooted and Rising Campaign Co-Lead Meredith Song poses for a portrait at Northrop on Sunday Sep. 20.  Uprooted and Rising is a group striving to promote food sovereignty within the University of Minnesota system.

University students lead a driving force for food sovereignty

by Katelyn Vue
Published September 25, 2020
Uprooted and Rising Minneapolis is demanding the University cut ties with Cargill and Aramark.

CDES professor features over 200 community buildings and stories

by Katelyn Vue, Campus Activities Reporter
Published September 14, 2020
"Landscapes of Hope" catalogues places where the George Floyd protests occurred, and aims to show the role our surroundings play in achieving social change.
BrightSide Volunteer Ian Roberts loads produce on a cart to move it out to a BrightSide van on Wednesday, Sep. 9. BrightSide regularly transports produce to communities that have limited access to fresh options.

UMN student group makes fresh produce accessible during pandemic

by Katelyn Vue
Published September 10, 2020
BrightSide Produce started at the University of Minnesota to help families and corner store owners provide healthy food options in an effort to end food insecurity.
Jae-Lah Lymon, left, and Fanta Diallo stand for a portrait outside of the UMPD headquarters on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus on Thursday, July 30 in Minneapolis. Students for a Democratic Society continues to push demands to disarm and defund UMPD while working to prepare students for interactions with UMPD.

UMPD reform efforts continue with “Cop Watch” training and demonstrations

by Katelyn Vue
Published August 1, 2020
Student organizers are keeping the pressure on administration, demanding more accountability and less campus police presence for this fall.
Newly elected MSA President Amy Ma poses for a portrait outside of the Northrup Auditorium on Sunday, April 19.

MSA President Amy Ma discusses evolving pandemic, UMPD reform and campus reopening

by Katelyn Vue
Published July 29, 2020
Ma said strong student advocacy will be as important as ever amid current events.
A new website launched by The Graduate School Diversity Consultation Team aims to help faculty better support students from marginalized backgrounds and fight racism at the institutional level. 

Faculty Fighting Racism: A new learning initiative for faculty

by Katelyn Vue
Published July 25, 2020
The initiative, created by the Graduate School Diversity Consultation Team, is a first step to provide resources for faculty to understand how to be anti-racist.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Graduate and professional students facing greater disparities due to COVID-19

by Katelyn Vue
Published July 18, 2020
From surveying five peer institutions, the GradSERU found disparities in graduate and professional students’ experiences during COVID-19.
Ralph Rapson Hall, home to the University of Minnesota’s architecture program, seen located on Church Street Southeast on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. 

School of Architecture works to address racial and spatial justice

by Katelyn Vue
Published July 17, 2020
Students and faculty in the School of Architecture are working to make the curriculum and spaces they design more equitable.
The current exterior of Morrill Hall on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus on Friday, July 3.

Over 150 years ago, tribal land revived the University. Now, American Indian leaders, students and faculty want this history addressed

by Katelyn Vue
Published July 11, 2020
The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council published resolutions demanding the University work with Tribal Nations to acknowledge and remedy the historic exploitation of American Indians.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

UMN groups demand online classes as default for fall, cite concerns for marginalized communities

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 29, 2020
In an open letter, signed by more than 500 individuals, campus community members asked that online classes be the default for the upcoming semester to protect groups disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Unraveling racial disparities in the Twin Cities

Unraveling racial disparities in the Twin Cities

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 26, 2020
Racial disparities are one major root cause of today’s challenges in policing.
A variety of kids with different backgrounds and health concerns, all striving to continue their education by using the upcoming program, RISE. (Jaci Zemenchik)

University student organizes a K-12 tutoring and mentorship program

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 9, 2020
This fall, a program will officially launch to support K-12 students through unexpected life complications, by providing tutors and mentors.

University student organizes a K-12 tutoring and mentorship program

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 7, 2020
This fall, a program will officially launch to support K-12 students through unexpected life complications, by providing tutors and mentors.
Soren Stevenson, a University of Minnesota student, was shot in the eye with a rubber bullet by police during a protest against police brutality on Sunday. (Image courtesy of Ryan Stevenson)

Students protesting police misconduct, systemic racism contend with police brutality

by Jasmine Snow and Katelyn Vue
Published June 4, 2020
Law enforcement have routinely employed pepper spray, tear gas and rubber bullets against nonviolent demonstrators and curfew-exempt personnel, students say.
Bill Dane, attorney at Student Legal Services, poses for a portrait in Van Cleve Park in Minneapolis on Monday, June 1. Dane said his workload recently increased as more students need to settle legal disputes.

Students face challenges to ending lease during COVID-19

by Katelyn Vue
Published June 3, 2020
Maddy Riemenschneider, a frontline COVID-19 worker, tried to terminate her lease for fear of spreading the disease to roommates, but has been unable to. Other student tenants are in the same situation.
Illustration by Hailee Schievelbein

Two advisory groups work to guide UMN during COVID-19 pandemic

by Katelyn Vue
Published May 8, 2020
Student representatives, faculty and University officials are working to present solutions to the Board of Regents by June 1.
From left, Marcel Thomspon, Shauanassey Johnson, Mychi Nguyen, Esha Dabbs, Destiny Coleman, Grace Coleman and Natashia Otiso. Courtesy of Abigail Rombalski .

Research group recommends community action to create spaces for marginalized youth

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 30, 2020
The recommendations include creating partnerships with marginalized youth and including their voices in the decision-making process.
Courtesy of Eli Sagor. 

UMN foresters start podcast for forestry storytelling

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 27, 2020
Two foresters at the Cloquet Forestry Center started the podcast "Camp 8" to bring foresters together during this time of isolation.
Morrill Hall as seen on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Graduate students demand more action on COVID-19 student relief

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 23, 2020
A University of Minnesota graduate student group drafted a letter highlighting a list of demands that would better support graduate students and vulnerable workers during COVID-19.
Regent Ilean Her, a Hmong community leader, joined the University of Minnesota Board of Regents on May 9, 2019.

‘She’ll just keep marching forward’: Regent Ilean Her highlights passion for supporting students, equity

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 19, 2020
From her time in a Thai refugee camp, as a community leader and now a University of Minnesota regent, Ilean Her is working to better education and support others.
Second year Ph.D. student Megan Red Shirt-Shaw studies Organizational Leadership and Policy.  Photo courtesy of Megan Red Shirt-Shaw and Jayme Halbritter (photographer).

A “groundwork for future generations”: Native American graduate student group plans ahead

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 15, 2020
The group seeks to provide a safe space for Native American graduate students at the University of Minnesota to discuss shared experiences and culture.
Illustrated by Sarah Mai

Professional Student Government makes changes to constitution

by Katelyn Vue
Published April 6, 2020
The changes will better disperse duties and encourage collaboration between positions.
Courtesy of Erika Sanborne.

How students are handling their mental health in the middle of a pandemic

by Samantha Hendrickson and Katelyn Vue
Published March 30, 2020
Students and faculty on and off campus are exploring ways to maintain good mental health during the stress of COVID-19.
From left, candidates Scott Petty, Sarani Rangarajan, Eman Qureshi, Brett Heischmidt and Madison Anderson.

Meet the candidates for graduate and professional student government

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 26, 2020
The COGS and PSG elections will begin on Monday and run through April 3.
Freshman Nicholas Potthoff, an agricultural communication and marketing major, offers insights to other rural students in Coffey Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 25. 

Forging belonging for rural students at the Twin Cities campus

by Katelyn Vue
Published March 2, 2020
A new University student group focuses on strengthening community among students from rural communities.

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