UMM Liberal Arts

Morris Named a Best Value Public College by Kiplinger's Personal Finance

Melissa Weber — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:01:00 CST

The University of Minnesota, Morris has again been named to the Kiplinger's Personal Finance list of 100 best values in public colleges for 2012-13.

Noted Writer and Environmental Ethicist to Speak at Morris

Jenna Ray — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 08:10:00 CDT

Kathleen Dean Moore, 2012-13 Environmental Studies Scholar in Residence, will give a public lecture on Tuesday, October 23, and a public reading on Wednesday, October 24. Both events will be held in the HFA Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.

Morris to Host Hugo and Nebula Award-Winner Lois McMaster Bujold

Jenna Ray — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 08:09:00 CDT

The University of Minnesota, Morris is pleased to welcome Hugo and Nebula award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Lois McMaster Bujold on Tuesday, October 9, at 7 p.m. in Imholte Hall 109.

Liz Miller and David Hamlow's You Complete Me to Grace HFA Gallery

Jenna Ray — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:10:00 CDT

The HFA Gallery presents You Complete Me, which features the work of mixed media artists Liz Miller and David Hamlow, on Thursday, October 18, 2012.

Theatre Discipline's 2012-13 Season Promises Deception, Dispute, and a Little Bit of Magic

Lindy Jackson '15, Belle Plaine, MN — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:10:00 CDT

From heated debate on political issues, to humorous squabbling between spouses, to a king's quarrel with magic, the Theatre Discipline will present audiences the opportunity to watch characters act under the pressure of various struggles.

Bill and Kari Roberts Selected as Latterell Visiting Alumni

Jenna Ray — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 08:10:00 CDT

Bill and Kari D. Roberts will return to Morris as the featured speakers in the 2012 Latterell Visiting Alumnus Lecture on Thursday, October 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Science Auditorium.

Butler Receives Fulbright-Hays Fellowship for Research on Water Justice and Resistance to Dams

Jenna Ray — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:10:00 CDT

Christopher Butler, instructor of English, sociology and honors, was recently awarded a Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship for his project "Water Unites, Water Divides: Resistance to the West Seti and Upper Karnali Dams in Nepal."

Piano Solos Will Accompany Sculpture Installations in The Enchanted Garden Preludes

Jenna Ray — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:09:00 CDT

The University of Minnesota, Morris will host a collaborative performance and installation event featuring Beth Winterfeldt, pianist, and Nicole Roberts Hoiland, sculptor, on Sunday, October 7, at 3 p.m. in the Humanities Fine Arts Recital Hall. Winterfeldt will perform Richard Danielpour's The Enchanted Garden Preludes alongside Hoiland's sculptural work, which is inspired by the music.

Midwest Philosophy Colloquium to Host Michael Huemer and Russ Shafer-Landau

Jenna Ray — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:11:00 CDT

The Philosophy Discipline invites the Morris community to the 37th Annual Midwest Philosophy Colloquium. This year's colloquium is on the topic of moral realism and will feature two of the most notable moral realists in philosophy today: Professors Michael Huemer and Russ Shafer-Landau.

Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Works in Progress the Focus of New Discussion Series

Jenna Ray — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:09:00 CDT

The University of Minnesota, Morris introduces a new series of faculty-led presentations entitled "Gender, Women, & Sexuality Studies Works in Progress: A Discussion Series."