UMM News

Eight Morris Faculty Members Receive Grant-in-Aid Awards

Jenna Ray — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:06:00 CDT

Eight faculty members received awards in the spring grant round of the University of Minnesota Grant-in-Aid of Research, Artistry and Scholarship Program.

Morris Green Summer Programs Offer Outreach and Opportunity

Pengxeu Thao '15, Roseville — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:06:00 CDT

Morris will host a youth camp and provide renewable energy tours again this summer.

Morris Awaits Regents' Budget Approval

Jenna Ray — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:06:00 CDT

A two-year tuition freeze is close to becoming a reality at Morris.

Leah Hoyt '13 Builds Connections while Student Teaching with Alumna

Jenna Ray — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:06:00 CDT

Leah Hoyt '13 is mentored by cooperating teacher Katie Graham LaPointe '01.

Eckerle Receives Imagine Fund Award for Women's Writing Project

Cassie Hall '13, Brookings, South Dakota — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:06:00 CDT

Julie Eckerle has received a 2013 Imagine Fund Award for her project "Women's Letters in Trinity College's Archbishop King Collection."

Kaylie Clark '14 Earns All-American Status

Stephen Batcher, sports information director — Thu, 30 May 2013 09:05:00 CDT

Kaylie Clark '14 throws her personal best at the biggest meet of her career and is named an All-American.

UMMAA Announces 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Jenna Ray — Tue, 28 May 2013 10:05:00 CDT

The UMM Alumni Association (UMMAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2013 UMMAA Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.

Green Prairie Community Art Committee Seeking Artwork for New Residence Hall

Michael Eble — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:05:00 CDT

The Green Prairie Community Art Committee is looking for artwork to display in the new Green Prairie Living and Learning Community.

Faculty, Students, and Alumni Connect at Minnebar 8

Miles Taylor '13, Wood Lake — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:05:00 CDT

Students and alumni joined Nic McPhee, professor of computer science, at the 8th Annual Minnebar Technology Conference on Saturday, April 6.

Kolaya Creates Novel with Imagine Fund Award

Cassie Hall '13, Brookings, South Dakota — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:05:00 CDT

Christine Kolaya, assistant professor of English, is a 2013 Imagine Fund Award recipient.

Morris to Offer Green Summer Opportunities for the Community

Jenna Ray — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:05:00 CDT

Morris will host summer camps and renewable energy tours this summer.

Office of Community Engagement Presents Annual Awards

Jenna Ray — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:05:00 CDT

The Office of Community Engagement presented a series of awards to individuals who have created or supported exemplary partnerships with the broader community.

Seth Elsen '13 Recounts Working for CST

Jenna Ray — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:05:00 CDT

Seth Elsen '13, Shelton, Washington, discusses his experiences as a student employee with the Center for Small Towns.

Samantha Bruno '13 Reflects on Four Years With CST

Jayce Koester '16, Center for Small Towns — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:05:00 CDT

Samantha Bruno '13, Foley, reflects on four years spent working with the Center for Small Towns.

Barbara Burke Receives Fulbright Award

Jenna Ray — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:05:00 CDT

Barbara Burke, associate professor of communication, media, and rhetoric, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant for the 2013-14 academic year.

Kali Cordes '13 Honored by the UMAC

UMAC Media Relations and Stephen Batcher, sports information director — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:05:00 CDT

Kali Cordes '13, Glenwood, is one of two recipients of the 2013 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Scholar-Athlete Leadership Award.

National Science Foundation Extends Funding for Morris REU

Jenna Ray — Thu, 02 May 2013 08:05:00 CDT

The National Science Foundation has awarded James Cotter, professor of geology, a research grant to help fund Morris's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU).

Morris Approved for Membership in Sigma Delta Pi

Jenna Ray — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:05:00 CDT

The Spanish Discipline has been approved for a charter membership in Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society.

2013 Commencement Ceremony Held in the P.E. Center

Jenna Ray — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:05:00 CDT

Nearly 350 students will receive their degrees during the 50th Commencement on Saturday, May 11.

Dakota Language Documentary to Premiere at Morris

Jenna Ray — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:04:00 CDT

Morris will host a premiere screening of Dakota Iapi Teunhindapi : We Cherish the Dakota Language on Wednesday, May 1.

Rural Arts and Culture Summit Will Offer Diverse Programming for Rural Leaders

Center for Small Towns — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:06:00 CDT

The 2013 Rural Arts and Culture Summit will focus on rural development and art.

Studio Art Students Collaborate with Wetlands District

Office of Community Engagement — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:04:00 CDT

Students will produce a series of paintings for the local wetland management district as their final project of the semester.

Sustainability Semester to Premier this Summer at Morris

Jenna Ray — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:04:00 CDT

Students will learn how to build sustainable communities in the new Sustainability Semester.

Students Give Back to Local Elementary School

Cassie Hall '13, Brookings, South Dakota — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:04:00 CDT

Students completed an "Outreach to Teach" project at St. Mary's School in Morris.

Jennifer Deane Receives All-University Horace T. Morse Award

Jenna Ray — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:04:00 CDT

Jennifer Kolpacoff Deane is a 2013 recipient of the Horace T. Morse—University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education.

Sixth Annual Bread 'N Bowls to be Held April 29

Ashraf Ashkar, Office of Community Engagement — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:04:00 CDT

The 6th annual Bread 'N Bowls event will raise awareness and funds for local organizations.

Morris Campus to Celebrate Earth Week

Jenna Ray — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:04:00 CDT

Earth Week is a time for the Morris community to celebrate and showcase its efforts to educate and implement renewable, sustainable initiatives.

Morris Featured in The Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges

Jenna Ray — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:04:00 CDT

Morris is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The Princeton Review.

Undergraduate Research Symposium to Celebrate Student Achievement

Jenna Ray — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:04:00 CDT

Students will present their research, creative, and scholarly work during the 13th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Student Documents History of Local Non-Profit

Jenna Ray — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:04:00 CDT

Abbie Thebault-Spieker '16, Bemidji, is scanning and organizing documentation from the local Barnes-Aastad Association.

Palgrave Macmillan Releases Bina's Latest Book

Jenna Ray — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:05:00 CDT

To celebrate the release of Cyrus Bina's latest book, the Economics and Management Disciplines will host a reception at the LaFave House on Wednesday, May 1.

Next Cafe Scientifique to Focus on DNA Controversy

Jenna Ray — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:04:00 CDT

The next Cafe Scientifique will address "the Junk DNA controversy" on Tuesday, April 30.

Soup & Substance to Focus on Earth Week and E-waste

Maria Fleck '14, Saint Stephen, Office of Community Engagement — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:04:00 CDT

The April discussion will focus on the issue of e-waste.

Guest Artist Atzinger to Perform Piano Recital

Jenna Ray — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:04:00 CDT

The Music Discipline will welcome Christopher Atzinger for a piano recital on Sunday, April 21, at 2:30 p.m.

Students Bring Technology Education to Rural Minnesota

Jayce Koester '16, Center for Small Towns — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:04:00 CDT

Michael Lindgren '14, Crystal, and Zak Threadgill '15, Ramsey, are performing a statistical analysis of Lac qui Parle's Computer Commuter.

Manning to Serve as CMR Spring Guest Speaker

Jenna Ray — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:04:00 CDT

Jimmie Manning will be the spring guest speaker for the Communication, Media, and Rhetoric Discipline.

Breen Receives Imagine Fund Award for Research on Modern Theories of Seed Ownership

Miles Taylor '13, Wood Lake — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:04:00 CDT

Sheri Breen received an all-University Imagine Fund Award for research on ownership of native seeds.

Summer Term Courses Offer a Variety of Learning Opportunities

Rose Murphy, summer term coordinator — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:04:00 CDT

Community members and students have the opportunity to enroll in a wide variety of summer courses.

Holten Works to Improve Local Businesses' Online Presence

Jayce Koester '16, Center for Small Towns — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:04:00 CDT

Cory Holten '15, Starbuck, works with his hometown and CST to help local businesses get online.

2013 Senior Art Exhibition to Showcase Student Achievement

Jenna Ray — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:04:00 CDT

Thirteen graduating studio art majors will share their work at the 2013 Senior Art Exhibition beginning Thursday, April 18.

Kim Receives Faculty Distinguished Research Award

Jenna Ray — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:04:00 CDT

Jong-Min Kim, professor of statistics, has been awarded the Faculty Distinguished Research Award.

Timna Wyckoff Receives 2013 UMMAA Teaching Award

Jenna Ray — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:04:00 CDT

Timna Wyckoff, associate professor of biology, received the 2013 University of Minnesota, Morris Alumni Association Teaching Award.

Nic McPhee Receives 2013 UMMAA Teaching Award

Jenna Ray — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:04:00 CDT

Nic McPhee, professor of computer science, received the 2013 University of Minnesota, Morris Alumni Association Teaching Award.

Bowers '03 to Deliver Next Careers in Biology Alumni Speakers Series Lecture

Jenna Ray — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:04:00 CDT

Rachel Bowers '03, MPH, RD, LD, will deliver the next Careers in Biology Alumni Speakers Series lecture on Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Science 2950.

2013 Rural Arts and Culture Summit to be Held in Morris

Center for Small Towns — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:03:00 CDT

The 2013 Rural Arts and Culture Summit will be hosted by the Center for Small Towns June 5-6.

Theatre Discipline to Close Season with Enchanting Children's Show

Lindy Jackson '15, Belle Plain — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:03:00 CDT

The Theatre Discipline will close its 2012-13 season with the vibrant and enchanting children's show The King Stag.

2013 Jooinn Lee Lecture Postponed

Jenna Ray — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:04:00 CDT

The 2013 Jooinn Lee Lecture has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled soon.

April Community Meal to Feature Traditional Mexican Fare

Ashraf Ashkar, Office of Community Engagement — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:03:00 CDT

The next Morris Community Meal will be held on Monday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church.

Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition Graces HFA Gallery

Jenna Ray — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:03:00 CDT

The 2013 Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition runs March 28 through April 13, 2013.

French Poetry Contest Will Celebrate Language and Verse

Cassie Hall '13, Brookings, South Dakota — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:04:00 CDT

The 27th Annual Edith R. Farrell French Poetry Contest will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the Student Center's Oyate Hall.