UMM News

Art Club Holiday Sale features work of student and area artists

Judy Korn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:11:00 CST

A campus tradition, the sale features paintings, prints, photographs, ceramic pieces, handmade jewelry, and knit items.

Michael Eble, associate professor of studio art, featured in joint exhibition focused on the environment

Judy Korn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:11:00 CST

Eble's paintings complement Netherton's sculpture, and together their work invokes questioning and appreciation for nature.

Physic students launch scientific balloon

Judy Korn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:11:00 CST

The attached equipment measured the function of altitude on temperature, pressure, carbon dioxide, radioactivity, skylight polarization, skylight colors, ultra violet light, and the speed of sound.

Soup and Substance to focus on housing

student Samantha Esguerra — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:11:00 CST

The December discussion will explore issues of housing in Stevens County and throughout Minnesota, including homelessness, the housing crisis, rental housing, and foreclosure.

An "Unusual" Opportunity in the Windy City

Natalie Johnson '11, Wichita, Kansas — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:11:00 CST

The Unusual Suspects, UMM's Improv Troupe, traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to perform at the regional College Improv Tournament.

32nd annual Carol Concert tickets on sale

Mary Keller, Concert Choir Publicity Office — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:11:00 CST

Advanced tickets are available for the 2009 University of Minnesota, Morris Carol Concerts-"A Carol Concert with Charlie Brown"-to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m. at the Morris Area Schools Concert Hall.

John Jones '11, Stevens Forward! steward influences "green" changes at summer job

guest writer Katie McKenzie '03 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:11:00 CST

Influenced by the carbon neutral goals of the Morris campus and the Stevens Forward! initiative, Jones helped Pizza Ranch owner Ron Tappe initiate cost and carbon saving changes.

Morris campus strategic partner in the launch of new Minnesota GreenCorps program

Christine Mahoney — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:11:00 CST

The University of Minnesota, Morris has partnered with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and ServeMinnesota to launch a new program—Minnesota GreenCorps. The new program is an environmentally focused AmeriCorps program administered by MPCA that aims to protect and preserve Minnesota's environment while developing the next generation of environmental professionals.

Students donate art work as service-learning project and gift to the community

Kyle Matuska '11, Monticello — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:11:00 CST

Paintings of Morris scenes will be available for viewing and for sale by bids at the Common Cup coffeehouse. Proceeds will be donated to Stevens County Human Services.

University of Minnesota, Morris fall 2009 enrollment up more than six percent

Christine Mahoney — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:11:00 CST

More students are taking advantage of the renewable, sustainable liberal arts education at the University of Minnesota, Morris this fall 2009. Enrollment at the Morris campus is up more than six percent compared to fall 2008. Total enrollment for fall 2009 is 1,705 students.

Professor Len Keeler receives $130,000 National Science Foundation grant

Judy Korn — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:10:00 CDT

The physics professor is developing a new way to measure and to interpret the behavior of highly excited atoms.

2009-10 University of Minnesota, Morris Theatre Season performances announced

Christine Mahoney — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:10:00 CDT

The 2009-10 University of Minnesota, Morris Theatre season begins Thursday, November 5, 2009, with an adaptation of Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone. Written in response to the Nazi regime's occupation of Paris, the adapted Antigone by Jean Anouilh runs November 5-7, 2009, at the Humanities Fine Arts (HFA) Proscenium Theatre.

Project Art for Nature exhibition promotes awareness and stewardship

Judy Korn — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:10:00 CDT

Several of the contributing artists will visit campus to share career advice with senior studio art majors and to attend the opening reception on Thursday, October 22.

Toxicology graduate student Jenna Benson '07 studies the effects of Echinacea

Judy Korn — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:09:00 CDT

Two articles from her work on the herbal supplement have been submitted for publication in Food and Chemical Toxicology and Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.

The University of Minnesota, Morris among Mother Jones Magazine's Top 10 "Cool Schools"

Christine Mahoney — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:09:00 CDT

Morris campus makes Mother Jones "10 cool schools that will blow your mind, not your budget" list.

English Professor Turk studies "vidding" and literary analysis by television series fans

Kurt Schliep '10, Howard Lake — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:08:00 CDT

Turk's interest lies in the vid creator's explanation of character development and behavior.

Garavaso explores the impact of mistranslations of words written by the "father of logic"

Sam Young '11, Minnetonka — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:08:00 CDT

The research of Pieranna Garavaso, professor of philosophy, will influence how scholars understand Gottlob Frege's views on thinking and add a new perspective to the field.

Bradley Deane receives Morris Alumni Association Teaching Award

Judy Riley — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:04:00 CDT

Bradley Deane believes that there is no single piece of advice he can offer his students that will serve them all, but he admits that he finds his own advice about teaching from one of the Victorian writers he studies. According to John Henry Newman, he says, the job of a teacher in the liberal arts is to cultivate "habits of mind that last a lifetime."

Thirteen Morris faculty receive Imagine Fund Awards

Judy Riley — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:04:00 CDT

Thirteen Morris faculty have received 2009 University of Minnesota Imagine Fund Awards. The Imagine Fund is supported by the McKnight Foundation to support research, projects and creative works in the Humanities.

Melinda Kernik receives Sullivan Scholarship

Judy Riley — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:04:00 CDT

When Melinda Kernik graduates from the University of Minnesota, Morris she'll have the tools to explore a number of career options. Meanwhile, she'll embark on an adventure that may help her to determine her life's work. Kernik is a 2009 recipient of the Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship.

Kellcee Baker, Ashley Gaschk are 2009 Truman Scholars

Judy Riley — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:03:00 CDT

Kellcee Baker and Ashley Gaschk have been named 2009 Truman Scholars, two of the 60 selected across the entire United States. Baker is the only Truman recipient selected from Minnesota and Gaschk is the only North Dakotan named.