Volume Three, Edition Nine

May 1, 2008

UMM News:

Chancellor testifies before U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Jacqueline Johnson, chancellor, was invited to speak about UMM's "green" projects and the leadership of colleges and college students in clean energy initiatives before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Read more and/or listen to Johnson's testimony.

Legislative update—Gateway Center approved
UMM is pleased to report that the bonding bill signed by Governor Tim Pawlenty includes the renovation of Community Services, the new Gateway Center. Thank you to everyone who supported this project by contacting legislators and sharing UMM's story. Read more.

UMM purchases Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) A ZEV, a Zero Emission Vehicle, is the newest addition to UMM's work fleet. Running on electricity instead of gas, the ZEV's annual cost for electricity is $161 compared to $1,796 for its gas counterpart. Read more.

Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner tonight
Retiring members of the UMM community and recipients of 2008 honors and awards will be recognized this evening at the annual Faculty and Staff Recognition Dinner. Retirees are David Dylla, building and grounds worker; Charles Grussing, police lieutenant; David Hoppe, professor of biology; Craig Kissock, professor of education; Andy Lopez, professor of computer science; Dian Lopez, professor of computer science; and Jean Sasek, executive office and administrative specialist. Read more.

Senior studio art student "virtual" show If you haven't been back to campus to see the current exhibit in the Humanities Fine Arts Gallery, check out the senior studio art student "virtual" show. To see the show in person, visit the gallery through Saturday, May 17, 2008. A catalog is available.

2008 commencement to be Web cast live
The Class of 2008 commencement scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 2 p.m. on the mall will be Web cast live. U.S. Representative Keith Ellison, Minnesota 5th Congressional District, will give the address. UMM Alumni Association President Debra Carlson '72 will welcome UMM's newest alumni. Read more.

Reception honoring Gumpel at Weisman
A reception honoring Liselotte Gumpel, UMM professor emeritus of German, on the occasion of her recent donation of Katerina Wilczynki watercolors to the Weisman Art Museum, will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the William G. Shepherd Room of the Weisman Art Museum. For more information, e-mail or call 320-589-6066.

Sixth annual Symposium on Small Towns scheduled for June 2008
Register now for the 2008 Symposium on Small Towns to be held on campus Tuesday, June 3, and Wednesday, June 4. This year's focus will be self-reliant approaches to small-scale food, fuel, and power systems for schools and local governments. Read more.

Summer youth programs at UMM:  
music, science, art, technology, dance, and more...for ages 12 and up!
Register the children in your life for UMM's 2008 summer youth programs: Summer Jazz Experience, June 8-10; Henjum Creative Study Institute, June 16-20, June 23-27; and Summer Scholars, July 13-25. Program formats include credit and noncredit, residential and day options.

Alumni News and Events:

Studio art majors and minors—submit your work for alumni exhibit
An alumni art exhibit will be held in conjunction with Homecoming 2008. Studio art majors and minors are invited to submit current work. The deadline has been extended to June 1. Download a prospectus from the Studio Art Web page.

Alumni travel program—share your ideas! The Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving is exploring an alumni travel program. Where might you be interested in traveling? Who would you enjoy as travel companions? Fill out this brief survey, and help us with the planning!

Duluth alumni gathering in June—mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars for a UMM Alumni Association gathering in Duluth on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Kitchi Gammi Club, 831 East Superior Street, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Business casual attire is requested, and guests are welcomed. RSVP online, call 320-589-6066, or e-mail.

Young alumni study abroad gathering photos online
Young alumni, students, and faculty gathered to share study abroad and travel tales on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Thank you to Pareena Lawrence, associate professor of economics, Janet Schrunk Ericksen, associate professor of English, and Sarah Buchanan, associate professor of French, and their students for their presentation and to all who attended. Enjoy the photos.

UMM on the Move:

UMM at Living Green Expo
UMM will participate in the Living Green Expo on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2008. Held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, the free event provides solutions for people to live healthier lives with less impact on the environment. Read more.

UMM Friends of Cougar Football golf event—mark your calendars!
The newly expanded Pomme De Terre Golf Course in Morris will be the site of the 10th annual Friends of Cougar Football golf event on Friday, July 11, 2008. Everyone is invited to participate. Read more.

Save the date for a UMM at the St. Paul Saints game evening
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 23, 2008, for the annual UMM at the St. Paul Saints game at Midway Stadium. Tailgating starts at 4 p.m. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. Details will be included in the June E-Express.

From the Philanthropy File:

Make a gift in honor of a special person or occasion
'Tis the season for celebrations—graduations, retirements, engagements, marriages, anniversaries. A gift to UMM in honor of a special person or occasion is a meaningful way to celebrate. You can also commemorate a loved one or express sympathy by making a memorial gift to UMM. The names of those honored or memorialized are included each fall in the Honor Roll of Donor's issue of Profile. Make a gift today.

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