E-Express—a newsletter for alumni, donors, and friends

Volume Five, Edition Four

November 1, 2009

Issue highlights:

Associate Professor of Physics Keeler receives National Science Foundation grant
Women's golf wins conference championship
Fall campus slideshow
Duluth biology and chemistry alumni gathering
Homecoming photos
A National Philanthropy Day thank you

Morris campus news:

Keeler receives NSF grant Associate Professor of Physics Matthew “Len” Keeler received a National Science Foundation grant of $130,000 to conduct an experimental investigation of the influence of background gas collisions on the classical orbits of Rydberg electrons. Read more.

Chancellor’s Advisory Council

The Chancellor’s Advisory Council (CAC) met on campus in October 2009. Comprised of alumni and friends, business and educational leaders, policy makers, media representatives, and campus community members, the CAC meets once per year on campus, working within the Morris governance structure, sharing expertise and bringing imaginations to bear on topics of strategic campus importance. The CAC helps shape efforts implementing the external relations aspects of the strategic plan, including marketing and institutional advancement.

Women’s golf wins conference championship

The women’s golf team won the 2009 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) championship. Head women’s golf coach Jana Koehler ’00 received UMAC Coach of the Year honors. Read more about the 2009 men’s and women’s golf season and enjoy the photos and videos.

Festival of the Winds clinics and concerts

The Symphonic Winds will host the annual Festival of the Winds on Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7, 2009. Visiting high school bands will attend clinics with a guest conductor. Concerts, open to the public, will be held both evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Humanities Fine Arts Recital Hall. Read more.

Theatre discipline presents Antigone

The 2009–10 theatre season begins with an adaptation of Sophocles’ Greek tragedyAntigone. Written in response to the Nazi regime’s occupation of Paris, Antigone by Jean Anouilh runs Thursday through Saturday, November 5–7, 2009, on stage at the Humanities Fine Arts Proscenium Theatre. Read more.

Author Heid Erdrich to visit campus for poetry reading

Sponsored by the Briggs Library Associates, Heid E. Erdrich, author of The Mother’s Tongue, Fishing for Myth, and National Monuments, will visit campus for a poetry reading on Monday, November 16, 2009, at 7 p.m. in Oyate Hall. Read more.

Carol Concert tickets on sale

“A Charlie Brown Christmas” is the theme of the 32nd annual Carol Concert, a Morris campus holiday tradition. Performances are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Morris Area Schools Concert Hall. For ticket information, contact the music office at 320-589-6234.

2010 Celebration Web site

Visit the new 2010 Celebration Web site to learn about the history of the Morris campus and reminisce with those who share your campus history! Check back frequently for new content as the campus prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University of Minnesota, Morris founding and the 100th anniversary of the West Central School of Agriculture and Experiment Station founding.

Fall campus slideshow

Autumn is always a beautiful season on campus. Although fall colors were brief this year because of an early snowfall, we enjoyed every minute. View the slideshow by Natalie Johnson '11.

Alumni News and Events:

Attention all chemistry and biology alumni in the Duluth area! You and a guest are invited to join Professors of Chemistry Jim Togeas and Nancy Carpenter and fellow chemistry and biology alumni at a gathering on Friday, November 6, 2009, in the Fireside Room at Midi Restaurant at Fitger’s Inn in Duluth. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. RSVP by Monday, November 2 for the complimentary dinner hosted by Susan Schmidgall, development officer, and Carla Riley ’85, director of alumni relations and annual giving. E-mail or call 320-589-6066.

UMMAA hosts Sophomore Movie Night

The University of Minnesota, Morris Alumni Association (UMMAA) begins a new tradition on Thursday, November 19, 2009, with a Sophomore Movie Night at the historic Morris Theater. Along with the Ice Cream Social for first-year students held during Orientation, the program introduces current students to the UMMAA and the resources and services it provides. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving for more information at 320-589-6067.

Midwinter event scheduled—save the date!

The annual UMMAA Midwinter Gathering has been scheduled for February 18, 2010, in the Twin Cities. Mark your calendars, and watch for details in E-Express.

Morris at the Minnesota Twins photos

Sponsored by the UMMAA, alumni gathered in the Metrodome in October 2009 to witness an exciting Twins win over the Kansas City Royals. Enjoy the photos.

Homecoming 2009 photos and slideshow Alumni were “glad to be back” for Homecoming 2009. Despite the cold, wind, and snow, warm memories were made at a variety of traditional and unique Homecoming activities. Enjoy the photos.

Driggs Lecturer Jill Doerfler ’01 photos

Jill Doerfler ’01, assistant professor of American Indian studies, Duluth campus, gave the O. Truman Driggs Distinguished Lecture on campus in October 2009. Read more and enjoy the photos.

October young alumni event photos

Young alumni gathered at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul in October 2009 to learn about the famous voyage of the Titanic in the company of friends old and new. Enjoy the photos.

Haug ’79, 2009-10 Latterell Visiting Alumnus, campus visit photos

Ken Haug ’79, associate professor of chemistry, Lafayette College, visited campus in October as the 2009-10 Latterell Visiting Alumnus. Enjoy the photo.

Morris on the move:

Twin Cities location for Board of Directors meeting

The UMMAA Board of Directors meets in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, and welcomes new members Jeffery Stewart ’02 and Curt Teberg ’70.

From the philanthropy file:

An opportunity to say thank you

National Philanthropy Day®, Sunday, November 15, 2009, is a day set aside to recognize the impact of philanthropy in our communities and our world. This special day provides an opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports Morris students, faculty, staff, and programs through charitable giving. Thank you for making a gift and making a difference at the University of Minnesota, Morris.

In partnership with the University of Minnesota Foundation, 100 percent of all gifts designated to the Morris campus are received by and invested in the Morris campus.

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