Monthly Archives: May 2011

Last Day to Vote!

Vote for UMD’s Heritage Orchard!! Click HERE to vote This national competition, sponsored by Edy’s Fruit Bars, will give us… • A 50+ apple orchard of heritage apples of our choosing • Site and soil preparation before planting • A … Continue reading

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Jocelyn Larocque: Hockey and Academics

Jocelyn Larocque graduated with honors this month with a Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc). Originally from Ste. Anne, Manitoba, Canada, she is one of three scholar athletes at UMD. She was also named UMD’s first Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Defensive … Continue reading

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“For the Birds”

KUMD celebrates 25 years with Laura Erickson who created a radio show that is both eclectic and informative.  Weaving a program that combined Shakespeare with chickadees and other fascinating topics, Erickson gained a loyal following that turned into far more … Continue reading

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Fire Rescue Training Exercises

The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) and the Duluth Fire Department (DFD) will conduct joint Fire Rescue Training Exercises intermittently over eight days at a UMD owned property located at 1737 Bay View Drive beginning Monday, May 23 through Monday, … Continue reading

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Vote for UMD’s Heritage Orchard

Vote once a day, every day, through May.  Keep the UMD Heritage Orchard in the upper-tier! Click HERE to vote This national competition, sponsored by Edy’s Fruit Bars, will give us… • A 50+ apple orchard of heritage apples of … Continue reading

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Faculty Awards and Retirements

UMD faculty were presented with awards on May 4, 2011 and the 2010-2011 announcement for the retirement of six faculty members. Read more about the award recipients and the faculty who plan to retire.  

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NEW! Marketing and Analytics Degree Program

Interested in marketing?  Have a passion for statistics? UMD is now offering the Marketing Analytics Program (MAP) as an undergraduate major through the Labovitz School of Business and Economics.   Student recruitment will begin this summer with approximately 20 students … Continue reading

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Vote for UMD’s Heritage Orchard

Vote once a day, every day, through May 31st! Click HERE to vote This national competition, sponsored by Edy’s Fruit Bars, will give us… • A 50+ apple orchard of heritage apples of our choosing • Site and soil preparation … Continue reading

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MN Senate and House of Representatives Vote to Honor UMD Bulldogs

On May 9 at 3 p.m., the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives unanimously voted to honor the men’s hockey and football teams for the 2010-2011 championship titles. Read about the resolution passed in honor of the Bulldogs

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First Commencement at the DECC AMSOIL Arena

UMD will hold its undergraduate commencement ceremony at the DECC Amsoil Arena on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Over 100 faculty members and 1,160 students will march in the event. Over 5,600 parents and guests will attend the ceremony. Read more … Continue reading

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