Monthly Archives: July 2011

Isaac Odim Signs with the NFL

Posted on July 27, 2011 by umdnews

Running back Isaac Odim, the first three-time All-American in the 79-year history of University of Minnesota Duluth football, announced on July 26, 2011 that he has signed a free agent contract with the National Football League (NFL) San Diego Chargers. … Continue reading →

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Global Art Education

Posted on July 27, 2011 by umdnews

  Six UMD art education students and one studio art major traveled to Sweden, Estonia, and Finland to study international perspectives in art education. Read more about the global art education program

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National Science Foundation at UMD

Posted on July 26, 2011 by umdnews

From July 5-8, Marsha Walton, a National Science Foundation producer, filmed andinterviewed four different researchers at UMD for the Science Nation.  The stories chosen to be featured in the Science Nation series are the Great Lakes Worm Watch, the Large … Continue reading →

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Juneberries in July

Posted on July 25, 2011 by umdnews

On Tuesday, July 26 at noon, Peggy Dahlberg—UMD Landscape Maintenance Supervisor—will lead volunteers on a final Juneberry picking tour. Starting at the Solon Campus Center, the group will pick the ripe berries for UMD Food Services. Volunteers have picked approximately … Continue reading →

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Need An Expert?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by umdnews

With more than 1,000 faculty and staff members, UMD harbors a wealth of information for journalists who need facts and professional perspectives. Professors, researchers and other university leaders often contribute resources on topics that impact the world today. These faculty … Continue reading →

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Teachers Teaching Teachers

Posted on July 20, 2011 by umdnews

Hosted by the Department of Education at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), the second annual Lake Superior Writing Project Mini-Institute is for teachers of any subject from kindergarten to college level. The event was from Monday, July 11 through … Continue reading →

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St. Paul Saints vs. Sioux City Explorer

Posted on July 19, 2011 by umdnews

The UMD Alumni Association is sponsoring a pre-game picnic before the Friday, July 22 St. Paul Saints vs. Sioux City  Explorer baseball game. The evening starts at 5:30 pm in the Area C/Main Gate picnic area at Midway Stadium, followed … Continue reading →

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They Left Their Vehicles Behind

Posted on July 18, 2011 by umdnews

From July 5 – 8, UMD employees were encouraged to find another way to arrive at work.  There were vendor fairs, health awareness presentations, and local athletic companies that demonstrated proper footwear and equipment for both activities. The official bike/walk … Continue reading →

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Starting the Dream

Posted on July 14, 2011 by umdnews

For some people, college is a dream that begins at an early age.  For others it can feel far-fetched and unrealistic. At UMD, educators and campus leaders started a program called SCOPE (Students of Color Opportunities for Postsecondary Education) where … Continue reading →

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More Than Produce

Posted on July 13, 2011 by umdnews

UMD has had a farmer’s market on campus since 2000. Over the years, the location has changed and the weekly summer event has grown to include artists, musicians, and other specialty vendors. All of the farmer’s market vendors are local, … Continue reading →

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