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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Tasty Landscapes
The campus grounds are bursting with beans, herbs, tomatoes, and creative recipe-driven gardens that are luscious and edible. Read more about the Edible Landscapes
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Tagged Edible Landscapes, Education, Gardening, Sustainability, University
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1951 Alumni
On Saturday, August 20, 2011, 20 UMD alumni from all over the United States gathered together on campus to celebrate their 60th class reunion. They met over breakfast and reminisced. Later in the day, they toured the 21st century campus. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1951, Alumni, Business and Economics, Education, Music, Old Main, Psychology, UMD, University
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Armenian Textiles Reveal Secrets
Check out the new book, Splendor & Pageantry: Textile Treasures from the Armenian Orthodox Churches of Istanbul, (Citlembik Publications, Istanbul, 2011) , co-authored by Professor Emerita Marlene Breu of Western Michigan University and Ron Marchese, professor of ancient history and … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian History, Education, Ron Marchese, Scholarly Work, Textiles, University
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Freshman Outdoor Trips
The Freshman Outdoor Trips, organized by the Recreational Sports Outdoor Program (RSOP), are a tradition at UMD that dates back to the 1960s. Tim Bates, RSOP associate director, said the trips are popular with students. “They act as a way … Continue reading
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Tagged Canoeing, Climbing, Education, Freshman Trips, Outdoor Activities, RSOP, University
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Precambrian Field Camps
UMD Geology Professor, Jim Miller, along with co-leaders Dr. George Hudak and Dean Peterson—both affiliated with the UMD Natural Resources Research Institute—are leading the fifth UMD Precambrian field camp for geology majors from now until August 20, 2011. The students … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Geological Mapping, Geology, Precambrian field camp, University
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UMD at the State Fair
On Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 9 a.m.–9 p.m., the UMD booth will be located in the UM Crossroads Building on Dan Patch Avenue. Staff and faculty from UMD departments and programs will host the booth. Area residents are welcome … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011, Alumni, Faculty and Staff, State Fair, University
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Local Farming for Our Future
Would you like to get back to the land? Would you like to learn how to grow something edible and delicious and local? The UMD farm is a great place to start! Formerly known as the Northeast Agricultural Experimental Station, … Continue reading
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Tagged Education, Farming, Internships, SAP@UMD, Sustainability, University
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Chancellor Black Will Throw First Pitch at the Huskies Game
UMD Chancellor Lendley C. “Lynn” Black will throw the first pitch at the Duluth Huskies game vs. the Thunder Bay Border Cats on Monday, August 8 at the Duluth Wade Stadium. Chancellor Black, who began his second year at UMD this … Continue reading
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Tagged Chancellor Black, First Pitch, Huskies, Northwoods League, University
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Vice Chancellor for Student Life
Lisa Erwin has accepted the position of Vice Chancellor for Student Life, effective August 15, 2011. Dr. Erwin is currently the Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota. Read more about the Vice … Continue reading
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