Monthly Archives: December 2011

UMD Language App for iPads

Posted on December 30, 2011 by umdnews

UMD’s German Studies department is creating a German grammar guide now that the existing App has been discontinued.  The original App was used by Assistant Professor Dan Nolan of the German Studies department and when it was removed from the … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice Invitation to Community Families

Posted on December 22, 2011 by umdnews

Celebrate the winter solstice at the UMD Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium today from 4-9 p.m. The Duluth Children’s Museum is partnering with the Planetarium, combining stellar sightings with solstice activities. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this free, fun-filled, unique evening … Continue reading →

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NEW! Civil Engineering Masters Degree

Posted on December 20, 2011 by umdnews

Hands-On Experience and Project Design in State-of-the-Art Facilities A new masters program in the UMD Department of Civil Engineering began this past fall. The coursework includes basic requirements in civil engineering study, as well as a final project that is … Continue reading →

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National Science Foundation Features UMD Large Lakes Observatory

Posted on December 19, 2011 by umdnews

The National Science Foundation video series, Science Nation, is featuring the work of Large Lakes Observatory (LLO) scientists Steve Colman, professor of geological sciences and LLO director; Jay Austin, associate professor of physics; Tom Johnson, Regents Professor of geological sciences; … Continue reading →

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Holiday Reading by Local Author

Posted on December 15, 2011 by umdnews

For many years author and UMD English Professor Joseph Maiolo has brightened the holiday season with his annual reading of Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.” Begin the winter holidays this year with a new tradition of Maiolo reading one of … Continue reading →

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Equity and Diversity Award Honors UMD

Posted on December 12, 2011 by umdnews

The University of Minnesota system presented UMD with the 2011 Equity and Diversity Outstanding Unit Award, recognizing UMD’s commitment to and accomplishments toward integrating equity and diversity into the campus culture. The award was accepted by UMD’s Chancellor Lendley C. … Continue reading →

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UMD Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Appointed

Posted on December 6, 2011 by umdnews

After an extensive national search yielding a strong pool of candidates from which to choose, Dr. Andrea J. Schokker has been appointed UMD’s Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “Dr. Schokker was selected because of her demonstrated record of administrative … Continue reading →

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UMD Research Featured by National Science Foundation

Posted on December 5, 2011 by umdnews

The National Science Foundation (NSF) video series, Science Nation, is featuring UMD faculty work to document the Chippewa language and the training of indigenous scholars, research conducted by Mary Hermes while working as an associate professor at UMD. In October … Continue reading →

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Reading from Author Milan Kovacovic

Posted on December 2, 2011 by umdnews

Milan Kovacovic will read from his recently published memoir at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec 8 in the Griggs Center. The memoir, Ma’s Dictionary: An Odyssey Through the Social Classes: France, Slovakia, U.S.A., published by Greysolon Press, takes the reader … Continue reading →

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Maroon and Gold Holiday Tree Topped with a Bulldog

Posted on December 1, 2011 by umdnews

UMD students Travis Thompson, Derek LeDoux, Bailey Goodburn, and Brett Podein from the Labovitz School of Business and Economics (LSBE) have decorated a holiday tree with UMD pride and holiday spirit for the third annual Fitger’s Holiday Forest silent auction.  … Continue reading →

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