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Travel Adventures On All Seven Continents
Explore the world with award-winning author and Duluth native Marty Essen as he presents the multimedia show, Around the World in 90 Minutes, at UMD on Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Weber Music Hall, sponsored by the … Continue reading
UMD Diversity Dialogue
On Friday, March 30, UMD’s Elias Mokole is trading his spot in a concert hall where he performs opera in his rich, warm baritone, for the role as host for a presentation on diversity. Mokole will … Continue reading
Jenelle Bartelt Explores the World of Puppets
In “The World of Puppetry,” senior Jenelle Bartelt researched the different uses of puppetry and how it benefits theatre and film productions for the current generation for her Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP). Bartelt said, “I’m hoping that my UROP … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Design, Theatre, University
Tagged Education, Puppetry, University, UROP
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Choral Event Launches Scholarship
A special concert will honor the memory of UMD Professor Vernon Opheim and launch the UMD Dr. Vernon Choral Scholarship intended for students studying to become choral directors. The concert will begin at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4 in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Choral Event, Dr. Opheim, Education, Scholarship, University Singers
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Annual Awareness Event About Eating Disorders
During the week of February 27, UMD will be holding the annual Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness week with “Family and Friends” as the theme. Kicking off the week on Monday, February 27 at 7 pm in Bohannon 90, … Continue reading
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Tagged Annual, Eating Disorders, Education, Event, University
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Antiracist Author to Speak at UMD
One of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, and one of Utne Reader’s 25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World in 2010, will speak on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus at 6 p.m., Thursday, … Continue reading
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Tagged Antiracist, Education, Tim Wise, UnFair Campaign, University
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2012 Rudolf Nissim Award Presented to UMD Assistant Professor
From among 230 entries, UMD Assistant Professor of Percussion Gene Koshinski was presented with the 2012 Rudolf Nissim Award. The awarded composition entitled Concerto for Marimba and Choir is written for solo marimba, percussion ensemble, and choir. The recording that … Continue reading
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Tagged Concerto, Education, Gene Koshinski, Marimba, Rudolph Nissim Award, University
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MTAG Open Houses for Prospective Students
Three open house meetings are taking place on February 24th, March 30th, and April 27th for prospective students interested in the UMD Master of Tribal Administration and Governance (MTAG) program. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with students in … Continue reading
Women’s Studies 30th Anniversary
UMD’s Department of Women’s Studies 30th Anniversary will take place Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., Weber Music Hall. Events include a multimedia presentation; musical performances by Oshkii Gizhik Singers, Sara Thomsen and Paula Pedersen, Rachael Kilgour, Eleni Johnson, and Wild by … Continue reading
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Tagged 30th Anniversary, Education, University, Women's Studies
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Potential for Storing Wind Energy in Abandoned Mines
The UMD Natural Resource Research Institute released a study that illustrates the potential for storing wind energy in abandoned mines. The pumped-hydro storage process would match consumer demand at peak usage, while storing excess power when the need for energy … Continue reading
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