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Category Archives: Awards and Recognition
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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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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UMD Alumnus Software Engineer
Eric Swildens, who graduated from UMD in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, was inducted into the 2006 Academy of Science and Engineering at age 34, the youngest inductee in the history of the academy. Read more about … Continue reading
Equity and Diversity Award Honors UMD
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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American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter Honors UMD
UMD’s James I. Swenson Civil Engineering building was recently honored with the prestigious Distinguished Building Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Chicago chapter and was selected to grace the cover of the current issue of Chicago Architect, AIA … Continue reading
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Spilly’s Recipe Contest
On Tuesday, November 1 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the U of M McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Sea Grant’s “Salute to Lake Superior’s Sustainable Fisheries” will be held. This event is in honor of former Dean of University … Continue reading
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CED 25th Anniversary Celebration
A reception will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the DECC Harborside Ballroom from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. The celebration recognizes UMD’s 30-year relationship with the U.S. Small Business Administration hosting the Northeast Minnesota Small Business Development … Continue reading
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Tagged Center for Economic Development, Education, University
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UMD is Military Friendly
UMD ranked among the top 15% of military friendly higher education institutions in the nation. The campus Veterans Resource Center assists eligible student veterans, current military members, reservists, National Guard members, and eligible dependents with questions about G.I. Bill benefits … Continue reading
Isaac Odim Signs with the NFL
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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Tagged Education, Engineering, Free Agent, Isaac Odim, NFL, University
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Broadcaster of the Year Award
The Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS) named UMD Chief Engineer of KUMD, Kirk Kersten, Broadcaster of the Year at the AMPERS annual meeting on June 17. Kersten has been with KUMD for over 25 years. Read more … Continue reading
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