U of M Physics Circus Brings Large-Scale Stunts and Physics Lessons to the Public Jan. 10
Posted On Sunday, January 6, 2013 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Matt Hodson, Physics Force, University of Minnesota
Media Note: Members of the media may attend a daytime school group show earlier in the week at the Minneapolis Convention Center to get photos or video, but please contact Rhonda Zurn at [email protected] to make arrangements.
Contacts: Rhonda Zurn, College of Science and Engineering, [email protected], (612) 626-7959
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Martha Larson Introduces Northfield to Gypsy Jazz-Django Style
Posted On Friday, January 4, 2013 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: downtown Northfield, Gypsy Jammin, Jazz-Django, Martha Larson, musicians, Quintette du Hot Club
When she's not managing the College's campus energy and sustainability initiatives, Martha Larson is also an accomplished jazz cellist and vocalist. This month, Larson is bringing her musical talents to the Northfield community with an eclectic new music series: "Gypsy Jammin' - Django Style."
Larson, along with a rotation of featured ...
CSB And SJU Symphony Orchestra to Perform Six Concerts in Four States
Posted On Wednesday, January 2, 2013 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Carl Maria von Weber., Colorado, J. David Arnott, Nebraska, Saint Benedict, Saint John's University, Symphony Orchestra
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Symphony Orchestra will present six concerts during a four-state tour Jan. 6-12.
The orchestra, conducted by J. David Arnott, associate professor of music at CSB and SJU, includes 59 CSB and SJU students. The tour includes performances in Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado and ...
Ability to Metabolize Tamoxifen Affects Breast Cancer Outcomes
Posted On Monday, December 31, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: breast cancer, Matthew Goetz, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, tamoxife
Ability to Metabolize Tamoxifen Affects Breast Cancer Outcomes, Mayo Clinic-Led Study Confirms
ROCHESTER, Minn. — For nearly a decade, breast cancer researchers studying the hormone therapy tamoxifen have been divided as to whether genetic differences in a liver enzyme affect the drug's effectiveness and the likelihood breast cancer will recur. A ...
Civic Engagement Director Falcon Talks of Carleton’s Support of TORCH on MPR
Posted On Saturday, December 29, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Adrienne Falcon, Civic Engagement, Minnesota Public Radio's, MPR, TORCH
Adrienne Falcón
Minnesota Public Radio's week-long series, "Ground Level: Making Connections" examined Latinos in the state and the many issues facing them and the challenges they have in becoming a real part of the community.
The series profiled Northfield's TORCH (Tackling Obstacles and Raising College Hopes) program, which has significantly raised ...
U Experts Available To Discuss New Twist On New Year’s Resolutions
Posted On Sunday, December 23, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Career Advancement, Janet Pelto, Julie Christensen, Karen Lawson, University of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL – Tired of the same old New Year’s resolutions related to weight loss or healthy eating, many Americans are looking outside the box when it comes to reflecting and goal setting for 2013.
Experts from the University of Minnesota are available to discuss making lifestyle changes to ...
Public Safety Alert: Several Thefts Reported on St. Paul Campus
Posted On Thursday, December 20, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Minneapolis Police Department, Public Safety’s, St. Paul Campus, University of St. Thomas
Public Safety would like to alert the University of St. Thomas community of several recent thefts on the St. Paul campus.
On Saturday, Dec. 15, at approximately 1 p.m., a UST student reported her unattended laptop was stolen from a desk on the third floor of O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library. The student reported ...
Dease to Receive Honorary Degree From St. Catherine University
Posted On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Catherine University, Center for Catholic Studies, Lady of Victory Chapel, School of Law, St. Catherine story
Father Dennis Dease, president of St. Thomas, will receive an honorary degree from St. Catherine University at its winter commencement exercises Thursday.
St. Catherine will confer a Doctor of Humane Letters degree upon Dease, who has served as president since 1991 and will retire on June 30, 2013. The ceremony will ...
The Weigh-In: Beyond Grief at Sandy Hook
Posted On Tuesday, December 18, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: elementary school, K-4 school, Sandy Hook
I was working on a blog entry, a tortured affair that was probably too much of something or other for its own good, when the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School took place. After the killing of so many children and their teachers, I just don’t have it in me ...
Three Tommie Award Finalists Announced
Posted On Friday, December 14, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Finalists Announced, Tommie Award winner
Eyo Ekpo, Rae Horton and Shalaw Mohammed have been voted finalists for the 2013 Tommie Award.
Eyo Ekpo
Preliminary voting of the 23 nominees ended Wednesday. Finalists were selected by a vote of students, faculty and staff. The vote to determine the Tommie Award winner will be held Feb. 11 to 13. ...
Snow Emergency Declared in St. Paul Dec. 9, On-Campus Parking Affected
Posted On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Anderson Parking Facility, Night Plow Routes, snow emergency, Vehicles parked
The City of St. Paul has declared a snow emergency, effective at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.
On-campus parking Lots P, U, V, X and Y will be closed Monday night, Dec. 10, for snow removal. All vehicles will need to be moved by midnight. Vehicles parked in Lot U with ...
Mark Your Calendars Now For The Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Bake Sale!
Posted On Thursday, December 6, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: afghans and quilts, baskets, candles, Carleton College's, Craft, Custodial Bake, jewelry, Loretta Springer, outerwear
Mark your calendars now! Carleton College's annual holiday Craft & Custodial Bake Sale will be held Friday, December 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Commons area of the Weitz Center for Creativity. A wide variety of hand-crafted items -- including jewelry, afghans and quilts, baskets, candles, outerwear ...
Cowling Arboretum Awarded Funds to Assist with Restoration Programs
Posted On Monday, December 3, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Carleton College, Cowling Arboretum, Minnesota Environment, Nancy Braker, Natural Resources, Trust Fund
This winter Carleton College Cowling Arboretum staff will take the first steps in a new forest and grassland restoration project, funded through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. A $64,593 grant, administered through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, will help restore 38 acres, about 4% of the ...
U of M Law Professor Available to Discuss U.S. Senate Debate on Bill to Change Cell Phone
Posted On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: LAW SCHOOL, Professor William McGeveran, U.S. Senate debate, Video Privacy Protection Act
University of Minnesota Law School Professor William McGeveran, a privacy expert and researcher on current rules governing digital identity and intellectual property law
Professor William McGeveran is available to discuss action expected by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday – and likely the full U.S. Senate soon after – to ...
Herald the Holidays at Dec. 4 Tree- and Crèche-Lighting Ceremony
Posted On Friday, November 23, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Avenue Arches, Crèche-Lighting Ceremony, Dr. Hugo Reny, fashioned flat, hand-painted plywood, psychology professor
All are welcome to the 16th annual tree- and crèche-lighting ceremony that will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, on the lower quadrangle of the University of St. Thomas’ St. Paul campus.
In addition to the crèche, located atop the university’s landmark Summit Avenue Arches, the university is lighting a ...
Small Business Institute Still Accepting Client Applications for Spring 2013
Posted On Thursday, November 22, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: SBI leverages, Small Business Institute, University of St. Thomas
The Small Business Institute is accepting applications from clients for consulting during the spring 2013 semester.
Since its inception in 1974, the Small Business Institute (SBI) at the University of St. Thomas has been instrumental in the success and growth of many businesses in the Twin Cities area. SBI leverages UST ...
Author and Journalist David Frum to speak here Nov. 27 as part of Minnesota Public Radio Series
Posted On Thursday, November 22, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Journalism Department., Minnesota Public Radio website., University of St. Thomas
Conservative author and journalist David Frum will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the auditorium of O’Shaughnessy Educational Center on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas.
The program features Tom Crann, host of Minnesota Public Radio’s “All Things Considered,” speaking with Frum on the topic: ...
One of World's Leading Authorities on Psychological Development to Talk on Adolescent Brain Development and the Law
Posted On Saturday, November 3, 2012 By USA Education News. Under MINNESOTA Tags: Laurence Steinberg, psychological, Science
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MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (11/02/2012) 'e2'80rdblquote Laurence Steinberg, one of the world'e2'80'99s leading authorities on psychological development during adolescence and best-selling author, comes to the University of Minnesota on Nov. 15. Steinberg is a Distinguished University Professor and the Laura H. Carnell Professor of Psychology at Temple University. He will ...