College of Design Student News

International Education Week 2009 is November 16-20. University of Minnesota departments, campuses, and student groups are encouraged to plan events to highlight the University's support of international education. For more information, visit http://www.international.umn.edu/news/ieweek/events.php

*CDes Study Abroad Students Share Their Experiences*

Rapson Hall Students

Monday, November 16, 2009

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Room 43 Rapson Hall

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McNeal Hall Students

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Room 22 McNeal Hall

Some of the topics that will be addressed include: initial hesitation about studying abroad, skills learned and advice for other students considering an experience abroad.

Sponsored by CDes Student Services and the Learning Abroad Center

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*Career Information Session for CDes International Students*

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Room 58 Rapson Hall

There are a number of programs and resources available to support the career development of international students. The focus of this session is to help international students learn about the resources available through International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), the St. Paul Campus Career Center (SPCCC), and the College of Design College to Career Program. Learn about obtaining work related experiences, internships and jobs. Students will also hear how international students have successfully obtained work in their field of interest and how they have connected with professionals.

Sponsored by CDes Student Services College to Career Program, St. Paul Campus Career Center and International Student and Scholar Services

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Wednesday, November 18
12:15-1:00 p.m.
Design at Noon: May Term Greece & Cyprus
225 Rapson Hall

Students who participated in the May term trip to Greece & Cyprus will
present the results of their work at Design@Noon on November 18.
Greece & Cyprus are related environments that are undergoing immense
architectural change. Since 1974, Cyprus has been divided by a UN
Buffer Zone, which encompasses hundreds of buildings from the 14th to
the 20th centuries. While in Cyprus, students studied these buildings
and considered their future. In Greece, examined the rich layers of
history from antiquity to the present. They visited urban, island, and
rural environments, confronting topics including tourism, restoration,
materials, the environment, modernity, technology, public space &
community life. The Greece/Cyprus M-term is led by Rachel Iannacone
and Nikolas Bakirtzis.

Please join us!

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Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller

November 21, 2009 - January 17, 2010; Opening Reception, November 20, 6-8 pm

The Goldstein Museum of Design (GMD) will be the first venue on the national tour of Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller, exploring the collaborative problem-solving design process employed at the world-renowned furniture company, Herman Miller, Inc. Organized and toured by the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA), the exhibition drew from the vast Herman Miller Design Collection, a comprehensive archive of the company's innovative processes and products held by The Henry Ford Dearborn, Michigan THF's. This extraordinary partnership revealed the fascinating story of Herman Miller's success through historical documents, most of which have never before been on public view.

Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller was organized for national tour by the Muskegon Museum of Art, Michigan, founded in 1912 as a division of the Muskegon Public Schools. The exhibition was created in collaboration with The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, through the generous support of Herman Miller, Inc. The exhibition was curated by John Berry, Holland; coordinated by Timothy Chester, Grand Rapids; designed by Judy Hillman and Barb Loveland, Hillman Associates, Saugatuck; and fabricated by Vincent Faust, Kalamazoo.

Local presentation of Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller provided by: Lead Sponsors: Room & Board; Herman Miller, Inc.
Major Sponsor: Studio Weber + Associates; Sponsors: Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.; Design Within Reach; Julie Snow Architects, Inc. Additional funding provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board, Friends of GMD, and the College of Design.

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Friday, November 13, 2009
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
50 Coffey Hall
Saint Paul Campus

You are invited to join the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the the grand opening of the new learning environment, computer lab, and Tech Stop located in Coffey 50
.

The Coffey 50 open house is a great opportunity for the University community to explore the new learning environment, meet with Tech Stop staff and demo a SMART board and other great new teaching tools. At 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event there will be a short welcome by Associate Dean Jay Bell of CFANS and Associate Vice President and Associate CIO Ann Hill Duin from OIT.

For more information, please visit the Tech Stop Web site

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Two College of Design students received Metropolitan Design Center (MDC) scholarships for European travel this summer to work on self-directed research projects. Woody Hanson's research project is entitled "Nicosia: Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Sectors" while Austin Lukes researched "Lightrail Public Transportation in Ireland, the Netherlands, and France." The scholarships are sponsored by the MDC with the conviction that exposure to other cultures is essential for reflecting on our own. Hanson and Lukes will present the results of their research on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6 p.m., followed by a reception in 225 Rapson Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

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Since the program began in 1947, more than 2,500 SPANners have visited 93 countries on six continents. Student Project for Amity Among Nations (SPAN), Minnesota's oldest study abroad and one-of-a-kind independent research program, is inviting students, with guidance from faculty advisers, to explore and study summer 2010 in Russia or South Korea.
2010 applications due: Monday, November 9th

For more information: http://www.spanalumni.org/

Location:

Minnesota SPAN Association
658 Heller Hall
271 l9th Ave. So.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Please be aware! To guarantee immediate assistance, please email the office staff prior to arrival

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Upcoming DIS study abroad information session: Friday, November 6
43 Rapson Hall
12:15 - 1:00 p.m.

Faculty from the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) are hosting an information session for interior design and architecture students. DIS offers a wide variety of courses taught in English - from architecture and interior design to pre-med and social sciences. DIS is a comprehensive intercultural program where study tours and experiential learning are embedded into the curriculum.

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2nd Thursdays from November 2009 through April 2010, 7:00 PM;St. Paul Campus

Novermber 12 - Lagerfeld Confidential

Join us this fall for the stories behind the top fashion designers - the new Goldstein Fashion Film series presents features, documentaries, and short works on design and designers.

All films are free; Concessions at McNeal Hall will be for sale.
http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/events/design_in_the_dark_series.html

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 5:00-7:00 PM; JV & Company; Gaviidae Common 555 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Meet fashion designer Yeohlee Teng, recipient of the 2004 Cooper Hewitt national Design Award for Fashion Design and renowned for dressing the "urban nomad," and see the new YEOHLEE Spring 2010 collection. Organized by FGMD, Weisman Art Museum, and JV & Company

$50 each, space limited to 50. For ticket, contact Northrop at 612.624.2345

http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/events/yeohlee_09.html

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THE THIRD ANNUAL NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT WEEK CELEBRATION will take place Nov. 2-6. The weeklong series of campus-wide events recognizes the important contributions older-than-average students, student parents, first-generation college students, and veterans make to the richness and diversity of campus. November is Non-Traditional Student Month on campuses across the nation. For more information and a schedule of events, see non-traditional.

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Join housing studies students and faculty as we tour housing developments in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The tour is Friday, October 30th. We leave McNeal Hall (meet in atrium) at approximately 10:45am and return by 2:30 p.m. Free transportation and lunch are provided. Come and tour developments and meet the professionals working in the Twin Cities.

Friday, October 30, 2009
10:45 am - 2:30 pm
Meet in McNeal Hall atrium

***Please RSVP to Becky Yust if you would like to attend the tour, byust@umn.edu***

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Attend the upcoming firm tour on Friday, November 6th to the following architecture and interior design firms:
Shea, Inc, www.shealink.com
KKE Architects, www.kke.com

This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the organizations and meet professionals in your field. In this type of economy, it's important to network and connect with professionals in order to learn about job opportunities and advice. Each firm will discuss a topic specific to their project work. While both firms have architecture and interior design areas, they are quite different in size, projects, and approach. A must attend tour!

Meet in Rapson Hall, HGA Gallery (near Room 100) at 9:30 am. We will return to Rapson by 12:35 p.m.

Register on GoldPASS, www.goldpass.umn.edu. Login and click on Career Events (click on Architecture and Interior Design Firm Tour). Space is limited to 25 students so register early!

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There is also an exhibition going up on November 9 in HGA Gallery in Rapson Hall, "Noguchi: The Sets for Martha Graham." Isamu Noguchi, a Japanese American artist and landscape architect, designed over 20 innovative sets for Martha Graham dance productions. This exhibition showcases over 30 years of collaboration between Noguchi and Graham.

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Northrop Dance Season is thrilled to present the Martha Graham Dance Company this season with their presentation of Clytemnestra. We hope you can join us for this spectacular event.
Northrop Dance Season presents...
Martha Graham Dance Company - Clytemnestra
"One of the seven wonders of the artistic universe."
- Alan M. Kriegsman, Washington Post
Janet Eilber, Artistic Director

Martha's long time collaborator Isamu Noguchi (a legend in Japanese/American sculpture) makes this presentation a must-see for Art and Design students.

Created by the pioneer of modern dance, Clytemnestra, is the only full-length piece by Martha Graham and is considered a masterpiece of 20th Century modernism. With stunning costumes and a dazzling set, this rare performance evokes the inner spaces of mind and memory, accentuating dramatic scenes of betrayal, revenge, murder, and reconciliation. Literature's most reviled woman, Clytemnestra, the Queen of Mycenae is brought to life through Graham's modern interpretation of religion, politics, and social conundrums.

Thursday, November 12 - 7:30 pm

Northrop - University of Minnesota
84 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Group Sales: 612-625-8878
Main Ticket Line: 612-624-2345

Student Tickets only $10

Educational Group Tickets starting at $20.75

Additional information about this performance - http://www.northrop.umn.edu/event/martha-graham-dance-company

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Starting Thurs, Oct 29 from 1:00-4:00!

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally (GLBTA) Programs Office invites your staff, department, class or organization to attend our free Ally Trainings! These are important, no-cost opportunities to gain knowledge and skills about gender & sexual diversity, and to ask questions and engage in conversations we don't often have the chance to explore.

Ally Training participants learn about GLBTA communities, think critically about gender and sexuality, discuss language and privilege, and explore how we can be allies to each other across identities and experiences. Attendees leave the training with newfound awareness and concrete steps they can take to help make our campus and larger communities more welcoming and affirming for everyone.

The GLBTA Programs Office is offering the following free, open sessions in Fall 2009 and Spring 2010. Educational materials and Ally stickers/buttons will be provided, and cookies and beverages will be served.

Ally Training I
Thursday, October 29, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Coffman Memorial Union
Presidents Room 332

(Bi)Sexuality 101
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Coffman Memorial Union
Presidents Room 332

Ally Training I
Thursday, February 18, 2010
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Comstock Hall Ballroom

(Trans)Gender 101
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 PM
St. Paul Student Center
MN Commons Room

Ally Training II
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
1:00 - 4:00 PM
West Bank TBA
Note: It is encouraged that Ally II participants have attended Ally I, but not required.

Please RSVP to glbta@umn.edu and indicate which session(s) you plan to attend.

Visit the GLBTA Programs Office Website for more information.

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Thursday, November 19
3 - 5 p.m.
University Ballroom, Radisson University Hotel

WHO: Undergraduate students who identify with one or more of the populations served bythe Office for Equity and Diversity (students of color, GLBT students, women, and studentswith disabilities) are invited to attend.

WHAT: A two-hour networking session with representatives with corporations, non-profits, and other employers from around the Twin Cities. Not a job fair, this is a chance for undergraduate students at all levels to practice their networking skills, talk to representatives from a wide range of industries, and learn about employers that are commi"ed to organizational diversity.

HOW: The networking reception is free of charge for students but registration is strongly
encouraged and space is limited. More information and event registration is available online at www.academic.umn.edu/equity/DNR2009.html.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009
6:30 p.m., 22 McNeal Hall
Students receive a special discounted rate of $10!

The Friends of the Goldstein Museum of Design invite you to a collection close-up exploring the intersections between art and fashion. Dr. Jean McElvain, GMD Assistant Curator, will reveal powerful patterns in apparel and accessories from the collection of GMD. As a complement, 20th century art historian Dr. Roslye Ultan will discuss the importance of patterns and repetitive imagery in Pop Art. FGMD members: $25; Guests: $35; Students: $10. To RSVP, contact Linda Hersom at herso004@umn.edu or 612.730.6751.

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Social Justice Film Festival
Open to faculty, staff and students
Saturday, October 24
10 AM until 5 PM
Tate Physics Building (East Bank)

Twelve different documentaries about an hour in length (four at a time) will be shown with a start times of 10 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM followed by discussion led by the office sponsoring the film. Come for one or watch three throughout the day. To see a list of the films with a short description, please check out the following website. http://www.housing.umn.edu/filmfestival/

Hosted by: Housing & Residential Life, the Social Justice Leadership Retreat, the Office of Student Affairs, Equity and Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, and the Institute on Community Integration

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Thursday, Oct. 15, 6-7 p.m.
Location: University YMCA , 1801 University Ave
Y Immersion works to engage college students in projects, throughout the US and internationally, in order to grow an awareness of social justice and environmental issues. We organize spring and winter break trips across the United States (and some internationally) that have different environmental or social justice focuses. These trips are led for college students by college students. Trips cost between $500-600 and include food, lodging, and travel. This would be a great opportunity for any student who is interested in social justice or environmental issues. Our goal is to recruit socially active students who want to make a difference. More information is available on the University YMCA Web site

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CDes is offering two free film series this fall. Every Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m., the student group Greenlight offers films addressing issues such climate change, social justice, natural disasters, and dependence on non-renewable resources. Screenings are held in 225 Rapson Hall. "Design in the Dark" is presented by the Friends of the Goldstein Museum of Design and features design-related films on the second Thursdays of the month from November through April. Next up is "Lagerfeld Confidential," on November 12. Screenings are at 7 p.m. in 33 McNeal Hall.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Open to the public!
6:00-7:00 Rapson Couryard
Come and see the work from the Spring 2009 and m-term 2009 Study Abroad Programs in Architecture. Spring Semester 2009-Oaxaca Mexico, M-term 2009, Japan, Malawi, Scotland, Greece.

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Wednesday, October 7
12:15 - 1 p.m.
Leslie Van Duzer, Professor, School of Architecture
225 Rapson Hall, East Bank

Please come to learn about our service projects for the beautiful and remote community of Livingstonia, Malawi.

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The college is co-hosting a reception for alumni, students, faculty and friends at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden on Saturday, October 17 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. If you are planning to travel to Washington, D.C. for the Solar Decathlon, we invite you to join us.

For information and registration details, visit the event website.

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Are you thinking of applying to graduate school for a professional architecture degree (ex. M.Arch)? If so, attend a preparation session to learn about the process and receive advice about preparing your portfolio, as well as other insights when choosing and applying to graduate school.

Wednesday, September 30th
43 Rapson Hall
12:15-1:00 p.m.

Renee Cheng, head of the School of Architecture, will discuss putting together a portfolio and other steps of the application process. This session is for students who are applying to architecture graduate schools in general (not just specific to the U of M).

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Public tours of the ICON Solar House, created by the U of M Solar Decathlon team, including many CDes students and faculty, will be held on the St. Paul campus Sept. 16, 17, and 18, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The house is located at 1894 Buford Place (one block north of Buford Avenue, the street McNeal Hall faces), off Gortner Avenue. The attached map should help.

The house is located in the midst of agricultural buildings. Buford Place becomes a dirt road, so if you visit, wear sturdy shoes.

For more information on the Solar Decathlon:

* U of M Solar Decathlon Web site
* College of Design Solar Decathlon coverage: click on the "What if ..." question on the CDes home page or click here

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Welcome back students to the Fall 2009 semester!

Make sure to stop by the Goldstein Museum of Design to see the latest exhibit.

Intersections: Where Art and Fashion Meet
July 11 - November 1, 2009

Co-curators: Barbara Heinemann, PhD and Mark Schultz, MA
Consultant: Margot Siegel
Intersections: Where Art and Fashion Meet promises an unprecedented exhibition for the GMD through the pairing of important works of art with significant designer fashion from the collection. Inspired by journalist and Friends of the Goldstein founder Margot Siegel and her immersion in both fashion and art, this exhibition celebrates the fluid relationship between the two worlds and celebrates the exuberance of art, fashion, and popular culture.

Sponsored by an anonymous donor; Macy's and Bloomingdales; the University of Minnesota Summer Session, Summer Cultural Programs; Fashion Group International of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Inc.; Craig F. Starr Gallery; Friends of the Goldstein Museum of Design; and generous individuals.

http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/exhibitions/intersections.html

"Roy Lichtenstein" Suit, Cheap and Chic by Moschino, Gift of Shari Applebaum

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We hope you had a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you at the College of Design Student, Faculty and Staff Kickoff Events:

Monday, September 14
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Rapson Hall Courtyard
Free pizza

OR

Tuesday, September 15
12 noon - 1:30 p.m.
McNeal Hall Atrium
Free pizza

CDes Student Organizations have been invited to host tables at these events. Stop by and learn more about these groups!
CDes student orgs: contact Kim at khindbjo@umn.edu to sign up.

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Attention students! Celebrate student research by participating in the Student Scholar Showcase, an exhibition of undergraduate and graduate student research, art, and design. This event, held in TCF Bank Stadium in concert with Public Engagement Day, will attract an audience of local colleges, high schools, corporations, and non-profits, and will serve the dual purposes of showcasing student work and providing recruitment opportunities. University faculty and staff, as well as families of presenters, also will be invited to attend this event. 2008-2009 University graduates are encouraged to participate as well.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please register by September 18th.

For more information and to register your project online: http://www.academic.umn.edu/provost/osa/expo2009.html

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October 4-11, 2009

A new stadium, a new University-wide homecoming celebration! View the full schedule of activities for alumni, students, and fans at the University's Homecoming Web site http://homecoming.umn.edu/

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Friday, April 24
11:00 am -12:00 pm
125 Nolte Center, Space and Place Collaborative

This Friday, Professor Leslie Van Duzer will give a presentation on her research, entitled "Beautiful Misperceptions: Illusions in Architecture and Magic."

All faculty and students are welcome!

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Thursday, April 23, 6 PM
Goldstein Museum of Design, 33 McNeal Hall

Dr. Benny Carlson, Professor of Economic History, Lund University, Sweden, will describe his recent research, in which he compares the economic and lifestyle experiences of Somalis who immigrated to Minnesota during the late 20th-early 21st centuries and Somalis who immigrated to Sweden during that time. A reception will follow Dr. Carlson's presentation.

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Friday, April 17
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
McNeal Hall

Join this tour, sponsored by HOUS, that will visit housing sites in St. Paul. This is a free event including lunch!

RSVPs for planning are requested at byust@umn.edu.

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Friday, April 17, 2009
8:15 am - 3:00 pm
McNamara Alumni Center

The University and College Design Association presents a wayfinding workshop, "Putting People in Place."

Six environmental graphic design experts -- Frank Hickey, Derek Tonn, Tom Oslund, Michael Haug, Gary Stemler, and Drew Sternal -- will share wayfinding challenges and solutions that include work on recent installations at major Twin Cities sites: the University's Scholars Walk and Wall of Discovery, the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, Gold Medal Park, and the Minneapolis Public Library.

Registration is $50 for students, $80 for UCDA members, $85 for UCDA partner members, and $95 for non-members. More information and registration are available on the UCDA Web site. For more information, contact Donna Weispfenning, 612-624-1606 or d-weis@umn.edu.

Registration deadline is tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, 2009.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009
5-7 pm
275 Market Street, Studio 185, Minneapolis

The American Institute of Architects- Minnesota's fourth annual Town Hall Forum challenges architects, planners, civic leaders and design professionals to consider the notion of a livable metropolis. The discussion will look at the significance of city streets, explore the role of integrative zoning regulations, the evolution of the concept of quality-of-life into sustainable growth and finally look at the role of public transportation systems.

Student tickets are $15, and includes the program and a reception with light hors d'oeuvres.

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The following exhibitions are currently on view, until April 12, 2009, in the HGA Gallery, inside the main entry of Rapson Hall.

Preserving Early Christian Thessalonike
Organized by the Harvard Divinity School, this exhibition features some of the cultural sites and monuments of Thessalonike, Greece, which have undergone significant restoration work in the 20th century.

Marvels of Modernism
This exhibition, part of the Cultural Landscape Foundation’s “Landslide” initiative, is a yearly designation of significant landscapes at risk of being lost. Among the endangered landscapes is Peavey Plaza on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis.

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Thursday, April 2, 2009
6 PM
Room 33, McNeal Hall.

Dr. Joanne B. Eicher, Regents Professor Emerita, will give a presentation on a fascinating Kalabari textile technique, "pelete bite," and its cultural implications. Dr. Eicher has lived on done extensive research in Nigeria. This presentation is offered in conjunction with the current exhibition in the Goldstein Museum Gallery, Expressions of Stability and Change: Ethnic Dress and Folk Costume, on view through June 14, 2009. A reception will follow her presentation.

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April 7, 2009
33 McNeal Hall
6:00 pm

Doty Horn, Director of Color and Design for Benjamin Moore, will present Benjamin Moore’s panoramic view of color direction: Color Pulse 2010. This event is free for students. Please RSVP by Friday, April 3 to Barbara Porwit at 612.624.7434 or by email at gmd@umn.edu. For more information, visit http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/friends_color_2010.htm.

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Thursday, March 24
6:00 pm
274 McNeal Hall

A panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Kate Daly, reflecting on immigrants' individual cultural traditions and the ways in which American life has impacted those traditions. A reception will follow.

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Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
225 Rapson Hall

Greenlight, the College of Design's student group focused on ecological issues, has launched Greenscreen-- a weekly film screening of environmental films. The screening schedule is below:

March 11-World in Balance: The Population Paradox
March 25-Crude Awakening
*April 1-Our Daily Bread (food production)
*April 8-The 11th Hour (global warming)
April 15-Flow: How Did a Handful of Corporations Steal Our Water?
April 22-Too Hot Not to Handle: Global Warming
April 29-Design E2: the Economics of the Environment
May 6-Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance

*April 1 and April 8th will be located in a room tbd.

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Seniors are invited to submit one example of their best work (including research projects in poster format) for the 2009 senior exhibition in Rapson Hall. Entries must be received by Friday, March 13 to be included in the exhibition brochure.

Send the completed form, one high-resolution photo (300 dpi) or pdf of your work (can be in process), one high-resolution photo of yourself, and a statement about your work (up to 100 words) to Eunice Haugen at hauge363@umn.edu. If your photos are large, send materials on a disc labeled with your name. For more information, visit http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/exhibitions/seniorshow/SeniorShow2009.htm.

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Thursday, March 12
6:00 pm
274 McNeal Hall

Come to a presentation by Laurann Gilbertson, Textile Curator at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. She will review and analyze the re-invigoration of folk dress in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. A reception will follow.

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From artistic exhibits and performances to thought-provoking lectures and discussions, there's an event for everyone at the U this spring. For all the details, visit www.umn.edu/arttoz.

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Friday, Feb. 27
2:30-4:30 PM
Walter Library 102, Arthur Upson Room

The GLBTA Programs Office introduces its GLBT Mental Health Series with a panel of local professionals discussing depression in the GLBT community. Professionals will discuss topics such as social factors and self-esteem, depression and suicidality within the GLBT community and challenges to treatment and therapy. A Q&A session will follow. This event is open to all university and community members interested in mental health work with the GLBT population.

For more information about upcoming workshops in the GLBT Mental Health Series, see our website at www.glbta.umn.edu.

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Friday, Feburary 20
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
McNamara Alumni Center

The SAS is an event hosted by Ad2, which is a division of Ad Fed Minnesota. The Summit allows students studying in a variety of areas such as advertising, marketing, graphic design, public relations, the opportunity to get a look inside different aspects of our industry while hearing from professionals in breakout sessions, mingling over a networking lunch, and a portfolio review or local agency tour.

For more information of the 2009 SAS, visit our website: www.ad2sas.org. Pre-registration is available online, and is $10 less than admission at the door.

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Sustainable Housing Research and Practice
Monday, February 23, 6:00 pm
100 Rapson Hall
For a description of this presentation visit http://goldstein.cdes.umn.edu/exhibitions/RapsonHallExhibitions.html

Panel Discussion: Retention of Traditions and the Immigrant Experience
Thursday, February 26, 6 pm
33 McNeal Hall
For a description of this dicussion, visit http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/exhibitions/

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February 7-June 14, 2009

Ethnic dress provides a visual and emotional tie between members of a group to a shared language, religion, place, or occupation. Drawn from the Goldstein's collection, this exhibition showcases special occasion, ethnic apparel that reflects stability and change around the world.

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February 26, 2009
Rapson Hall

In conjunction with the University of Minnesota's College of Design, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute presents the 2009 Product Showcase:

9:30 - 11:30 am
Three 30-minute Technical Product/Concept Seminars

11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Networking Lunch in Rapson Hall Atrium

2:30 - 4:30 pm
Three 30-minute Technical Product/Concept Seminars

For more information and to register, use this Registration Form.

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All lectures are at noon in 225 Rapson Hall.

Faculty members of the School of Architecture will make presentations during the design at noon series this semester:

* February 11 -- Blaine Brownell
* February 25 -- Greg Donofrio
* March 4 -- Jim Lutz
* March 25 -- Ignacio San Martin
* April 1 -- David Newton
* April 15 -- John Ross
* April 29 -- Benjamin Ibarra Sevilla

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January 12 – March 8, 2009
HGA Gallery, Rapson Hall

The National Building Museum’s acclaimed exhibition The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design is the first to explore the field of green residential design as it reaches a turning point of acceptance by both home builders and the general public.

Photographic images and drawings of 22 projects from around the world document the emergence of a new brand of sustainable building. Architects and builders now view sustainability as a catalyst for creative home design and have also begun to think strategically about the environmental costs of building. These new houses are conceived as systems with extended life cycles that must meet green standards throughout the design, construction, and living process. Environmental responsibility is an integral, but not always conspicuous, aspect of the contemporary house.

Project architects such as Rick Joy, Jennifer Siegel and William McDonough (US), Stuhlmacher + Korteknie (the Netherlands), Peter Carmichael (Australia), Werner Sobek (Germany), Shigeru Ban (Japan), and many others are presented in this exhibition.

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Wednesday, March 4
10 am - 2 pm
Coffman Union, Great Hall

Not sure which major to choose? Feeling unsure of what your interests are? Stop by the Exploring Interests and Majors event on March 4! This is a great event that will help you see how your interests and values match up with different U of M majors. For further information, check out the event website.

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January 23-25, 2009
Rapson Hall

Sponsored by the AIA Minnesota's Housing Advocacy Committee, the 2009 Search for Shelter Design Charrette is a great opportunity for students, interns, and professionals to come together to assist with building projects for agencies that can't afford to hire professional help. Teams work together to create viable solutions for these housing organizations, and create boards to help them acquire funding, educate about their cause, or serve as preliminary building plans.

For more information and to register, please call Alysia Ulfers at the AIA Minnesota office at (612) 338-6763, or at ulfers@aia-mn.org. Registration is requested by Friday, January 16.

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Hennepin History Museum
Opening Reception:
Sunday, February 8, 2009
1-3 p.m.

Exhibit runs from February 8 - March 9, 2009

Culturally sensitive housing meets the needs of different cultural groups. Designs that support diverse ways of living, like cooking traditional foods, religious customs, and gathering with friends and family can improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being while enriching the American cultural landscape.

This exhibit features 30 culturally sensitive design proposals created by students that integrate the needs of both Mexican and Somali families with mainstream housing market's expectations.

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Thursday, January 15, 2009
9:00 am - 12 pm
Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, Room 180

"Unpacking the Complexities of Civic Engagement"
This symposium will feature an eminent panel of national scholars who will present on a broad spectrum of opinions on the meaning and purposes of civic engagement. Following their presentation, an open Q&A session and roundtable discussions will follow.

Moderator: Prof. Richard Battistoni, Providence College, author of Education for Democracy: Citizenship, Community & Service
Panelists: Dr. Harry Boyte (University of Minnesota), Prof. Connie Flanagan (Pennsylvia State University), and Prof. Joel Westheimer (University of Ottawa).

All symposia are free, but RSVP is requested.
We hope you will join us for a lively discussion! Please send RSVP to: public@umn.edu

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February 21, 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm
Rapson Hall Courtyard

The College of Design presents the 41st Annual Senior Fashion Show, "Exposed." The event showcases 12 up-and-coming designers graduating from the Clothing Design program who are ready to make their mark on what we wear. The senior class will present their original collections that include wearable ideas for the office, avant-garde designs, sustainable clothing, and theater costumes. This event will also feature a standing exhibition of work by the sophomore class and a pre-runway show from the junior class.

After each show, a meet-and-greet will be held with the designers and their models. Alumni are invited to a reception between the two shows.

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Thursday, December 4, at 7:00 pm
St. Paul Student Center Theater

The film is about GLBT individuals and their experience coming out and being accepted in their families and faith communities. It will be followed by a panel discussion.

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Through January 18, 2009
Goldstein Museum Gallery, McNeal Hall

Multiple units connect becoming composition and texture. Color, pattern and imagery combine into complex surfaces. In this exhibition, the Surface Design Association showcases work by its members to create a whole that is more than simply the Sum of the Parts. As part of the Surface Design Association’s 2007 International Conference held at the Kansas City Art Institute, members were invited to submit work for an installation showcasing innovative use of textiles. Stop by and see the impressive outcomes!

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Thursday, November 20th
9 - 10 a.m.
45 Rapson Hall

Undergraduate students: thinking of applying to an architecture professional graduate program here or elsewhere? Come and hear about program options, application portfolio advice and other insights into the process.

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November 8, 2008
Doors Open at 7 pm, Show starts at 9 pm.
at 414 Soundbar

TheQuad.com and ALDO Present: LC3 The Lauren Conrad Collection College Tour. Lauren Conrad herself will host the event! Sponsors include mark. cosmetics, ALDO, and Xingtea. Models will be Minneapolis college students. GET TICKETS: Tickets are only $10. The event is 18+. Tickets are running low so grab them before they are sold out by visiting http://lc3.thequad.com/.

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The Vice Provost's Committee for Non-Traditional Student Affairs is sponsoring the University of Minnesota's Second Annual Non-traditional Student Week. Activities for this event will include daily information booths featuring student resources for each featured group in Coffman and a celebratory pizza party on Friday. All students are welcome to join in this week long recognition of student parents, veterans, older than average and first generation college students. Non-traditional students are particularly encouraged to attend the Friday luncheon and to visit the resource tables in Coffman featuring resources specific to the needs of each non-traditional student population. The schedule of events can be found below:

Coffman Memorial Union Resource Table Schedule:

*Monday, November 3, 11 am - 1 pm: Student Parents

*Tuesday, November 4, 11 am - 1 pm: First Generation College Students

*Wednesday, November 5, 11 am - 1 pm: Older than Average Students

*Thursday, November 6, 11 am - 1 pm: Veterans

*Friday, November 7, 2008, 11 am - 1 pm
302 Wesbrook Hall, Veteran's Transition Center
FREE pizza luncheon! All students, staff and faculty are welcome!

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November 15-16
Minneapolis Convention Center

CDes Clothing Design 3rd year students will be featured at this year's Twin Cities Chocolate Extravaganza Fashion Show. The fashion show will be take place on the runway at 1:30 and 3:30 each day. For more information about the show, visit www.mspchocolateshow.com/fashion-show.html. Come out and see their fabulous work!

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Wednesday, October 23
10:30-3:00 pm
240 McNeal Hall

The Pre-Clothing Design students in DHA 1221: Fundamentals of Apparel Assembly invite you to attend an exhibit of their first class project for the semester. Stop by and see their great work!

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Friday, October 17
12:30 - 3:00 pm
Meet in Rapson Hall, HGA Gallery outside of room 100

Come learn about the expansion project happening at American Swedish Institute (ASI) from an architect and landscape architect working on the project. We will tour the mansion and learn about the historic preservation and restoration of the building. This tour is open to ALL CDes students!

Sign up on GoldPASS. Login and click on Career Events. There are only 30 spots available-- First come, first served!

For more information, contact Lucy Reile at 612-624-1245 or lreile@umn.edu.

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Wednesday October 22, 2008
6:00pm
Rapson Hall Basement

The Assembly of Architects Student Chapter (AOASC) is a Minnesota-based student organization for design students of color, dedicated to assisting students with networking, job placement, mentorship opportunities, and more!

All Are Welcome! Free Pizza will be served!

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Wednesday, October 8
6:00 p.m.
100 Rapson Hall

Franco Mancuso, a member of the faculty of architecture at Universita IUAV di Venezia in Italy, will give a lecture on the "Squares of Europe". He will speak to the historical significance of public spaces, research and analysis of urban case studies, and application of planning principles for contemporary urban design.

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Thursday, October 23, 2008
7:30 - 10:00 pm
Minnesota History Theatre

Tyrone & Ralph re-imagines the dynamic creation of the famed Guthrie Theater. When Tyrone Guthrie and Ralph Rapson, artists from two different worlds, collide, the Twin Cities and the American theatre world are transformed.

There is a special student rate of $10, for this one night only! Alumni can also get tickets for $20. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Jill Vaughn at (651) 292-4320. To purchase tickets the night of the event, mention you are attending for "College Night" to get the special rate.

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Tues. Oct 14, 1:00 - 2:30 pm AND Thurs. Oct 16, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
OR
Mon, Oct 27, 7:00 - 8:30 pm AND Tues, Oct 28, 7:00 -8:30 pm
Coffey Hall, Room 120

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Ally Programs Office in partnership with the CFANS Diversity Programs Office are offering GLBT Ally Training free of charge. Becoming an ally to the GLBT community is more than just knowing someone who is GLBT—this training program builds the knowledge and skills necessary to act effectively in support of the GLBT community as an ally.

Ally training will be offered in two sessions, each lasting an hour and a half total. You must plan to attend one of the full three hour training sessions.

Please click here for further details and to complete the registration form. Any further questions can be directed to udel0005@umn.edu.

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Monday, October 6
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Rapson Hall- Lower Level

The installation at the base of the staircase in the Rapson lower level addition, near the MDC, is an ongoing investigation into creating contemplative space on campus. A new addition to the environment will be added on Monday October 6th, so be sure to come by and see it! Food and beverages will be provided.

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October 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm
McNeal Hall Auditorium

Keynote address from Dr. Patricia Campbell Warner, Professor emerita, history of dress, Department of Theater, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Warner is the author of When the Girls Came Out to Play: The Birth of American Sportswear. She will explore this American innovation in dress in support of the exhibition. Other speakers will include Apparel Studies graduate students Kelly Gage, Joyce Heckman, Erin Jedlicka, and Monica Sklar

From Sportswear To Streetwear: American Innovation runs through November 2, 2008 in the Goldstein Museum Gallery.

For more information visit website: http://goldstein.design.umn.edu

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Tuesday, October 14
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (check-in begins at 5:00 p.m.)
McNamara Alumni Center

Do you know which fork is for your salad?
Where do you place your napkin when leaving the table?
Should you tell someone if they have food in their teeth?

Get the answers to these questions and more at the 2008 Etiquette Dinner. Join fellow U of M students and learn how to professionally handle any dining situation. A 3-course meal by D'Amico catering will give you the chance to try out these new skills immediately.

Ticket cost is $19 per student. Register by October 7 at http://alumni.umn.edu/etiquette.

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October 10, 2008
7:00-9:30 pm
IDS Tower, 50th Floor
710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis

The Assembly of Architects is hosting their annual Baraza with the theme: "Creating and Building Opportunities." This event is meant to open the discussion of how to encourage people of color, especially African American women, to pursue architectural licensing after graduation. Tickets are $20 for Students, and $40 for Professionals. For more information visit www.assemblyofarchitects.org.

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October 10-12, 2008
University of Minnesota College of Design, Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA), Walker Art Center (WAC), and Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis

Join us for an in-depth symposium to examine the legacy of one of the modern masters of architecture through presentations, panels, and exhibitions around Minneapolis. This three-day event features a Friday night conversation with renowned photographer Balthazar Korab at the Bell Museum, a tour to the MIA and WAC exhibits on Saturday, and presentations and a reception at Christ Church on Sunday.

Friday and Sunday events are free for all; limited free seats are available to CDes students, staff, and faculty for Saturday's tour. Travel between MIA and WAC on Saturday are included, but lunch is not.

For more information: http://www.design.umn.edu/outreach/continuing/

To register contact Lori Mollberg at (612) 625-8796 or lmollber@umn.edu

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September 26- October 4
Homewood Studios

An exhibit created by U of M graduate student Anna Metcalfe, featuring a fleet of ceramic "story boats" made in collaboration with youth from St. Paul and Minneapolis. This exhibit is meant to examine a series of stories and experiences about living along the Mississippi River Watershed.

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September 22-26
St. Paul Student Center

Come celebrate Super Fantastic Week from September 22-26 at the St. Paul Student Center! With great events every day, and lots of free food samples, this will certainly be a week of events you won't want to miss. Check out daily event schedules at www.spsc.umn.edu/superfantastic!

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.(check-in begins at 5:00pm)
McNamara Alumni Center, Memorial Hall

Do you know which fork is for your salad? Where do you place your napkin when leaving the table? Or...whether or not you should tell someone if they have food in their teeth?

Get the answers to these questions and more at the 2008 ETIQUETTE DINNER. Join fellow U of M students for a three-course meal by D'Amico. Learn how to make the right impression and professionally handle any dining situation. Cost is $19 per student; no refunds. To register and find more information, go to: www.alumni.umn.edu/etiquette. Registration ends Friday, October 3, 2008.

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September 15 – October 12, 2008
HGA and Architecture Library Galleries, Rapson Hall

Richard Knight's photographs offer an unprecedented glimpse behind the scenes at the architectural practice and office of Eero Saarinen and Associates. His photographs cover the period from 1957 to Saarinen's death in 1961, when Saarinen was working on iconic projects such as the Dulles International Airport Terminal, the former TWA Terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Come by the Rapson galleries to browse through Richard Knight's work.

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Wednesday, September 17
6:00 pm
Rapson Courtyard

Come to see an exhibition of the work and experiences of the students who participated in the 2008 May-term trip to Malawi. The exhibition will give you a good overview of the very special place the group lived and the work they accomplished during our stay. There will be delicious food from Casablanca, a local Somalian restaurant, so please, come!

For students considering a May-term in 2009, Professor Leslie Van Duzer will be returning to Malawi with a new group of students next year and will happily discuss the possibility with you at the reception.

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September 20-21, 2008

This tour features 29 homes across the Twin Cities that cover a wide variety of architectural styles. You will see simple to avant-garde and modest to generous budgets; a cross-section of lifestyles from lakeside to city loft to farmhouses; and functional design decisions in material and siting meant to make the most of materials and land.

Student tickets available for $10 at the Student Services front desk in 107 Rapson. Cash only.

Get your ticket today!

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Monday, September 15
6:00-6:30 pm, Rapson Hall 225
Kitty Kat Klub Social Hour afterwards (21+ only)

Join fellow students to present, explore, discuss, and apply the ideas of new urbanism. Food and beverages will be served!

This organization aims to educate the greater campus and local community on the importance of designing and maintaining great urban environments as a benefit to all. For more information about the organization, please visit their website and come to this kick-off event!

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Thursday, September 11
11:45 - 1:00 pm
274 McNeal Hall

Jackie Millea, President-Elect for ASID, and Barbara Haften, Membership Chair for ASID, will be speaking about membership in ASID and its importance in networking. Please bring 30 business cards that you have designed for yourself. There will be a prize for the best one!

Please contact Alyssa Ludwig at ludwi074@umn.edu with any questions.

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Why do we call it sportswear? What do separates have to do with sports?

Using the Goldstein's extensive collection of dress, visitors will trace the 20th century influence and integration of women's apparel designed for athletic pursuits into mainstream fashion. "From Sportswear to Streetwear: American Innovation" will be on view in the Goldstein Gallery, located on the 2nd floor of McNeal Hall, until November 2, 2008.

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Tuesday, September 16
4:00 pm
125 Nolte Center

Quadrant, a joint initiative of the University of Minnesota Press and the Institute for Advanced Study, invites you to a talk by, Professor Arijit Sen.

Professor Sen will present "In Small Things Discounted: Architecture and World Making." A reception will follow the presentation, starting at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Professor Sen received is an assistant professor of architecture at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. For more information about this lecture, please visit http://events.umn.edu/event?occurrence=411129;event=121651

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September 19 – 21, 2008
Little Log House
Antique Power Show Grounds
Hastings, MN

The conference has a gallery of works by various members of the guild, two invited demonstrators and 'Family Activities' such as Broom Making Class, Hoola Hoops, Found Art, Altoid Tin Repousse, Magnetic Art, Blacksmithing Outreach, and Native American Drum Making.

Join them for one, two or three days of learning about metalsmithing!

For more information visit: http://www.metalsmith.org/act/index.htm

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September 27, 2008
9:00 am- 4:30 pm
Blegen Hall, U of M- West Bank

Have you gone abroad recently?

This event will bring together resources from across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin to provide support to recently returned study abroad students for making the most of their study abroad experiences. You will be able to share your stories with peers, learn about international careers, and deepen the story of your study abroad experience. Resume critiques will be made available to help you incorporate the skills you learned abroad.

Register here by September 19!

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September 17, 2008
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Coffman Union- Great Hall

This free event provides information about volunteer and internship opportunities across the Twin Cities. At least 80 organizations will be there with info tables. Come learn about the work they do, and volunteer positions that might be a good fit for you!

Find out more at: http://www.cclc.umn.edu/newsandevents/index.html

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September 19-21
Itasca State Park

The GLBTA Programs Office is proud to offer the 3rd Annual GLBTA Student Leadership retreat for student leaders throughout the U of M system who are dedicated to working toward a more positive campus atmosphere and experience for GLBTA students. This retreat will focus on leadership development, small group facilitation skills, and exploring intersecting identities and oppressions through a social justice lens. It's also a great way to make new friends and meet new people.

This retreat is FREE and open to all U of M students interested in creating change for GLBTA Communities on their campuses in Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester, and the Twin Cities. For more information and to register, go to: www.glbta.umn.edu

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Monday, September 8
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Rapson Courtyard-- FREE DINNER

Tuesday, September 9
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
McNeal Atrium-- FREE LUNCH

Enjoy your noon or evening meals with friends and colleagues in the College of Design. College of Design Student Organizations will have tables at both events.

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Monday, Sept. 1
11:30 am-1:30 pm
Klaeber Court Courtyard

The GLBTA Community Picnic during Welcome Week is an opportunity for new students to learn about the U of M GLBTA community. The QSCC and GLBTA Programs Office invite all of you to attend and join us in welcoming the class of 2012.

To RSVP, please email glbta@umn.edu with a preference of vegetarian, vegan, or meat meal.

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Saturday August 23, 2008
9:00am – 9:00pm

Come visit the College of Design in the University of Minnesota Building at the State Fair! Student Services (9-1), Goldstein Museum of Design (1-5) and Digital Content Library (5-9).

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From Sportswear To Streetwear: American Innovation
August 16 - November 2, 2008
Opening Reception August 15, 2008, 7-9 pm
Goldstein Museum Gallery, McNeal Hall

The influence of sportswear on contemporary American Fashion has been profound. From Sportswear to Streetwear: American Innovation features garments from the Goldstein’s own collection demonstrating the migration of specialty fabrics such as quik-dri and stretch, and styles such as golf shirts, ski pants, equestrian-wear, and athletic shoes into non-sport casual dress. The influence has come full circle and dress for sport is now influenced by street-wear. This mutual influence shifts from sportswear to streetwear and back again, leaving viewers to ask: Is it sportswear or streetwear?

For more information visit: http://goldstein.design.umn.edu

Continue reading "Goldstein Gallery: From Sportswear To Streetwear" »

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Alliance Graphique Internationale Conference
September 23 – 24
Art Institute of Chicago
Cost: $100 per person

This conference is open to students and faculty. Some of the featured speakers include Paul Sahre, Paula Scher, Michael Beirut, Deborah Sussman, and there will also be performing workshops.

There are accommodations for as low as $28/ night until Aug. 15 at a nearby youth hostel

Visit the website: www.agichicago.org for more details or email agichicagoinfo@gmail.com.

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Thursday July 31, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Free tickets available at the Bazinet Garden Lobby desk from 6 pm
Walker Art Center

Good design shouldn’t just be for the world’s richest 10% anymore, and the Twin Cities is at the forefront of a new movement toward humanitarian design. In conjunction with the outdoor exhibition Design for the Other 90%, the Walker hosts an evening of short, rapid-fire, media-rich presentations featuring a cross section of designers working to bring sustainable solutions to the water, energy, education, health care, and transportation shortages affecting the 90 percent of the world’s population that has little or no access to these products and services. Tom Fisher, Dean of CDes will be one of the featured presenters.

For more information visit the Walker’s event calendar

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The University of Minnesota Farmers Market will begin its fourth season this summer on July 9, 2008. The market is held every Wednesday on Church Street, on the East Bank, and runs from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The University of Minnesota Farmers Market features vendors who have been contracted to sell locally-grown produce, berries, and fresh flowers. Visitors to the market can also purchase maple syrup and apples from the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Learn more about the U of M Farmers Market.

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September 17, 2008
Coffman Union

This free event provides information about volunteer and internship opportunities across the Twin Cities. At least 80 organizations will be there with info tables. Come learn about the work they do, and volunteer positions that might be a good fit for you!

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The 2008 Split Rock Art Soiree season opens June 24. Split Rock Soirees feature four evenings of readings and artists' talks that celebrate the energy, talent, and accomplishment of the Split Rock Arts Program faculty. Open to the public, followed by a meet-the-artists reception. June 24, 7 p.m., McNeal Hall Auditorium. July 8, 15, and 22, 7 p.m., Weisman Art Museum. Students free, others $5.

The first soiree, on June 24, will feature James Boyd-Brent, Derrick Buisch, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, Rosae Reeder, and writer, Catherine Watson

For more information and a complete list of presenters, visit the Split Rock Art Soiree website.

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On campus this summer? Check out some of the fun (and many are free!) summer things to do around the Twin Cities campus. From prowling for art to kayaking the Mississippi, outdoor adventure is just a walk, bike ride, or short drive away. For more information, see these summer suggestions.

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Show dates: June 11 – June 29, 2008
Rosalux Gallery
1011 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis MN 55415

Rosalux Gallery is pleased to announce its Fourth Annual Open Door Exhibition. The Juror of this years show is Yasmil Raymond, Assistant Curator at the Walker Art Center. She recently organized “Brave New Works�? with curator Doryun Chong and a solo exhibition of works by Tino Shegal. University of Minnesota, students, faculty and alumni represented in this show.

For a list of featured artists and more information visit the Rosalux Gallery website.

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Roots of the Future: Graduating Student Show 2008
May 16, 2008
Rapson Hall

Cast your vote for the People's Choice Awards by May 16th at 7:00 pm! Ballot box located in Rapson Hall library.

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Friday May 16, 2008
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Rapson Hall

Exhibition features work by graduating students from the College of Design including clothing design, graphic design, interior design, architecture, environmental design, housing studies, and retail merchandising. Work by graduating students of the master of architecture and master of landscape architecture programs will also be on display.

Opening party for alumni and friends, May 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Rapson Hall

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Save the date for the opening party
May 16, 2008
6:30 – 8:30

Exhibition runs May 5 – May 17, 2008

Exhibition features work by graduating students from the College of Design including clothing design, graphic design, interior design, architecture, environmental design, housing studies, and retail merchandising. Work by graduating students of the master of architecture and master of landscape architecture programs will also be on display. Learn more at: http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/exhibitions/upcoming/

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Inner Space to Outer Space: High Tech Textiles Today
May 17 – July 27, 2008
Goldstein Museum of Design, McNeal Hall

New developments in extreme textile engineering and sophisticated fabric uses that extend human capabilities in the smallest and largest arenas. This exhibition will include an outdoor installation of fabric structures.

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Cram Slam is an opportunity for student to get one-on-one content support and study help in several subject areas as they head into finals. Two Cram Slam dates are scheduled for Spring 2008:

Wednesday, May 7th, 1pm to 6pm in the Wilson Library SMART Learning Commons
Saturday, May 10, 9am to 1pm at the Klaeber Court SMART Learning Commons

Drop-in consultations and study help will be available at both events. The Wilson Cram Slam will also include a series of exam prep workshops. Free food and copies of past exams in selected courses will be made available to students participating in Cram Slam.

For more information about Cram Slam, including the workshop schedule as it becomes available, see this link: http://smart.umn.edu/cramslam.html or contact Bosu Seo at seox0024@umn.edu.

Cram Slam is an event co-sponsored by the SMART Learning Commons and the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, with the University Libraries as a partner.

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Runs May 3 – June 8, 2008
Hennepin History Museum

Under the direction of Prof. Tasoulla Hadjiyanni, third-year Interior Design students responded to the needs of Mexicans, one of the Twin Cities’ largest immigrant groups, as well as the Ojibwe people, one of Minnesota’s largest Native groups. Trained to provide for human welfare through the design of interior environments, the students created culturally sensitive design solutions, i.e. residential designs that support diverse ways of living. At the same time, on the conceptual level the designs speak of ‘what does it mean to be a Mexican or an Ojibwe?’

Learn more at http://hennepinhistory.org/exhibits.aspx

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May 16, 2008
Rapson Hall

Join alumni, students, faculty, and friends of the College of Design to celebrate an exhibition of work by graduating seniors in architecture, clothing design, environmental design, graphic design, housing studies, interior design, and retail merchandising.

Thesis and capstone projects by graduating master of architecture and master of landscape architecture students will also be on view.

Closing Party Friday, May 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m. with award program from 7:30 – 8:00

Map & parking: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/RapsonH/index.html

Can’t attend? View the exhibitions after they close at http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/exhibitions/

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Monday, April 28
5:45pm in Rapson Hall 100

Interiors Parlance: Inside Out
Shashi Caan
Interior designer and architect, Parsons, The New School of Design, New York

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Opening Reception
Friday, May 2, 2008
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Runs through May 22nd, 2008 at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery

Featured artists are: Caroline Houdek, Josie Lewis, Jon Mahnke, Araan Schmidt, Andrew Schroeder, and Cheryl Wilgren Clyne.

The Master of Fine Arts degree is the highest degree awarded within the fine arts. The exhibitions represent the culmination of work during the three-year-program in the Department of Art at the University of Minnesota.

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April is Honors Capstone month! The Capstone Project is the culmination of an honors student’s honors experience and reflects substantive understanding. Successful completion of a capstone project requires research, creative thinking, and good writing skills. This year’s honors presentations include one architecture student, one retail merchandising student, three graphic design students, and four interior design students. The presentations are open to the public.

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Dates: Wednesday April 30th and May 1st
Time: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Location: Belgen Hall Plaza (on the West bank, kind of behind the Humphrey Institute)
Rain Location: Regis Center for the Arts East Building Lobby

The Ceramics Collective is a student arts organization on the West Bank at the University of Minnesota. Proceeds from their fundraising events benefit the student artists and fund education events sponsored by the Ceramics Collective.

They take cash and checks only. More info at http://ceramicscollective.blogspot.com/

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Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM

You are invited to an information session to learn more about graduate programs in Public Policy, Science Technology and Environmental Policy and Urban and Regional Planning.

Faculty, staff and current Humphrey students will provide information and answer questions about these degree programs, as well as our dual degree programs with the schools of Law, Social Work, Public Health, Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering.

This event is free, however, space is limited, so please RSVP to: HHHadmit@umn.edu or via phone at 612-626-7229.

Information about Humphrey Institute degree programs can also be found at: www.hhh.umn.edu

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The Student Academic Success Services office (SASS) is offering two end of semester workshops for students.

Effective Test Taking Strategies
April 29th from 5:00-6:00 pm
Covers test taking and managing test anxiety.

Stress Management
April 30th from 5:00-6:00 pm
Covers important tips and strategies for managing stress during finals season

The workshops are free but registration is required. Call 612-624-3323 to reserve a seat in a workshop.

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Exhibition closes 4/25/08
Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library

The CDes Faculty/Alumni Exhibition Program at the Architecture and Landscape Architecture Library presents Three Faculty Art Exhibition: Ceramic works by Janet Abrams, Drawings by Ozayr Saloojee, and Stereotomy studies by Benjamin Ibarra-Sevilla. If you haven't had a chance to view the exhibition, stop by before it closes on April 25th.

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Continuing Education and Conference Center in room #135
Thursday April 24
Visual art display at 7pm; performance at 8pm followed by a reception

“Designing Our Environment�? is an art festival and celebration intended to build community among GLBTA students, faculty and staff on the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus.

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Thursday April 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Walker Art Center

Free tickets are available at the Bazinet Garden Lobby desk from 6:00 p.m.

In today’s expanding metropolitan areas, the lines between urban and suburban are rapidly blurring. Population growth, immigration, and transportation are among the many factors that city planners, designers, and developers confront as they prepare for the next million people to move into Minnesota’s suburbs. Join panelists Lance Nekar of the Metropolitan Design Center, Dan Bergin of Twin Cities Public Television, Michael Lander of Lander Group, and others for a discussion about the challenges and successes of new suburban design, how suburbs are becoming destination environments, and the cultural implications of these shifts. Moderated by Todd Melby.

Learn more about the Walker Art Center's Worlds Away: New Suburban Landscapes exhibit.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
2:00-3:30pm
Magrath Library Room 81

This workshop will focus on writing and preparing for oral presentations. How do you get started? Once you have collected all relevant information, how do you get organized? How can you most effectively and efficiently present the information? What about working and presenting with a group? How does this change the process? What are the characteristics of a “good�? presentation? Visual aids, such as PowerPoint will also be discussed.

This workshop is intended for non-native speakers, but all students are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to Hannah Julien if you plan to attend.

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Tuesday, April 22
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (stop by anytime)
Coffman Union

The U of M’s 2nd annual Public Engagement Day will be full day of free events, and you can take part in as many as you'd like. Learn more at http://www.engagement.umn.edu/public_engagement_day/index.html

At the end of the day (4 to 6 p.m.), come by the Great Hall for the Open House Celebration of Community-University Partnerships. It's sponsored by the Career and Community Learning Center, and everyone is welcome to attend.

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Riverview Theater
Thursday April 10th
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Mayor R.T. Rybak and AIA Minneapolis invite you to a celebration of the 2007/2008 Mayor's Great City Design Team initiative.

Mayor R.T Rybak will discuss progress over the past two years to reweave the City of Minneapolis and where this effort will go in the Future.

The Evening's Program will Recognize the numerous Community and Design Team members that made the Mayor's Great City Design Team possible. View a display of the results of the 9 Design Team Workshops and meet design team and community members at a reception following the program.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 9, 2008 to Emily Dowd at dowd@aia-mn.org or call 612-838-6763.

More information is available at http://www.aia-mn.org/home.cfm

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Save the date for the opening party
May 16, 2008
6:30 – 8:30

Exhibition runs May 5 – May 17, 2008

Exhibition features work by graduating students from the College of Design including clothing design, graphic design, interior design, architecture, environmental design, housing studies, and retail merchandising. Work by graduating students of the master of architecture and master of landscape architecture programs will also be on display.

Seniors – the submission deadline has been extended to April 11th. Check submission deadlines and information at the Goldstein Museum of Design.

Learn more at: http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/exhibitions/upcoming/

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April 11 – 13, 2008
Free and open to the public

This conference has been collectively organized by graduate students to bring together thinkers from across the campus community and national academic community to address the "crisis" of the university as it has continually been transformed by neoliberal forces. The recent AFSCME strike at the University of Minnesota and other academic labor struggles continue to expose the university in crisis, yet we need to further develop both our intellectual and organizational capacities to effectively address these crises. Hopefully this conference will be productive in discussing and thinking through these issues, and bring together a community bound to the university in crisis.

Learn more at: http://www.makeumnpublic.org/conference.htm

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Saturday, March 29, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Riverview at Upper Landing Apartments
400 Spring Street
St. Paul, MN 55102

Architecture students: this is a great opportunity to get involved, sharpen your skills, contribute to the public discourse and meet other design professionals.

This year the St Paul Chapter of the AIA’s Unauthorized Design Charrette is taking on the Xcel Energy High Bridge Coal-Fired Plant in Saint Paul. This is easily the most fascinating industrial site in Saint Paul! Take this opportunity to exercise or rekindle your design passions unbounded by client expectations, and budgetary constraints. You control the program for the site so take the kind of design liberties you wish real life would allow.

To Sign Up Contact: Ken R. Koense at kkoense@bwbr.com

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Wednesday April 2, 2008
Informal Conversation with students from 1:30 – 2:30
Coffman Union Room 303

Public Lecture (free) from 4:30 – 5:40
Followed by a reception
McNamara Alumni Center

Jack Dangermond, founder of one of the world's largest geographic information systems companies and College of Design alumnus from 1968 who studied landscape architecture and city design, will be on campus Wednesday April 2.

Jack's company, ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute), is focused on developing and using computerized mapping to make better land-use decisions.

Continue reading "“Inside GIS�? with Alumnus Jack Dangermond" »

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Wednesday, March 5
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Great Hall, Coffman Union

Interested in adding a minor or a second major? Thinking about changing your major? This event is a great way to learn more about what the U offers and what really interests you. You can learn about majors, get individual advising help, take a career interests quiz, get off-campus study info, and explore diverse campus resources. This event is free and open to all U of M students. Learn more at the Career and Community Learning Center.

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