Thomas Smith, Kinesiology research associate, has been invited to present a paper to the First World Conference on E-Learning, in Las Vegas, Nov 17-21, 2008. His paper is titled "Benchmarking Social Cooperation in Web-Based versus Face-to-Face Learning Environments."

In addition, Smith has been appointed Chair of the Professional Standards and Education (PSE) Standing Committee of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), a committee that accredits ergonomist certifying bodies and provides certification guidelines to graduate-level ergonomics/human factors (E/HF) education programs worldwide.

Congratulations, Thomas!

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Our colleague Pam Stenhjem in the Institute on Community Integration just sent me the following note, which will be interesting to anyone working on the University's Minneapolis campus:

I just found out from the manager at Bruegger's today that the Dinkydome and all of the businesses on that block, including the parking lot, are going to be turned into an apartment complex. Apparently they are slating the street level (or perhaps some other location within the new complex) for those businesses--Caribou, Erbert and Gerbert's, Taco John's, etc.--if they choose to renew with a new contract.

Here's a link to a Star Tribune article from December about initial plans.

Here's another article about a recent setback on the project as well.

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Professor Stacy Ingraham (Kinesiology) comments in an article on getting the most out of fitness routines.

How to make your workout quick and sweaty
U.S. News & World Report (D.C.) June 25, 2008

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A recent study by postdoctoral associate Christine Greenhow (Curriculum and Instruction) on the educational benefits of social networking sites has been garnering media attention from around the world. Below are several multimedia pieces on the study, as well as links to articles.

Download a fully produced podcast on the study.

Digital divide? What digital divide?
THE Journal (Calif.) June 2008

New research reveals educational benefits of social networking web sites
TMCnet.com (Conn.) June 20, 2008

MySpace, Facebook & Orkut's educational side revealed
Economic Times (India) June 21, 2008

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News AM
KSTP (Minn.) June 21, 2008

Social studies
Erie Times-News (Pa.) June 22, 2008

Social networking sites provide educational benefits to students - study
Telecom Paper (The Netherlands) June 23, 2008

Even poor kids are social network savvy
Scientific American (N.Y.) June 26, 2008

View more articles on the study.

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CEHD is currently working with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) on a funded proposal to host 16 international scholars during the spring semester of 2009. These scholars will take several custom seminars developed by CEHD faculty and staff and audit existing courses.

An opportunity exists for CEHD faculty and staff interested in making international connections for advising scholars (i.e., meeting once a week with the scholars to ensure their experience is positive). The program is mostly pre-planned, so advisement sessions will likely consist of helping scholars to pick audit courses and weekly check-ins. The total time requirement would be 19 hours (one hour per week for 19 weeks).

Advisers would receive a stipend of $600 to $750 (depending on availability of funds) for their efforts. If you have advisory experience and are interested in advising (no more than two scholars will be assigned to any adviser), please send a brief (two pages maximum) CV to Chris Johnstone (john4810@umn.edu) before July 1.

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Marti Erickson (Center for Early Education and Development) was the subject of a recent editorial in the Star Tribune.

Editorial: Laurie's in the room; where are the issues?
Star Tribune (Minn.) June 24, 2008

UPDATE: Marti also recently appeared on MPR’s Midday program, which you can hear online.

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Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) and his research on fathers has been mentioned in two recent articles.

Lack of dad critical for School 9 students
Democrat & Chronicle (N.Y.) June 23, 2008

What moms can learn from dads
USA Today (Va.) June 24, 2008

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The CEHD Alumni Society Board invites you to participate in the 2nd Annual Scramble for Scholarships on Tuesday, July 15 at the Les Bolstad Golf Course. Shotgun start is at 8:00 a.m. Early-birdie registration fees are $100 for UMAA members and $110 for non-UMAA members if you register by July 1. Your registration includes 18 holes of golf, a shared cart, continental breakfast, and lunch. You are welcome to register individually and be placed in a foursome or arrange your own group. All levels of golfers are welcome. There are a few spaces left, so register [.pdf] today.

Don't miss out! You could be the lucky golfer to win $10,000 by sinking a hole-in-one on the designated par three hole. We'll also give away great prizes at our lunch drawing, including U of M merchandise, athletic tickets, and gift certificates to Twin Cities favorites, like Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Jax Cafe, and Maggiano's Little Italy. First, second, and third place teams will be awarded gift certificates to the golf course's pro shop.

Not a golfer? Support the Alumni Society's study abroad scholarship fund #1831 by giving online. You may also wish to support this event by becoming a sponsor or donating merchandise/gift certificates. For additional event information, contact Heather Peña at 612-626-8782 or hpena@umn.edu.

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The Charles and Mabel Williams Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation recently approved a $4,075 grant for a project in the Institute on Community Integration. The project, titled "My Voice, My Vote," will bring together University, community, and government resources to motivate and teach young adults with disabilities about civic engagement and voting. The project will (a) provide a workshop to adults with disabilities specifically focused on civic engagement and voting, (b) develop and compile free downloadable materials from University and other public sources for teachers, program leaders, and individuals, and (c) make video and audio recordings of the workshop, and develop a brief video which will be made available on YouTube. Individuals with disabilities will be involved in planning the workshop and creating the video.

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Alumna Mary Zabolio McGrath (M.A. '78, educational psychology; Ph.D. '88, educational policy and administration) recently published two books.

Ethical Dilemmas in Education: Standing Up for Honesty and Integrity
by Beverley H. Johns, Mary Z. McGrath, and Sarup R. Mathur
Rowman Education, 2008

Reaching Students with Diverse Disabilities: Cross Categorical Ideas and Activities
by Mary Z. McGrath and Beverley H. Johns
Rowman Education, 2008

Congratulations, Mary!

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Professor Arthur Reynolds (Institute of Child Development) was mentioned in a recent article on a conference sponsored by the Early Childhood Research Collaborative (ECRC). ECRC is a partnership between the Center for Early Education and Development and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Arthur is co-director of the collaborative.

Laying the foundation
The Region (Minn.) June 2008

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Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) was featured in a recent Minnesota Monthly article on the troubled state of marriage.

A more perfect union
Minnesota Monthly (Minn.) July 2008

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Earlier this year, one of FOX 9's Top Teacher awards was given to Donna Butterfield, a family and consumer sciences teacher at Richfield Middle School here in Minnesota. Donna is a CEHD alum, with an M.Ed. in family education. She has also served as a cooperating teacher for the family and consumer sciences program. Vist MyFox Twin Cities to see Donna accept the award or to read her nomination letter.

Congratulations, Donna!

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Professors David O'Brien and Deborah Dillon (Curriculum and Instruction) presented the results of their two-year evaluation of Hennepin County Library's Guys Read book discussion program in March. Their audience was more than 100 librarians from all parts of the country attending the national conference of the Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association.

In her letter of thanks, Gretchen Wronka, Youth Services and Outreach Coordinator at the Hennepin County Library wrote: “Drs. O'Brien and Dillon's Guys Read research is ground-breaking. No other public library in the country has engaged in this kind of academic, neutral evaluation of a children's book discussion program."

Several C&I graduate students are also part of this project: Cassie Scharber, Brad Biggs, Kristen Nichols-Besel, and Beth Brendler.

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Professor Deborah Dillon (Curriculum and Instruction) offers advice to adults on encouraging their children to read.

"A Place of Our Own"
PBS (Va.) June 17, 2008

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One of our sport management students was quoted in an article on how students are saving on gas by riding scooters.

High gas prices have scooter sales booming
MPR (Minn.) June 7, 2008

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In April postdoctoral associate Christine Greenhow (Curriculum and Instruction) organized and hosted a guest lecture by Eszter Hargittai of Northwestern University titled “The Digital Production of Inequality." The lecture was co-sponsored by the University's Social Networks Research Collaborative and the Institute for Advanced Study.

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Marti Erickson (Center for Early Education and Development) gives parents advice on when children can be left home alone.

KARE 11 News First Edition
KARE 11 (Minn.) June 18, 2008

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Kinesiology professors Thomas Stoffregen, Juergen Konczak, and Maureen Weiss gave invited presentations at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity in Niagara Falls, Ontario, June 4-8. Several of their graduate students attended as well and presented at poster sessions/symposiums: Nicole Bolter, Jennifer Bhalla, Melissa Price (students of Professor Weiss), Azizah Jor'dan, Ken Yoshida (students of Professor Michael Wade), and Russ Giveans (student of Professor Stoffregen).

Stoffregen and students Jor'dan, Yoshida, and Giveans presented in a symposium proposed and organized by Dr. Michael Wade, who was unable to attend the conference.

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Verna Cornelia Price (Ph.D., educational policy and administration) has received a Women in the Workplace (WOW) Achievement Award from the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. The award notice reads:

"Price has been an innovator known for creating programs and processes which increase organizational effectiveness and individual performance. Dr. Price's experience as an educator, researcher, trainer, and business consultant led to the development of a unique multiple intelligence approach to helping her clients rethink leadership and the role of personal power in the workplace. Dr. Price has coined the principle 'experiencing knowledge' and believes that excellence can only be achieved when relevant and meaningful knowledge is applied to your profession and life. Dr. Price is the founder of Girls in Action, and co-founder of The Power of People Leadership Institute. She is the author of The Power of People: Four Kinds of People Who Can Change Your Life, and The Silent Cry: Dealing with Subtractors in Work and Life. These books continue to empower and equip organizations with strategies for motivating and inspiring employees to excellence."

Congratulations, Verna!

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Lecturer Amy Garrett Dikkers (Educational Policy and Administration) and Professor Cathy Solheim (Family Social Science) have been named 2008-09 Digital Media Center (DMC) Faculty Fellows. Each will receive funding in the amount of $10,000 to be used in support of their projects.

Congratulations Amy and Cathy!

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Graduate students in the Department of Educational Policy and Administration have racked up some impressive awards this year! Read on a for listing of the College, University, and national awards and grants they've accumulated.

Congratulations EdPA grad students!

National
Moosung Lee (Ph.D. candidate, comparative and international development education) won the 2008 Graduate Student Research Award at the 49th Annual Adult Education Research Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, for his paper "The History of UNESCO's Lifelong Learning Policy Discourses: An Enduring Social Democratic Liberalist Project of Global Educational Development." The paper was co-authored with Tom Friedrich (Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction).

Diana Yefanova and Candy Schnepf (Ph.D. students, comparative and international development education) have each been named recipients of an Alexander Dubcek Fund Grant Award. The award supports the recipient's research in a country of Eastern Europe.

Jinous Kasravi (Ph.D. student, comparative and international development education) has been named one of only two national recipients of the 2008-09 Ping Doctoral Fellowship from the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). The $20,000 award supports dissertation research on topics relevant to international educational exchange.

Peggy DeLapp (Ph.D. student, educational administration) has been named a SIFEPP Conference Fellow and will participate in the conference titled The States' Impact on Federal Education Policy: New Perspectives in Research and the Historical Record which takes place in Washington, D.C. on May 8 and 9, 2008.

Giljae Lee (Ph.D. student, higher education) has been selected as a Fellow for the 2008 National Summer Data Policy Institute for research on the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and National Science Foundation (NSF) databases.

Yong-Lyun Kim (Ph.D., educational administration, 2007) has been named the winner of the Dissertation of the Year Award by the AERA Research on the Superintendency Special Interest Group. The award was presented in New York at the 2008 AERA convention.

Emanda Thomas (Ph.D. student, educational administration) has been selected to attend the David L. Clark National Graduate Student Research Seminar in Educational Administration & Policy. The Clark Seminar is sponsored by the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA), Divisions A and L of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and Corwin Press.

University
John Flomo (Ph.D. student, higher education) been awarded a Compton International Peace Fellowship by the University of Minnesota Interdisciplinary Center for Global Change. The $24,000 award supports both exploratory fieldwork and dissertation research.

Yongling Zhang (Ph.D. student, comparative and international development education): 2008-09 Doctoral Fellowship from the Office of International Programs (OIP) at the University of Minnesota and a U of M Graduate School Thesis Research Grant.

Kate McCleary (Ph.D. student, comparative and international development education) has been awarded an International Pre-Dissertation and Small Grant Award from the Office of International Programs to support her research in Nicaragua.

Mary Denton (Ed.D. candidate, educational administration) has been awarded the Schochet Endowment Award for Best Graduate Paper. The Steven J. Schochet GLBTA Studies Awards for Excellence in Creativity & Scholarship recognize papers and projects done by students in the field of GLBT Studies at the University of Minnesota. Mary has also received awards from the following University organizations in spring 2008 to support her research: Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Association; Graduate and Professional Student Association; and the Office of University Women.

College
Jinous Kasravi and Nancy O'Brien (Ph.D. students, comparative and international development education): Graduate Student Awards from the Women's Philanthropic Leadership Circle (WPLC).

Mary Denton (Ed.D. candidate, educational administration): Seashore Endowed Fellowship.

Elizabeth Stallman (Ph.D., candidate, comparative and international development education): Ruth Eckert Scholarship.

Kyoung-Ah Nam (Ph.D. candidate, comparative and international development education): Robert and Corrie Beck Graduate Fellowship. Larry Wilson Scholarship.

Tara Harvey (Ph.D. student, comparative and international development education): Advanced Studies Student Scholarship.

Akiko Maeker (Ph.D. student, comparative and international development education): Corcoran Research Travel Award.

Tom Delaney (Ph.D. student, educational administration): Corcoran Research Travel Award.

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Carol Nielsen, executive secretary in Kinesiology, appeared on KSTP's Twin Cities Live yesterday to talk about her experiences as an Explore Minnesota celebrity for the Mainstreets Minnesota promotion. See Carol's interview at this link:

http://www.twincitieslive.com/
(Click on Tuesday, June 10, then the forward button to "Lynn and Carol: Minnesota Mainstreets")

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On May 30, Professor Oliver J. Williams (Social Work, Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community) received the 2008 Adelante Esperanza! Award from the Casa de Esperanza during their 25th Anniversary celebration. Oliver received this award for his pioneering work in the field of domestic violence and unwavering support of Casa de Esperanza as a past board member, volunteer, and supporter. Casa de Esperanza is a Minneapolis organization devoted to mobilizing Latina/Latino communities to end domestic violence.

Congratulations, Oliver!

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Master's student Peter DeLong (Social Work) and doctoral student Judi Petkau (Curriculum & Instruction) are both mentioned in a recent article on the Southeast Como neighborhood's community garden.

Community gardening season gets started in southeast Como
Minnesota Daily (Minn.) June 11, 2008

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Professor Marlene Stum (Family Social Science) offers tips to families on dividing the personal possessions of deceased loved ones.

Home & Family Finance Radio: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?
Credit Union National Association (D.C.) Feb. 10, 2008

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Moosung Lee, a graduate student in the Department of Educational Policy and Administration, has been selected as the recipient of the 2008 Graduate Student Research Award. He received the award at the 49th Annual Adult Education Research Conference, which was recently held at the University of Missouri. Moosung was chosen for the award for his co-authored paper titled "The History of UNESCO's Lifelong Learning Policy Discourses."

Congratulations, Moosung!

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Professor Bill Doherty (Family Social Science) comments on family vacations, and their ability to build lasting memories.

Vacations are good for you, medically speaking
New York Times (N.Y.) June 7, 2008

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The recent Great Conversations program with Dean Bailey and author Daniel Pink is now available as a digital audio file.

Download the conversation [MP3].

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The Elegant Gathering of White Snows by Kris Radish

Recommended by Professor Nicki R. Crick, Institute of Child Development

“I chose this book because it portrays the power of women’s friendships to heal, support, and transform lives. As a researcher who studies the dark side of some female relationships, it is wonderful to be reminded of the positive nurturing side. I hope that this book inspires you as much as it did me."

Read more U Reads recommendations.

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The Urban Service-Learning Institute, sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Council in partnership with Metropolitan State University, focuses on applying the principles of service-learning in urban environments. This event brings together community, young people, and school leaders to discuss service-learning outreach and application techniques that help students in urban environments achieve academic excellence and become strong community leaders. Participants have an opportunity to explore current trends and topics impacting urban communities.

This year's Institute will be held in St. Paul, June 25 - 27. For more information visit the National Youth Leadership Council Web site or download the event flyer [.pdf].

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With the recent string of young adult alcohol-related deaths across the state, the University has started to offer its online alcohol education class to concerned parents everywhere. Jodi Dworkin, an assistant professor of Family Social Science, is involved in the program and says the need is out there to help parents talk about alcohol with their kids.

Download the interview [MP3]

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Professor Arthur Reynolds (Institute of Child Development) and his work on the Chicago Longitudinal Study were featured in a recent Education Week article.

Long-term economic payoff seen from early-childhood education
Education Week (Md.) June 5, 2008

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Alumna Sarah Clyne (M.Ed., second languages and cultures) has been named principal of Washington Elementary School in the Champaign, Illinois school district.

Champaign hires 3 principals for fall
News-Gazette (Ill.) June 5, 2008

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Carol Nielsen, executive secretary in Kinesiology, is a film star for Explore Minnesota! Carol and her friend, Lynn Lane, who works in Carlson School of Management, were chosen last fall to star in the promotional campaign "Explore Minnesota -- Mainstreets." You can see Carol and Lynn in a commercial currently on local channels, or you can watch their videos online.

Next Tuesday, July 10, Carol and Lynn will appear on KSTP-TV's Channel 5 Twin Cities Live to talk about their experience making the videos. The show airs from 3 to 4 p.m.

Congratulations, Carol!

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The School of Social Work and the Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI-MN) are sponsoring the third annual Beyond the Baby Blues conference: “Motherhood, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety: Before, During, and After Pregnancy." The conference is on Wednesday, June 25, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., at the Continuing Education and Conference Center on the St. Paul campus.

Cost is $100; students: $30. A limited number of scholarships are available. The conference is approved for CEUs.

Register online at http://www.namimn.org. For more information contact Linda Jones in the School of Social Work: ljones@umn.edu. You can also view additional conference details by downloading the conference form [.pdf].

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Project Home, a partnering agency with HEARTH Connections, announces an opening for a full-time case manager.

Project Home is housed in a community mental health clinic in Owatonna, MN, and serves the five-county surrounding area: Steele, Dodge, Waseca, Rice, and Freeborn Counties. They are looking for a full-time case manager who will provide housing services and intensive case management services to the long-term homeless population.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a human services field and 2 years experience in housing, adult mental health, chemical dependency, ARMHS, and Targeted Case Management. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M - F (some flexibility in hours is required on an 'as needed' basis). Project Home will train as needed.

To apply, send your resume to: Willie Pfieffer, 610 Florence Ave., Owatonna, MN, 55060. Or e-mail your resume to
williep@schrc.com. No phone calls please.

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The Minnesota Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) recognized Wayne Caron's work as a professor, supervisor, colleague, therapist, and friend with a 2008 Annual Award. Wayne, a faculty member in the Department of Family Social Science, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2007 (see the Minnesota Daily article on Wayne and his many accomplishments or visit his memorial Web site).

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Professor Mary Jo Kane (Kinesiology) is quoted in a recent article on Title IX.

Examining the progress and problems of Title IX
East Valley Tribune (Ariz.) May 31, 2008

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K. Charlie Lakin (ICI) is quoted in an article on how some families are reconnecting with their institutionalized children.

What happened to Ricky
Wall Street Journal (N.Y.) May 31, 2008

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Here's a can't-miss video on child care, created by the College's Office of Academic and Information Technology Services and student/instructor Jessica Pleuss (ICD).

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The African American Read-In at the University of Minnesota, Harvest Preparatory, and the Black Men Reading program present the Third World Press 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Featured speaker: Haki Madhubuti. Madhubuti is the founder, publisher, and chairman of the board of Third World Press (established in 1967). He is also the author of Black Men: Obsolete, Single, Dangerous?: The African American Family in Transition, and Tough Notes: A Healing Call For Creating Exceptional Black Men, among other works.

Date: Saturday, June 7

Time: 4 p.m.

Location: Harvest Preparatory and Seed Academy, 1300 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis

Price: FREE – donations will be accepted for the Harvest Preparatory Chess Team and Academic All Star. There will be also be books for sale and an autograph session after the program.

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Five international alumni have been awarded the University’s 2008 Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals. The Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals is a University-wide award for alumni, former students, and friends of the University who have distinguished themselves in their post-university work as leaders in their professional careers.

This award may be conferred on alumni, former students, and friends of any campus (current or former) of the University. Individuals will have attained unusual distinction as professionals in their careers within institutions or in public service and have either demonstrated sustained outstanding achievement and leadership, or demonstrated promise of such on a local, national, or international level.

The recipients are Felicie Affolter, Switzerland (CLA); Meeran Borwankar, India (HHH); Mustafa Dilber, Turkey (CSOM); Chi-kuen Lau, Hong Kong, China (CLA); and Fouzia Saeed, Pakistan (CEHD and CDes).

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Professor Mary Jo Kane (Kinesiology) recently discussed how the media portrays women athletes in a Pioneer Press interview.

Bob Sansevere: Questions with Mary Jo Kane, University of Minnesota professor, on the portrayal of female athletes
Pioneer Press (Minn.) June 3, 2008

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The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) is hosting its third and final art opening on Thursday, June 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. as part of the Building Art/Building Community grant offered by the CEHD Multicultural and Diversity Committee. Come tour the art in Pattee Hall and hear from artists with disabilities from local community organizations, Courage Center, and Rise, Inc., as they talk about their work over lunch in the Mary McEvoy lecture hall.

Please RSVP to webs0078@umn.edu by June 10. For more information, visit http://ici.umn.edu/news/art/.

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Laura Battaglia, an undergraduate student in the Department of Family Social Science, has been invited to participate in the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs' (HECUA) Fall 2008 Metro Urban Studies program. Laura is currently examining issues of poverty and inequality in the Twin Cities. As part of the HECUA program, she will work with nonprofit organizations, community activists, and politicians who will provide her with a context for understanding her readings and studies about economics, housing systems, education, welfare, government policies, urban sprawl, regional race and class segregation, and institutional discrimination.

HECUA an organization of 19 liberal arts colleges, universities, and associations dedicated to education for social justice. HECUA programs combine classroom-based work with experiential, reflective, and critical looks at the important social issues of their program sites.

Congratulations, Laura!

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