College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) horticulture students have already begun growing season preparations on "Cornercopia" the CFANS student-lead organic farm on the University's St. Paul campus. Cornercopia provides the opportunity for horticulture students to get hands-on learning experience right on campus. Not only are students studying and growing herbs and vegetables, they are also responsible for the business-end of the farm--marketing and selling the produce. The students working on this project have actually put together their own Cornercopia Blog.

The organic farm has relocated this year to the northeast section of the St. Paul campus. The vegetables that are grown on this organic farm will be sold at the U of M Farmer's Market on Wednesdays from July to October.

As a student in the College of Liberal Arts, you will have the support to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. We have great resources to help you succeed in all aspects of your undergraduate career!

Today, students in the College of Liberal Arts are invited to the largest student career fair in Minnesota! The College of Liberal Arts Career Services office, in conjuntion with the four other U of M campuses, is bringing over 200 organizations to the Minneapolis Convention Center to recruit students in all of our liberal arts majors.

College of Liberal Arts Career Services also offers additional support throughout the rest of the school year, and even up to a year past graduation. Through their office, you will have the support to not only find job and internship opportunities through individual appointments and our GoldPASS website, but also polish your interviewing skills though our mock interviews and workshops and fine-tune your resume through resume critiques. 

You can learn more about the services provided by the College of Liberal Arts Career Services Office here. 

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton recently attended the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance Banquet. He spoke about his efforts to protect the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in his new budget, and of the importance of hunting and fishing in the state of Minnesota. It is so great to see that our governor understands the importance of conserving and preserving the natural resources of our state.

Many students in College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) are currently preparing for careers in the Department of Natural Resources. Some example of CFANS majors that will prepare students for a DNR career are Environmental Science Policy and Management, Forest Resources, Recreation Resource Management, and Fisheries and Wildlife. Each of these majors include hands-on learning opportunities. For example, forestry  students conduct research at the Cloquet Forestry Center, and fisheries and wildlife students join the Conservation Biology Club in working on wildlife rehabilitation at the Sarita Wetlands.

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a truly fascinating place. As a student, I was amazed with how many new and exciting things I could discover day after day on campus. I think that one of the most fascinating places on campus is the University of Minnesota Raptor Center, housed on the University's St. Paul campus.

Since 1974, the University of Minnesota Raptor Center has educated and trained students, researchers, and professionals from around the world about raptor medicine and conservation. Partnering with the University of Minnesota's Department of Veterinary Medicine, the Raptor provides a hub for educational programs and events for the University of Minnesota and surrounding community.

When you're on campus, I encourage you to check the Raptor Center. If you live in the metro area and are interested in sharing your time and talents, The Raptor Center has volunteer opportunities. In addition, the center offers training programs like Basic Raptor Rehabilitation and Avian Orthopedic Workshop. 

The College of Education and Human Development prides itself using technology to enhance education inside and outside the classroom. This past fall, CEHD first-year students were welcomed to campus with brand-new iPads. The iPads were part of a privately funded pilot program--one of the largest of its kind in the nation!

Learn more about the CEHD iPad program here.