After creating the "Bible" for women's exercise a decade ago, researchers at the University of Minnesota Tucker Center have released an updated report outlining the latest findings about the current state of girls, sports and physical activity.

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Professor Mary Jo Kane, director of the U of M Tucker Center:

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1. Intro (0:00)
2. Benefits (0:12)
3. Prioritize women's sports and physical activity (0:27)
4. Acting on the results (0:56)
5. Sports allow girls to reach their fullest (1:20)

Nicole LaVoi, associate director of the U of M Tucker Center:

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2. What girls have to gain (0:07)
3. Benefits (0:22)
4. Stigma of girls and sports (0:39)

Posted by Andrew Swain at 10:50 PM | Permalink

Throughout April, the University of Minnesota will be helping the state celebrate its 150th anniversary by hosting a series of panel discussions that address the challenges ahead for all of Minnesota. University historian Ann Pflaum is running the event and says, in the world of state sponsored higher education, Minnesota and the U of M have had a unique and productive relationship the past century and a half.

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1. Intro (0:00)
2. U of M and Minnesota vital to each other (0:06)
3. 150 years celebration discussions (0:20)
4. Unique premium placed on education in Minnesota (0:36)
5. Land grant advantage (0:59)
6. Strong feelings for education in Minnesota according to former president Peter Magrath (1:11)

Posted by Andrew Swain at 10:30 PM | Permalink