University of Minnesota Moment 2009-11-05T19:51:28Z A weekly 90-second radio vignette featuring University of Minnesota expert commentary on rural, local and world issues, groundbreaking research and what the U of M is doing everyday to improve the global quality of life. Produced by the News Service and delivered every Monday morning. tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087 Movable Type Copyright (c) 2009, dswain Citizenship during the H1N1 pandemic 2009-11-05T19:51:28Z 2009-11-05T13:38:15-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.202338 2009-11-05T19:38:15Z As flu season hits its stride, the current H1N1 pandemic is certainly putting the world on alert. Countries are worried about the strain spreading across their borders and parents everywhere warily send their children to school where the flu is... dswain As flu season hits its stride, the current H1N1 pandemic is certainly putting the world on alert. Countries are worried about the strain spreading across their borders and parents everywhere warily send their children to school where the flu is most likely to spread. Dr. Jeffrey Kahn, director of the University of Minnesota's Center for Bioethics, says it's a difficult balance between individual rights and protecting the public's health.


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There's an added layer of fear this Halloween season with the smash hit movie "Paranormal Activity" terrorizing audiences across the country. But why do we enjoy being scared? It may help us work through our fears, says University of Minnesota... dswain There's an added layer of fear this Halloween season with the smash hit movie "Paranormal Activity" terrorizing audiences across the country. But why do we enjoy being scared? It may help us work through our fears, says University of Minnesota Art History professor Robert Silberman, an expert on horror films.


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Share ]]> Health care reform 101 2009-10-23T18:43:40Z 2009-10-22T15:23:52-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.199474 2009-10-22T20:23:52Z

There's likely no other issue in America right now that's as contentious as health care reform. It's difficult to tell which is rising more - the cost of care or the passion of the debate. Jean Abraham, assistant professor in... dswain There's likely no other issue in America right now that's as contentious as health care reform. It's difficult to tell which is rising more - the cost of care or the passion of the debate. Jean Abraham, assistant professor in the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health and a health economist, explains how we got to this point.


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Share ]]> Female athletes combat stereotyping through Twitter 2009-10-15T20:43:15Z 2009-10-15T15:13:46-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.197985 2009-10-15T20:13:46Z

What effect do new media like Facebook and Twitter have on female athletes? That's the question the University of Minnesota's Tucker Center is setting out to answer. Kinesiology professor Mary Jo Kane says the mainstream media traditionally depict only the... dswain What effect do new media like Facebook and Twitter have on female athletes? That's the question the University of Minnesota's Tucker Center is setting out to answer. Kinesiology professor Mary Jo Kane says the mainstream media traditionally depict only the femininity and sexuality of women in sport, but social media have the potential to counteract that.


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Share ]]> "Green Revolution" loses its father 2009-10-08T20:30:37Z 2009-10-08T15:17:33-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.196619 2009-10-08T20:17:33Z

His high-yield crop innovations have been credited with saving nearly a billion lives around the world but a part of him just wanted to be a Midwestern wrestling coach. University of Minnesota alum and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Norman Borlaug passed... dswain His high-yield crop innovations have been credited with saving nearly a billion lives around the world but a part of him just wanted to be a Midwestern wrestling coach. University of Minnesota alum and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Norman Borlaug passed away last month and a close friend of his, university wrestling coach J Robinson, says, in a way, his "friend Norm" was able to live out that dream.


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Share ]]> Ready to run 2009-10-01T19:35:26Z 2009-10-01T14:33:38-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.194925 2009-10-01T19:33:38Z

It's Twin Cities Marathon time and runners have been preparing to hit the pavement. Whether it's the 26-mile haul or a 5K you'll be tackling down the road, University of Minnesota Family Medicine and Community Health physician Bill Roberts has... dswain It's Twin Cities Marathon time and runners have been preparing to hit the pavement. Whether it's the 26-mile haul or a 5K you'll be tackling down the road, University of Minnesota Family Medicine and Community Health physician Bill Roberts has some tips to stay on track.


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Share ]]> The U of M's Ultimate Homecoming 2009-09-24T19:24:07Z 2009-09-24T14:15:11-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.193104 2009-09-24T19:15:11Z

It'll be a Homecoming the University of Minnesota hasn't seen the likes of in 28 years. With TCF Bank Stadium now on campus, festivities like the parade and pepfest will have an added sense of excitement. Margaret Carlson, CEO of... dswain It'll be a Homecoming the University of Minnesota hasn't seen the likes of in 28 years. With TCF Bank Stadium now on campus, festivities like the parade and pepfest will have an added sense of excitement. Margaret Carlson, CEO of the U of M Alumni Association, says all Minnesotans are invited on October 4 for one of the week's most anticipated events. Visitors will be able to tour the stadium and experience the new and exciting academic work and research being done at the U.


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Share ]]> U of M energy and design student innovators compete in D.C. 2009-09-17T19:46:30Z 2009-09-17T14:41:25-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.191725 2009-09-17T19:41:25Z

Next month a group of University of Minnesota students will travel to Washington DC for the 2009 Solar Decathlon, an international competition to design, build and operate a highly energy-efficient, completely solar-powered house. Student project leader Shengyin Xu says that... dswain Next month a group of University of Minnesota students will travel to Washington DC for the 2009 Solar Decathlon, an international competition to design, build and operate a highly energy-efficient, completely solar-powered house. Student project leader Shengyin Xu says that a priority was to incorporate the solar panels into a visually appealing design.


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Share ]]> Freshmen experience Gopher Nation 2009-09-10T18:21:42Z 2009-09-10T13:18:00-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.190446 2009-09-10T18:18:00Z

Not only is the incoming freshman class at the University of Minnesota one of the most accomplished in history, it's lucky enough to be the first to experience football back on campus in 28 years. During their Welcome Week orientation,... dswain Not only is the incoming freshman class at the University of Minnesota one of the most accomplished in history, it's lucky enough to be the first to experience football back on campus in 28 years. During their Welcome Week orientation, the students got a chance to visit TCF Bank Stadium and hear from the leader of "Gopher Nation" himself, head coach Tim Brewster.


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Share ]]> Maroon, gold and green TCF Bank Stadium 2009-09-03T20:07:05Z 2009-09-03T15:02:00-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.189697 2009-09-03T20:02:00Z

It's not easy being a green 50,000-seat sports venue. But that's what the new TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota is expected to be, according to the standards set forth by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design... dswain It's not easy being a green 50,000-seat sports venue. But that's what the new TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota is expected to be, according to the standards set forth by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED. The stadium would be one of the first of its kind to receive that certification, says stadium project manager Brian Swanson.


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Share ]]> Independence Lost: Cell Phones at College 2009-08-27T21:40:52Z 2009-08-27T16:39:03-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.189052 2009-08-27T21:39:03Z

Baby boomers, and even some recent college graduates, remember rationing calls home during their first experience away. Not so anymore as students today can access mom and dad anytime, anywhere by speed dial. Marj Savage, Parent Program director at the... dswain Baby boomers, and even some recent college graduates, remember rationing calls home during their first experience away. Not so anymore as students today can access mom and dad anytime, anywhere by speed dial. Marj Savage, Parent Program director at the University of Minnesota, says this constant contact is increasing every school year.


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Share ]]> Battle of the brands 2009-08-20T22:42:08Z 2009-08-20T17:36:22-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.188466 2009-08-20T22:36:22Z

Hershey's chocolate chips in Pillsbury cookies and Intel processors running Dell computers. Sometimes it seems like we hear more about the pieces in a product than the product itself. It's called component branding and professor George John, chair of the... dswain Hershey's chocolate chips in Pillsbury cookies and Intel processors running Dell computers. Sometimes it seems like we hear more about the pieces in a product than the product itself. It's called component branding and professor George John, chair of the marketing department at the University of Minnesota Carlson School, has studied the topic and says it can lead to some interesting problems, especially in an era of government bailouts.


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Share ]]> White coat, red nose 2009-08-13T21:01:19Z 2009-08-13T15:33:38-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.187987 2009-08-13T20:33:38Z

Going through the rigors of medical school while performing as a professional clown may seem like an impossible combination. But not at the University of Minnesota. Because of the U's Flexible M.D. program, students like Andrea Noel are able to... dswain Going through the rigors of medical school while performing as a professional clown may seem like an impossible combination. But not at the University of Minnesota. Because of the U's Flexible M.D. program, students like Andrea Noel are able to work towards a career in medicine while also pursuing other personal enrichment paths like clowning.


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Share ]]> U of M's unique Radio K 2009-08-06T22:25:33Z 2009-08-06T17:20:55-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.187585 2009-08-06T22:20:55Z

Having a high-quality student run radio station might sound like a tall order but not at the University of Minnesota. For the past 15 years, Radio K has been filling the airwaves with an eclectic blend of music and news,... dswain Having a high-quality student run radio station might sound like a tall order but not at the University of Minnesota. For the past 15 years, Radio K has been filling the airwaves with an eclectic blend of music and news, while winning dozens of awards along the way. Program director and recent U graduate Pushkar Ojha says Radio K breaks the mold of the traditional college station.


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Share ]]> Obliviousness together 2009-07-30T20:33:33Z 2009-07-30T15:27:51-06:00 tag:blog.lib.umn.edu,2009:/urelate/radio//2087.187071 2009-07-30T20:27:51Z

From ignoring a relative you notice having a few too many drinks at every family function to not even thinking about the threat of being struck by a meteorite, everyone operates at a level of obliviousness to the world around... dswain From ignoring a relative you notice having a few too many drinks at every family function to not even thinking about the threat of being struck by a meteorite, everyone operates at a level of obliviousness to the world around them. But that's normal, says University of Minnesota Family Social Science professor Paul Rosenblatt. In his new book, "Shared Obliviousness in Family Systems," Rosenblatt explores this intriguing subject and says while a certain amount of obliviousness is necessary, it can also lead to trouble.


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