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Searchable archive of press releases from the Twin Cities Student Unions.

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Press Releases

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U of M Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Programs Office To Honor Graduates ; Apr 27, 2004

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) students, students from GLBT families and GLBT allies will don purple mortarboards and rainbow tassels for a graduation recognition like none other at the University of Minnesota.

U of M wins national college bowl competition ; Apr 26, 2004

The University of Minnesota won the College Bowl National Championship Tournament this past weekend at Auburn University in Montgomery. This is the team’s first national win since 1989, and their fourth win over the last 20 years.

Symposium To Address World Food Needs, Intellectual Property Rights ; Apr 22, 2004

Increasing knowledge of the genome gives scientists the ability to develop crops that can meet needs in developing countries, for example, rice fortified with pro-vitamin A. But patents, the Plant Variety Protection Act and other legal hurdles could restrict the ability of the developing world to ever use such crops.

U of M groups mark 10-year anniversary of Rwanda genocide with conference ; Apr 21, 2004

Through speakers and breakout sessions, participants will learn about the historical impact of 1994’s events, look at the role of the international community, and hear from survivors about the consequences of the Rwandan genocide.

400 High School Students to take part in videoconferences with students in China as part of U of M China Day ; Apr 19, 2004

The event is an effort to encourage students to continue their study of the Chinese language. Minnesota ranks fifth in the number of public and private K-12 students studying the Chinese language.

Open house celebrates community-university partnerships ; Apr 19, 2004

Faculty members and students interested in research, service-learning or volunteer opportunities with community connections are invited to an open house celebrating current community-university partnerships, from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, in the Mississippi Room in Coffman Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.

'Western' Buddhist Lama to Visit U of M ; Apr 16, 2004

What do skydiving, motorcycle rides and Buddhism have in common? Those are three passions of Ole Nydahl, one of the few Westerners fully qualified as Buddhist lamas.

Washington Post reporter Dan Balz will deliver Premack Memorial Lecture at U of M ; Apr 9, 2004

Dan Balz, national political correspondent at the Washington Post, will deliver the Frank Premack Memorial Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 26, in the University of Minnesota’s Coffman Union Theater, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.

'The Early Show' brings 'The Young and the Restless' casting call to the U of M, part of national college tour ; Apr 1, 2004

The U of M is one of five college campuses across the country selected for this national talent search that will culminate with live appearances on CBS’ “The Early Show” and a multi-episode role on “The Young and the Restless.”