Should college students break up with their parents?May 14, 2012 5:58 AMBy Alex FriedrichSnow-plow parents: Those who clear every obstacle out of the way of their children. Road-grader parents: Those who smooth out the bumps in life for their kids. Yet two more terms I’ve heard, thanks to this morning’s discussion of helicopter parents on MPR’s The Daily Circuit. Below is the program’s live-blog session, which focuses on…
Notes in the Margins: Dogs, CEOs and Big BrotherMay 14, 2012 3:20 AMBy Alex FriedrichIs your university monitoring your social networks? Social networking not only leaves academics at the mercy of unfair comments but it’s also turning universities into Big Brother, says one academic anonymously. (The Guardian) Friday Night Lights Author Calls For A Ban On College Football The Pulitzer-prize winning author’s argument comes as colleges and universities around the country see…
College class of 2012 enters improving job marketMay 13, 2012 1:20 PMThe class of 2012 is leaving college with something that many graduates since the start of the Great Recession have lacked: jobs.
Colleges go to the dogs for stress bustersMay 12, 2012 11:20 AMFrom Kent State University in Ohio to Macalester College in Minnesota, more and more pooches are around campus during exams to help students relax and maybe even crack a smile or two.
Mom accepts late son Gary Tinsley's degreeMay 11, 2012 6:39 AMThe mother of Minnesota Gophers football player Gary Tinsley says it was an emotional decision for her to accept their late son's bachelor's degree.
St. Thomas president Dease retiring June 2013May 10, 2012 2:26 PMFather Dennis Dease, president of the University of St. Thomas since 1991, announced today that he will retire on June 30, 2013, upon the completion of his 22nd year in office, the university reported.
St. Thomas president Dease retiring June 2013May 10, 2012 8:52 AMBy Alex FriedrichUniversity of St. Thomas officials said last year that they would consider a layman to be president. Looks like it was a prelude to this announcement today in the university’s Bulletin: Father Dennis Dease, president of the University of St. Thomas since 1991, announced today that he will retire on June 30, 2013, upon the…
Play8min 44secRushford-Peterson schools lose bid for state bonding moneyMay 10, 2012 8:25 AMBy Tom WeberOne of the many items not included in the $496 million bonding bill that passed this week at the state Capitol was funding for local school district projects.
Fargo students evacuated on bomb threatMay 9, 2012 8:36 AMPolice in Fargo locked down a school building and then evacuated students Tuesday afternoon after separate reports of a bomb threat and a shot fired.
MN employers: Students need common sense, work ethicMay 9, 2012 7:53 AMBy Alex FriedrichFinding people who want to work and not just collect a paycheck is next to impossible. The skill most lacking is a work ethic. Not to mention, it is nigh on impossible to find a creative mind in today’s work place. -Mark Hayes, head of Research and Development for a small company We just recently…