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School districts defend funding, ballot referendums

School districts defend funding, ballot referendums

Today is the last day Minnesota school districts can put tax questions on the November ballot.
by Tom Weber

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UMN President Kaler tells 3M that America faces a "crisis in science education"

University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler delivered a speech to hundreds of 3M scientists and engineers on Thursday. Kaler thanked 3M for fostering a close relationship with the U over the years.  3M has given millions to the U for scholarships and endowed chairs.  The company also aggressively recruits U of M grads and provides plenty…
by Tim Post

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Kaler's inauguration week at the U

Kaler's inauguration week at the U

After three months on the job University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler may be settled in, but he still hasn’t been inaugurated. That happens next week, and U of M officials have planned an entire week of events. Sure, Kaler will be celebrated with plenty of pomp on Thursday, but he’ll also throw out the first…
by Tim Post

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Notes in the Margins: No impeachment at U, paying athletes and bankrupt grads

University of Minnesota graduate student group says ‘no’ to leader’s impeachment – At the first Graduate and Professional Assembly general assembly meeting of the year, the assembly approved the budget for the year, elected a new executive vice-president and dropped the impeachment charges against President Abou Amara. (Minnesota Daily) The Case for Paying College Athletes – The…
by Tim Post

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What MnSCU Chancellor Rosenstone eats every morning

What MnSCU Chancellor Rosenstone eats every morning

MPR’s Tim Post and I have been chuckling over this Dakota Co. Tribune Business Weekly headline and the quotation by MnSCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone that prompted it: MnSCU chancellor wants to solve ‘delicious puzzle’ “So to wake up in the morning and have that delicious puzzle, if you will, but to have some sense if…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why it's tough to be a Gustavus collegiate fellow

Why it's tough to be a Gustavus collegiate fellow

My wife was a resident assistant in her college dorm, so my heart goes out to Gustavus Adolphus College student Kate Plager, a “collegiate fellow” there. Collegiate fellows are essentially resident assistants, and Plager complains in The Gustavian Weekly that she’s tired of being treated like one of those despised hall monitors I remember from…
by Alex Friedrich

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One view of the University of Minnesota Washington Avenue bridge in the fall

One view of the University of Minnesota Washington Avenue bridge in the fall

Found this on Twitter, and it comes from the yfrog photo account of University of Minnesota College of Education & Human Development Alumni. The caption: lovely day on the East Bank. photo looking towards downtown over Washington Ave bridge Nice shot. Has it been stylized? I’m no photographer.
by Alex Friedrich

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How much do low-income students pay at Minnesota's private colleges?

How much do low-income students pay at Minnesota's private colleges?

Recently came across this chart by the Minnesota Private College Council, which looks to counter the notion that private colleges are too expensive for low-income students. It says they pay significantly less than the average student: $14,350 on average (for those families earning less than $30,000), compared to $23,500 for the average student who attended…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Water bottles, fruits and veggies, and a 4-year guarantee

Alabama colleges adapt as survey shows students don’t get enough fruits and vegetables  A recent study by Oregon State University indicates that students aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. Many don’t even consume one serving daily, where 5 daily servings are recommended. (Press-Register via University Business) Colleges moving away from plastic water bottles In a growing trend,…
by Alex Friedrich

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