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Notes in the Margins: Microsites, MBAs and the textbook rebellion

In Search of a Perfect M.B.A. Candidate Business schools are getting more creative with their application processes—and are looking for more original responses from applicants via essays, PowerPoint presentations and even Twitter. (The Wall Street Journal) ‘Textbook Rebellion’ pushes for free, open books A pair of textbook mascots will be touring dozens of college campuses over the next…
by Alex Friedrich

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Mankato joins St. Cloud in curbing student drinking problems

First we heard that St. Cloud State has had a better move-in weekend than before. Looks like, Minnesota State University – Mankato is making its own strides in controlling Welcome Week behavior — at least on campus. Student journalist Cassie Rayman writes in the Reporter: In the past, MSU has been notorious for the number…
by Alex Friedrich

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Why living on campus won't be comfortable for many at the U

Why living on campus won't be comfortable for many at the U

Today MPR’s Tim Post writes about a complication for the University of Minnesota’s move-in period for students: The U of M’s dorms aren’t just full this fall, they’re overflowing. The university is housing 350 students in converted study lounges or assigned to rooms that are over capacity. Get comfortable, kiddos. Read the full story and…
by Alex Friedrich

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The U's Folwell Hall for languages to reopen Sept. 6 following renovation

The U's Folwell Hall for languages to reopen Sept. 6 following renovation

Just got this from the U: University of Minnesota’s historic Folwell Hall to re-open Sept. 6 Folwell Hall, the gargoyle- and cherub-bedecked landmark at the corner of 15th and University avenues S.E., will re-open for classes on Tuesday, Sept. 6, after the completion of a $34.5 million interior renovation. The University of Minnesota’s College of…
by Alex Friedrich

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Is St. Cloud State ending its program for one of America's best careers?

Is St. Cloud State ending its program for one of America's best careers?

Remember how some have questioned St. Cloud State’s decision to close down its aviation program because of low demand? Critics say the slump appears to be ending, and that now there’s actually a growing demand for commercial pilots. I’ve stumbled across a U.S. News & World Report that seems to agree, ranking pilots among its list…
by Alex Friedrich

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Notes in the Margins: Cold showers, free speech and out-of-state applications

University of Kentucky revokes student reporter’s access to athletes When Kernel editor and basketball reporter Aaron Smith attempted to interview two walk-ons for the UK basketball team without first contacting Media Relations, his access to a set of one-on-one interviews with basketball players was revoked. The statement by the Associated Press Managing Editors said the level of abuse of free…
by Alex Friedrich

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Should Minnesota colleges restrict professors' choice of textbooks?

It’s been a while since I’ve looked at textbooks — so much else is going on — so I decided to mine the results of a survey I did of professors and their views on textbooks and what could be done to lower their cost to students. Two suggestions have been raised by a state…
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Why it's hard to get around at the U these days

Why it's hard to get around at the U these days

From an Associated Press report on the MPR Web site: U of M move-day promises traffic gridlock It’s move-in day at the dorms on the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota, and thousands of freshmen and their families are navigating road and building projects. The big move-in starts a week before classes begin…
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Gustavus, Univ. of Minnesota among Daily Beast's least-rigorous schools

This is certain to annoy a few people. And it certainly goes against my expectations. The Daily Beast has listed Gustavus Adolphus College and the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities as among America’s “least rigorous colleges.” Here’s its explanation: Workloads at even the best colleges vary widely. Newsweek ranks the schools that will get…
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