Regents approved schematic plans for public spaces landscape after viewing artist renderings and scale model of project. Gopher women's basketball coach Cheryl Littlejohn has been placed on paid leave of absence since April 4 pending U's internal investigation into alleged NCAA violations. Senate will release its targets this week. Both initiatives will build on strengths of Minnesota's art and design communities and traditions. More than 6,310 calls have been made to alumni by volunteers working with U of M Alumni Association Legislative Network since Feb. 26.
Callers ask alumni to contact their legislators in support of U's budget request.
New members to Academic Health Center's Faculty Consultative Committee are Mike Murphy, veterinary medicine, and Ronald Sawchuk, pharmacy. 30 Crookston Daily Times Annual Progress Edition featured 12 pages of in-depth interviews with UMC students, faculty, and staff on their daily use of notebook computers and technology. Other sections of the paper included stories about outreach projects and other UMC contributions to the local community. Goal was to create an atmosphere where students could meet and network with local business owners and associates. UMC hosted Northwest School Counselors Association quarterly meeting April 5.