Endowed one-year position supports research activities of faculty member for work on project related to urban and regional affairs in Minnesota. Responsibilities are to expand student enrollments and increase community awareness of UMR activities. United Staff Association named John Zak Employee of the Semester for fall 2000. Zak was honored for exemplary work with campus publications and photos, his commitment to promoting the campus, and leadership and contributions to the Harris A. Peterson Gazebo project. Art-style works of 28 modern abstract painters from the USA, England, Switzerland, and Japan.
Event is free and open to the public.
2001 issue of Minnesota Conservation Visitor . U fell one rank this year despite increase from 2,813 students reported last year. Institute of Technology signed an exchange agreement with Universidad de Guadalajara during Minnesota trade mission to Mexico Oct. 23-27. Densford Center Clinical Scholars program received the 2001 Sigma Theta Tau International, Region 4, Utilization Award. Award honors an individual or group who has used research for practice innovation or provided leadership for utilization of research in clinical nursing practice.