Priority will go to projects that address health and safety needs and legal obligations, projects that are the completion of prior projects or have already been given planning money, and projects that strengthen key academic initiatives. Increased emphasis will be placed on fund-raising, in order to minimize debt obligations. FCC will be on Crookston campus for a retreat Aug. 26-27. First regular meeting of fall semester will be Sept. 2. Annual orientation seminar series for new chairs, heads, and directors will begin Sept. 15.
First session focuses on roles, responsibilities, and priorities for department administrators.
President Yudof and Dean Rosenstone are among the speakers. Minnesota State Fair visitors this year can visit with U experts, Goldy Gopher, and Gopher sports personalities under one roof at the U's new state fair building. Located on Dan Patch Ave. Building will also feature a stage with live presentations, from children's storytelling by President Yudof to discussions with nationally known researchers to interviews with Gopher coaches and athletes. 5 and 9 a.m.-8 p.m.