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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

University-wide updates (November 2015)

System One Stop Website Project
The System One Stop Website Steering Committee and Content Strategy Subcommittee has been working hard to collect and analyze data and feedback regarding all the campus needs for the new site as phase one to create the content strategy nears the end. Additional information can be viewed in the October project status update.

Student veterans celebrated
Student veterans were celebrated this month on several campuses. Take a look at the events held across our campuses in expression of appreciation.

At Crookston the Jazz Band celebrated veterans during November 13 and November 14  concert performances at the local VFW, featuring music from the 1920's, 30's and 40's.  The concerts included several patriotic numbers, honoring veterans and their service to our country.

On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, UMD  hosted a  free open house in appreciation of its veterans, military members, and their families in the Kirby Garden. Glensheen, the historic Congdon estate, offered free standard tours for all veterans of the armed services, active service members, and their accompanied families. Also for the 5th year UMD has been honored with the Military Friendly School designation by Victory Media.

Vice Chancellor Bryan Herrmann represented  Morris in honoring our student veterans at a community wide celebration held at the Morris Area High School on November 11. This is the fifth year Morris has been honored with the Military Friendly School designation by Victory Media.

Twin Cities hosted the 9th annual Student Veterans Appreciation Day  on November 17. The event was held to honor University of Minnesota student veterans' sacrifice and service to our country. The free event included pizza and games provided for all attendees; information fair for veterans with resources from the University and the community; and relaxation resources: PAWS, a masseuse from Boynton, and Reiki courtesy of CSPH. First 200 student veterans received a commemorative coffee mug or water bottle. The public was invited to stop by to leave a written thank-you message to our veterans.

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