 | Alumni Update - January 15, 2008
1/15/2008 | | Doris Taylor, photo by Patrick O'Leary |
When classes resume Tuesday, January 22, events and activities increase markedly. And while the last few weeks have been relatively quiet on campus, some exciting research breakthroughs have been announced.
Repairing Broken Hearts
In what could be one of the most significant findings in recent memory, researchers at the U's Cardiovascular Repair Center report being able to rebuild functioning heart muscle on an empty scaffolding.
UNews story
Academic Health Center Video
New York Times article
National Public Radio story (audio option)
Family Dinner, Healthy Kids
In yet another finding that the family that eats together has happier, healthier kids, School of Public Health researchers  | | /legislative_Briefing |
have concluded that girls who eat at least five meals a week with their families have far lower rates of eating disorders.
Upcoming Events
Legislative Briefing
Find out more about the University of Minnesota's current capital bonding request and how your story can help make a difference on Wednesday, January 21, inside the McNamara Alumni Center at the 2008 U of M Legislative Briefing, cosponsored by the UMAA
Annual Martin Luther King Concert "From Every Voice" featuring the Steeles at the Ted Mann Concert Hall Sunday, January 20.
Sports: One Hot Hockey Team
While the Gopher men's hockey team is suffering an uncharacteristically tough season, the Gopher women's  | | Goalie Kim Hanlon |
pucksters ran their unbeaten streak to 11 in early January. The Gopher women, now ranked fourth in the nation, return to WCHA play this weekend at North Dakota. They then host Minnesota State, Mankato, on January 25-26 at Ridder Arena. (Click here for tickets.)
The Gophers, looking to make their sixth appearance in the seven years of NCAA Tournament history, have a chance for a high seed if they can close the season strong. They face the three teams just behind them in WCHA standing to end the regular season, with five of the games at home: Ohio State, February 8-9; St.Cloud State, February 15-16 (home-and-home series); and against defending national champion Wisconsin February 23-24.
Minnesota's New Issue
In the January-February issue of MINNESOTA, read a historical perspective on immigration, how the U is helping turn drug research into cures, a history of smoking controversy and research on campus, a first-person essay, Gopher sports and campus news, and much more.
MinneCollege in Florida
Five U faculty members and President Bob Bruininks will be on the agenda for a special half-day MinneCollege in Florida, Saturday, January 26, in Naples.
U of M Speaker's Tour
The UMAA-sponsored U of M Speaker's Tour continues this month. To find out more and to hear an audio clip, click here.
Happy New Year
Finally, in case you missed it, the UMAA has created a special New Year Thank You message for members, featuring U and UMAA photo and the music of the Minnesota Marching Band.
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