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September-October 2004
SO04cover.jpg - U Alumnus Lester Monts
U Alumnus Lester Monts
In the September-October 2004 issue you will find stories about University happenings, interesting events and alumni, Gopher sports, and more. Links to stories for which the UMAA owns electronic publishing rights are listed below. Additional articles in the issue include:

Spotlight on the Arts
A guide to music, dance, theater, art exhibitions, and other events taking place at the University this fall.
By Christy DeSmith

She's Everywhere
Fans quickly pick out Paula Gentil because her uniform is a different color than those of her Gopher volleyball teammates. But it's her talent, competitiveness, and instincts that make her really stand out.
By Julie Jensen

Defending Diversity
9/15/2004
University alumnus Lester Monts, a key figure in shaping the University of Michigan's U.S. Supreme Court case for affirmative action in college admissions, explains why diversity in higher education is so critical.
By Tom Nugent

The Broom Brigade
9/15/2004
Company Q, an all-women's military drill unit established at the University in 1888, endured months of snickering only to win over its critics.
By Tim Brady

Dream Crusher
9/15/2004
Sorting out what's real, what's not, and what matters.
Essay by Meleah Maynard

Campus Digest
9/15/2004
Meet Tom Sullivan, Earthquakes in Minnesota, and Research Discoveries

Letters
9/15/2004
Readers write about educational priorities, stem cells, and teaching greats.

UMAA Report
9/15/2004
New landmarks honor scholars and alumni; members save at the Landscape Arboretum; new exhibits at the Heritage Gallery; and more.

National President: A New Golden Era
9/15/2004
Envisioning a new golden era on campus.
By Andrea Hjelm, B.A. '65

Executive Director: Hound the Candidates
9/15/2004
Hound your legislative candidates on their support for the U.
By Margaret S. Carlson, Ph.D. '83

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