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May-June 2004
MJ04.jpg - History professor Taner Ackam (Photo by Mark Luinenburg)
History professor Taner Ackam (Photo by Mark Luinenburg)
In the May-June 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:

Senior Standouts
Profiles of four Gopher athletes who excel both on the field and in the classroom.
By Robyn Docheterman

Happy Loser
Finishing Touch on the New York City Marathon
Essay by Sarah Barker

Hearts of Darkness
5/11/2004
The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at the University employs history, storytelling, and art to shed light on the darkest events in human history.
By Richard Broderick

Endless Energy
5/11/2004
Imagine homes, vehicles, computers, and factories all powered by energy sources that are never depleted. That is the vision of researchers working in the Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment, a University-wide effort to make Minnesota a leader in clean energy production and to lead the nation away from foreign sources of fuel.
By Burl Gilyard

From Music Boxes to Meat
5/11/2004
To mark the 100th anniversary year of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Minnesota presents a series of articles spanning the alumni association's history, including a tour of popular and peculiar Minnesota souvenirs and memorabilia.
By Tim Brady

Campus Digest
5/11/2004
Ancient maps at the U; paying it forward on spring break; a new image gallery; discoveries, and more.

Sports Notebook
5/11/2004
Gopher sports season wrap-ups and other news and notes.
By Chris Coughlan-Smith

Benefit Spotlight: U of M Golf Course
5/11/2004
Uof M Les Bolstad Golf Course is a great deal for alumni members.

National President: Let Me Hear You Shout
5/11/2004
Voice your support for an on-campus, Gopher football stadium
By Jerry Noyce, B.A. '67

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