University of Minnesota Alumni Association
 
September-October 2003
SO03.jpg - All-American Lindsay Whalen, Photo by Dan Marshall
All-American Lindsay Whalen, Photo by Dan Marshall
In the September-October 2003 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:

The Hughes Effect
When animals talk, boys fly, and moviegoers applaud, chances are alumnus John Hughes and his groundbreaking special effects studio are behind it.
By Charles Solomon

Off the Shelf
Reviews and views of books with a U connection.


Reading the Riot Act
9/8/2003
The growing problem of sports-related riots on or near college campuses has struck the University of Minnesota the last two springs. As experts look for causes, administrators find the cures to be elusive.

By Burl Gilyard

Calm within the Storm
9/8/2003
Gopher women's point guard Lindsay Whalen captivates fans with her intense, explosive style of basketball. Off the court, it's a different story.
By Robyn Dochterman

Identity Crisis
9/8/2003
Why are Americans bent on using medicine and technology to become "real"? Carl Elliott, associate professor of philosophy and bioethics at the University, is on the case.

By Katy Read

The Road to the Rose Bowl
9/8/2003
To mark the 100th anniversary year of the University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Minnesota presents a series of articles spanning the UMAA's rich history, including when alumni followed the Gophers to the Rose Bowl.
By Tim Brady

Campus Digest
9/8/2003
West Bank Arts Quarter, faculty research, the passing of three U greats, and more.

Sports Notebook
9/8/2003
A preview of the season's Gopher sports programs and other news and notes.
By Chris Coughlan-Smith

UMAA Report
9/8/2003
Compleat Scholar, Education Alumni College, Homecoming.

President's Column: Coming Home
9/8/2003
By Jerry Noyce, UMAA National President

Director's Column: Goldy's Gang is the Ticket
9/8/2003
By Margaret S. Carlson, UMAA Executive Director