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January-February 2003

Alumna and chocolatier Mary Leonard. Photo by Dan Marshall

In our January-February 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:

Lessons from a Humble Past
A mother finds her mother's upbringing holds lessons for heer own daughter.
Essay by Lynette Lamb

Off the Shelf
Book reviews and notes
By David Mahoney and Shelly Fling

The Chocolate Mystique
1/23/2003
Cocoa beans have been treasured for centuries. In recent years, nutritionists have found that chocolate may contain chemicals that reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases. While that is welcome news, chocoholics have always known that chocolate is good for the heart.
By Diane Richard

"No Other Moment Like This One"
1/23/2003
After decades of segregation and isolation for African Americans on the Twin Cities campus and amid escalating racial tension nationwide, the 1969 takeover of Morrill Hall by black student leaders was a turning point for the University of Minnesota. (Final installment in Minnesota magazine's three-part history on African Americans on campus.)
By Tim Brady

Coffman Union is New Again
1/23/2003
The 1940 student union has been returned to its original splendor—and updated for the 21st century.

By Chris Coughlan-Smith

Alumni Remember Their Union
1/23/2003
For 60 years, alumni have been building unique memories in Coffman Memorial Union.

Sports Notebook
1/23/2003
A preview of the season’s Gopher sports programs.

By Chris Coughlan-Smith

Maturi in Motion
1/23/2003
Joel Maturi, the University’s athletics director since July, manages his merged athletics departments by staying on the move.

By John Rosengren

Letters
1/23/2003
Readers' thoughts on recent stories.

Campus Digest
1/23/2003
A new U president, 100 years of music, maroon and gold in nature, and much more.

Campus: Faculty Research
1/23/2003
A look at work going on at the University

Campus: In Brief
1/23/2003
Summary of recent U news

UMAA Report
1/23/2003
Alumni directory, Travel spotlight, Pharmacist Lucy, and more.

Coffman is Better than Ever
1/23/2003
by UMAA National President Deborah Hopp, B.A. '75

Doing Right by Gopher Football
1/23/2003
by UMAA Executive Director Margaret S. Carlson, Ph.D. '83

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