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July-August 2006
Can the ancient tuatara adapt to global warming? University graduate Jeanine Refsnider plans to find out. Photograph by Simon Walsh
Can the ancient tuatara adapt to global warming? University graduate Jeanine Refsnider plans to find out. Photograph by Simon Walsh
In the July-August 2006 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:

Up in Smoke
A first-person essay by Mary Winstead

Air Apparent
A profile of Gopher football quarterback Bryan Cupito, part of an extensive Gopher football preview. Additional stories are available below.
By Judd Spicer


Creature of Change
7/10/2006
Can the ancient tuatara adapt to global warming?
By Hudson Sangree

A History of Student Health
7/10/2006
In her 40 years at the University Health Service, Ruth Boynton faced tuberculosis concerns, influenza outbreaks, Benzedrine overdoses, and the common cold.
By Tim Brady

Political Movement
7/10/2006
Through his new dance company, associate professor Carl Flink wants to connect minds with bodies and the University with the wider community.
By Camille LeFevre

Gopher Football Preview: Up in the Air
7/10/2006
A top flight passing game will be one of the keys to success  as the Gophers kick off their 2006 season.

Gopher Football Preview: Q&A with Glen Mason
7/10/2006

Gopher Football Preview: Nine Takes on the Big Ten
7/10/2006

Almost Home
7/10/2006
The football Gophers will kick off in their on-campus stadium in fall 2009.
By Shelly Fling

About Campus
7/10/2006
Biodiversity in the back yard, Web hit, Hmong first, official apples, and Overheard on Campus.

Discoveries
7/10/2006
Taking a bite out of malaria, ending segragation, weeding out hemp, and more.

Letters
7/10/2006
Readers speak out on wine and immigration.

National President: Coming Home
7/10/2006
By Bob Stein

Editor's Note: Something to Contemplate
7/10/2006
By Shelly Fling

CEO: A Year to Remember
7/10/2006
By Margaret S. Carlson

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