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January-February 2006
Alumnus David Rae Morris's images of New Orleans
Alumnus David Rae Morris's images of New Orleans
In the January-February 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:

The Next Next One
A profile on men's hockey phenom Phil Kessel
By John Rosengren

Matryoshka Dolls
Essay by Mary Jo Pehl


What it Means to Miss New Orleans
12/29/2005
Images and an essay from alumnus David Rae Morris's hometown.
Words and pictures by David Rae Morris (M.A. ’91)

Culture Critic
12/29/2005
For more than 50 years, Professor David Noble has studied the uniquely American civilization.
Q&A by Danny LaChance

A Place for Women
12/29/2005

Articulate and outspoken, Ada Comstock advanced women’s higher education concerns at the University of Minnesota and beyond.

 By Tim Brady

Sports
12/29/2005
A chat with Laura Halldorson, and comments on fall sports, wrestling, academics, and football.
By Chris Coughlan-Smith

Discoveries
12/29/2005
Math, magnets, and muskies; cancer-killing cells; weigh more to weigh less; and more.

About Campus
12/29/2005
Hmong farm safety and Overheard on Campus

Building the U's Future
12/29/2005
The 2006 legislative request

National President: You Talked, We Listened
12/29/2005
by Bob Stein, B.S.L. '60, J.D. '61

CEO: You Can Transform the U
12/29/2005
By Margaret Sugrhue Carlson, Ph.D. '83

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