Home Management House Reunion
Alumnae who lived in the college’s home management houses while earning their degrees in home economics are invited to an all-day reunion October 17. The home management houses, part of the curriculum from 1924 to 1971, were “learning laboratories” in which students applied theories learned in the classroom. Reunion participants will reconnect with friends and classmates, take in a historical retrospective of the houses, and, optionally, attend the college’s afternoon “Learning for Living sessions (see below). The Reunion Committee is collecting historical documents such as photos, papers, and budgets for display. To submit materials or for more reunion information, contact Ami Berger at 612-625-7060 or aberger@che.umn.edu.

Learning For Living 2003: Sustaining Family
How do the foods we eat, the spaces and objects around us, and the ways we interact and live together contribute to our sense of family? Join us from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. October 17 for a new Learning for Living series exploring family sustainability with a human ecological twist. Here is a sneak peek at three of the four sessions:  

Caves to Kitchens to Outer Space: Food Design for Changing Times
Presenter: Ted LaBuza, professor of food science and nutrition
From fire, canning, and frozen foods, to military MREs, microwaveable one-dish meals, and astronaut cuisine, this session explores the development of food design and processing over time, inspired by war, the changing needs of families and communities, and advances in technology.

Once Upon an Heirloom
Presenter: Lindsay Shen, director of The Goldstein Museum of Design
Like a favorite photograph, the objects we treasure have stories to tell. This session offers practical advice on how to preserve and share family treasures, along with their stories and traditions, so they can be passed on and enjoyed for generations to come.

Family Connections in a Hurry-Up World
Presenter: Amanda Richards ’91, and Ph.D. candidate, family social science
What can we do to sustain family connections in a fast-paced world? Explore the changing definition and experience of family while learning how to reclaim family time and strengthen family ties.

October 17 calendar
8:30–9:30 a.m.—Breakfast and welcome from CHE Dean Shirley Baugher
9:45–10:45 a.m.—The Home Management Houses: A Historical Perspective
10:45–11:30 a.m.—Home Economics and Human Ecology in the 21st Century
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.—Luncheon and storytelling
1:30–4:30 p.m.—Learning for Living series (open to the public)
4:30–5:30 p.m.—Reception
More information or call the alumni office, 612-625-8796.

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Design Educators Event
An international graphic design education conference will take place October 30–November 1 at the University. Cochaired by CHE graphic design professors Steven McCarthy and Barbara Martinson, "Design: Refining Our Knowledge" will bring together scholars, designers, faculty, and graduate students for presentations of design work and design research, panel presentations, and design dialogs. Lorraine Wild is the keynote speaker.  Conference participants also will attend the opening of the exhibit "Form/Inform" at The Goldstein.

Donor/Scholar Recognition
CHE’s annual Donor/Scholar recognition reception and ceremony on Friday, October 31, will honor CHE students who have been awarded scholarships for 2003–04. Scholarship donors and the families of scholarship recipients are also invited to attend. For more information, contact Ami Berger, 612-625-7060.

Design in London
A special study tour of London for design professionals is slated for March 13–20, 2004. Developed by CHE’s interior design program, this University-sponsored tour provides 18 CEUs and is tax-deductible up to certain amounts. The total cost is  $2,450 ($300 to reserve your spot is due September 30; $2,150 balance is due October 31). For more information, contact assistant professor Stephanie Watson at 612-624-3205.

Continuing Education for Designers
Looking to enhance your professional skills? Need professional development hours for certification? "Designed With You in Mind," a continuing education series for design professionals who create the built environment, will offer courses October 28, 2003 and January 29 and May 20, 2004.

Satellite Conference on Parenting
A two-part national satellite series, Cultural Perspectives on Parenting, will offer family professionals and college students information and ideas for working effectively with culturally diverse families. The series, whose presenters will include CHE’s William Allen (family social science), will be broadcast 1:30–4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and Nov. 13 in over 20 locations throughout Minnesota. Faculty and outreach staff in CHE and the University of Minnesota Extension Service are hosting the Minnesota locations for this Iowa State University Extension series. The cost is $50. For more information,  call family relations specialist Minnell Tralle at 763-241-2720.

Philanthropy and Leadership Fellowships
The Mertie Buckman Fellowship Program Are you interested in improving your knowledge and skills about philanthropy, fundraising, and leadership? The College of Human Ecology is seeking nominees and applicants for Mertie Buckman Fellowships, which offer yearly stipends to support professional development in these areas. Fellows can take courses; participate in internships; attend seminars, forums, or workshops; and design their own fundraising plans. Alumni, faculty and staff, and graduate and undergraduate students all are eligible. Contact Mary Heltsley, 612-624-7769.

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At a glance events calendar

October
Through Jan. 4—"Form/Inform" exhibit at The Goldstein
17—Home Management House Reunion, Learning for Living classes, and an all-college reception, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., McNeal Hall
23—Part I of a national satellite series, "Cultural Perspectives on Parenting," 1:30–4:30 p.m., 20 locations throughout Minnesota
28—"Designed With You in Mind," continuing education series
30–Nov. 1—"Design: Refining Our Knowledge" graphic design educators conference
31–Nov 1—University Homecoming activities including Bonfire on St. Paul campus, UMAA Homecoming Breakfast, parade, and football game pitting the Minnesota Gophers against Michigan State.

November
13—Part II of a national satellite series, "Cultural Perspectives on Parenting," 1:30–4:30 p.m., 20 locations throughout Minnesota

January
25–March 28—"Art and Artifact: Sweaters by Designer Solveig Hisdal" exhibit at The Goldstein
29—"Designed With You in Mind," continuing education series
30—UMAA 100th Anniversary "Birthday Party of the Century."