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61 newly-admitted CHE students attended the Dean's reception on April 2 in McNeal Hall. Students had opportunities to meet faculty, staff from around the University, and CHE alumni.

Strategic positioning feedback 
CHE Faculty and staff are encouraged to share their comments about strategic positioning recommendations on the University's feedback Web page. We can help build a better University that embraces the philosophy of human ecology if we are vital partners in the creation of the new College of Design, new College of Education and Human Development, and other new structures and systems. By advocating for having CHE stakeholders at the table, we can help create the new entities and cultures. For more information, see the CHE Strategic Positioning Web pages. 

Senior Show at The Goldstein Inside Out! - the 2005 Senior Show by graduating DHA students opens at The Goldstein April 17 and runs through May 11. This eclectic exhibition displays the best class and free-lance projects from graphic design, clothing design, interior design, and housing, using methods and materials that range from the handmade to the newest tools and technologies. The show is designed and put together entirely by this year's graduating class. Come see what is in store for the future generation of contemporary design!

College awards lunch
2004-2005 college awards for faculty, staff, students, and alumni will be presented at a luncheon in the North Star Ballroom in the St. Paul Student Center on April 22. Register to attend by April 18.

Presidential Award of Distinction
Lorraine Beaulieu, who worked with FSoS professor Pauline Boss to help New York City union families impacted by the Sept. 11 tragedy, will receive the inaugural University of Minnesota Presidential Award of Distinction. She will be honored at a reception prior to CHE commencement ceremonies on May 11, and receive the award during commencement. For more information, contact Jill Christenson, jlchrist@che.umn.edu or 612-625-3122.

CitySongs appears in April 24 concert
CitySongs is a guest choir at the 34th Anniversary Spring Benefit Concert of the Metropolitan Boys Choir and Choralaires on Sunday, April 24, at 3 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. More information 

Supervisory cinema in McNeal
Two supervisory cinema opportunities will be held in McNeal Hall: Thursday, April 21, 12:00-1:15 p.m., 274 McNeal Hall, Practical Coach; and Wednesday, May 25, 12:00-1:15, 274 McNeal Hall, Giving and Receiving Feedback. More information.

FSoS colloquia 
The Wednesday, April 20 FSoS Colloquia features FSoS head Jan McCulloch and Sara Lassig speaking on "Older Rural Women’s Medical Decision-Making." It's in 274 McNeal, noon-1 p.m. More about the colloquium series 

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faculty and staff in the news

In the media (see the Faculty and Staff News page for links to available stories) Shirley Baugher is quoted in the March 30 and April 2 issues of the Star Tribune, and the April 1 Minnesota Daily talking about the University’s strategic positioning. Cathy Solheim is quoted in the March 30 AP/MPR story and March 31 Pioneer Press.View all strategic positioning news Joanne Slavin, FScN, is in the April issue of SHAPE magazine discussing the USDA’s new dietary guidelines that were announced last January. She's also quoted in the Sun Sentinel (FL) talking about the push to get more Americans to eat whole grains. Ellie McCann, Extension Educator, was on WDAY-TV and KVLY-TV on March 24. She was interviewed about the shootings at Red Lake High School. Bill Doherty, FSoS, is quoted in stories about family dinners in the April 3 Florida Sun-Sentinel and March 8 South Bend Tribune. Marlene Stum, FSoS, is featured in an April 1 Pioneer Press story and a March 25 Star Tribune story discussing health care directives. Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, FScN, was on KARE-11 April 1 giving tips on how to make sure your vegetables are safe to eat. Emily Durand and Denise Guerin, both DHA, are featured in a story about InformeDesign in the March 28 issue of the Minnesota Daily. Karen LaBat, DHA, and her work with the Human Dimensioning Lab is featured on the Office of the Vice President for Research Web site.  Steven McCarthy, DHA, is quoted in the Pioneer Press and Miami Herald discussing the ever-changing stylish designs of license plates.  Len Marquart, FScN, is on the cover of the winter 2005 issue of Legacy (UMF). He is featured in a story on foods that fight disease discussing his work in whole grains (page 8). Allen Levine and Mindy Kurzer are also quoted. Allen Levine, FScN, is quoted in the March-April 2005 issue of Minnesota magazine discussing why diets fail. Esther Wattenberg, SSW, is quoted in the Christian Science Monitor and the Times Herald-Record (Middleton, NY) regarding the school shootings in Red Lake, MN.  Micky Feyder, nutrition education assistant for Crow Wing and Cass Counties, is quoted in the spring issue of Her Voice. Dean Shirley Baugher is quoted in the March 10 issue of the Minnesota Daily discussing faculty retention.  Sara Croymans, Extension educator, was on KXRA-radio and KSAX-TV (both in Alexandria, MN) on Feb. 28 and was featured on the Home Ownership Center Web page explaining how Minnesotans can receive free copies of their credit reports as a result of the FACT Act. Ted Labuza, FScN, was featured in the March 1 issue of the Progressive Grocer discussing bioterror and security at the retail level, and in the March 29 issue of The Pacer (Martin, TN) commenting on bioterrorism and the food chain. Elizabeth Bye, DHA is quoted in the March 2005 issue of the San Jose Business Journal in "The pajama brothers," a story about creative apparel.  New faculty and staff Heather Lee has joined CHE on a temporary appointment as project manager for the professional and community engagement team. Peggy Larson has joined the FSoS accounting staff. Selected faculty highlights Jean Quam, SSW, evaluated the New York Academy of Medicine's Practicum Partnership Program for social work programs.She also attended the 2005 Social Work Congress as one of the leaders selected to identify a collective vision for the profession of social work. Lisa Albrecht, SSW, has received the Barcelo Collaborative Multicultural Grant of $2,000 to further the development of the Social Justice Minor and work with community organizations. Jean Bauer, FSoS, has been elected 2005-06 chair of the University's Faculty Consultative Committee. Bill Doherty, FSoS, has been selected as one of the University’s 2005 Honorees for the Outstanding Community Service Award. Return to top

Internship grants awarded
Betsey Palmer, FSoS, Natalie Vlasnik, interior design, and Kimberly Wix, FSoS, received spring 2005 CHE Undergraduate Professional (internship) Experience Grants.

College Bowl winners
On April 2, the Food Science College Bowl Team defeated Iowa State University and Kansas State University for the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association College Bowl regional competition. On April 19, the team will compete at the Continuing Education Center on St. Paul campus against the University of Wisconsin (River Falls), South Dakota State University, and the Industry team. The national championship is held in July at the IFT meeting in New Orleans. Team members include Deena Strohman (captain), Shivananda Garimel, Armen Czepyha, Jacob Nechrebecki, and Kelsey Ryan, alternate.

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