News Archive

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Archived Articles of OED in the News

"Transforming Our Institutions for the Twenty-first Century: The Role of the Chief Diversity Officer," Diversity Digest
Column by Dr. Rusty Barcelo focusing on the emerging role of the Chief Diversity Officer in higher education. Published May 2007.

Profile of Dr. Rusty Barcelo, Spokesman Recorder
An interview with Dr. Rusty Barcelo about her work and the future of diversity at the University of Minnesota. Published May 30, 2007.

"Plan Fosters First Years," Minnesota Daily
Feature article on the Bridge to Academic Excellence program. Published May 1, 2007.

"Great Minds Do Not Think Alike," University of Minnesota Brief
Feature article on the 2007 "Keeping Our Faculties: Recruting, Retaining, and Advancing Faculty of Color" conference. Published May 1, 2007.

Archived Press Releases

U of M to host Deaf and Hard of Hearing Day (11/26/07)

First openly lesbian U.S. Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin to deliver lecture at the University of Minnesota (9/5/2007)

U of M honors recipients of Disability Services Scholarships (9/4/2007)

U of M staff receives state excellence in assistive technology award (4/10/2007)

U of M names recipient of 2007 Josie R. Johnson Human Rights and Social Justice Award (3/28/2007)