Eye on U
U of M Good Neighbor Fund accepting grant applications
Neighborhoods and business associations adjacent to the Twin Cities campus, where the university’s Gopher’s TCF Bank Stadium is under construction, may apply for grants through the Good Neighbor Fund. The grants are intended to help “preserve the beauty, serenity and security of communities that are impacted by the new stadium,” according to an announcement by the university. Deadline for grant applications is Tuesday, April 1. For information or to apply, visit www.community.umn.edu/gnf.
University Area Alliance elects officers, selects team members
The new University Area Neighborhood Alliance recently elected two co-chairs and appointed work team members, Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon reported. Gordon is one of three city representatives to the alliance, which was proposed in a neighborhood impact report to the 2007 state Legislature.
The report recommended steps to improve declining neighborhoods and housing near the university, including establishing an alliance with representation from the university, the city and neighborhoods adjacent to the campus. The legislation appropriated $750,000 and required the alliance to conduct one or more demonstration projects, then report to the Legislature by January 2009.
Alliance co-chairs elected were Dick Poppele, president of the Prospect Park/East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA), and Karen Himle, vice president for university relations. Alliance work teams and members appointments: Demonstration Projects: Gordon, Marilyn Burns, Doris Wickstrom, Kris Nelson, Mike Christenson, Melissa Bean and Jan Morlock. Early Start Initiatives Work Team: Wendy Menken, Kendre Turonie and Jan Morlock. Resources and Partnerships Work Team: Arvonne Fraser, Himle and Jan Morlock. Vision and Long Term Plan Work Team: Wendy Menken, Dick Gilyard, Richard Pfutzenreuter, Alex Fink and Jan Morlock.
To read the report, search “Neighborhood impact report” at www.cura.umn.edu.
Dance Revolutions at the U of M
Feb. 8–10; Fri. and Sat. performances begin at 8 p.m., Sun. performance at 2 p.m.
Whiting Proscenium Theatre
Rarig Center
University of Minnesota
West Bank Arts Quarter
330 21st Ave. S.
Internationally acclaimed choreography and local dance talent come together for three performances that dare to “push the limits while supporting diverse artistic voices.” An artist Q&A will follow the Feb. 9 performance. Tickets $8–$16. Call 612-624-2345.
Paul Shambroom: Picturing Power
Feb. 9–April 20
Weisman Art Museum
333 East River Rd.
Color photographs focus on the places and practices of power in American society. For details, visit the events calendar at www.weisman.umn.edu.
Drawing exhibits, panel discussion at the Nash Gallery
Through Feb. 20
Katherine E. Nash Gallery
Regis Center
405 21st Ave. S.
The Nash Gallery is presenting two exhibits: “The Practice of Drawing: Selections from the Weisman Art Museum,” and “Joyce Lyon and Alexis Kuhr: Recent Drawings.” A panel will discuss the exhibits on Monday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Regis Center. Participants will be Alexis Kuhr, Joyce Lyon, Lyndel King, director of the Weisman museum, and Diane Mullin, curator of the Weisman. For information, visit www.nash.umn.edu.
Meet-the-author events
University of Minnesota Bookstore
300 Washington Ave. SE
Pauline Chen discusses her book, Final Exam, Fri., Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë Francois discuss their book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, Feb. 6, 4 p.m.
Giovanna Dell’Orto discusses her book, The Hidden Power of the American Dream, Tues., Feb. 19, 4 p.m.
Lynne Cox discusses her book, Grayson, Tues., Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
U of M info
University of Minnesota information, directories, maps, parking, news and events can be found at www.umn.edu/twincities or by phone at 612-625-5000.
last revised: February 12, 2008