Robert J. Jones
Located in North Minneapolis, the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) links the University of Minnesota in vital public partnership with urban communities to advance learning, improve quality of life, and discover breakthrough solutions to critical problems. Since opening its doors in 2009, UROC has worked to build thriving, innovative, and respectful collaborations; create new models of urban-focused community engagement; and strengthen the University as a vital engaged 21st century university serving the public good.
Through July 18
Minneapolis-based photographer Eric Melzer uses black-and white-documentary photography to celebrate neighborhood play and good health during times of social and climate crisis. This chapter of the project features pickup basketball players from Minneapolis's Peavey Field Park. The project has earned ten international awards to date and is showing in UROC's Mississippi Gallery. Melzer is nationally recognized for his photography of people, places and the natural world.