Rules of Engagement Podcast

Rules of Engagement is a new podcast showcasing the many diverse projects and partners of the University of Minnesota’s Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC). 

Hosted by UROC's Senior Director for Community Partnerships Makeda Zulu, the series explores innovative ways the University is working with its urban partners through UROC to advance learning, improve quality of life, and discover breakthrough solutions to critical problems. 

Tune in to monthly conversations that range from the benefits of urban biking, the dangers of urban food deserts, the need for birth justice, and creative ways of combating diabetes. 

The series was produced and engineered by Blackbird Revolt.

Listen to the latest episode

Episode Thirteen: Partnering to Improve the Health of all Minnesotans

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner and University of Minnesota School of Medicine Assistant Professor Dr. Brooke Cunningham is putting her research on strategies to reduce racial health disparities to work in her role as Minnesota chief medical officer. 

Podcast Host Makeda Zulu

Makeda Zulu

Podcast Host