U of M Carlson School releases NJCT report on solar, modular housing potential for North Minneapolis
MBA students from the University of Minnesota Carlson School's Carlson Ventures Enterprise (CVE) program have released the results of an opportunity analysis of market conditions for module housing and solar panel assembly in North Minneapolis. Commissioned by UROC's Northside Job Creation Team, the report contains the results of 34 industry interviews and analysis of 31 industry reports and finds that investment in North Minneapolis-based solar opportunities—including solar assembly and installation—could have a substantial job and economic impact.
A Teacher for Our Times
Before she became Program Manager of Culturally Responsive Instruction for St. Paul Public Schools, Courtney Bell was a servant leader intern with Minneapolis’ Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School’s program, which helps engage students in education and leadership activities.
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Engagement and the Arts
Minneapolis-based artist, cultural organizer, and performer Eric Avery has been named UROC’s 2020 Artist in Residence. In his role, Avery will create and host a series of workshops and immersive performances that build upon the groundwork laid by UROC’s Trauma Recovery Project, which brought together community expertise and University researchers in an examination of trauma-related issues important to Minneapolis’ Northside community.
UROC seeks Twin Cities photographers for gallery project—RFP announced
THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED.
The University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) seeks proposals from qualified Twin Cities-based photographers for the creation of ten large format (16” x 20”) photo portraits honoring UROC’s research-based partnerships with community members. Each portrait will feature two human foci—a person representing the University and a person representing the community—as well as an object representing the partnership.
UROC building closed until further notice
UROC is following recommendations by Minnesota Governor Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health which encourage community-wide "social distancing" and other efforts to curb transmission of COVID-19. Effective immediately, the UROC building will be closed until further notice.
CANCELLED: UROC's 2020 Summer Resource Fair
UROC's annual Summer Resource Fair scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28 has been cancelled.
Access to Care for Pets
The College of Veterinary Medicine is partnering to provide care for companion animals.
All-ages movement workshop with Kyle Abraham's A.I.M —3:30 p.m. Friday, February 28 at UROC
Part conversation and part movement workshop, Unifying Uniqueness investigates the ideologies surrounding uniqueness and likenesses in each participant. Led by A.I.M company members, participants of all levels will engage in a dialogue centered around early memories and integrate movement with ideas of perception, family, and freedom.
"N the No"- February 1 through March 28, 2020
Artivist Ta-coumba Aiken brings his distinctive, healing-focused renderings to the UROC Gallery for "N the No." Part exploration, part investigation, the show asks, "What is the truth? How might you live differently if you knew the truth?"