UROC to hold statewide sexual violence roundtables
In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, UROC is sponsoring a series of statewide, community roundtables on the topic of intersections of sexual violence, domestic violence, and sex trafficking beginning Monday, November 26 in Morris. At Intersections of Sexual Violence, Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking: Bringing the Community Together Around Prevention, participants will learn about the latest research findings and how to apply them in community contexts for collaboration and prevention.
Artist Krista Beier presents Sustenance: Intersections of Body and Art at UROC Community Day
Public artist Krista Beier will engage with the community in the creation of a piece titled Sustenance: Intersections of Body and Art.
Economics for Community Decisions
The University of Minnesota's Eric King aims to help position North Minneapolis for a vibrant future.
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED for UROC Critical Conversation on Mapping Prejudice— Wednesday, October 10
Due to venue capacity, registration for the October 10 UROC Critical Conversation on Mapping Prejudice: Racism, Rent, and Real Estate in Minneapolis is now closed. The event will be streamed live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/2284761135071148/.
Join scholars and community members in a University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) Critical Conversation on the hidden history of racial covenants in Minneapolis.
UROC Community Day set for 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, September 20
UROC's annual open house event will honor North Minneapolis' vibrant history and cultural assets through a wide variety of free, family-friendly, and fun activities, displays, and programs. Record a mini-oral history of your personal Plymouth Avenue stories; find your roots in a interactive family tree; enjoy a Northside Slow Roll Bike Demo; take a trip down memory lane by sampling dishes inspired by gone-but-not-forgotten Lucille’s Kitchen, and much more.
Neighborhood U features PlantMaker Studio with arboretum experts—1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 14
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum staff will host a PlantMaker Studio, a hands-on experience that encourages nature exploration through crafts involving plants. This Neighborhood U session will feature activities inspired by Chinese and Japanese ink brush paintings. The event is from 1 - 3 p.m. Saturday, July 14 and is free and open to all ages.
UROC's Northside Family Finances Open House—5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 29
Financial experts from the University of Minnesota Extension's Family Resiliency Team will be on hand at UROC to offer tips on credit and debt management, budgeting, navigating college expenses, and more . The Neighborhood U event is geared toward teens and adults and is free and open to the public.
Get tips on landing a job at the U of M- 6:30pm Thursday, June 7
Get advice on how to find careers at the University of Minnesota with Human Resources Specialist Marvin Banks. Banks will offer tips on networking and navigating the application process, as well as provide info on the University's advancement and training opportunities.
U of M's Solar-powered Race Car to visit UROC—3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16
Get up close to the University's EOS II —a super sleek, solar powered race car designed by University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering students. On hand will be University Professor Sam Mukasa, special assistant for STEM initiatives in the University’s Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, to talk with visitors about the University's Solar Vehicle Project and solar race car.