Neighborhood U kicks off April 28 with deep space ExploraDome
Journey into deep space in the Bell Museum's ExploraDome at UROC's Neighborhood U from 2:30 to 4:30, Saturday April 28 at UROC. The mobile planetarium offers immersive tours of space, including real pictures taken by the Mars Curiosity rover. Shows start approximately every 20 minutes. The event is free and open to the public.
Financial Education for Families
In her role as a University of Minnesota Extension Educator with the Family Resiliency Team, Sharon Powell spends a lot of time teaching low-income individuals and families how to build money-management skills and improve their financial situations. She also helps families at all income levels improve their relationships, particularly parents and children.
2018 President's Community Engaged Scholar Award
College of Education and Human Development Associate Professor Lesa Covington Clarkson has been selected to receive the 2018 President's Community-Engaged Scholar Award, the highest award the University bestows for scholarship conducted in partnership with external communities.
Meet Marilyn Higgins
One sunny morning at her home in Syracuse, New York -- about the same time she had decided that retirement was definitely not for her – Marilyn Higgins received a phone call from Andrew Furco, the University of Minnesota’s vice president for public engagement.
Mural Squad
"Mural Squad" features colorful paintings and photos from a unique youth-police collaboration lead by Franklin Middle School art teacher Melodee Strong. Program participants use their time together to paint and build relationships between youth and law enforcement on the north side of Minneapolis. The exhibit's opening reception will feature a youth-police panel.
Reception: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Youth-Police Panel Discussion: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018
UROC's Neighborhood U- free, family events that connect the U to the North Side
Beginning in April 2018, UROC’s Neighborhood U will features family-friendly performances and demonstrations by University of Minnesota researchers on a range of fun and helpful topics. Get a close-up look at planets and stars, learn how a solar car works, try yoga, grow your own food, write a great resume and much more! Visit UROC's Facebook page for performance times and dates.
Prince Day at UROC- 10am to 3 pm, Saturday, April 14
Join friends, neighbors, and University staff in a day of family-friendly activities and events as UROC celebrates the artistic and philanthropic contributions of the late Prince Rogers Nelson at Prince Day at UROC from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Prince Day at UROC is free and open to the public.
Development of a Dream
Once a bustling commercial hub, the area around the intersection of Penn and Plymouth Avenues in North Minneapolis had long been sparsely populated and sorely in need of revitalization. Then, in 2016, a new public-private development partnership set change in motion.
Northside Shuttle Pilot Project
UROC is partnering with Pillsbury United Communities, Raising Places, and Greater Good Studios to offer the Northside Circulator, a free bus service that will serve as a trial run for a potential North Minneapolis transportation option.
Helping Women and Girls of Color Thrive
The University of Minnesota’s Women and Girls of Color Initiative gives voice to diversity through research and opportunity.