Episode One: What is Public Engagement?
University of Minnesota Office for Public Engagement Faculty Director of Academic Planning and Programs David Weerts discusses the theory and practices behind University-community public engagement and the mutual benefits it offers.
Introducing UROC’s Podcast, Rules of Engagement
Tune in monthly to hear UROC Executive Director Makeda Zulu’s conversations with University and community partners.
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 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.
UROC Critical Conversation: Opioid Geographies
Join University of Minnesota researchers and community experts from throughout Minnesota in a statewide University of Minnesota Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) Critical Conversation on the basics of opioids and how they are impacting our state. The conversation will be held via Zoom and at four in-person broadcast locations around the state including: UROC in North Minneapolis; Beyond Brink in Mankato; KOOTASCA Community Action in Grand Rapids; and Promise Neighborhood of Central Minnesota in St. Cloud.
Mayo Clinic's 2023 Conference on Brain Health and Dementia
Mayo Clinic's 2023 Conference on Brain Health and Dementia will be broadcast live at UROC beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, November 4. UROC is one of six regional watch sites.
UROC's 2022 Annual Report captures highlights, milestones
The University of Minnesota Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center has just released its 2022 annual report, which features snapshots of the center's 2022 accomplishments and activities, data milestones, and lists of academic and community partners.