The Office of Disability Resources at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) started a body doubling group called “Momentum Group” to help students with executive functioning. Body doubling is a productivity technique that involves students working on tasks in close proximity to each other in order to help with accountability and motivation. Read more: https://news.d.umn.edu/articles/body-doubling

A new mural was installed at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) this fall by Indigenous artists Moira Villiard and Tori Thrash, illustrating a common story shared between their tribes. Learn more: https://news.d.umn.edu/articles/rainbow-crow-mural

Students at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) received a masterclass in vocal performance from the world-renowned choral group, VocalEssence. The learning experience, supported by the UMD Robert and Kathleen Carlson Choral Music Fund, was followed by a public performance in Weber Music Hall where UMD students joined the VocalEssence choir for the final two songs. Proceeds from the concert were donated toward scholarships for UMD music students.Read more: https://news.d.umn.edu/articles/vocalessence

The University of Minnesota Duluth’s Bulldog Rocketry team tested their rocket motor in front of a crowd of students, faculty and staff, community members and alumni at the UMD Land Lab. The team is gearing up for the Spaceport America Cup, an international rocketry competition that takes place in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Learn more: https://news.d.umn.edu/articles/rocket-motor-test

Students in Angela Sharp’s Calculus for the Natural Sciences class created an obstacle course in Ordean Court and worked together to capture speed and distance measurements that they will use to calculate average rate of change data. The class is part of the SAIL Program (Swenson Active and Innovative Learning), which aims to engage students in learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.Learn more about UMD's Swenson College of Science and Engineering: https://scse.d.umn.edu/

UMD's Kirby Program Board hosted cardboard boat races in Bagley Pond during homecoming week, an old tradition students were happy to bring back. Learn more about homecoming activity at UMD: https://homecoming.d.umn.edu/

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Ben Bugno, a master’s student in the Water Resources Science program at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is studying the evolution of waterfalls along Minnesota's North Shore. Read more: https://news.d.umn.edu/articles/waterfall-research

During Bulldog Welcome Week the UMD Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the ODI Block Party outside on Kirby Terrace. Students had the opportunity to watch Nur-D perform, play games with fellow classmates, and engage with clubs and student orgs from the Multicultural Center.

From hiking trails on campus to pollinator-friendly practices, UMD strives to have a campus that is greener than most. 🐝Learn more about sustainability at UMD: https://sustainability.d.umn.edu/