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About University of Minnesota Crookston

A four-year, public university with an enrollment of 1,300 students located in northwest Minnesota. Since its establishment as an institution of higher learning in 1966 and its transition to offering baccalaureate degree programs in 1993, the U of M, Crookston equips all students and faculty with laptop computers; provides individual attention that leads to success; and offers a hands-on approach that puts students ahead of the competition!

U of M Professor and Author Brenda Child featured during annual Ice Cream Social on Wed., Aug. 15, 2012

Posted on August 3, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

The University of Minnesota, Crookston will host its annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 15 to kick off the 2012 Ox Cart Days celebration. The social will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on the Campus Mall and … Continue reading →

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Center for Rural Entrepreneurial Studies Seeks Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Interested in Potential Project Collaboration

Posted on July 18, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

Entrepreneurs and small business owners can receive valuable help through an opportunity offered by the Center for Rural Entrepreneurial Studies (CRES) at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. CRES is seeking regional entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in forming a … Continue reading →

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New U of M, Crookston Chancellor Fred Wood Has Minnesota Ties

Posted on July 11, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

Fred Wood, the new chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Crookston, spent most of his life in California, but he has family ties to Crookston, Minnesota, and the Red River Valley. Wood comes to the University of Minnesota after a … Continue reading →

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U of M, Crookston Chief Pilot Mike Vivion Renews Master Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Accreditation

Posted on June 21, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

Michael T Vivion (at left), a 6-time Master and SAFE member, recently renewed his Master CFI accreditation.  Vivion is a check airman and teaching specialist in the University of Minnesota, Crookston’s aviation program. The 1998 Nat’l Aviation Safety Counselor of … Continue reading →

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U of M, Crookston Welcomes Alumni from Northwest School of Agriculture for Annual Alumni Reunion on Saturday, June, 30 2012

Posted on June 19, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

The Northwest School of Agriculture (NWSA) Alumni Association welcomes alumni back to the University of Minnesota, Crookston campus on Saturday, June 30, 2012, for their annual reunion. Theme for the weekend is “A Summer Place” and the day is filled … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Campus Compact Recognizes the U of M, Crookston at Annual Awards Ceremony in June 2012

Posted on June 18, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

Minnesota Campus Compact held their annual awards ceremony in early June 2012 at Macalester College in Minneapolis. University of Minnesota, Crookston Chancellor Charles H. Casey attended the awards ceremony along with Rachel Lundbohm, instructor in the Business Department and Alexandra … Continue reading →

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University of Minnesota, Crookston to host Third Annual Robotics Camp in Monday through Wednesday, August 6-8, 2012; Camp geared for students ages 9-14

Posted on June 4, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

The University of Minnesota, Crookston campus will hold its third annual summer Robotics Camp from Monday through Wednesday, August 6-8, 2012. The three day camp is geared for students between the ages of 9-14 and runs from 8:45 a.m. to … Continue reading →

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Fred E. Wood, Ph.D., Named Chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Crookston

Posted on May 22, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

Fred E. Wood has been named chancellor of the University of Minnesota’s campus in Crookston. He will begin the position July 2, 2012, pending approval by the university’s Board of Regents. Wood comes to the University of Minnesota from the … Continue reading →

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Ground Breaking for New Residence Hall held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Posted on May 3, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

A ground breaking ceremony was held for the construction of a new $9,800,000 residence hall at the University of Minnesota, Crookston on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. The ceremony, which took place at noon, was held on the construction site located … Continue reading →

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U of M announces candidates to interview for the position of chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Crookston

Posted on April 26, 2012 by University of Minnesota Crookston

Public interviews begin Tuesday, May 1 MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/26/2012) — University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler and U of M System Senior Vice President for Academic Administration Robert J. Jones have announced candidates and the public interview schedule … Continue reading →

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