Past Forward
Restoring historic buildings and green spaces breathes life into the campus and preserves the U’s distinctive sense of place. Watch a video >>
LEGO Mania The University will host a LEGO league competition unlike any other. Watch
a video >>
Portrait of an Artist The Weisman Art Museum receives a collection of portraits by a master photographer. Watch
a slideshow >>
Record 2007 Giving Paves Way to the Future Fiscal year 2007 was a remarkable year for giving to
the U. Donors responded with the highest gift total ever: $251
million. Here are complete reports on 2007 giving across
the University
of Minnesota and the 2007 financial
results of the University
of Minnesota Foundation.
And we invite you to explore the features below for a multimedia
look at what private support is making possible all across
the U.
Be
the Bridge Bachman Scholars reflect on the importance of
their financial support in a short video.
Be
the Vision Private gifts helped U of M, Morris students experience
India, as seen in this slideshow.
Be
the Change Marilyn Carlson Nelson, CEO of Carlson Companies
and U of M donor, tackles the topic of child trafficking
in a video address.
Be
the Builder Student guides lead a virtual tour of Hanson
Hall, the Carlson School’s new undergraduate facility.
Driven to Discover
Donations from alumni and friends help to fuel the discoveries at the University of Minnesota, where a passion to learn leads to discoveries that change the world.
THE POET IN U
Here's your chance to write something poetic and profound about your U experience! Choose your words, submit your
piece, and you'll be entered in our weekly giveaway for a $100 bookstore gift certificate, event tickets and our grand prize drawing for a flat-screen TV!MORE>>
Bob Bruininks See video of President Bruininks discuss the U's strategic plan Watch video