Professor Traci Mann interviewed in BBC documentary series The Men Who Made Us Thin

Professor Traci Mann was interviewed in the BBC documentary series The Men Who Made Us Thin ("Jacques Peretti investigates the connections between obesity and weight loss, confronting some of the men making a fortune from our desire to become thin"), which aired on tpt March 17th. Learn more about the show here or here.  

John Campbell Awarded This Year's Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate and Professional Education Award!

John Campbell has been awarded the year's Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate and Professional Education Award!

This honor is awarded to exceptional candidates nominated by colleges in their quest to identify excellence in graduate and professional education. By Regents' policy, the award selection process is administered by the Provost's Office; a selection committee is convened and SCEP approves the final awards. As you know, John served as our DGS for many years, has directed the I/O area, and has an admirable history of advising students toward successful careers. His former students wrote glowing letters in support of John's nomination.

The title "Distinguished University Teaching Professor" or "Distinguished University Teacher" is conferred, and John will receive a one-time $15,000 award. 

John will be honored at an awards ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center on Wednesday, April 8th.

Congratulations to John!

Randy Fletcher Awarded the Morse-Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award!

Randy Fletcher has been awarded the Morse-Alumni Undergraduate Teaching Award!

Each year since 1965, the University of Minnesota has recognized a select group of teachers for their outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. This honor is awarded to exceptional candidates nominated by colleges in their quest to identify excellence in undergraduate education. By Regents' policy, the award selection process is administered by the Provost's Office; a selection committee is convened and SCEP approves the final awards.

As a recipient of this award, Randy joins members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers (ADT). The title "Distinguished University Teaching Professor" or "Distinguished University Teacher" is conferred upon recipients together with a one-time $15,000 award.

The awards ceremony will take place at the McNamara Alumni Center on Wednesday, April 8th.

Congratulations to Randy!