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Turn, turn, turn

Rekhet Si-Asar is a small-in-stature person who makes a big impression. “It's like magic to…

markengeSeptember 9, 2022

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‘The library is an adventure’

It’s been called the Great Resignation, an aftereffect of widespread cabin fever suffered during COVID…

markengeJuly 21, 2022

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He burns the midnight oil

JIm Parente has filled several roles in his long tenure with the University of Minnesota,…

markengeJune 29, 2022

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She has heard the crickets singing

One of the first things Marlene Zuk does upon moving to a new town is…

markengeApril 19, 2022

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An accidental radio host

Friends of the Libraries member Lissa Jones-Lofgren didn’t plan to become a radio host and…

markengeJanuary 6, 2022

“Oliver!” by Theater Latté Da, photo by Heidi Bohnenkamp

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Lover of the arts

In recent weeks, the dam holding back theatrical and musical productions in Minnesota has broken…

markengeNovember 9, 2021

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Making connections

Carissa Tomlinson is a new member of the Friends of the University Libraries board. The…

markengeOctober 11, 2021

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A scholar’s reach

Jean O’Brien came to the University of Minnesota in 1989 to teach and do research…

markengeSeptember 14, 2021

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Finding his place

His natural bent would be toward contemplative study, says Joshua Preston, Friends of the University…

markengeJuly 19, 2021

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A turning point

Over the course of his career, Friends of the Libraries board member Gary Peterson has…

markengeJune 16, 2021

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Turn, turn, turn

‘The library is an adventure’

He burns the midnight oil

She has heard the crickets singing

An accidental radio host

Lover of the arts

Making connections

A scholar’s reach

Finding his place

A turning point

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