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Summer 2006

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Inauguration 2006

Chancellor Don Betz spoke passionately about our mission to create ethical and engaged graduates who have a global perspective during his inauguration speech April 28. He was installed as the 16th chancellor of university at an afternoon ceremony in the Knowles Center, addressing an audience of 700 alumni, faculty, staff, students community members, family, friends, colleagues, public servants and invited guests. More.

Truly Hula

"It's about telling stories with the hands," says dance theatre director Karla Zhe, describing the true hula dance form. For decades, popular culture has portrayed the hula as an exotic dance involving mostly hip movements. But real ancient hula performed by the Polynesian people of Hawaii is an expression of their history and connection to the islands where they live. More.

Summertime is Showtime

What premiered as a summer institute to inspire area teachers to stage theatrical performances in their schools has turned into a 40-year run for the St. Croix Valley Summer Theatre at UW-River Falls. More.

 

Quick Reads


Bill Campbell: A man of many hats

Overwhelmed: A Book for Our Time


Remembering Dr. Davis


American Dreamer, an Entrepreneur's Story

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