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The U of M is a comprehensive research university committed to civic
engagement on the I-35W bridge collapse. Click below to learn more
about just a few of the University programs doing this.
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Institute on the Environment
- River
Life Program
- Institute for
Advanced Study
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How can the new bridge best fit the needs of civic and economic
infrastructure? Of cultural pride of place? Neighborhood
tranquility? Click below to hear excerpts from U of M College of Design Dean
Dr. Thomas Fisher 's Nov. 14th Telling River
Stories public lecture.
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The Mississippi River has had many meanings over the
centuries--from spiritual center for native Americans to economic
engine for 19th century settlement. How will the I-35W bridge
collapse change our relationship with the river? Click below to
hear U of M geologist Dr. Chris Paola's Telling
River Stories public lecture on the biophysical river system.
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The collapse of the I-35W bridge punched a hole in the center of
the Minneapolis community, as well as in the region that depends on
it as a critical link in the interstate highway system. Click below
to hear Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak's thoughts on "Rebuilding
Common Ground" during the Telling River
Stories public lecture series.
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Sound clips from the U of M's free, 8-part public lecture series,
Telling River Stories, that concluded Nov. 20 are now available
for online listening. Click here for a full
directory of speakers.
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