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Bonnie Ploger, biology professor and artist- in-residence at the Center for Global Environmental Education, is retiring after 30 years at ��������. The biology program is holding a pop-up art exhibit and reception to celebrate on Thursday, May 7, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Bush Student Center Ballroom.

The Career Development Center collaborated with faculty in the Social Science Division and hosted alumni and community partners for a pilot program, held Monday, April 13. The event created opportunities for students to build confidence, gain practical insights and form meaningful professional connections through mock interviews, salary negotiation practices and networking event.

Ken Fox, School of Business professor of critical thinking and conflict management, presented a remote master class to 65 French mediators, conflict professionals and organizational leaders on Tuesday, April 14.

​The �������� Orchestra will perform its spring concert on Saturday, May 2, in Sundin Music Hall at 2 p.m. The program features music by Purcell, Bach, Mozart, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky and a composition by alum Jesse Curtis. This is the last performance directed by Y​ali You, professor of music,

The Soeffker Gallery in Drew Fine Arts Center will host “Rumination,” a senior exhibition showcasing graduating fine arts students' capstone work from April 24-May 9.

Mubanga Kalimamukwento, an MFA adjunct instructor, will deliver a keynote address at noon on April 15, at the 16th annual Writing Festival at Normandale Community College. She will discuss the art of creative writing, share her story and read excerpts from her latest novel, The Shipikisha Club.

Annie Ittner, assistant professor of elementary education, contributed a chapter, “Perspectives on Reading Comprehension for Multilingual Learners,” to the third edition of the Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension.

National Public Health Week celebrates the impact of public health and its role in improving everyday lives. It promotes community well-being through policies, infrastructure, social systems and homes, making healthier choices easier for everyone.

Irina Makarevitch, professor of biology, Marcela Kostihova, professor of English, and Josh Gumiela, professor of digital media arts, along with the University of Minnesota’s Caroline Hilk, have published an article in the peer-reviewed journal Trends in Higher Education on n AI in education.

The library is upgrading from RefWorks to Mendeley, a new and free citation management tool. The library will eliminate access to RefWorks on Dec. 18, 2026. Faculty, students, and staff are asked to transfer their content to the new tool.