University of Minnesota Presents at 6th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, Apr-08-2013 through Apr-10-2013. Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Presentation Date & Speakers: Apr-09-2013, Hongjian Lin, Research Assistant, Ph.D. Candidate, Bioproducts/Biosystems Engineering Dept. Apr-10-2013, Douglas Tiffany, Assistant Extension Professor, Jaimie Hamilton, Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering.

The Business Department at the University of Minnesota recently signed an articulation agreement with Lake Superior College. The bachelor of manufacturing management degree option at the University of Minnesota is available to students both online and on-site. For graduates earning an associate of applied science degree in civil engineering technology from Lake Superior College, the option to pursue a bachelor of manufacturing management at the U of M, Crookston would be an option.

University of Minnesota announced that Dr. Katrice Albert will be the university's new vice president for Equity and Diversity, effective June 28, 2013, pending approval by the Board of Regents. Albert comes from Louisiana State University (LSU), where she has served since 2005 as the institution's chief diversity officer. In that role, she developed and implemented strategic initiatives and policies aimed at cultivating a campus environment that embraces individual difference, sustains inclusion and enhances institutional access and equity. As a member of the senior leadership group, Albert will lead the university's access, equity and diverse multicultural resources and programs, and play an important role in advancing excellence at the University of Minnesota. She will also work collaboratively with diverse Minnesota communities and uphold educational and employment equity as core values of the university. Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity Kris Lockhart provided interim leadership during the search process and will serve in that role until Albert's appointment commences in June.