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Barley U 2023 Photos
2023 brought another successful Barley U! Brian Steffenson, Ruth Dill-Macky, and Ahmad Sallam presented.
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Brett Arenz wins 2023 Award for Excellence in Academic Service
This award is given by the University of Minnesota Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, and recognizes faculty for “exceptional service that has strengthened the functioning and climate of their unit or department.”
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Olivera, Greatens research shared in the Star Tribune
June 28, 2023
This story features research on crown rust as control for invasive buckthorn.
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Olivera, Greatens featured on CBS-WCCO
June 28, 2023
Featured research demonstrated use of crown rust for buckthorn control.
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Mycology Makes “Magic” at the UMN Summer Health Institute
Bob Blanchette and Megan McCaghey co-instructed a course as part of the School of Public Health 2023 Summer Institute.