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August 29 on the U of M Stage

When	Zone
12:00 pm	Live Jazz Music
4:00 pm	Radio K

August 29 U of M Building Exhibitors

When	Zone	Description
9am - 1pm	Science & Engineering	Department of Food Science and Nutrition and Department of Horticultural Science Francisco Diez from the Department of Food Science and Nutrition will be discussing the types of vegetables that have been on the news linked to outbreak and talk about which ones are largely safe. Jim Luby from the Department of Horticultural Science will discuss the process of developing new apple varieties in the University of Minnesota Fruit Breeding Program.
9am - 9pm	Sports & Recreation	University of Minnesota Athletics
9am - 3pm	Health	School of Nursing School of Nursing staff will be on hand to discuss the nursing profession and the school. Blood pressure screenings will also be administered.
9am - 9pm	Society, Arts and Culture	Weisman Art Museum Learn about the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota. Find out about the Weisman's unique art collection and engaging programs that examine the intersection of art and current issues. Hear about the history of the Weisman's stunning building designed by architect Frank Gehry and enter a drawing to win a gift certificate at the Weisman store.
9am - 9pm	Energy & the Environment	University of Minnesota, Morris: A renewable, sustainable education The University of Minnesota, Morris is recognized as one of the best public liberal arts colleges in the nation. As one of five campuses of the University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota, Morris offers the best of both in the world of higher education—a small, close-knit campus complemented by the power of a world-renowned research University.
9am - 1pm	Connect to the U	Bell Museum of Natural History Explore Minnesota's wildlife. Ask questions about what lives in your back yard
1 - 5pm	Science & Engineering	Department of Horticultural Science The Terroir of Northern Wine John Thull and Jenny Bradley will discuss viticulture and winemaking with the U's new, cold-hardy wine grape varieties, and the sensory characteristics of northern wines.
1 - 5pm	Connect to the U	Youth and Community Programs
3 - 9pm	Health	Department of Emergency Medicine "ER: From the Inside-Out" Tips for Seniors from Michelle Biros, MD, Emergency Room Doctor. Learn how to handle common medical emergencies in your home. Dr. Biros and Corey Sargent, NREMT-P will demonstrate how to use an AED during heart attacks. AED's are used in the community to help save lives after heart attack. Dr. Biros sees patients at Hennepin County Medical Center and is a Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
5 - 9pm	Science & Engineering	Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology Wildlife CSI: What has been eating my beans and flowers? John Loegering will discuss wildlife in our backyards and gardens.
5 - 9pm	Connect to the U	Bell Museum of Natural History Explore Minnesota's wildlife. Ask questions about what lives in your back yard.