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August 29 on the U of M Stage

When Presentation
10:00 am Moles, Voles and Rabbits; Oh My! Managing Yard and Garden Pests
11:00 am Who wants to be a nutritionist?
12:00 pm Honeybees, Beekeeping and Research
1:00 pm U Connects Stage Stars
2:00 pm Honeybees, Beekeeping and Research
3:00 pm U Connects Stage Stars 2009
4:00 pm Music with Radio K

August 29 U of M Building Exhibitors

When Zone Description
9am - 3pm Health Wangensteen Historical Library
Focusing on never been seen before, rare books, this booth gives visitors the chance to discover new literature. These books feature materials from the historical library’s oldest collections such as an anatomy atlas, early instrument catalogs, and herbal catalogs.
9am - 9pm Science & Engineering Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power
Learn all about hydraulic and pneumatic technology with several hands-on activities sponsored by the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. Visitors will see the Portable Fluid Power Demonstrator and be able to operate the Excavator Arm Trainer, which allows them to control and manipulate a toy earth-moving machine. They'll also have the opportunity to learn how to assemble a fluid power circuit and test the capability of a pneumatic system of hoses, levers, valves, cylinders, tubing, and a tennis ball!
9am - 9pm Energy & the Environment University of Minnesota, Morris
Morris' vision for 2010 is to achieve carbon neutrality and energy self-sufficiency.
9am - 9pm Arts & Culture Women's Basketball Fast Break Club

Have a chance to meet some of the 2009-10 players, talk to them about the upcoming season, and get their autographs. Visitors will also be able to obtain a Goldy tattoo and learn more about the Fast Break Club, one of the most active and fun booster clubs on campus. Information will also be available on incredible ticket packages, like the Get To Know Her package, and Season Tickets. Go Gophers!!
9am - 9pm Sports & Recreation University of Minnesota Athletics

9am - 9pm Connect to the U University of Minnesota, Duluth

noon - 1pm Sports & Recreation Goldy

3 - 9pm Health Family Medicine and Community Health
This interactive display will provide visitors with a chance to get their questions answered with Ask the Doctor and Ask the Pharmacist activities. Visitors will also have a chance to browse current and upcoming research projects.