Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities | A Talk by Celebrated Philosopher Martha Nussbaum
Thursday, March 7, 2013—7:00pm
This special UMN Imagine Fund event brings to the Twin Cities campus celebrated philosopher and author Martha C. Nussbaum, Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law & Ethics, University of Chicago. Read more...
Applications now being accepted for Imagine Fund Annual Faculty Awards and Special Events Grants
The online application system is now available and accepting applications for Imagine Fund $5,000 Annual Awards and Special Events grants.
The application deadline for Annual Faculty Awards is Tuesday, October 30th, 2012. The Imagine Fund will award up to 150 of these awards to support projects during the 2013-2014 academic year. Read more...
Imagine Fund 2008-2011 Report now available
Our new report, Imagine Fund: Making a Difference 2008-2011 is now available. The report summarizes award activity and effectiveness over the first three years of the Imagine Fund with data and qualitative feedback from faculty whose work has been impacted by the program. Read more...
Naomi Scheman appointed Arts, Design and Humanities Chair at the University of Minnesota
Professor Naomi Scheman from the University of Minnesota's Department of Philosophy has been appointed as the next Arts, Design and Humanities Chair, and will serve a two-year appointment beginning fall semester 2012 and continuing through spring semester 2014. Read more...
Announcing the 2012 Annual Awards and Special Events Awards
We are proud to announce the recipients and proposals that were accepted for the 2012 Imagine Fund Annual Awards. 143 awards representing $715,000 in support for research in the arts, design, and the humanities were awarded in January, 2012, for the 2012 academic year. In addition, 13 Special Events Awards, which represent $91,000, were accepted for 2012. Read more...
View the full lists of winning Annual Awards and Special Events proposals or read the full news release.
University artist’s memorial urn enters National September 11 Museum collection
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Tom Lane is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art, Ceramic Area and a master mold maker who specializes in casting large porcelain vessels. 9/11 Memorial Urn is part of his ongoing research into conflict and loss. Read more...
Applications now being accepted for Imagine Fund Annual Faculty Awards and Special Events Grants
The online application system is now available and accepting applications for the 2011-2012 round of Imagine Fund $5,000 Annual Awards and Special Events grants.
The application deadline for Annual Faculty Awards is Tuesday, October 25th, 2011. The Imagine Fund will award up to 150 of these awards to support projects during the 2012-2013 academic year. Read more...
Announcing the 2011 Imagine Fund Annual Award winners
We are proud to announce the recipients and proposals that were accepted for the 2011 Imagine Fund Annual Awards. 151 awards representing $755,000 in support for research in the arts, design, and the humanities were awarded in December, 2010, for the 2011 academic year.
View the list of winning proposals for 2011 or read the full news release.
Two performances of “Casa Cushman” at Northrop: 12/10 and 12/11/2010
Workshop performance of Leigh Fondakowski's new play Casa Cushman about the life and work of nineteenth-century American actress Charlotte Cushman will take place at Northrop Memorial Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10th and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th. Admission is free. Read more...
Infrastructure Investment Initiative seeks proposals from arts and humanities faculty
The Infrastructure Investment Initiative is seeking proposals from arts and humanities faculty. Pre-proposals are due November 16th. For more information please visit: the I3 page.
Announcing the 2010 Imagine Fund Annual Award winners
We are proud to announce the recipients and proposals that were accepted for the 2010 Imagine Fund Annual Awards. 182 awards representing $728,000 in support for research in the arts, design, and the humanities were made in 2010.
April discussion series to feature Imagine Fund Distinguished Visiting Chairs Leigh Fondakowski and Juhani Pallasmaa
Provost Tom Sullivan invites you to join world-renowned Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa and American playwright Leigh Fondakowski for a series of thought-provoking discussions as they explore their fields, unearthing surprising commonalities. This series is free and open to the public, and is supported by a generous grant from the McKnight Foundation.
Read the full schedule and learn more about our Distinguished Visiting Chairs
“Imagine That”: MINNESOTA magazine features Imagine Fund winners
In the Spring 2010 issue of MINNESOTA magazine, Meleah Maynard describes several projects that benefited from Imagine Fund support. Read the full story: “Imagine That: Supporting research in literature and languages, art and architecture, music, ethnic studies, and more is a University of Minnesota priority.”
Imagine Fund awardees featured
UMNews’ “Images of imagination” article features four Imagine Fund awardees.
Susan Noakes appointed new Arts, Design and Humanities Chair at the University of Minnesota
Read more at UMNews.