![Tia Nelson photo](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2021-03/tia_nelson_outrider.jpg?itok=Era78zjw)
Environmental activist, author highlight virtual Red Cedar Watershed Conference
Animation major ready to take on starring academic role
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Veteran wants to give back, seeking online psychology degree in new program
![Brandon Acker](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2021-03/beach_wfmt_baroque_guitar_cropped.jpg?h=ff145e7e&itok=S679D0DE)
Classical guitarist and specialist on early plucked instruments to speak March 2
Hospitality programs form alliance with Twin Cities nonprofit to support youth
![Wild rice gathering in game](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2021-02/wildrice.jpg?h=a817a0ff&itok=FNZZa_1s)
Growing up Ojibwe game teaches about treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, wild rice and spearfishing
![Helping Hand Food Pantry student volunteer Jamee Bastman.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2021-02/helpinghand_jameebastman_2.jpg?h=7aa0193f&itok=cbvQhLjK)
On-campus food pantry open to all students, addresses food insecurity, accepting donations
![Annual two-day Spring Career Conference](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2020-06/20180228_spring_career_conference_02.jpg?h=a4f63154&itok=6xhKstHr)
Career Conference to help students, employers reach career and hiring goals
![Bethany Risler photo](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2021-02/bethanyrisler2web.jpg?h=a2a4ba1d&itok=d8mHF8km)
Risler receives February University Staff Appreciation Award
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