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Pal Koak has experienced the hardship of a rare bleeding disorder, the plight of life in a refugee camp, and the culture shock of moving to a new continent — through it all, he continues to maintain a strengthened sense of purpose. He is now using his energy and passion to pursue a health sciences degree with the goal of one day becoming a physician-scientist.
UMR boosts presence downtown
The University of Minnesota Rochester has expanded its presence downtown with the opening of two new spaces along First Avenue Southwest. Both facilities are located in the 318 Commons building, which UMR also uses for student housing and classroom space.
At the University of Minnesota campus in Rochester, October has been especially beautiful — and it’s not just the weather. Students are expressing gratitude for the privileges of learning in-person and living together in downtown Rochester. With high vaccination rates and mandatory masking, we have an environment that supports health and safety as we share the skyways with patients and healthcare professionals.
2021 Parent and Family Weekend
More than 100 students, parents and families celebrated Parent and Family Weekend at the University of Minnesota Rochester in early October. This event brought families together while providing a sneak peek at the UMR student experience. The weekend included a meet and greet, music from Luke LeBlanc, a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, a Rochester history tour, trolley rides to Sekapp Orchard, a performance by comedian juggler Marcus Monroe and a question and answer session with Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa. UMR junior, Alison shared her experience, stating her family and sister picked up delicious apples from Sekapp’s Orchard and enjoyed a break from school in the beautiful fall weather.
On Campus is a paid collaboration between the University of Minnesota Rochester and Med City Beat. Through this series, we strive to connect UMR with the broader community through storytelling; to promote the programs and resources available through UMR; to encourage engagement between current and former students; to keep the public informed of the latest campus news; and to highlight the accomplishments of students and faculty.
