Resources for alumni and donors during COVID-19
General information
Information about Spring semester classes, research, student support, and more:
COVID-19 Response website
University updates
University of Minnesota COVID-19 updates:
Safe Campus website
University of Minnesota COVID-19 news:
University stories, insights, expertise
Webinars and podcasts
Ted Talk-style research by College of Science and Engineering faculty:
CSE Public Lecture
Mindfulness and wellbeing talks:
Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing.
Career development and personal growth:
University of Minnesota Alumni Association
“Health in All Matters” podcast related to COVID-19:
University of Minnesota School of Public Health website
CIDRAP webinars and audio podcasts on COVID-19 topics:
University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
For more resources, visit the CSE Alumni Relations Virtual Engagement website.
Activities for home and outdoors
Tips from University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness
Tips from University of Minnesota Extension Service
PAWS (Pet Away Worry & Stress) sessions:
Boynton Health Center
Universe @ Home (quick talks and activities, such as a virtual constellation tour, live telescope feed, or space-related DIY craft)
Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics
Story time for children and young adults, curated by Lisa Von Drasek, UMN Children’s Literature Research Collections:
Operation Read Aloud
Virtual events at the university:
Events Calendar - University of Minnesota
Virtual events for the CSE Community:
CSE Events Calendar
For more ideas, visit the CSE Alumni Relations Virtual Engagement website.
Technology Help
UMN and CSE-branded Zoom backgrounds:
Zoom virtual backgrounds
Zoom self-help guides:
Teach, Meet, and Learn with Zoom
Zoom security tips:
Zoom quick guide
Ways to help
College of Science and Engineering students, instructional equipment, research, and more:
CSE Response Fund
University of Minnesota students and front-line medical personnel:
University COVID-19 relief
University of Minnesota COVID-19 clinical trials:
Office of Academic Clinical Affairs
Maroon & Gold reusable face masks:
Minnesota Alumni Market
Report racial bias and discrimination
Disease does not discriminate. Racial discrimination and stereotyping is not tolerated at the U of M. If you experience or witness harassment or discrimination related to the COVID-19 outbreak, report it to the Bias Response & Referral Network.
Did we miss one of your favorite resources? Contact us at csecomm@umn.edu.