Rules of Engagement
Rules of Engagement is a monthly podcast showcasing the projects and partners of the University of Minnesota’s North Minneapolis-based Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC). Conversation topics center on UROC’s research mission of working in scholarly-based partnership with urban communities to advance learning, improve quality of life, and discover breakthrough solutions to critical problems. The series is hosted by UROC Senior Director for Community Partnerships, Makeda Zulu, with production assistance from Blackbird Revolt.
Topics include birthing justice, community partnerships, job creation, food justice to name a few.
About UROC:
Located in North Minneapolis, the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) links the University of Minnesota in vital public partnership with urban communities to advance learning, improve quality of life, and discover breakthrough solutions to critical problems. Since opening its doors in 2009, UROC has worked to build thriving, innovative, and respectful collaborations, create new models of urban and community development, and strengthen the University as a vitally engaged 21st-century university serving the public good.
Rules of Engagement
Latest Episodes
The Adolescent Brain on Trial: Rethinking Youth Detention
Dr. Francis Shen is challenging the notion that young people should be placed in adult detention centers. As we all know intuitively, young people’s reasoning part of the brain is still developing into their twenties. The Masonic In...
What is Your Story? A Community Approach to Combating Cardiovascular Disease
Host Makeda Zulu explores how storytelling, culture, and public health intersect to promote healing in community. Learn how the University of Minnesota Extension is teaming up with the Black Storytellers Alliance and UROC to engage local commun...
Redefining Research and Leadership: Adriano Udani’s Vision for UROC
UROC welcomed Adriano Udani as the new Director of Community-Engaged Research. In this episode learn more about Adriano as he reflects on his journey leading up to his new role, and his plans to continue impactful work in research, community, a...
Legalization & Liberation: The New Era of Cannabis and Pathway to Prosperity
The legalization of cannabis has opened doors for change and growth. In this episode, Makeda Zulu chats with Anthony Newby, Max Zappi, and Professor Rhonda Jones-Webb from the University of Minnesota about the financial and social impacts of ma...
Bridging Gaps: UMN’s Role in National Public Engagement
The University of Minnesota’s Office for Public Engagement (OPE) is widely considered a national leader in advancing community-engaged research, teaching, and outreach that addresses the most pressing issues of our time. Together UROC and OPE w...
