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Alumni

College of Biological Sciences alumni can be found all over the globe, doing amazing work with their degrees. Enjoy this collection of features and opportunities for and about CBS alumni.

Alumni at Work: Sarah Bloch, Ph.D.

A background in synthetic biology and microbial metabolism, and experience working across disciplines started Bloch on a path to a leadership role at a burgeoning Bay Area biotech firm.

Sarah Bloch

CBS Duluth Alumni Social

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CBS Alums in the Duluth area: You are invited to join the College of Biological Sciences for an alumni social at Glensheen on Thursday, May 2 from 6-8 p.m.!

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided. Introductory remarks by Valery Forbes, Dean of the College of Biological Sciences

CBS Twin Cities Alumni Social

Join fellow alums and Dean Valery Forbes February 27 starting at 6 p.m. to reconnect. Sample beer from local microbreweries, enjoy a spread from Kramarczuk’s, and connect with fellow College of Biological Sciences alums at the home of CBS alums Cheryl Quinn and Robert Buck.

CBS Alumni Award Nominations Open

College of Biological Sciences graduates go on to do great things in healthcare, industry, education and many other areas. We think our grads deserve accolades for their efforts to make a difference whether that's by teaching a high school science class, starting a biotechnology company or working at a clinic or a nonprofit.

Alumni At Work: Cole Williams

Williams writes children's books with an eye to sharing the joys of science.


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Cole Williams (B.S. Biology '10)

Can you tell us a bit about your career path and journey to becoming a published author?

Alumni at Work: Truong Do

This second-year neurosurgery resident knows the personal side to surgery.

Truong Do
Truong Do, a 2013 graduate in biology, on the University of Minnesota Campus

Title: Neurological Surgery Resident

CBS Bay Area Alumni Reception

The College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota and CBS alums Dr. Lolly Schiffman and Kendra Radtke invite you to a Bay Area gathering for alumni and friends. Reconnect with fellow College of Biological Sciences alumni and make new connections. Hear from CBS Dean Valery Forbes and network with fellow CBS alumni. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Alumni at Work: Riley Seitz

 

CBS alum Riley Seitz put her background in microbiology to work building Surly Brewery's quality lab from the ground up.

Riley Seitz

Riley Seitz (B.S. Microbiology '14) at Surly Brewery in Minneapolis where she is quality manager. 

Job title: Quality Manager at Surly Brewery