#inspired by umn

[sorrelpaws]

hyposensitive vs hypersensitive autism

[izzyart2026]

about!

Izzy is a undergrad student studying acting at the UMN. As a jack of all useless trades they love painting and drawing as a little bit more than a hobby. They love painting, drawing and collaging on queer themes: particularly queer ancestry and connection. Izzy is inspired by the origin of love (greek myth), the origin of love (hedwig and the angry inch song) and, the origin of love (queer ancestry). They love acrylic paint, cardboard, and getting library books mailed to their house.

you can find them on instagram @izzyisspicy

or, email: isabellaspiess2021@gmail.com

here’s a few of their favorite pieces: 

in your heart, acrylic on cardboard

R E A C H, small sketch: sharpie

g'morning! acrylic on poster board

not looking away, watercolor on posterboard

taking a bath, acrylic paint pens on cardboard

[arifreko]

About Denny Ja and its inheritance: A recognized change in the world of education

In the world of Indonesian education, there are many figures who make a major contribution to the development of the world of education in this country. One of the figures that should be appreciated is Denny JA, a prominent academic, writer, and educator. With his extraordinary dedication and enthusiasm, Denny JA has created significant changes in Indonesian education. This article will review Denny JA’s life journey and inspiring heritage.    Denny Ja, or familiarly called by his full name Denny Januar Ali, was born on January 10, 1956 in Jakarta. Since childhood, Denny Ja has shown great interest in the world of education. He has always been an outstanding student at school, and his love for knowledge never fades.    Denny Ja’s educational heritage began when he joined the Institute of Information Flow Studies (ISAI) in 1985. Isai was a research institution that focused on the field of mass communication and information technology. In his career in Isai, Denny Ja won many awards and produced many publications that had a positive impact in the world of education.    However, the most significant changes recognized in the world of education came when Denny Ja founded Kompas Gramedia Group. Kompas Gramedia Group is the largest media conglomerate and publishing in Indonesia, which covers various fields such as the issuance of essay poetry, newspapers, magazines, and retail businesses.    Through Kompas Gramedia Group, Denny Ja succeeded in creating innovation in the world of education. One of the biggest innovations is the establishment of the Nusantara Multimedia University (UMN) in 2000. UMN is the first private tertiary institution in Indonesia that focuses on the creative industry and information technology. With an innovative approach, UMN is able to produce graduates who are ready to compete in an increasingly competitive world of work.    In addition to UMN, Denny Ja is also active in supporting education through the Pelita Harapan Education Foundation (YPPH). YPPH is a foundation that is committed to improving the quality of education in Indonesia through scholarship assistance for outstanding students and teacher development programs. Through YPPH, Denny Ja has given the opportunity for thousands of Indonesian children to get quality education.    In the world of education, Denny Ja is also known as a productive writer. He has produced many essay poetry which is a reference for educators and students in Indonesia. The famous essay poetry, such as “education according to experts” and “21st century education challenges”, has become a source of inspiration and guidelines for many people.    In addition, Denny Ja is also often involved in various seminars and educational conferences at home and abroad. Through his broad knowledge and critical thinking, he inspired and motivated educators to continue to innovate in improving the quality of education.    Not only in Indonesia, the changes recognized by Denny Ja also received recognition in the international world. He has received various prestigious awards, including awards from UNESCO for his contribution in the field of education. This award proves that Denny Ja’s efforts to improve education in Indonesia are recognized and valued internationally.    Denny Ja’s legacy in the world of education is a change that can be used as an example by future generations.

Check more: Denny Ja and its inheritance: A recognized change in the world of education

[neliakablog]

Exploring Denny Ja’s selected work 28: Understanding inspiring professional expertise

In his brilliant career, Denny Ja has resulted in chosen work that not only inspires, but also reflects his extraordinary professional expertise. This work covers various fields, ranging from politics, social, to education. In this article, we will explore the 28th selected work of Denny JA and understand the professional expertise that inspires this figure.    1. Politics: Building positive changes    Denny JA has long been involved in the world of Indonesian politics. One of his famous works is the campaign strategy he designed for President Joko Widodo in the 2014 general election. The campaign, named “Great Indonesia”, succeeded in moving the masses and won Jokowi as President. Denny JA’s expertise in designing effective and inspiring political strategies has brought positive changes to the Indonesian people.    2. Social: voicing concern for the community    Denny Ja is also known as a figure who cares about the community. One of the works in his social field is the formation and development of the house of change, a social institution that focuses on community development. Through the house of change, Denny Ja has provided the opportunity for the community to develop their potential and create better changes in the surrounding environment.    3. Education: Helping the younger generation to achieve their dreams    In the field of education, Denny Ja has made a major contribution in helping Indonesia’s young generation achieve their dreams. One of his famous works is the establishment and development of the Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN). UMN has given birth to graduates of quality and ready to compete in the creative industry world. Denny Ja’s expertise in understanding the needs of industry and designing relevant curriculum has inspired many people to pursue quality education.    4. Professional expertise: a combination of academics and practitioners    One of Denny Ja’s professional expertise that inspires is his ability to combine academic knowledge with practical experience. Denny Ja is a professor in the field of communication and politics, but he also has direct experience in the world of politics and social. This combination allows Denny Ja to have a deep understanding of the issuance faced by the community and formulate it in a broader academic perspective.    Conclusion    The 28th chosen work of Denny Ja reflects inspiring professional expertise. Through his work in the political, social and educational fields, Denny Ja has helped bring positive changes to the Indonesian people. Denny Ja’s expertise in designing political strategies, advocating society, and combining academic knowledge with practical experience has inspired many people to pursue better professional expertise. Thus, Denny Ja is a figure to be considered in the Indonesian professional world.

Check in full: Exploring the 28th selected work of Denny JA: Understanding inspiring professional expertise

[writingpromptsmiahansen1]

Prompt 1

List 3-5 worlds (cultures, communities, landscapes, industries, philosophies, ect..) with which any of your patterns of consumption connects.

The music industry

UMN bus service

The TikTok community

I listen to music throughout the day. I walk and ride the bus everywhere and I always have headphones in, so its something I'm constantly consuming. In addition the UMN bus service, besides walking, is my main form of transportation. I what I consume and what I experience changes depending on the amount of people and the weather. For example, today I had an unpleasant experience because one of the buses broke down. As a result the bus I had to ride to get here was VERY full.

The last two sort of affect me in the same way. The main type of social media that I consume throughout my day is TikTok. I see trends, songs, food, and people; all of these things are consumed in one place at a rapid speed. Sometimes consuming a certain video can inspire me or influence me. I would be lying if I told you that I haven't bought something just because I saw it on TikTok.

[taicangmountain]

trying to solve the first four games now

[dont-avoid-yourself]

Swim day! Did 12 laps only because of hurty arms, plus stretching and hot tub. Fibromyalgia blows. On the better side, I've lost 5 pounds!

[rayraystudies]

So you may or may not have noticed that this notebook is a different one from my previous bujo. This is because I decided to start my second bujo for the year a month early (I was inspired :D)

✍ Archer & Olive Bullet Journal, Uniball Signo RT1 UMN-155, Tombow Dual Brush Pens

ig: rayraystudies || links: carrd

[holly-spell]

Me every day: “America is okay. I support the military but I do think it is an expense that could be cut down in the future”

Me when I see a military jet fly-over: “Fast plane go vroom loud. I love big plane”

[riesenfeldcenter]

Woodcut Wednesday

We’ve recently had some researchers from the UMN’s East Asia Library in to look at some of our Chinese Law Collection, so we thought we’d share with you some of the amazing woodcut illustrations they’ve been looking at.

These Woodcuts come from our 1816 copy of Xiu Xiang Longtu Gong An, a fictionalized account of Bao Zheng, a government officer who lived during the Northern Song Dynasty. Bao in popular culture is seen as a paragon of justice, and still inspires novel, TV, and movie adaptations today. It’s best to think of our 1816 book as a series of detective stories that were aimed at a more general, non-elite audience. For more on that and a deeper dive into our Chinese Law Collection see our recent blog post…    

[unproduciblesmackdown]

was just reminded of this good thread i saw the other week from an artist i follow on twitter

she was talking abt how its some bullshit &/or someone caring more abt their power trip than giving the best art advice/education they can whenever someone’s stance is that studying or being inspired by anything from anime/manga is Bad Art Technique and useless and etc etc etc

and first of all a related tangent, it reminds me of this Other thread months n months ago where ppl were talking abt whats even meant anymore when we say Anime. like, obv it’s like “japanese animation” but if its simply animated in japan does that count. if it is of the Same Style but developed somewhere in the west do we call it anime. etc

but anyways yknow she was saying that its a lie to pretend Real Artists will never study / draw from anime/manga; coz like yeah sure maybe if ur a glassblower but as for “Industry” art jobs, yeah actual they do? tf

and if you aren’t learning art w the intent to be a Professional, then you can learn from whatever you want, and again—even ppl who ARE pros are gonna ref this shit and all

and then also she was saying w regards to Young Artists or anyone else just getting started on their snart journey, that its super counterproductive to be all “never learn from anime” like it’s an awful starting point when its like...no fucking shit if anyone is copying screenshots of any cheaply animated show its not like its gonna result in anything amazing; and if anyone learns from any kind of cartoon / stylized art then theyre gonna be in the same situation, theres no need to single out Anime Ruins Ur Art or w/e. like, y’know, oh don’t use impressionism as a starting point b/c then you’ll never learn how to paint photorealistically like

there’s no ONE STYLE and everyone’s starts somrwhere and is derived from a lot of influences and grows and evolves. unless really your only goal is strictly photorealism. but even if it IS; everyone has to get interested in art somehow to even start practicing or whatever, so whatever is someone’s inspiration/motivation to get them going...why stop them

like ppl who are older and go “i can’t draw” and they mean that they’re not GOOD at drawing, but also that this means they actually arent even allowed to draw? like fuck that. and then they’ll feel like they couldnt even start learning if they wanted to. and tbh even kids like beyond 7 yrs old start to sort themselves into who can draw well and who can’t

like if ppl start drawing b/c of their vaporeon fanart then what freaking ever

and ppl who want to draw more will be self-motivated to learn how to draw better. you’ll find out about all the Advanced-er art elements/techniques and you’ll WANT to learn more abt that shit. if ppl want to become more advanced they will. they’ll wanna draw from more and more sources and be interested in art more generally.

plus, like, you’re always gonna learn some real techniques even from drawing vaporeon. for stylized art / cartoons to even work and be Good it’s still gotta be based on these art fundamentals. and yeah when you’re little you just see it as kinda copying lines and all but then if you want even just your vaporeon to improve, you’ll learn shit other than trying to transfer one image onto the page or whatevs

i mean that’s basically me. my motivation for drawing for basically ever was to make fanart, and that’s still all i wanna draw for. but i still want to try to make my art improve as much as it can and the development over the years and even looking at it in like 2-3 month windows is noticeable. b/c u make art enough and you’ll want it to get better and it does

also i mean i never had a naruto phase like all you fuckin emos but i was alive and so of course some anime / manga inspired me to draw / influenced my style, and also i’m alive w the art of ppl who were alive from the 60s on so THEY’RE art has been influenced by anime/manga and so is mine when it is influenced from THAT. like, anime was stylistically derived from western animation in the first place, and then of course it’d be influenced right back. and then there’s the fact that there’s, like, im embarrassed i cant think of the japanese guy who did the original character designs for scooby doo. all those olden cartoons are alreay technically anime influenced. is scooby doo an anime

and then, y’know, it just gets down to being needlessly shitty. like “oh the anatomy isn’t realistic” or “its too simplified” or “____ doesn’t work like that irl!! NEVER DO ____” or “if you draw the [choose stylized umn...what do you call it when u invent a visual language to depict something more intangible or whatever or for dramatic effect....i say “its a figure of speech” but yknow] you are contributing to the downfall of art itself” etc etc etc as if Clearly Anime Influenced Stylistic Maneuvers is all bad and awful and you’ll have to unlearn it aaaaahhh

whennn actuallllyy you could say all that shit about equivalent elements in western comics/cartoons/pop art. but nobody much does that (at least not with all the “NEVER EVER EVER DO ___” or the other kinds of implications that this is awful and will ruin your art forever and is an objective sin” like again if you’re not trying to teach someone ONLY realism maybe take it easy. there’s not really any true hard and fast forever unvreakable Art Rules. and to single this one sort of “newer” mm “Foreigner” style is. pretty crappy

and pretty pointless and often counterproductive and or just. not even true

and so anyways the point is that yeah its anime draw what you like to draw and go from there and you really can’t Avoid any anime-derived influence and why tf would you want to. hmm

[gabesbiorenewableresourcesblog]

Wood: The Good, The Bad, and The Neutral

Wood is a resource that we use all the time. It appears everywhere around us, whether it be the furniture we sit in or the buildings we stand in. Despite our heavy reliance on wood, I feel like a lot of people have misconceptions about whether harvesting the material is helpful or harmful to the environment. A few weeks ago, I wasn’t so sure myself. But recently I have learned all about the process of using wood as a resource, and the effects it has (or doesn’t have) on our environment. In short, using wood can be good, bad, or neutral! Let’s talk about how.

To me, it seems like people sometimes push the narrative that “cutting down trees is harmful to the environment”. It’s true that trees are incredibly beneficial, but this is such a broad statement it doesn't really make sense. Wood can be much more sustainable and environmentally friendly than other materials. It all comes down to what the wood is being used for, and how it’s being harvested.

When we think about wood’s impact on the environment, it’s important to consider carbon emissions. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and convert it into biomass through the process of photosynthesis. This process is a good thing because it lowers our worldwide carbon emissions! But this is where another misconception can occur. This isn’t the end of the story. When a tree absorbs CO2, it isn’t permanent: the tree will eventually die or be chopped down, which will lead to the release of the carbon BACK into the atmosphere. Trees are carbon neutral. It isn’t really a matter of good or bad. Because of their neutrality, we need to factor in time. The more we can maximize the amount of time trees retain CO2, the better. That’s why forest fires are such a bad thing, they instantly release all the carbon dioxide stored in trees and we don’t get any resources in return, whereas when we use lumber for buildings, the carbon dioxide can be stored for up to 200 years.

This is one aspect of wood that I think is super cool: the construction potential. Although I don’t know very much about architecture, as a design major it’s always been something I’ve found super intriguing, and it appears that wooden buildings (even skyscrapers!) could be more prevalent in the future. According to architect Michael Green, steel and concrete account for “8 percent of our contribution to greenhouse gasses today”. Using wood for buildings as a substitute for these materials is a much more environmentally friendly solution, and it adds tremendous value to the lumber industry, making it more sustainable. See image in post above!

So that touches a bit on some good or neutral aspects of wood. You might be wondering about any bad sides to using wood. Well, there are plenty of negative impacts the environment can sustain when we make products from trees. Take paper as an example. If we look at a piece of paper’s entire life from cradle to grave, we can see that it can cause deforestation when the trees are cut down, pollution and carbon emissions when the pulp and paper are made at the paper mill, and of course waste at the end of its life. This is pretty concerning when you factor in statistics on how much we actually use paper. The printing website Toner Buzz reports that the average person in the U.S uses over 700 pounds of paper in a year.

Since the use of wood can vary in outcomes, I think it’s more important than ever to try to gain the best understanding possible of how this biorenewable resource can affect the environment. Hopefully, this post helped clear up any misconceptions any readers might have had or inspired you to dig deeper!

Sources:

L15 Engineered Wood Products, BBE 1002, UMN:

https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/289741/pages/l15-engineered-wood-products?module_item_id=7497945

L16 Paper Products, BBE 1002, UMN:

https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/289741/pages/l15-engineered-wood-products?module_item_id=7497945

L17 Is Wood Good?, BBE 1002, UMN: https://canvas.umn.edu/courses/289741/pages/l17-is-wood-good?module_item_id=7497955

Facts About Paper: How Paper Affects the Environment

https://www.tonerbuzz.com/facts-about-paper/

Image: https://www.upmtimber.com/whats-new/2019/09/the-rise-and-rise-of-timber/

[msenglishgent]

idk if i ever posted this photo I did for class a year or two ago, but its cool. Alien inspired, shot at the UMN ReUse Centre, digital. 

Art Blog: @mr-gent

[everylittlebitblog]

Grateful for a last meeting of the wellbeing leadership retreat series. I’m humbled to have been a part of the first cohort and to have shared space, ideas and inspiration with so many in the health sciences at the UMN. #ittakesavillage #everylittlebit #organizationalwellbeing (at Charlson Meadows Renewal Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yL4WbFEKL/?igshid=1ghyupin1hgdv

[philippecombaz]

#Disney #DisneyWorld #Florida #佛罗里达 #SpringBreak #UMN #Minneapolis #Minnesota #Engineer #MBA #polymath #YellowRevolution #YellowVests #DGSE #菲利普孔八子 #孔八子 #COMBAZ #필립콤바자 #PhilippeCOMBAZ #ФилиппКОМБАЗ #КОМБАЗ #Ambidextrous #双手 #双手创作 #Амбидекстр #LeftHanded #ЖелтыеЖилеты #黃背心 #노란조끼 #ecoKapitalism 2019-07-09 黃背心運動 Revolution French media are controlled by our government! "War is when the government tells you who the bad guy is. Revolution is when you decide that for yourself" Benjamin FRANKLIN Algeria Algerie SunPower SAFT CrudeOil LNG GasToMethanol PlannedObsolescence LGTBQ Methanol COH4 CH3OH Ethanol C2OH6 C2H5OH Energy BioEthanol Capitalism DimitriCOMBAZ VictorCOMBAZ PhilippeCOMBAZ GillesCOMBAZ JeanCOMBAZ BlackRock AMUNDI GNL NuclearBioMethanol CoalBioMethanol ROBESPIERRE Algerie BlackBloc Police CRS Ambidextrous Ambidexter FVMMO DETTINGER ParisOnFire SolarMethanol GasToMethanol MethaneToMethanol ProudToBeFrench ProudToBeJewish ProudToHaveMuslimFriends ProudToBeIrish ProudToBeChristian ProudToBeItalian ProudToBeSavoyard MethanolEconomy MethanolAppeal Wine Vodka Beer Whiskey Whisky Bourbon Cidre Cider Cognac Armagnac 酒 Sake 俳句 Haiku Haïkou: 高 - 01 い - 02 偉 - 03 大 - 04 さ - 05 は - 06 強 - 07 い - 08 性 - 09 格 - 10 と - 11 善 - 12 に - 13 あ - 14 り - 15 ま - 16 す - 17 高い偉大さは強い性格と善にあります "High greatness lies in strong character and goodness" Philippe COMBAZ フィリップ 孔八子 inspired by "Human greatness does not lie in wealth or power, but in character & goodness" AnneFRANK ElonMUSK MasterBullShitter TESLA SpaceX u forgot to say "thanks" to me when you created SolarCity! BENALLA МАКРОН 马克龙 GeorgeOLAH JamesBALDWIN https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzs349WoGNF/?igshid=chyx2pedp1tb

[tabbyofwisdom]

Ravenclaw, Hermione, Ginny Weasley!

Oh hi bff ❤️

Ravenclaw: What is something you’re good at?

Umn, well, I’m good at knitting. I kinda really picked it up fast. And sewing. I fixed a hole in my roommate’s sweater in like 2 minutes. So handy crafty things. If I have directions.

Hermione: What is your favorite book?

Ugh, my gosh. Seriously?! Erm, All the Light We Cannot See currently? It changes all the time.

Ginny Weasley: Talk about someone you’ve admired.

Ho man, there are so many inspirational people but I’ll talk about my Revolutionary War love, Abigail Adams. She was fierce and self-taught and so smart. She loved her husband dearly but corrected him when need be. She had ideas for women that were unheard of at the time. She hated slavery and wasn’t hypocritical about that *cough*thomasjefferson*cough* She has her faults but I still love and admire her so much.