Rules of Engagement

About 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.

Publisher

Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2023

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   The impact of collaboration in educating our children

   In this episode, host Makeda Zulu speaks with Dr. Ann Johnson of the Northside Achievement Zone and Professor Lesa Clarkson of Prepare2Nspire about their powerful collaboration to support youth in North Minneapolis. Together, they explore how improving math skills, fostering leadership, and providing service-learning opportunities are transforming lives—both for K-12 students and college mentors, highlighting the importance of partnerships in advancing educational equity and building a ...

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Matters of the Heart: Bringing Awareness to Women’s Heart Health

   Heart disease is a leading cause of death, and heart health disparities disproportionately impact Black and Indigenous women, who often have a practice of pushing through pain without seeking help. This is a dangerous combination, but awareness saves lives. In this episode Makeda Zulu, Angela Conley, and Samantha Lucas-Pipkorn and Abbie Zahler from Hennepin County Public Health discuss awareness, prevention, equity and access for women.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026

   UROC’s Historical Partnerships: Northpoint Health and Wellness

   NorthPoint Health and Wellness center has been a steadfast partner and loyal advocate of UROC’s when it was still a vision and called the University Northside Partnership. Hear how the University of Minnesota through UROC works with and serves the local communities holistically.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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