LSBE - Passport

Current Events (ordered by event date)

Event Name	Date/Time	Location	Capacity	Category	Subcategory	Registration
Socratic Society on the Concept of Biskaabiiyang	February 5, 2025 4:00pm	ABAH 345	35	B-2017	4
	(4-6pm) The Socratic Society presents a talk by Taylor Rose Payer (UMD Art History/American Indian Studies) on the concept of Biskaabiiyang. Taylor Rose Payer, of UMD’s Art History and American Indian Studies, will present to the Socratic Society on the concept of Biskaabiiyang.
Safe Harbor 101: Human Trafficking Response for Our Community	February 5, 2025 4:00pm	Griggs Center	35	B-2017	4
	A workshop dedicated to building a strong safety net for folx impacted by human trafficking and exploitation. Creating a comprehensive response requires collaboration and commitment across networks and communities. In this session, you’ll hear from passionate anti-trafficking advocates who will share insights about the realities of human trafficking in our state. You’ll discover how you play a vital role in the Minnesota Safe Harbor initiative. Contact wrac@d.umn.edu with questions.
Finance Club: Leveraging Real Estate to Build Your Portfolio	February 5, 2025 5:00pm	LSBE 135	35	A-2017	12
	This will be an insightful discussion on how real estate can be a powerful tool for building wealth and diversifying your investment portfolio. Explore different real estate investment strategies, financing options, and market trends to help you make informed decisions. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, this event will provide valuable insights from experienced professionals in the field. Contact westp161@d.umn.edu with questions.
UMD Kirby Student Center Blood Drive	February 6, 2025 9:00am	Bus Parked in Old Bus Turnaround	35	A-2017	12		Register
	(9am-3:30pm) Sponsored by The University of Minnesota Duluth School of Medicine. Blood Donation is by Appointment: SCHEDULE DONATION via the link or contact Trudy at (218) 740-1542 to Sign Up!
"Holocaust Destination: Ecuador"	February 6, 2025 4:00pm	Library Rotunda	50	B-2017	4
	To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Baeumler-Kaplan Holocaust Commemoration Committee cordially invites you to a talk by author Doris Rubenstein titled "Holocaust Destination: Ecuador" examining the experiences of refugees who found refuge from persecution in Ecuador.
4+1 MBA Info Session	February 7, 2025 1:00pm	LSBE 310/320	25	A-2017	13
	Learn more about the 4+1 MBA Program. The Labovitz MBA is a competitive, challenging, and rewarding program offering you: AACSB International Accreditation - the only one in the Duluth & Rochester areas; Top 5 "Best Business School" in Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, 2024; Global recognition. Allows current Labovitz School undergraduate students to start their MBA their senior year. Students take up to nine credits that count towards their MBA, graduating with both degrees in five years.
Relational Ecologies and Indigenous Knowledge: Anishinaabe Perspectives on Place and Restoration	February 10, 2025 2:30pm	Cina Hall 214	35	B-2017	4
	Dr. Natasha Myhal, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is a Provost’s Fellow. A critical Indigenous studies scholar, she examines colonialism, ecology, and treaties, focusing on more-than-human relatives as resources, threatened species, and ancestors. Her research explores Tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and climate change, emphasizing community-centered knowledge and the ecologies of Tribal restoration programs. Contact umdais@d.umn.edu with questions.
Session I: Excel Series 1 (in-person)	February 10, 2025 5:00pm	LSBE 118	133	A-2017	21		Register
	Series 1 runs Feb 10 to Feb 14, 2025, 5PM-6PM in LSBE 118. If you are interested, you will need to sign up by 4PM on Thurs, Feb 6, 2025. You are required to bring your laptop and have Excel downloaded on your computer before you attend. Attendance is mandatory every day and time referenced above. Please do not plan on attending if you have scheduling conflicts. Due to space restrictions, there will be a hard registration cap of 133 students. Register via link.
Study Abroad 101	February 11, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kplz	25	A-2017	19		Register
	At this session, you’ll get the undivided attention of a returned UMD study abroad student. They’ll fill you in about their experience and go over the nuts & bolts of study abroad. The session lasts about 45 minutes, which includes time to ask questions and engage in conversation. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for Passport.]
Film: Who She Is	February 11, 2025 6:00pm	UMD Ballroom	100	B-2017	1
	(6-8pm) Who She Is tells the story of four individual women caught in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) epidemic in America. The film is a humanizing insight into the lives and legacies of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in Wyoming. Dinner will be provided - Discussion Following the Film.
Interview Workshop & Networking Dinner	February 12, 2025 5:00pm	Kirby Rafters	50	A-2017	9		Register
	(5-7:30pm) Meet Career Fair Employers. Connect with Industry Professions. Practice Interviewing. Learn Interview and Network Skills. Food: Hungry Hippie Tacos (earn your free dinner ticket participating in the Interview Workshop from 5:00-6:30pm). Register via the link and please fill out the form listed under "Details" on the registration page in advance if you are planning on attending to give them a sense of how much food they should order!
STEM-Fest Career Fair (Spring 2025)	February 13, 2025 10:00am	Kirby Ballroom & Rafters and Civil Engineering High Bay Lab	500	A-2017	7
	(10am-2pm) Ideal for: engineering, science, data-related majors, computer science/MIS, and other STEM majors. Contact the UMD Career Center with any questions. [NOTE: Attending a job fair can only be repeated once for Passport attendance reporting.]
Soul Food Dinner	February 15, 2025 4:30pm	Kirby Ballroom	100	B-2017	1
	Doors Open at 4:30pm. Tickets: $8.00 Early bird, $10:00 Students, and $15.00 Community. Sponsored by UMD Black Student Association. Contact odi@d.umn.edu with questions.
4+1 MBA Info Session	February 18, 2025 10:00am	LSBE 310/320	25	A-2017	13
	Learn more about the 4+1 MBA Program. The Labovitz MBA is a competitive, challenging, and rewarding program offering you: AACSB International Accreditation - the only one in the Duluth & Rochester areas; Top 5 "Best Business School" in Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, 2024; Global recognition. Allows current Labovitz School undergraduate students to start their MBA their senior year. Students take up to nine credits that count towards their MBA, graduating with both degrees in five years.
Study Abroad 101	February 18, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kplz	25	A-2017	19		Register
	At this session, you’ll get the undivided attention of a returned UMD study abroad student. They’ll fill you in about their experience and go over the nuts & bolts of study abroad. The session lasts about 45 minutes, which includes time to ask questions and engage in conversation. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for Passport.]
Socratic Society on Black Horror	February 19, 2025 4:00pm	ABAH 345	35	B-2017	6
	(4-6pm) The Socratic Society will host a presentation by Dr. Jeanine Weekes Schroer (Philosophy) on what we can learn from Black horror. Dr. Jeanine Weekes Schroer (UMD Philosophy program) will present to the Socratic Society on the ethics and aesthetics of Black horror movies.
Fuse Duluth Presents: The "Ready for the Real World" Series	February 19, 2025 4:30pm	Griggs Center	50	A-2017	9
	4:30-7pm. This event is focused on the professional development of local university students. Students will learn real-life career skills such as interviewing tactics, personal branding, professional email verbiage, negotiation skills, and how to effectively network. The event will feature short skills presentations, mock interviews, résumé/online profiles review, and roundtable discussions with industry professionals. FREE.
UMD Career Fair (Spring 2025)	February 20, 2025 10:00am	Kirby Ballroom & Rafters	500	A-2017	7
	(10am-2pm) Ideal for students of all majors, especially: humanities, human services, business, and social sciences. Contact the UMD Career Center with any questions. [NOTE: Attending a job fair can only be repeated once for Passport attendance reporting.]
Feast of Nations	February 22, 2025 4:30pm	Kirby Ballroom	100	B-2017	1
	Ticket Costs: Early bird tickets for students - $10, Students - $12, Non- students - $15. Tickets are being sold in the Kirby Tabling Area. Contact odi@d.umn.edu with questions.
Lacrosse Movie Night	February 23, 2025 5:00pm	At the Marshal Performing Arts Center on campus	50	B-2017	6
	The UMD Dept of Athletics Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council and the Indigenous Student Organization are showing The Medicine Game, a film about two brothers from the Onondaga Nation who overcome challenges to pursue their dream of playing lacrosse for Syracuse University. There will be a special speaker, Tomas Howes, who will talk after the film. Howes is a master's graduate from UMD and a Fond Du Lac tribal member. There will be free food. Contact Paul1309@d.umn.edu with questions.
Session I: Excel Series 2 (in-person)	February 24, 2025 5:00pm	LSBE 118	133	A	14
	Series 2 runs from Feb 24 to Feb 28, 2025, 5PM-6PM in LSBE 118. After completing Series 1 you will receive an invite to Series 2. You are required to bring your laptop and have Excel downloaded on your computer before you attend. Attendance is mandatory every day and time referenced above. Please do not plan on attending if you have scheduling conflicts. Due to space restrictions, there will be a hard registration cap of 133 students. Contact eschroed@d.umn.edu with questions.
Study Abroad 101	February 25, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kplz	25	A-2017	19		Register
	At this session, you’ll get the undivided attention of a returned UMD study abroad student. They’ll fill you in about their experience and go over the nuts & bolts of study abroad. The session lasts about 45 minutes, which includes time to ask questions and engage in conversation. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for Passport.]
4+1 MBA Info Session	February 26, 2025 10:00am	LSBE 310/320	25	A-2017	13
	Learn more about the 4+1 MBA Program. The Labovitz MBA is a competitive, challenging, and rewarding program offering you: AACSB International Accreditation - the only one in the Duluth & Rochester areas; Top 5 "Best Business School" in Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, 2024; Global recognition. Allows current Labovitz School undergraduate students to start their MBA their senior year. Students take up to nine credits that count towards their MBA, graduating with both degrees in five years.
UMN Job & Internship Fair (Virtual)	February 26, 2025 3:00pm	Handshake (virtual)	50	A-2017	20		Register
	3pm-7pm. More info via the link.
Sales Summit	February 27, 2025 9:00am	Kirby ballroom(Career Fair and Keynote speakers) and Rafters(Lunch and Learn panel)	500	A-2017	6
	(9am-4pm) The UMD Sales Summit brings together students, faculty, and industry professionals for an engaging day of networking, skill-building, and learning. The event will feature guest speakers, panel discussions, and a hands-on career fair to enhance professional development and prepare students for sales-related careers. Contact Tristan Bock at bock0127@d.umn.edu with questions or for more info.