LSBE - Passport

Current Events (ordered by event date)

Disclaimer: Please note, when you choose to attend an event be sure you are able to stay for the entire event if leaving early would be considered disruptive by event organizers. Additionally, the PEP Team is not responsible for canceled events. It is up to you to check with the original organizers of an event if an unexpected cancellation would inconvenience you. Attending an event where the presenter does not show up will not count towards PEP event attendance.

Event Name	Date/Time	Location	Capacity	Category	Subcategory	Registration
LSBE Expo Day	September 3, 2025 10:00am	LSBE Atrium and outdoor loop	500	A-2017	7		Add to Calendar
	(10am-2pm) Participate in an LSBE major expo, LSBE student club fair, enjoy games, prizes, and root beer floats! Be sure to bring your student ID card so it can be swiped for PEP attendance! Contact info: lsbeadv@d.umn.edu
Multicultural Center Open House	September 3, 2025 11:30am	Multicultural Center	50	B-2017	4		Add to Calendar
	(11:30am-1:30pm) MC Open House Ice Cream Social! Contact swoodwar@d.umn.edu with questions. Take a selfie of yourself at the event for your PEP point!
Supporting mental health for all! "Mind Over Monsters with Sarah Cavanagh"	September 3, 2025 4:00pm	Kirby Ballroom	100	B-2017	4		Add to Calendar
	Mental health challenges affect everyone on our campus and require new knowledge and insights to create a ground of wellbeing for learning and thriving. This event features a virtual interactive presentation and live discussion and activities with Sarah Rose Cavanagh (Senior Associate Director for Teaching and Learning in the Center for Faculty Excellence at Simmons University). Everyone is welcome and you will find supportive insights! Contact Mitra Emad (memad@d.umn.edu) with questions.
Fall Volunteer Fair - 2025	September 4, 2025 10:00am	Kirby Terrace and Kirby Commons (outside lower bookstore)	50	A-2017	7		Add to Calendar
	New This Year: UMD has partnered with Project Joy and will be packing 400 bags full of 2-days worth of non-perishable food items that will be distributed to youth in our community. UMD students are invited to stop by between 10am and 2pm to pack a bag. Funding for this project is provided by Seed Coalition, 9/11 Day, AmeriCorps, Huntington Bank and Project Joy. Contact skaft004@d.umn.edu with questions. https://umd-engage.d.umn.edu/volunteer-fair for more info.
Imagining Our Future: Ten Takes	September 4, 2025 2:00pm	Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC)	35	A-2017	15		Register Add to Calendar
	(2-4:30pm) Faculty Senate is sponsoring a TED Talk-like event as part of the Chancellor’s Inauguration Week. Immerse yourself in cutting edge ideas, research, and pedagogy through ten, ten-minute presentations from faculty, staff and students across all four UMD colleges. Take a break with refreshments halfway through the event to discuss new ideas or just clear your brain. BE SURE TO RSVP! RSVP via the link. Contact facultysenate@d.umn.edu with questions.
Campus Celebration	September 5, 2025 3:00pm	Ordean Court	100	A-2017	15		Add to Calendar
	Please join in celebrating the inauguration of Chancellor Charles Nies. There will be a UMD community celebration in Ordean Court at 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting) on Friday, September 5, 2025, following the installation ceremony. The celebration will feature entertainment and tabling that showcase UMD’s successes, distinctions, and engage guests with interactive games and giveaways. Take a selfie of yourself at the event for your PEP point!
Undergraduate Research Study Abroad (URSA) Morocco Info Session	September 8, 2025 6:00pm	KAML 119	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	Set yourself apart by doing a research project abroad, supported by multiple faculty members. Immerse in Moroccan culture by living with a Moroccan family. Live on the beautiful, temperate Atlantic coast of Morocco. Walk through history in ancient medinas and casbahs. Do your work in Morocco in English, French, or Arabic. Position yourself competitively for graduate, law, or medical school. Contact rgoei@d.umn.edu with questions. RSVP via link.
Study Abroad 101	September 9, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kirby Plaza	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	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, including Q&A. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Contact studyabroad@d.umn.edu with questions. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
LGBTQ+ and Aspiring Allies Social	September 10, 2025 1:30pm	Multicultural Center	50	B-2017	6		Add to Calendar
	(1:30-3pm) LGBTQ+ and Aspiring Allies Social. Contact swoodwar@d.umn.edu with questions. Take a selfie of yourself at the event for your PEP point!
STEM-Fest Career Fair	September 11, 2025 10:00am	Kirby Student Center Ballroom & Rafters and Civil Engineering High Bay Lab	100	A-2017	7		Add to Calendar
	(10am-2pm) Meet with 100+ employers in STEM industries to learn more about career pathways, internship & co-op opportunities, and full-time positions for after graduation. See full event information on Handshake to register (not required) and research employers. STEM-Fest Employers Hiring Your Major (good resource to start your research). Open to all majors & years in school. Contact hirebulldogs@d.umn.edu with questions.
Study Abroad - Experiencing Italy Information Session	September 12, 2025 1:30pm	ABAH 345	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	Want to study art or art history while abroad in Italy? Check out this study abroad info session to learn about this May 2026 program! RSVP via the link. Contact jdwebb@d.umn.edu with questions. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
4+1 Information Sessions Fall 2025	September 15, 2025 9:00am	LSBE 310/320	35	A-2017	13		Add to Calendar
	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; Program designed for working adults; Evening and weekend classes; The ability to graduate in as little as two years. Contact LaboMBA@d.umn.edu with questions.
Study Abroad 101	September 16, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kirby Plaza	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	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, including Q&A. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Contact studyabroad@d.umn.edu with questions. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
AILRC Fall Feast	September 16, 2025 12:00pm	UMD Ballroom	50	B-2017	1		Add to Calendar
	(12-2pm) Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock are retired UMD faculty members. Thomas was UMD’s first Endowed Chair of Indigenous Education. They will speak about their retirement and their Native-owned publishing company, Black Bears and Blueberries, which focuses on Native authors and illustrators. Open to student, staff, faculty and the general public for a presentation during the lunch hour with light food. Contact Jody O’Connor 218-726-6192 with questions.
Study Abroad Fair	September 18, 2025 10:00am	Kirby Commons (across from lower level bookstore)	100	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	(10am-2pm) Want to embark on an adventure of a lifetime? Stop by the study abroad fair to learn about opportunities to take advantage of during your college career! RSVP via the link. Contact studyabroad@d.umn.edu with questions. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
Business Career Fair	September 18, 2025 10:00am	Kirby Student Center Ballroom & Rafters	100	A-2017	7		Add to Calendar
	(10am-2pm) Meet with employers from a variety of industries to learn more about career pathways, internship opportunities, and full-time positions for after graduation. See full event information on Handshake to register (not required) and research employers. Business Career Fair Employers Hiring Your Major (good resource to start your research). Open to all majors & years in school. Contact hirebulldogs@d.umn.edu with questions.
Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover	September 18, 2025 7:00pm	Kathryn A. Martin Library (KAML)	35	B-2017	5		Add to Calendar
	Join author David Hakensen in celebration of the release of his book from the University of Minnesota Press, “Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover” - The biography of one of Minnesota’s most beloved nature writers, from her career in the city to her rustic cabin on Gunflint Lake. Hakensen is a public relations consultant and has served on several nonprofit boards. He was president of the executive council of the MN Historical Society from 2018-2023. crmiller@d.umn.edu w/questions.
Study Abroad 101	September 23, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kplz	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	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, including Q&A. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Contact studyabroad@d.umn.edu with questions. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
Spanish Language & Culture Study Abroad Info Session	September 23, 2025 5:00pm	To Be Determined...	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	Meet program leaders of this unique study abroad opportunity to study abroad for a month and fully immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture! Contact mtobinst@d.umn.edu with questions. RSVP via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
Study Abroad - Bridging Borders: Exploring Supply Chain Management in Japan & South Korea Information Session	September 24, 2025 10:00am	LSBE 310/320	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	Interested in international supply chain management? Check out this study abroad info session to learn about this Summer 2026 program in Japan & South Korea! RSVP via the link. Contact wqzhang@d.umn.edu with questions. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
Sabor Latinx	September 24, 2025 4:00pm	Kirby Ballroom	100	B-2017	1		Add to Calendar
	(4-7pm) Presented by the UMD Latinx Chicanx Student Assoc. Join LCSA for their annual Sabor Latinx celebration! Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of culture, music, and fun! Contact swoodwar@d.umn.edu with questions. Take a selfie of yourself at the event for your PEP point!
Study Abroad - Women’s Health and Policy Information Session	September 29, 2025 3:00pm	ZOOM	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	Want to study women’s health while abroad in Germany and Portugal? Check out this study abroad info session to learn about this Summer 2026 program! RSVP and JOIN the event via the link. Contact kdauner@d.umn.edu with questions. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
Study Abroad - Women’s Health and Policy Information Session	September 30, 2025 12:00pm	ZOOM	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	Want to study women’s health while abroad in Germany and Portugal? Check out this study abroad info session to learn about this Summer 2026 program! RSVP and JOIN the event via the link. Contact kdauner@d.umn.edu with questions. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
Study Abroad 101	September 30, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kplz	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	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, including Q&A. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Contact studyabroad@d.umn.edu with questions. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]
Study Abroad 101	October 7, 2025 12:00pm	138 Kplz	35	A-2017	19		Register Add to Calendar
	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, including Q&A. Topics: When and where you can go; Academic Planning; Scholarships & Financial Planning; How to apply. Contact studyabroad@d.umn.edu with questions. Register via the link. [NOTE: Attending a Study Abroad Info Session can only be repeated once for PEP.]