Current Events (ordered by event date)
Event Name Date/Time Location Capacity Category Subcategory Registration
Study Abroad 101 March 18, 2025 12:00pm 138 Kplz 35 A-2017
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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.]
Philosophy Colloquium - Just Shelter: Gentrification, Integration, Race, and Reconstruction March 19, 2025 4:00pm ABAH 345 35 B-2017
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(4-6pm) The Philosophy program and the Center for Ethics & Public Policy present a colloquium talk by Dr. Ronald Sundstrom titled “Just Shelter: Gentrification, Integration, Race, and Reconstruction.” Contact amelder@d.umn.edu with questions or for more info.
Faculty Recital & Lecture: “Neapolitan Songs” March 20, 2025 7:30pm Weber Music Hall (WMH) 50 B-2017
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“Neapolitan Songs: Popular Songs in the Neapolitan Language,” featuring Marcus McConico (tenor) and Rachel Inselman (piano). $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and veterans, $8 for UMD faculty and staff. Tickets are free to UMD students with a valid student ID! Contact gree2954@d.umn.edu with questions.
Drag Show March 22, 2025 5:00pm TBD 100 B-2017
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Details to come. Contact odi@d.umn.edu with questions.
Service After Graduation Expo (SAGE) March 25, 2025 10:00am UMD Griggs Center 50 B
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To recognize the value of service to our communities, UMD Engage, the Career Center, University Honors, and SERVE are co-hosting the Service After Graduation Expo (SAGE). This event is an opportunity to share your “why” as it relates to service and plan your next steps with representatives of national and community service organizations. Contact the UMD Career Center for more info. Register via the link
Study Abroad 101 March 25, 2025 12:00pm 138 Kplz 35 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.]
Philosophy Colloquium - Understanding Everyday Moral Stress March 26, 2025 4:00pm ABAH 345 35 A-2017
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(4-6pm) The Philosophy Program presents a colloquium talk by Dr. Alida Liberman (Southern Methodist University) titled “Understanding Everyday Moral Stress." Contact amelder@d.umn.edu with questions or for more info.
Spring Speaker Series: Tom Schwartz and Madison Klepcyk, Sherwin-Williams March 27, 2025 5:00pm LSBE 310/320 35 A-2017
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Registration is encouraged but not required. Virtual and in-person options available. Free pizza and soda for in-person attendees. Tom Schwartz and Madison Klepcyk, Sherwin-Williams. Thursday, March 27, 5 to 5:50 pm. LSBE 310/320. Contact Marte Kitson at mkitson@d.umn.edu with questions or for more info.
PowWow March 29, 2025 10:00am TBD 100 B-2017
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Details to come. Contact odi@d.umn.edu with questions.
Hmong Cultural Show March 29, 2025 4:00pm TBD 100 B-2017
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Details to come. Contact odi@d.umn.edu with questions.
Study Abroad 101 April 1, 2025 12:00pm 138 Kplz 35 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.]
Alworth Institute WorldQuest International Trivia Competition April 1, 2025 7:00pm TBD 35 B-2017
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(NEW DATE: Moved from 2/18/25) More details to come. The game is in-person and will be played in teams of approximately 5 to 8 people. Start putting a team together now! See https://cahss.d.umn.edu/centers-facilities/alworth-institute-international-studies/worldquest for more info.
Study Abroad 101 April 8, 2025 12:00pm 138 Kplz 35 A-2017
 19
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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.]
Visual Culture Lecture Series: Teréz Iacovino | ASE juror April 8, 2025 6:00pm Montague Hall (MonH) 80 35 B-2017
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Join the Department of Art & Design for a discussion with one of the judges of the Annual Student Exhibition — visiting artist, educator, and curator Teréz Iacovino. Teréz Iacovino is an artist, educator, and curator based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her curatorial voice is continually shaped by the artists she works with, the students she mentors, and her experience as a Latina and First-Gen graduate working in academia.
UMD Fiesta April 12, 2025 4:30pm TBD 100 B-2017
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Details to come. Contact odi@d.umn.edu with questions.
Attend Undergraduate Research Opportunities (UROP) Showcase April 15, 2025 11:00am Oral Presentations in the Garden Room & Poster Presentation in the Kirby Ballroom 50 A-2017
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(11am-2pm) Every fall and spring UMD provides any University of Minnesota undergraduate student who has completed a research or artistic project to showcase their project at the UMD Undergraduate Research and Artistic Showcase. All undergraduate students from any University of Minnesota campus are welcome to attend.
Study Abroad 101 April 15, 2025 12:00pm 138 Kplz 35 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.]
Study Abroad 101 April 22, 2025 12:00pm 138 Kplz 35 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.]
Spring Speaker Series: Cairn Reisch and Chris Stith, Marvin April 24, 2025 5:00pm LSBE 310/320 35 A-2017
 13
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Registration is encouraged but not required. Virtual and in-person options available. Free pizza and soda for in-person attendees. Cairn Reisch and Chris Stith, Marvin, Thursday, April 24, 5 to 5:50 pm. LSBE 310/320. Contact Marte Kitson at mkitson@d.umn.edu with questions or for more info.
Study Abroad 101 April 29, 2025 12:00pm 138 Kplz 35 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.]
Session II: Excel Series 1 (remote asynchronous) May 19, 2025 8:00am remote asynchronous 133 A
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Series 1 runs from May 19 to May 23, 2025. It will be delivered virtually and does not require meeting at a specific time. There will be OPTIONAL virtual office hours available for students that have questions or need extra support: 2:00-3:00pm Mon-Fri during the series week. Students are required to complete all steps in virtual Series 1 or 2 workshop which includes viewing exercises in their entirety to successfully complete it and cannot be fast-forwarded or skipped. Register via link.
Session II: Excel Series 2 (remote asynchronous) June 2, 2025 8:00am remote asynchronous 133 A
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Series 2 runs June 2 to June 6, 2025. After completing Series 1 you will receive an invite to Series 2. It will be delivered virtually and doesn't require specific meeting times. OPTIONAL virtual office hours will be available for students with questions/need extra support: 2-3pm Mon-Fri during series week. Students required to complete all steps in virtual Series 1 or 2which includes viewing exercises in their entirety to successfully complete it and cannot be fast-forwarded or skipped.