Residence Hall Community Events - Orientation and First-Year ...

U of M Day Event Schedule
Breakfast
Pride & Spirit Departure
• Make sure to eat breakfast in your designated location.
• Commuters/Off-Campus groups: Check your personalized schedule to see if you signed up for this meal.
Group Meeting Location Meeting Times Escort Transportation
Commuters/Off campus GMS 7:30 p.m. WWLs Walking
Bailey Bailey Upper Lobby 7:30 p.m. CAs Shuttle Bus
U of M Day Exploration
• Have you been to the East Bank yet How about the West Bank Be honest, have you been to
the St. Paul campus Today is your day to explore the entire U of M campus and learn about
available resources.
• You will explore campus with your WWLs and small group, so be sure to meet them at the
designated times to travel to each campus.
• You will eat lunch with your small group at the Class of 2016 Cookout.
• Descriptions of events and sessions you’ll attend on each bank can be found on pages 22–28.
• You will need your U Card for the Class of 2016 Cookout and Respect U.
Middlebrook Breezeway 7:30 p.m. CAs Walking
Other Res. Halls/
Res. Apartments
In front of building 7:30 p.m. CAs Walking
Gophers After Dark // CMU
Sponsored by Student Unions & Activities
U of M Day!
Dinner
Please follow your assigned dining time on your personalized schedule to avoid waiting in line.
Gophers After Dark is a U of M tradition that features free, or low-cost, weekend programming such as films,
comedians, entertainment and activities for students in Coffman Union and the St. Paul Student Center.
• Hypnotist, Dr. Jim Wand (sponsored by Housing & Residential Life): Great Hall
• Private Screening of 21 Jump Street: Theater
• Free Concert featuring Red Daughters: Whole Music Club
• Tie Dye T-shirts presented by the Minnesota Daily: Riverbend Plaza
• Caricature Artists: Art Gallery
• Free Bowling and more: Goldy’s Gameroom
• Henna Tattoos, Balloon Twisting, Glitter Tattoos, and Face Painting: Roaming
• Photo Booth: Fireplace Lounge
• Purchase season tickets for your favorite Gopher Sports: Fireplace Lounge
• Free Food (while supplies last):
Nacho Bar: Corridor, Cube, and Whole Music Club
Sundae Bar: Goldy’s Gameroom
Decorate Your Own Cupcakes
Corn Roast: Riverbend Plaza
U of M Day!
Free Bowling & Billiards for Commuters // CMU, Goldy’s Gameroom
Sponsored by the Commuter Connection
• Hosted by the Commuter Connection, this event will allow commuter students to connect with one another
before attending Pride & Spirit.
• Remember signing up for prizes at the Commuter Kick-Off Dinner This is your chance to win them!
Must be present to win.
Pride & Spirit // TCF Bank Stadium
Sponsored by Intercollegiate Athletics
• Pride & Spirit will be your chance to learn all the cheers, chants, and songs that make the U of M unique
on game days. You will get to see TCF Bank Stadium and have your picture taken on the field for the
Class of 2016 Photo.
• Football Coach Jerry Kill, the Spirit Squad, the U of M Marching Band, and Goldy Gopher will all be there
to help you celebrate your first week as a Golden Gopher.
• You will be going on the actual field, so no high heels are allowed. Also, no bags or water bottles are
allowed in the stadium.
• Your name tag and U Card are necessary to get into the event.
• Arrive early to get your fan photos on the big screen.
Residence Hall Community Events
• Each residence hall will have specific activities planned for a night of relaxing and meeting new people.
• Look for specific details in your building or talk to your CA. Some activities may include a fondue party,
Dance Dance Revolution, and a room decorating contest.
Quick Note from One Stop
Take the easy money. Always complete your Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Exhaust all other financial aid options before
turning to more expensive private loan programs.
Learn more at http://z.umn.edu/LLASfinaid.
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