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BFF 4 Life:
True College Friendships // Blegen 130
Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)
*Not available at 9:00 a.m. timeslot
Who will your best friends be in college Will your
random roommate end up being a friend for life Hear
from current U of M students about their experiences
making friends during their first year of college. This
session will debunk some of the myths about college
friendships and discuss different ways to meet friends
during your first semester.
GLBTA Life at the “Q of M”:
Top 10 Things to Know // Blegen 125
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Ally (GLBTA)
Programs Office
With 40+ GLBTA student groups & initiatives at
the U of M, it’s easy to get involved in GLBTA Life,
but where do you get started Have you heard
of QSCC, Lavender House, Tretter Collection,
Trans Commission, Tongues Untied, or Schochet
Scholarships Come learn about GLBTA campus
resources, GLBTA student jobs, and helpful hints to
safely navigate this new “Q of M” world.
Make Your Mark. Make a
Difference at the U with
Your Student Government // Blegen 220
Minnesota Student Association (MSA)
Come meet leaders from the Minnesota Student
Association, your undergraduate student government,
to learn how you can make a difference in the
decisions that affect you most.
True Life:
I’m a First-Year Student // Anderson 350
Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)
*Not available at 9:00 a.m. timeslot
Each student at the U has had their own unique
experience during their first year. This session will
showcase the good, bad, and ugly of some current
students’ first-year experiences. You will also hear
some advice from these same students about
what you can do to make the best out of your own
experience here at the U.
Quick Note from One Stop
Work your way to the top.
Work if you can when you’re in school.
It makes education more affordable,
shows a solid work ethic and balance
in professional and personal goals.
Learn more at:
http://z.umn.edu/studentjobs
University of Minnesota
Jeopardy // Blegen 240
The Minnesota Daily
Come compete for prizes by answering questions
about recent news stories, ongoing community issues
and things that will affect you in the future related to
university administration, neighborhoods, student life,
student groups and public affairs, safety, health etc.!
The Minnesota Daily looks forward to meeting you!
W.I.L.D. 101 // Blegen 215
Women’s Center
Are you a leader Do you want to be a leader In this
highly interactive session, the Women’s Center will
introduce several opportunities on campus for women
to develop their leadership abilities, including our
programs and involvement opportunities.
“You Betcha”
Minnesota Culture // Blegen 235
Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)
*Not available at 9:00 a.m. timeslot
Have you ever wanted to learn how to speak
Minnesotan Well this is the session for you! Learn
about what it’s like to live in Minnesota, what the
culture is like, and Minnesota’s traditions and
qualities! Discover some tips on how to stay warm
this winter, and find out interesting things about
Minnesota and its many unique events and activities!
Be-WISE-er Bingo! // Blegen 260
Boynton Health Service, Student Network for
Abuse Prevention (SNAP)
SNAP encourages peers to be-WISE-er when
making choices about alcohol through an interactive
and engaging educational program. From pouring
demonstrations to Fatal Vision goggle activities, we
hope you drop in, be part of the fun, and pick up
some tips on how to party smart if you or your friends
choose to drink.
Don’t Jack My Stuff // Blegen 155
University of Minnesota Police Department
(UMPD)
A quiz show-style information session about crime on
campus and how to avoid it. You will learn about what
thieves steal on campus, how they steal it and how
to prevent them from jacking your stuff. You can win
prizes for participation.
Get a Grip // Blegen 110
PubH 1001: Success Over Stress –
Rothenberger Institute
College is a whole new ball game, so learn some
strategies to help you thrive through “Success Over
Stress” (SOS). SOS Teaching Assistants will introduce
you to some often-overlooked stress management
techniques including physical activity, relaxation, time
management, and healthy cognitive coping skills. This
session will feature entertaining videos as well as a
game for wild and crazy prizes.
Quick Note from It All Adds Up:
Let’s Talk // Blegen 115
University Counseling and Consulting Services
Ever felt the need to vent or get something off your
chest Sharing your concerns with another person
can make a very positive difference. Attend this
session to learn about where on campus you can
stop by and have an informal conversation with a
counselor about what’s going on in your life. No
appointment, no cost, no paperwork.
Let’s Talk About Sex! // Blegen 10
Sexual Health Awareness and Disease Education
(SHADE), Boynton Health Service
Come hear from members of the student group
SHADE about sexual health. Get free safer sex
supplies, learn skills to make safer sex decisions,
and discover resources available to you here at
the U of M.
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Together We Can
Change Our Campus Culture! // Blegen 105
The Aurora Center
Join our session to learn about communicating verbal
consent to a partner, how to speak out against sexual
violence, and useful ways to intervene if you see
violence occurring. Additionally, you’ll get a rundown
on how to help a friend and an overview of the Aurora
Center’s services. Sexual violence is everyone’s issue
and YOU can prevent it!
Bike! It keeps you healthy, keeps the air cleaner and helps you win cool stuff.
Register to be Zapped at Oak Street Bike Center!
Walk up one floor and down two. Every elevator ride costs the University about
a dime. The most efficient elevator is the one not moving. Please take the stairs.
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