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We believe every student at the University of Minnesota has the potential to do well. We know you cansucceed. Our job is to help you identify your talents, develop those talents into strengths, and directthose strengths toward activities and experiences that will help you succeed.Welcome Week is one of the many experiences the University of Minnesota offers to help you learn howto develop your strengths so that you can have a successful first year of college.By attending Welcome Week you will:• See familiar faces.• Recognize people from your college.• Understand what is expected of you academically.• Know where classes and resources are located.• Identify when and where to ask for help.• Be proud to be a Minnesota Golden Gopher!Handbook = Schedule & GuideTable of ContentsThis handbook complements your personalizedWelcome Week schedule and is your guide foryour first year. Keep it with you, take notes andtake away a key message from each event youattend. Other things you can do to get the mostout of Welcome Week include:• Ask questions...look for anyone in a Welcome Week T-shirt.345Expectations for Your JourneyFree-Time ActivitiesKick-Off Day:Wednesday, August 29• Wear your nametag...it lets people know who you are and gets youinto events!9College Day:Thursday, August 30• Exchange names and numbers...stay connected after WW!• Keep your U Card with you at all times...it’s your ticket into major events.• Keep the WW Hotline number 612-369-1005available...in case you get separated from your group.• Wear comfortable footwear...there is a lot of walking!192941U of M Day:Friday, August 31Community Engagement Day:Saturday, September 1Community Exploration Day:Sunday, September 2• Choose your attitude...this program is as great as you make it!• Follow your dinner rotation...it’ll help alleviate traffic in the dining halls.• Check out the tips...at the bottom of various pages throughout thehandbook.515462Prepare for Classes:Monday, September 3Make the Most of YourGopher ExperienceCampus Maps1

Parking and TransitThe East River Road Parking Garage is the designated Welcome Week parking location for commuter students.If you’d like a free parking coupon, you must park here.Visit the Parking and Transportation Services website (umn.edu/pts) for information on sustainabletransportation options to, from, and around campus, including how to get around by bike, bus, rail, or foot.Review transit tables in each day’s detailed schedule pages to learn how to get to the specific day’s events.The Campus Connector will follow the schedule below. This does not reflect service during the academic year.Date Time IntervalTuesday, August 28 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Every 15 MinutesWednesday, August 29 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Every 15 MinutesThursday, August 30 7:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. Every 15 MinutesFriday, August 31 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Every 15 Minutes8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Every 5 Minutes6:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. Every 15 MinutesSaturday, September 1 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Every 15 Minutes10:00 p.m.–Midnight Every 30 MinutesSunday, September 2 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Every 30 Minutes12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Every 15 Minutes6:00 p.m.–Midnight Every 30 MinutesMonday, September 3 9:30 a.m.–Midnight Every 30 MinutesA Safe You is a Safe USafety and security are among the University’s top priorities. Below are some resources to promote campus safety.Important Phone NumbersEmergencies: 911U Police: 612-624-COPS (2677)Crisis CounselingCrisis Connection (24 hr): 612-379-6363Mental HealthBoynton Mental Health Clinic(8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., M, T, W, F and9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Th): 612-624-1444Counseling and ConsultingUniversity Counseling & Consulting Services(8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., M–F): 612-624-3323Sexual AssaultAurora Center (24 hr): 612-626-9111Campus EscortsWalking or bike escort (24 hour): 612-624-WALK (9255)Gopher ChauffeurFree door-to-door transportation offered near campus(10:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m., weekends): 612-388-6911More at umn.edu/prepared2

Your College JourneyYour transition to the U is ongoing. You will participate in activities and have additional experiences that willhelp you develop your strengths and work toward success. At the time of graduation you should be able todemonstrate the Student Learning and Development Outcomes listed below. We have suggested ways toapply the Student Development Outcomes during Welcome Week.Student Learning Outcomes // www.slo.umn.eduYour College Day activities, coupled with other Welcome Week events, will begin your journey to excelling inthe learning outcomes. Look for more opportunities during your first year for continued growth.• Can identify, define, and solve problems• Can locate and critically evaluate information• Have mastered a body of knowledge and a mode of inquiry• Understand diverse philosophies and cultures within and across societies• Can communicate effectively• Understand the role of creativity, innovation, discovery, and expression across disciplines• Have acquired skills for effective citizenship and life-long learningStudent Development Outcomes // www.sdo.umn.eduStudent DevelopmentOutcomeResponsibility &AccountabilityIndependence &InterdependenceGoal OrientationSelf-AwarenessResilienceAppreciation ofDifferencesTolerance ofAmbiguityDefinitionMaking appropriate decisions and acceptingconsequences of your actions.Appropriately determining when to act aloneand when to enlist the help of others.Understanding how to use your strengths tocomplete tasks in a timely manner.Showing interest in and expecting the bestfrom others and yourself.Recovering from disappointments to continueto work successfully.Valuing differences and seeking out otherswho are different than you and workingeffectively with them.Working and performing well undercomplicated situations with little instruction.How to Demonstrate it at Welcome WeekThere’s no help waking up for Welcome Week events.You’re on your own!When going to interest sessions on U of M day, go to the oneyou are interested in and meet up with your group later.During Welcome Week you will have the opportunity to setacademic goals for yourself, especially during College Day.When meeting new people you need to know who you are inorder to present yourself genuinely to others.If you become tired after a long day, you must bounce backthe next day; every day is important!Throughout the week you will be meeting many differentpeople from many different backgrounds. Being respectfulis important.Your Welcome Week Leader (WWL) may need to changesomething at the last minute. Learn to go with the flow!3

Free-Time ActivitiesWhile You’re in Coffman:• Pick up your U-Pass at the Information Desk if you purchased one online. It allows you to ride Metro Transit buses.• Stop by the Tech Stop (located on the 1st floor) if you have any questions about campus technology,accessing internet connections, or resolving computer problems.While Online, Check Out:• Welcome Week on Facebook http://z.umn.edu/wwfacebook and Twitter @ofypUMN. Don’t forget to use yourclass hashtag #gopher16.• Kick It! activities on myu.umn.edu – you may win some prizes!• Scholarships for which you, specifically, are eligible: scholarships.umn.edu.• Grad Planner to help you map your next four years: plan.umn.edu.• Engage! Search to find out how to get involved: engage.umn.edu.• It All Adds Up campaign at www.umn.edu/italladdsup and take the energy conservation pledge.• The U of M Strengths site at strengths.umn.edu to learn more about utilizing your strengths.Work out at the Rec Center on the East Bank:Tuesday, August 28 – Friday, August 31: 5:45 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturday, September 1:Sunday, September 2:Monday, September 3:8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.U of M Bookstores HoursStop by the U of M Bookstores - at Coffman (CMU) and the St. Paul Student Center (SPSC) - during Welcome Weekand beat the upperclassmen to the stacks! Check out the many text options available to you including new, used,ebooks and rentals. Visit us online at http://www.bookstores.umn.edu/textbooks/searchbooks.html to createyour personalized reading list and to view your text options.Wednesday, August 29 CMU: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. SPSC: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, August 30 CMU: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. SPSC: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Friday, August 31 CMU: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SPSC: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Saturday, September 1 CMU: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. SPSC: ClosedSunday, September 2 CMU: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SPSC: ClosedMonday, September 3 CMU: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. SPSC: ClosedAnytimeAsk your Welcome Week Leader (WWL) to help you and your group members find your classroom locations.Stay connected to friends and family – send a text message or email.Introduce yourself to your Community Advisor (CA) in your residence hall or meet some people at theCommuter Connection, located in 236 CMU (hours may vary).4

Kick-Off Day Event ScheduleKick-Off DayWelcome Week Check-In• This is the first step to Welcome Week!• Check-in occurs in the Great Hall of CMU or Bailey Hall Lobby. You will receive your personalized schedule,handbook, nametag, cinch bag, water bottle, and other materials needed for the week.• If you haven’t received your college shirt, be sure to find out how to do that at check-in.Kick-Off Meeting• This is an opportunity for you to meet your small group members and WWLs, start making friends, and learnexpectations for the week from your WWLs.• You will be with this group throughout the week, so be sure to exchange names and contact information.• Each Welcome Week group will be assigned a group meeting spot (GMS) to make sure it is easyto find each other.• See the personalized schedule you received at check-in for your assigned location.Kick-Off Meeting DepartureGroup Meeting Location Meeting Times Escort TransportationCommuter/Off Campus CMU - Front Plaza 4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. WWLs WalkingBailey Bailey Hall - Upper Lobby 7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. CAs WalkingMiddlebrook Middlebrook Breezeway 7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. CAs WalkingOther Res. Halls/Res. ApartmentsIn front of building 7:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. CAs WalkingDinner• Eat dinner before your Kick-Off Meeting if you live in a residence hall. Please follow the time listed on yourpersonalized schedule.• If you’re a commuter or you live off campus you’ll eat dinner after your Kick-Off Meeting with your group andWWLs. Be sure to bring your U Card with you.• The Commuter Connection student group will be at the Commuter Kick-Off Dinner. Sign up for prizes to beawarded on Friday at Free Bowling & Billiards for Commuters.6

Residence Hall Community Events• Get settled and start meeting people in your residence hall, including your CAs.• Each residence hall will have activities planned for a night of relaxation and meeting new people.• Look for specific details in your building or talk to your CA to see what activities are planned.Kick-Off DayTarget Run (Sponsored by Housing & Residential Life and Orientation & First-Year Programs)Forget something? Do you have enough hangers? Snacks? Want to coordinate any purchases for yourroom or apartment with a friend or roommate? The Target Run is a perfect opportunity for you to pick uplast-minute items, meet new students, and have a good time! Take one of the provided buses to Targetit’sthe place to be!Target Run DepartureGroup Buses depart from First bus to Targetdeparts atLast bus to Targetdeparts atMiddlebrook 21st Ave. S. at 4th St. S. 10:00 p.m. 11:50 p.m.Sanford/Wilkins/Dinkytown University Ave. in front of Sanford 10:00 p.m. 11:50 p.m.University Village 4th St. SE at 25th Ave. SE 10:00 p.m. 11:50 p.m.Comstock/Yudof West side of Comstock Hall on the East River Road 10:00 p.m. 11:50 p.m.Bailey Buford Ave. in front of SPSC 10:00 p.m. 11:50 p.m.Superblock Oak St. SE in front of Territorial/Frontier Halls 10:00 p.m. 11:50 p.m.Commuters/Off Campus Any of the above bus locations 10:00 p.m. 11:50 p.m.Quick Note fromOrientation & First-Year Programs:It is natural to feel homesick, even if you havespent time away from home previously. Giveyourself some time to adjust to your newsurroundings. Homesickness is a temporary feelingfor most students. Talk to your CA, your academicadviser, or campus employer for assistance.Call or e-mail home but avoid getting intothe habit of going home every weekend.This is especially important during thebeginning of the school year.7

Security Monitor Program: 624-WALKRemember how the “Buddy System” kept you safe on all those field trips?That’s where we come in.College Day!How it works:1. Call (612)-624-WALK (or 4-WALK from any campus phone) with your name, pickup location, anddestination to arrange for a walking escort.2. A trained, uniformed, Student Security Monitor will meet you at your location and walk with you toyour destination.For more information:Visit our website at: www.umn.edu/police/escort.htmlEmail us at: escort@umn.edu8

MealsBreakfast - 7:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m.Lunch - 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Dinner - 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.* See your personal schedule for dining locations.Reminders• Make sure to bring your U Card to allactivities this day.• Wear your College T-shirt today!• For Convocation you will be sitting withyour college.• You might not be seeing your group verymuch today, so be sure to check in withother members and see how their day went.• For the Jermaine Davis event, you will besitting with your group.Today’s Events:New Student ConvocationCollege Day ActivitiesJermaine Davis KeynoteFun Zone9

College Day Activities and Lunch*• Each college has planned a day of activities. For descriptions see pages 15-17.• The activities will showcase opportunities that are a part of each college and will show you real-worldapplications of what you will learn at the U of M.• For CEHD, CSE, CLA this is the first day of class!• Be sure to wear your college T-shirt if you have one!• If you are in CLA you will need your U Card to get into lunch.* Beverages sponsored by the Office for Student Affairs.DinnerPlease follow your assigned dining time on your personalized schedule to avoid waiting in line.College Day!Quick Note about Cyberbullying:One instance of online bullying or victimization can last alifetime. It starts on a phone or a computer, but spreads to friendsand family - and beyond - in less than one second.Bullying often involves bystanders, and the incidents usually arenot isolated. You can report bias you experience on campus:diversity.umn.edu/eoaa/aboutreporting11

Convocation Program 2012The University of Minnesota’s official welcome to the Class of 2016 and a celebrationof University tradition and a spirit of academic excellence and community.Did U Know?Slideshow about the UniversityCollege Day!Welcome and Academic Procession (please stand)National Anthem (please remain standing)Professor Philip Zawisza, School of MusicMessage to the Class of 2016President Eric W. KalerAdvice to the Class of 2016Brittany Resch, Class of 2012Meet the FacultyProfessor Mark Seeley, Department of Soil, Water, and ClimateProfessor Tim Diem, School of MusicAcademic RecessionAnnouncements and DismissalJenny Porter, Orientation & First-Year Programs12

About Our Speakers and MusiciansPhilip ZawiszaA native of Niles, Michigan, and graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy, Philip Zawisza completed hismaster’s degree at Indiana University with Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, and began his solo career with the Santa FeOpera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago on radio and television PBS broadcasts. A renowned opera singerand song recitalist, Zawisza has performed throughout the United States, Austria, Switzerland, Germany,Spain, and France. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Minnesota, and recentlyperformed at Carnegie Hall with Professor Paul Shaw.President Eric W. KalerEric W. Kaler assumed office as the 16th president of the University of Minnesota on July 1, 2011. Prior tothat, he served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and vice president for BrookhavenNational Laboratory affairs at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. President Kaler receivedhis undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Technology and his Ph.D. in chemical engineeringfrom the University of Minnesota. As president, he is committed to academic excellence and access to theUniversity for all qualified students.College Day!Brittany ReschBrittany Resch graduated magna cum laude in 2012 with a major in Global Studies and a minor in Finnish.Originally from Birnamwood, Wisconsin, Brittany began her undergraduate career with an internship at theMinnesota State Senate, and continued to hold various internships around the Twin Cities throughout the nextfour years. She was also an active member of the CLA Ambassadors, a diverse leadership group representingthe College of Liberal Arts on campus and in the community. A summer course called The Civil RightsMovement: A History and Consequences inspired Brittany to focus her studies on issues of social justice andhuman rights. She has been working at the United States Attorney’s Office as a student clerk for two years,and she is excited to continue her work there as she prepares to begin her first year at the Universityof Minnesota Law School this fall.Mark SeeleyMark Seeley is a Professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota.He serves as an extension climatologist and meteorologist, coordinating weather and climate educationalprograms with the National Weather Service, the Minnesota State Climatology Office, and other state agencies.He is also active in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Literacy Program,and has traveled around the United States and to the United Kingdom for his work. Dr. Seeley has also beena weekly commentator on Minnesota Public Radio’s Morning Edition news program since 1992.Timothy DiemTimothy Diem, School of Music, is entering his 13th year of teaching at the University of Minnesota and hiseighth year as the Director of the Marching Band. Diem, a native of Delano, Minnesota, oversees all AthleticBand activities at the U and also works with the University and Campus Bands.13

Jermaine Davis // Mariucci ArenaSponsored by Auxiliary ServicesMariu cc i Ar enaCollege Day!• Jermaine is described as “an authentic and realperson” who understands the obstacles and frustrationsindividuals can encounter on their journey throughout life.• Jermaine can address challenges realistically becausehe has faced and overcome some of life’s toughestchallenges.• He will provide you with practical strategies and lots offun to help you make the most of your college experienceand make it your own.• Be sure to bring your U Card!7- 1011-1213F2F1ST AG E141516-19Jermaine DepartureGroup Meeting Location Meeting Times Escort TransportationBailey Bailey Hall Upper Lobby 7:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. CAs Shuttle BusMiddlebrook Middlebrook Breezeway 7:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. CAs WalkingCommuter/ off campus GMS 8:00 p.m. WWLs WalkingOther Res. Hall/Res. ApartmentsIn front of building 7:45 p.m.–8:00 p.m. CAs WalkingJermaine Seating AssignmentsGroup Seating Location Group Seating LocationFrontier Section 14 & 15 Comstock & UV Floor Back (F2)Territorial Floor Front 1 (F1) Pioneer Section 16 & 17Middlebrook Section 10 & 11 Centennial Section 12 & 13Sanford Section 12 Commuter/Off Campus Section 17, 18 & 19Bailey Section 8 & 9 Wilkins, Yudof Section 15Fun Zone // University FieldhouseSponsored by Recreational Sports, Student Unions & Activities, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Be Greek• Try your hand at Rock Band, air volleyball, laser tag, lawn games and more!• Put on your dancing shoes and join hundreds of your classmates in the Cha Cha slide.• Watch the Gophers take on the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in the opening game of the 2012 football season.• Come get a bite to eat, receive giveaways (while supplies last), watch your classmates participate in fun activitiesor just hang out with the rest of the Class of 2016.• Free food provided by Jimmy John’s and Qdoba.14

Residence Hall Community Events• Each residence hall will have specific activities planned for a night of relaxation and meeting new people.• Look for details in your building or talk to your CA. Possible examples might include a Rock Band/karaokenight, a scavenger hunt, or a paper airplane contest!College Day Event DescriptionsCarlson School of Management (CSOM) // Carlson Atrium/Hanson Hall• Join your classmates for a welcome lunch in the Carlson Atrium.• Break into small groups with your Carlson Crew Leader for an interactive team building project.• Grab some ice cream and hear from current Carlson students about “Carlson As We Know It”.College Day!College of Biological Sciences (CBS) // McNamara Alumni Center• Start your first year on the right foot and build connections with your peers.• Learn strategies for your academic and personal success.• Explore campus to learn about resources and research labs using SCVNGR. The keyword is: CBS.• Hear from current CBS students about their college journey.• Remember to wear comfortable footwear, as you will be out and about exploring campus!College of Design (CDes) // Rapson HallConnect…with College of Design faculty, staff, and students.with local design professionals.with each other.Collaborate…to solve a design challenge.to begin creating your network of friends.to learn about your personal strengths and those of your classmates.Create…a design community.a better understanding of your individual strengths.a unique acoustic experience.15

College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) // CMU/Burton HallCollege Day!• We’ll start our college activities with lunch in Coffman Memorial Union.• First, you’ll receive your CEHD iPad and will learn how it can and will be used during your time in CEHD.Next, you’ll get to connect with CEHD Student Services staff to learn more about your Strengths and startto get to know your new classmates.• You will then have the chance to jump start your first semester with your first day of class forPSTL 1525W/V. You will meet your instructor and get a brief introduction to what you can expectfrom the class throughout the semester.• We’ll end our day together at the CEHD Block Party (in front of Burton Hall) for music, games, and dinner.Get ready for some fun!College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences(CFANS) // St. Paul Student Center (SPSC)• Following a brief welcome by the Dean in the St. Paul Student Center (SPSC) Theater, lunch will be served.Over lunch you’ll chat with professors, staff, alumni, and students to get answers to your questions aboutbeing a new CFANS student and making a successful transition to college life.• During the afternoon’s St. Paul Amazing Race competition, you’ll join a team of other first-year students andexplore campus to learn more about its resources, locate different facilities, get introduced to faculty researchthrough “CFANS in the News” sessions, and participate in team challenges connected to CFANS and St. Paulcampus traditions.• You’ll meet with faculty and other new students in your major before the Awards Ceremony at the end of the day,after which you’ll travel back home for dinner and evening programming with your Welcome Week group.College of Science & Engineering (CSE) // Mariucci Arena• Lunch will be provided in the Mariucci Arena Concourse and plaza.• Associate Dean Paul Strykowski will offer an introduction to the Freshman-Year Experience Course(CSE 1001H) in Mariucci Arena. This class which will focus on the intersection of academic excellence,personal growth, academic integrity and ethics, team work, project-based activities, student engagementopportunities, and career services.• Learn about the Innovation Project options for CSE 1001 introduced by Prof. Paul Imbertson.• Student leaders and officers will share stories of personal development available through student groupparticipation, internship opportunities, leadership, study abroad, and research opportunities - all of thesecrets to future success. These student panels will be held in the Coffman Union Theater.• Connect with your First-Year Experience instructor, teaching assistant and classmates in the first class meeting.• Meet members of many student organizations such as the Science & Engineering Student Board, the Societyof Women Engineers, Society of Hispanic Engineers, Active Energy Club and Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers who will be sponsoring an ice cream social - prizes will be given. Must be present to win!16

College of Liberal Arts (CLA) // Northrop Mall, Northrop Auditorium, and Various Campus ClassroomsLunch and Organization FairLunch will be served on Northrop Plaza. Enjoy the Mall area while you meet up with students in your FYE section,learn about CLA-centric student organizations, and connect with other CLA resources. In the event of inclementweather, lunch and the organization fair will be held in the Fieldhouse.Where do you go after lunch? Please refer to the personalized agenda you received at WelcomeWeek check-in for your schedule and room locations. Here are some more details regarding thesessions you will attend:The First-Year ExperienceWelcome to class!! Whether it is CLA 1001, 1005, or1001H, all CLA students will be participating in CLA’sFirst-Year Experience. In this session, you will attendyour first day of class for The First-Year Experience.You will connect with your Program Assistant (PA) andyour fellow classmates to learn about class goals,review the semester plan, and log into Moodle. Youwill also spend some time getting to know everyonein your class, so you can begin to create a successfulstart to your first-year experience!!The Common Reading and UNow that you and all other CLA first-yearstudencts have received a copy of the commonreading, let’s bring it to life through the eyesof our faculty. In this session, you will hear ourdynamic faculty discuss “Never Let Me Go” (byKazuo Ishiguro) in terms of their discipline andacademic interests. Each session will have afocus related to your course theme to help youapply the book to your interests.College Day!CLA Information Table: Questions? Need clarification? Visit the CLA College Day Info Table onNorthrop Plaza in front of Johnston Hall.Experience CLA! DetailsYou’ll work with a group of students to accomplish Experience CLA!, a CLA-centered scavenger huntpowered by SCVNGR. The Experience CLA! keyword is: CLAHow to Play SCVNGRSCVNGR is a mobile scavenger hunt game. If your College is using SCVNGR during College Day,follow these instructions to get started and play.• If you are playing in a group, choose somebody from your group who is willing to use their mobilephone and has a text message package that will accommodate 30 or 40 text messages (standardtext message rates will apply).• Text the keyword to 728647. Your college will tell you what keyword to use.• You will receive text message instructions of where to go and what to do!• If you have a smartphone, you may also download the “SCVNGR” app from your app store.• Make sure to stay on your College Day Schedule.Have fun!17

Top Ten Reasons to Study a Second LanguageU of M Day!1. Research shows that knowledge of other languages boosts your understanding of languages in general andenables you to use your native language more effectively.2. Play Words With Friends with players from across the world.3. Knowledge of a foreign language will allow you to compare and contrast cultures. Learning a language is notjust learning about its pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary; it is learning to see the world, including your ownculture, as the other culture sees it.4. Impress your date; order the sushi in Japanese.5. Any travel experience will be largely shaped by your ability or inability to see beyond the surface of theculture. If you’d like to stray from the tourist centers and explore the real country, consider learning the language.6. With 1 of 6 U.S. jobs tied to international trade, there is a high demand for workforce with language skillsand international expertise.7. A person competent in other languages can bridge the gap between cultures, contribute to internationaldiplomacy, and promote national security and world peace.8. Not planning on majoring in a language? You can expand your educational opportunities in your majorprogram by studying a foreign language. Knowing a second language allows you access to more materials,scholars, internships and grants in your chosen field of study.9. Knowing another language and culture gives you the opportunity to see yourself and your own culture froman outside perspective. Contact with other languages and cultures gives you the unique opportunity to stepoutside your familiar scope of existence and view your culture’s customs, traditions, and norms as well as yourown value system through the eyes of others.10. Here’s a riddle... What do you call a person who speaks two languages? Bilingual. And what do you call aperson who speaks one language? American. While only 9% of Americans speak both their native languageand another language fluently, 50% of Europeans are fully bilingual. Be prepared to compete in the globalmarketplace: Be one of the 9%.All students have the opportunity to study a second language. The following languages are offered atthe University of Minnesota and are available for all students:AkkadianFrenchIcelandic – ModernPortugueseAmerican Sign LanguageGermanItalianRussianArabicGreek – ClassicalJapanese – ClassicalSanskritChinese - ClassicalGreek – ModernJapanese – ModernSomaliChinese - ModernHebrew – BiblicalKoreanSpanishCopticHebrew – ModernLatinSwahiliDakotaHindi/UrduNorwegianSwedishDutchHmongOjibweUgariticFinnishIcelandic – Old NorsePolish(Note: The College of Liberal Arts considers language study to be a cornerstone of a well-rounded education. Most, but notall, of the languages listed above are available to complete CLA’s second language requirement. Please consult with youracademic adviser as you make plans for your degree.)18

MealsBreakfast – 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.Lunch – 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Dinner – 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.* See your personal schedule for dining locations.Reminders• Check the weather!You may need an umbrella.• Wear comfortable shoes:You’ll be walking a lot.• Bring your U Card so you can get accessto today’s events!• Don’t wear high heels to Pride & Spirit:You will not be allowed on the field if you do.Today’s Events:U of M Day RotationsFree Bowling & Billiardsfor CommutersPride & SpiritGophers After Dark19

U of M Day Event ScheduleBreakfast• 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.U of M Day Exploration• Have you been to the East Bank yet? How about the West Bank? Be honest, have you been tothe St. Paul campus? Today is your day to explore the entire U of M campus and learn aboutavailable resources.• You will explore campus with your WWLs and small group, so be sure to meet them at thedesignated 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.U of M Day!DinnerPlease follow your assigned dining time on your personalized schedule to avoid waiting in line.Free Bowling & Billiards for Commuters // CMU, Goldy’s GameroomSponsored by the Commuter Connection• Hosted by the Commuter Connection, this event will allow commuter students to connect with one anotherbefore 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 StadiumSponsored by Intercollegiate Athletics• Pride & Spirit will be your chance to learn all the cheers, chants, and songs that make the U of M uniqueon game days. You will get to see TCF Bank Stadium and have your picture taken on the field for theClass of 2016 Photo.• Football Coach Jerry Kill, the Spirit Squad, the U of M Marching Band, and Goldy Gopher will all be thereto 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 areallowed 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.20

Pride & Spirit DepartureGroup Meeting Location Meeting Times Escort TransportationCommuters/Off campus GMS 7:30 p.m. WWLs WalkingBailey Bailey Upper Lobby 7:30 p.m. CAs Shuttle BusMiddlebrook Breezeway 7:30 p.m. CAs WalkingOther Res. Halls/Res. ApartmentsIn front of building 7:30 p.m. CAs WalkingGophers After Dark // CMUSponsored by Student Unions & ActivitiesGophers 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 ClubSundae Bar: Goldy’s GameroomDecorate Your Own CupcakesCorn Roast: Riverbend PlazaU of M Day!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 StopTake the easy money. Always complete your FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Exhaust all other financial aid options beforeturning to more expensive private loan programs.Learn more at http://z.umn.edu/LLASfinaid.21

U of M Day Event DescriptionsRequired SessionsLive Like a Student // CMU-Theater, SPSC-TheaterPresented by One Stop Student ServicesWelcome to the college lifestyle! As a student, you can expect to get better acquaintedwith life on limited means. This session will discuss budgeting, student loans, creditcards, free and low-cost activities, valuable resources for managing your finances, andtools to help you find a job on campus. We’ll help you get creative and find ways toenjoy life on a student budget.U of M Day!Making Strengths S.T.I.C.K. // Willey HallPresented by the Office for Student EngagementYou’re at the U but what does that have to do with Woo? Prior to Welcome Week you took StrengthsFinder®and received your Top 5 Talent Themes. This fun and interactive session will give you a chance to learn moreabout the Strengths approach and how making them S.T.I.C.K. (through Skills, Time, Intention, Community andKnowledge) can help you create a meaningful and successful “U” experience. See pages 56-59 for a list of all34 Talent Themes.Class of 2016 Cookout* // CMU-Great Hall, SPSC-Northstar BallroomJoin your fellow classmates for a delicious meal served by university volunteers and Housing &Residential Life Community Advisors. The Class of 2016 Cookout will be held on the East Bank and on the St.Paul campus; your Welcome Week Leader(s) will lead you to your small group’s assigned location. You willneed your U Card to get into the cookout!The University of Minnesota’s Recycling Program thanks you for participating in one of the many zero-wasteevents held on our campus each year. Zero-waste means that all of the products being used at this lunch areeither bio-degradable and will be composted, or recyclable and will be sorted at our on-campus facilities. Therecycling containers on campus are color-coded for ease of use; maroon is for cans and bottles, gold is fornewspaper and other recyclable papers, and gray is strictly for office paper.*Beverages provided by the Office for Student Affairs.22

St. Paul ActivitiesSustainability Action! // Learning & Environmental SciencesPresented by the Institute on the Environment and University ServicesDuring Welcome Week, the Institute on the Environment’s rotunda transforms into a space for dynamic displays andactivities about sustainability. The building bursts with energy as students participate in sustainability games for funand prizes; take a picture as your favorite symbol of sustainability; see the campus organic farm’s bounty and assistwith planting crops; and discuss world-renowned research with sustainability leaders who are trying to solve ourearth’s most pressing environmental problems. Most importantly, you can learn how to get involved in improving ourcampus’ sustainability as a new member of the University of Minnesota community.U of M Day!Academic Survival in Action! // Magrath LibraryPresented by University LibrariesLearn how to avoid or survive a variety of academic worst-case scenarios while exploring fun and interactive stations.The University Libraries have more than books. We have a range of useful (and sometime surprising) services andresources to help you thrive at the University. Scout out the following:• Study smarter: Tips for surviving your first exam.• Attack your hunger pangs with Tips for residence hall cooking.• Make the most of your small living space with Feng Shui and other design ideas.• Research your way to an A! Tips on surviving your first paper.• Lights! Camera! Action! Survive your first media project.• Preserving history in Minnesota: Explore our seed catalogs exhibit Take the Academic Survival Test for snacks,prizes and a chance to win an iPod nano.West Bank ActivitiesInterest Sessions• Interest sessions focus on three main topic areas: Academic & Career, Community & Diversity,and Health & Safety.• If you participated in the Welcome Week Event Selection, you’ve already selected which sessions you areinterested in and should attend those sessions. Check out your personalized schedule to remember the sessionyou selected.• If a session is full, please attend a different session.24

Academic & CareerCollege Academic Success:It may not be what you think!Find out here. Find out now. // Anderson 370Student Academic Success Services (SASS)and University Counseling and ConsultingServices (UCCS)So you’ve heard that college is different from highschool about 1,000 times by now. This presentationwill look at academic blindspots students often don’tsee. Considerations for what you need to know foracademic success will be discussed.How to explain to your parentswhere that $100 went! // Blegen 225U Card OfficeParents don’t always understand that there’s more tocollege spending than books and food. You’ll learnabout the different accounts attached to your U Card,how they work, what works best for you, and how toexplain why the $100 your parents deposited into yourFlexDine account can’t be used to print that 20-pagepaper due today!Please Don’t Ask MeWhat My Major Is! // Blegen 250Center for Academic Planning and Exploration(CAPE)If you are undecided about your major, know thatyou are not alone! Even those who say they areheading toward a certain major or career often endup changing their mind. Learn some ways to makethe “major decision” a bit easier and even fun. Findout about great resources and perhaps even narrowdown your choices in this session!Sherlock Holmes, Secret Cavernsand Ninjas: What the...? // Anderson 230University LibrariesCome hear about the unusual and priceless itemsin the University Libraries and how YOU can usethese items to ace your papers and projects. Froma book burned by Nazis to Holmes’ Baker Streetstudio we’ve got unique collections tucked away inunderground caverns. Respect the past and discoverthe scholar in you.Undergraduate ResearchOpportunities // Anderson 210Undergraduate Research OpportunitiesProgram (UROP)Learn about undergraduate research opportunitiesat the University of Minnesota and how to getinvolved for credit or pay. Even first-year studentsdo undergraduate research. The UndergraduateResearch Opportunities Program (UROP) providesfunding for students to gain hands-on experience withfaculty mentors in all disciplines. Learn how to applyfor this and other research opportunities to enhanceyour academic and career portfolio.Where in the WorldWill U Go? // Anderson 310Learning Abroad CenterHear first-hand experiences of U students whohave been abroad. You’ll be inspired to plan yourinternational adventure; choose from over 300programs; explore options in over 70 countries; enrollin classes for any academic major, complete servicelearningrequirements, teach English, work, intern,research, or volunteer abroad. Where in the world willU choose to have a meaningful experience?U of M Day!25

Community & DiversityBFF 4 Life:True College Friendships // Blegen 130Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)*Not available at 9:00 a.m. timeslotWho will your best friends be in college? Will yourrandom roommate end up being a friend for life? Hearfrom current U of M students about their experiencesmaking friends during their first year of college. Thissession will debunk some of the myths about collegefriendships and discuss different ways to meet friendsduring your first semester.Quick Note from One StopWork 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 balancein professional and personal goals.Learn more at:http://z.umn.edu/studentjobsU of M Day!GLBTA Life at the “Q of M”:Top 10 Things to Know // Blegen 125Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Ally (GLBTA)Programs OfficeWith 40+ GLBTA student groups & initiatives atthe U of M, it’s easy to get involved in GLBTA Life,but where do you get started? Have you heardof QSCC, Lavender House, Tretter Collection,Trans Commission, Tongues Untied, or SchochetScholarships? Come learn about GLBTA campusresources, GLBTA student jobs, and helpful hints tosafely navigate this new “Q of M” world.Make Your Mark. Make aDifference at the U withYour Student Government // Blegen 220Minnesota Student Association (MSA)Come meet leaders from the Minnesota StudentAssociation, your undergraduate student government,to learn how you can make a difference in thedecisions that affect you most.True Life:I’m a First-Year Student // Anderson 350Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)*Not available at 9:00 a.m. timeslotEach student at the U has had their own uniqueexperience during their first year. This session willshowcase the good, bad, and ugly of some currentstudents’ first-year experiences. You will also hearsome advice from these same students aboutwhat you can do to make the best out of your ownexperience here at the U.University of MinnesotaJeopardy // Blegen 240The Minnesota DailyCome compete for prizes by answering questionsabout recent news stories, ongoing community issuesand things that will affect you in the future related touniversity 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 215Women’s CenterAre you a leader? Do you want to be a leader? In thishighly interactive session, the Women’s Center willintroduce several opportunities on campus for womento develop their leadership abilities, including ourprograms and involvement opportunities.“You Betcha”Minnesota Culture // Blegen 235Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)*Not available at 9:00 a.m. timeslotHave you ever wanted to learn how to speakMinnesotan? Well this is the session for you! Learnabout what it’s like to live in Minnesota, what theculture is like, and Minnesota’s traditions andqualities! Discover some tips on how to stay warmthis winter, and find out interesting things aboutMinnesota and its many unique events and activities!26

Health & SafetyBe-WISE-er Bingo! // Blegen 260Boynton Health Service, Student Network forAbuse Prevention (SNAP)SNAP encourages peers to be-WISE-er whenmaking choices about alcohol through an interactiveand engaging educational program. From pouringdemonstrations to Fatal Vision goggle activities, wehope you drop in, be part of the fun, and pick upsome tips on how to party smart if you or your friendschoose to drink.Don’t Jack My Stuff // Blegen 155University of Minnesota Police Department(UMPD)A quiz show-style information session about crime oncampus and how to avoid it. You will learn about whatthieves steal on campus, how they steal it and howto prevent them from jacking your stuff. You can winprizes for participation.Get a Grip // Blegen 110PubH 1001: Success Over Stress –Rothenberger InstituteCollege is a whole new ball game, so learn somestrategies to help you thrive through “Success OverStress” (SOS). SOS Teaching Assistants will introduceyou to some often-overlooked stress managementtechniques including physical activity, relaxation, timemanagement, and healthy cognitive coping skills. Thissession will feature entertaining videos as well as agame for wild and crazy prizes.Let’s Talk // Blegen 115University Counseling and Consulting ServicesEver felt the need to vent or get something off yourchest? Sharing your concerns with another personcan make a very positive difference. Attend thissession to learn about where on campus you canstop by and have an informal conversation with acounselor about what’s going on in your life. Noappointment, no cost, no paperwork.Let’s Talk About Sex! // Blegen 10Sexual Health Awareness and Disease Education(SHADE), Boynton Health ServiceCome hear from members of the student groupSHADE about sexual health. Get free safer sexsupplies, learn skills to make safer sex decisions,and discover resources available to you here atthe U of M.Love Shouldn’t Hurt: Together We CanChange Our Campus Culture! // Blegen 105The Aurora CenterJoin our session to learn about communicating verbalconsent to a partner, how to speak out against sexualviolence, and useful ways to intervene if you seeviolence occurring. Additionally, you’ll get a rundownon how to help a friend and an overview of the AuroraCenter’s services. Sexual violence is everyone’s issueand YOU can prevent it!U of M Day!Quick Note from It All Adds Up: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 abouta dime. The most efficient elevator is the one not moving. Please take the stairs.27

CommunityEngagement Day!Health & Safety (cont.)Navigate the U of M Campus...Without Getting Lost // Anderson 330Parking and Transportation Services (PTS)Bus, bike, walk or drive? How do YOU plan to getaround? Parking and Transportation Services offersmany options for getting to and around campus.Learn about campus buses, U-Pass (the unlimitedridecity bus pass), parking contracts, and more. Didyou know that the popular Jones-Eddy crossing willsee one bus and 60 pedestrians every minute? PTSwill help you safely get around!Now You’re an Adult:Don’t Get Busted! // Blegen 120University Student Legal ServicesUnderstand your legal rights and responsibilities.Do’s and Don’t’s on the internet, alcohol impacts,credit card use, finding good housing and goalorientation will be discussed. Interested in law?You will also be able to get information abouteducational and career opportunities.Sleep, Eat & Exercise // Anderson 270PubH 1005: Sleep, Eat & Exercise –Rothenberger InstituteCollege is a constantly changing experience,and maintaining your health will keep you balancedthrough it all. SEE teaching assistants will introduceyou to the often overlooked areas of college life thatinfluence success, including nutrition, sleep, andphysical activity. This session will feature tips anddemos on staying healthy on a budget and triviaquestions for prizes.Stay Classy Through College // Anderson 250PubH 1003: Alcohol & College Life –Rothenberger InstituteHow do you balance academics and a social life?How do you party smarter? What happens if youget an alcohol citation? How many U studentsdrink? Where can you find a safe ride home?Hear the unbiased facts from Alcohol & College Lifeteaching assistants, students who’ve been there.This session will feature entertaining videos andtrivia for premium prizes.28

MealsBrunch – 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Dinner – 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.*See your personal schedule for dining locations.Reminders• You will be outdoors for the Walk for WaterEngagement 5k, so prepare for the weather.• You’ll need your U Card to get intoExplore-U & Mall of America.• To attend the Late Night at Mall of America,you will have to board a bus at a specific location.Water bottles, bags and beverages will notbe allowed on the buses.Today’s Events:Community EngagementInterest SessionsEngagement Activity:5k Walk for WaterExplore-UDiet Coke ClassicVolleyball TournamentLate Night at Mall of America29

Community Engagement Day Event ScheduleBrunch• Brunch times vary from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Check your personal schedule for your assigned time.• If you have a later brunch time, be sure to eat something before going to the communityengagement program.• Commuters/Off-Campus groups: If you selected this meal in your Event Selection, you will use your U Cardto enter the dining hall. Please review your personal schedule to see if you registered for this meal.Community Engagement Interest Sessions // STSS• Community Engagement Interest Sessions are hosted by several community partners from around theTwin Cities. See pages 32-37 for details.• If you participated in Welcome Week Event Selection, you’ve already selected which session youare interested in and should attend that session. Check your personal schedule to verify the sessionyou selected.• If a session is full, please attend a different session.• Your Welcome Week group will not be together for this session, but you should meet up with thembefore going to the next event.Engagement Activity: 5k Walk for Water // CMU - Great Hall & TheaterCommunityEngagement Day!• H2O for Life is a non-profit organization that raises money to help developing countries gain access toclean water. One of the ways they do this is through a 5k fundraiser called “Walk for Water.”• In many developing countries people have to walk over three miles to collect water for their familiesto use—walking a 5k (just over a three-mile distance) raises awareness for this issue.• Your Welcome Week small group will walk a 5k around campus while learning about ways to get engagedboth on and off campus. See map on page 35.• We ask you to think not just about the content in today’s programs, but about how you will incorporate atopic you’re passionate about into your college experience.Explore-U // Mariucci Arena• At this exciting event you will have the opportunity to learn about and interact with over 120 studentgroups in which you can get involved.• Sample products and freebies while visiting exhibitor displays from major vendors and retailers aswell as local entertainment venues, restaurants and businesses.• Don’t forget to fill out an Explore-U Passport and turn it in before leaving for your chance to win one ofthe many exciting door prizes!• See page 38-39 for some of our participating sponsors.30

DinnerPlease follow your assigned dining time on your personalized schedule to avoid waiting in line.Fraternity Recruitment Jamboree // CMU-Front PlazaMen are invited to register for Fraternity Recruitment to formally visit all chapter houses and learnmore about the Greek community. Recruitment events will begin Sunday, September 2 and continuethrough the first week of school, more details are provided at begreek.org. Ice cream and drinks willbe provided between 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Diet Coke Classic Volleyball Tournament // Sports Pavillion• Watch the Gopher Women take on Albany.• Use your U Card for free admission to the 8:00 p.m. match.Late Night at Mall of America (MOA)(Sponsored by Housing & Residential Life and Orientation & First-Year Programs)• Spend Saturday night riding roller coasters, viewing exotic aquatic life, miniature golfing or hangingout with SpongeBob SquarePants at MOA.• Welcome Week will provide every student with a FREE wristband for unlimited rides at NickelodeonUniverse (normally $29.95) and admission to SeaLife Aquarium (normally $18.95). You will receive yourwristband when you board the bus.• You can purchase discounted tickets for Moose Mountain golf ($2.00) on-site.• Be sure to bring your U Card so you can get on the bus.• Please wear your nametag and leave bags and water bottles at home.Mall of America DepartureDeparture Locations Departure Times Return Times Last Bus Leaves MOACommunityEngagement Day!St. Paul Campus St. Paul Student Center 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m.Minneapolis CampusIn front of Mariucci Arenaon 4th St. SE9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m.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 root beer floatnight, make your own smoothie, or tie dye your new U of M gear!31

Interest SessionsCommunityEngagement Day!Access to EducationBreakthrough Saint Paul Internship &Volunteer Opportunities // STSS 432ABreakthrough Saint PaulBreakthrough Saint Paul helps motivated middle andhigh school students overcome adversity to prepare forcollege with the support of older students passionateabout education. We are seeking college studentsinterested in spring 2013 tutoring and college essaycoach positions, as well as applicants for our summer2013 paid teaching internship. Please visit www.breakthroughsaintpaul.org to learn even more about us!Democracy in Action -Hennepin County Library! // STSS 117Hennepin County LibraryHennepin County Library opens its doors to all people toaccomplish its mission - to nourish minds, transform livesand build community together. University students canhelp by tutoring in the K12 Homework Hub program. Orby tutoring adults in the Adult Homework Help programand the Franklin Learning Center. Opportunities to workwith library materials are also available.English as a Second Language (ESL)Class Assistant // STSS 530BCedar Riverside Adult Education CollaborativeAssist teachers in ESL classes by tutoring adult studentsone-on-one or in small groups, lead citizenship tutorials,and assist computer lab users with emails, resumebuilding, job searches, and English learning software.Homework ’n’ Hoops // STSS 412Project for Pride in Living“That program made me want to do my homework!” -Andre, former participant. These words show the impactour program has had on low-income,elementary schoolyouth. Each volunteer develops a relationship with onechild week after week by doing homework, playing mathand language games, reading books and playing in thegym and game room.Democracy & Human RightsElection 2012: Our Voices Count // STSS 230Minnesota Public Interest Research GroupThe Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG)was founded by students at UMTC who recognized thatdecision makers were ignoring the responsible solutionsto Minnesota’s biggest problems. We are a grassroots,student-directed, nonpartisan, nonprofit that empowersand trains students to take collective action for social,economic and environmental justice. Connect with uson Facebook: MPIRG Twin Cities.Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental and GardeningVolunteer Opportunitiesin Minneapolis Parks // STSS 131BMinneapolis Park & Recreation BoardThe Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board exists toprovide places and recreation opportunities for allpeople to gather, celebrate, contemplate, and engagein activities that promote health, well-being, community,and the environment. Learn about the amenities andprograms that the Minneapolis park system has to offeras well as ways that you can engage in one-time andongoing volunteer opportunities in natural areas andgardens throughout the city.Sierra Club: Minnesota’s Largest GrassrootsEnvironmental Organization // STSS 432BSierra ClubAs the world’s oldest and largest grassroots environmentalorganization, the Club’s 1.3 million members possess theunique ability to empower people and influence policythrough community activism, outreach and litigation.The Sierra Club’s North Star Chapter represents theorganization’s nearly 18,000 members in Minnesota andhas worked statewide since 1968. The North StarChapter’s priorities are encouraging the use of cleanenergy, promoting sustainable land use, and ensuringprotection of wild places.32

Interest SessionsPoverty, Homelessness &Social SciencesA Place to Call Home:Building Communities withHabitat for Humanity // STSS 330Habitat for Humanity at the U of MWant to build a house, meet new friends, or travel thecountry? Get involved with Habitat for Humanity! Wework to raise awareness of affordable housing issues inthe Twin Cities through educational events, fundraising,and volunteer opportunities to fit all schedules. Join ourbi-weekly meetings, weekend house builds, campusevents, event committees, spring/winter break servicetrips, and more!Help End Homelessness // STSS 530ASt. Stephen’s Human ServicesOur mission is to end homelessness. We seek volunteerswilling to learn about the issues facing individuals andfamilies struggling with homelessness and advocate onbehalf of those we serve. We offer a variety of volunteeropportunities: shelter overnights, job room assistants,shelter meal groups, childcare, free store help, donationdrives, and more. Find out how you can serve alongsideus at www.ststephensmpls.org/.Kids Against Hunger // STSS 118Kids Against HungerKids Against Hunger is a nonprofit humanitarian foodaidorganization aiming to eradicate world hunger. Theyaccomplish this with satellites of volunteers who packagehighly nutritious meals. These meals are then distributedto over 60 countries worldwide and locally throughpartnerships with humanitarian organizations. The mealsare often life-saving and give recipients an opportunity togo from starvation to being self-sufficient.Second Harvest Heartland:Reinventing Hunger Relief // STSS 512BSecond Harvest HeartlandSecond Harvest Heartland’s mission is to end hungerthrough community partnerships. Today, 1 in 10Minnesotans is at risk of hunger. We invite students tohelp us achieve our mission through an experiencesorting and packing food at one of our warehousefacilities or by distributing food at one of our mobilepantries. Together, we can end hunger!Public HealthBe The Match(National Marrow Donor Program):It’s Not What You Think! // STSS 512ABe The Match National Marrow Donor ProgramBe The Match, operated by the National MarrowDonor Program, is the global leader in providing marrowtransplants to patients with leukemia, lymphoma and68 other life-threatening diseases. We started in 1987and since then have facilitated over 50,000 transplants.We continue to grow the national registry of potentialmarrow donors plus educate the public about our lifesavingmission.Volunteering at Hennepin CountyMedical Center // STSS 220HCMC Volunteer Services MissionAs a volunteer, you will be part of our family of healthcare providers and staff who extend excellent serviceto our patients, their families and visitors. You will havethe ability to: enhance the care and service providedby our professional and nonprofessional staff, providethe human need to give care and service, observehealth care professionals in a variety of careers, andsupport the staff in fulfilling the mission of HennepinCounty Medical Center.CommunityEngagement Day!33

Interest SessionsCommunityEngagement Day!Youth and Family ServicesArc’s Value Village // STSS 121The Arc Greater Twin Cities/Arc’s Value VillageThe Arc’s Mission is to secure for all people withintellectual and developmental disabilities and theirfamilies the opportunity to realize their goals of whereand how they live, learn, work and play. Proceedsat Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores support vital Arcprograms and services for people with disabilities,and volunteers are needed daily to help unpack andsort donations at four Value Village locations.Be an Arts Mentor! // STSS 420BFree Arts MNThe mission of Free Arts Minnesota is to bring thehealing powers of artistic expression and caring adultmentors into the lives of abused, neglected and at-riskchildren and their families. Learn how you can makea difference in the life of a child today!Big Brothers Big SistersMentoring Opportunities // STSS 114Big Brothers Big Sisters of the GreaterTwin CitiesBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Citieshas been helping children achieve success bymatching them with adult mentors who are able tomeet regularly with them in the communities theylive or the schools they attend. Volunteers meet withchildren just two to four times a month for fun andsimple activities.Coach Youth Sports inMinneapolis Parks // STSS 312Minneapolis Park & Recreation BoardThe Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board existsto provide places and recreation opportunities forall people to gather, celebrate, contemplate, andengage in activities that promote health, well-being,community, and the environment. Make a differencein the lives of Minneapolis youth by coaching a youthsports team - there are 13 sports to choose from. Inaddition, learn about adult sports leagues that youcan participate in year-round.Come learn about an unusual YMCA,the University Y // STSS 131AUniversity YWhat’s at the UY? U of M student leadership andservice opportunities galore! Join us and build yourleadership skills, resume, earn U of M credit, applyyour strengths, be trained on issues such as youthdevelopment, healthy living and social responsibility.Opportunities to use your work study (some positionsvolunteer based), serve urban youth. Mentor and bementored!High QualityOut-of-School Time // STSS 123East Side Neighborhood ServicesEast Side Neighborhood Services is a long-standingmulti-service organization serving under-resourcedand under-served families living in NE and SEMinneapolis. The youth programs of ESNS’ missionis creating places that empower and educate allyouth to thrive.We believe that providing meaningful learningopportunities is key to youth reaching their fullestpotential. At the heart of our program design is ourability to create positive relationships with youth andtheir family, create a learning culture that engageseach youth and takes a strength-based approach.Our programs provide both academic, social andemotional support for all youth K-8.Students for One HeartlandOne Heartland // STSS 144One Heartland is a national nonprofit that providescamping and year-round support programs tochildren and families affected by HIV/AIDS andother serious health and social challenges. Wehave opportunities at the U of M for students toparticipate in the annual Dance Marathon, ourstudent group Students for One Heartland, aswell as internship and career opportunities!34

5k Map of Walk for Water34269517CommunityEngagement Day!8Your Welcome Week Leader(s) will leadyou through this 5k walk and tell you aboutdifferent engagement opportunities at eachpoint on the map.35

First-Year Initiatives Just for You!In addition to the required Orientation & Welcome Week programs, Orientation & First-Year Programs (OFYP)offers additional programs throughout the first year. OFYP assists you by offering several programs andcommunications to keep you informed. Participate in any combination of the programs we offer to customizeyour first-year experience and ensure that you have a smooth transition to the U of M!CommunityEngagement Day!Class of 2016 eNewsletterThe Class of 2016 eNewsletter is a monthlypublication sent to you throughout the academicyear. The publication includes a monthly checklistof task items to keep you on track during your firstyear. It also includes a section of resources eachmonth to help you with specific transitional topicsrelated to academics, engagement, finances andhealth and wellness.“Year 1” on MyU Web PortalMyU is the official University of Minnesota Webportal and your cyber connection to the U’s onlinecommunity! Year 1 is a feature available only tofirst-year students on MyU. It changes weekly,and has articles on transitional issues common tofirst-year students.Kick It!Kick off each semester with online navigation ofcampus resources and engagement opportunitieshighlighted by Kick It!, and you will be entered intoraffle drawings to win prizes. Hundreds of prizes aregiven out weekly, including gift certificates, iPods andother great giveaways!Start today by logging onto myu.umn.edu.Be a Leader!Although most of our programs serve new students,we also recruit and train many students to lead ourprograms. As you reflect on your Orientation andWelcome Week experience, consider applying tobecome a Welcome Week Leader for Fall 2013 or anOrientation Leader for summer 2014. Developing yourleadership skills will benefit you at the U of M and wellinto the future.Check out www.ofyp.umn.edu/employment.@Home in MinnesotaAre you from out of state? If so, check out @Home inMN! This program assists you in your transition byconnecting you to other students, faculty and stafffrom your home state. Additional programming andoutings are available throughout the year to learnabout Minnesota culture and traditions.Visit www.ofyp.umn.edu for details.Quick Note from OFYPBe sure to “like” Orientation & First-Year Programson Facebook, join the U of M Class of 2016Facebook group, and continue to use #gopher16on Twitter throughout your first year!36

Engage in Your CommunityDuring your Community Engagement Experiences, we hope that you:Learned the importance of engaging in community issues that you are passionate about.Discovered that you should not only strive to do well in your classes but that you canalso learn outside of the classroom.Realized that not only are you a student on campus, but also a member of the largerTwin Cities community.At the University of Minnesota, we expect that students integrateexperiences in the community into their academic career.Students are engaged with the campus or community when they use their experiencesintentionally as stepping stones to create a mutually beneficial change in the community.As you commit to incorporating community engagement into your college career, takeadvantage of some of these opportunities available to University of Minnesota students.Service-Learning Classes = Take a class that incorporates a community engagementexperience into coursework. Academic community engagement deepens and enhancesyour understanding of course material and builds your sense of civic responsibility.HECUA = Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs offers domestic off-campus studyprograms focused on social justice issues. For a semester or a summer term, concentrate onthe environment, the arts, poverty, race or agriculture. Most programs include an internship inthe Twin Cities focusing on issues connected to your program.The Community Engagement Scholars Program = You can participate in this program toreceive official University recognition for doing public service. The Scholars program combinesvolunteering, service-learning classes, reflections and a capstone community project.Volunteering = Schedule an advising appointment to learn about opportunities tocontribute to Twin Cities community groups, gain experience for your resume, andlearn more about social issues.CommunityEngagement Day!All of these services and more are provided by theCommunity Service-Learning Center, located in 240 Appleby Hall.Phone = 612-626-2044Email = csl@umn.eduWeb = servicelearning.umn.edu37

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 711:30AM–1:30PMcoffman union • front plazaCELEBRATE THE START OF THE SCHOOLYEAR AND JOIN IN ON THE ULTIMATEGOLDEN GOPHERPEP FEST!FEATURINGTHE MINNESOTA MARCHING BAND, spirit squadperformance, music, prizes & More!Also FeaturingSpeech fromCoach Kill!sua.umn.edu/events40

MealsBrunch – 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Dinner – 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.*See your personal schedule for dining locations.Reminders• You will be outside for communityexploration, so remember to check theweather and plan accordingly.• Residential Students: Ask your CA whenand where your House Meeting will be held.Today’s Events:Community ExplorationResidence Hall HouseMeetingsLate Night Entertainment41

Community Exploration Day Event ScheduleBrunch• Brunch is the opportunity for you to eat before you go on your community exploration trip.• Commuters/Off Campus Groups: If you selected this meal in your Event Selection, you will use your U Cardto enter the dining hall. Please review your personalized schedule to see if you registered for this meal.Community Exploration• You are now part of the Twin Cities community. This is a chance to explore all of the great opportunities youcan enjoy as a resident.• To view a full description and a map of your side trip:• Downtown Minneapolis pages 44–45• Minneapolis Riverfront District pages 46–47• Uptown Minneapolis pages 48–49DinnerPlease follow your assigned dining time on your personalized schedule to avoid waiting in line.Residence Hall House Meetings• This required meeting will take place in your residence hall. Meet the people you will be living with all yearand learn the key points about living on campus.• Talk to your CA to find out the time and location of your meeting.CommunityExploration Day!Residence Hall Community Events• Each individual residence hall will be providing opportunities for residents to connect and learn how they canbe a part of developing the building’s community. Residence hall staff will facilitate activities for residents to getto know one another and also learn about opportunities for leadership and involvement.• Look for specific details in your building or talk to your CA.Quick Note from It All Adds Up:Recycling one aluminum can saves enoughenergy to run a computer for three hours.Recycling 1 ton of aluminum saves enoughenergy to run the average home for 10 years.Learn what you can do to save energy oncampus at: www.umn.edu/italladdsup42

Late Night EntertainmentSorority Recruitment Information Session (6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) // CMU-Great Hall• Students can register & check-in for recruitment.• Presentations at 6:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.Bailey Hall Students: Please note the Campus Connector schedule on page 2 of this handbook.If your house meeting is at 7:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. you should plan to register for sorority recruitmentonline at www.BeGreek.org.This is your time to see what sorority life is like at the U! Stop by for a few minutes or stay for a whileto hear about all of the social, academic, career networking, and other great opportunities the Greekcommunity has to offer. This is also your chance to have any questions answered that you may haveabout sorority life and recruitment. By participating in recruitment, you will meet the members of theGreek community and see the inside of each chapter house. In order to participate, all women mustregister for recruitment either in advance at www.BeGreek.org or at the recruitment check-in. Snackswill be provided. We can’t wait to see you there!Pick-Up Sports at the Fieldhouse (8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)Stop by at anytime and join a pick-up game of basketball, Ultimate Frisbee or lightning.Recreational sports staff will be at the event, so stop and ask them how to get involved in their programs.CommunityExploration Day!43

Community Exploration Descriptions & MapsDowntown MinneapolisTake part in a text-based scavenger hunt that will help you discover the hot spots in downtownMinneapolis. To participate, just text: “wwdowntown” to 728647 to get started! The places featuredin the scavenger hunt and more are featured on the map.Getting to Downtown Minneapolis:East Bank Students: You will be leaving with your Welcome Week group from 4th Street SE in front ofMariucci Arena on the East Bank Campus.Bailey Hall Students: You will be leaving with your Welcome Week group from the St. Paul StudentCenter and will be dropped off at your Community Exploration location.Returning from Downtown Minneapolis:All students will pick up a shuttle bus back to campus where you were dropped off -8th Street South and 2nd Avenue South.• Please note that all returning buses will be taking students back to 4th Street SE on the East Bankcampus. Students living in Bailey Hall will have to take the Campus Connector back to the St. Paulcampus.• The last bus will depart from downtown Minneapolis at 4:00 p.m.Area DescriptionExplore downtown Minneapolis, an area that is rich with entertainment opportunities. Check out iconic,historical hot spots such as Rand and Foshay towers or find out where to get your tickets for a state-of–the-art sports facility such as Target Field or Target Center. Make sure to walk through the theatre districtand see what’s playing at the State and Orpheum theatres or what the next concert is at First Avenue &7th St. Entry. After Welcome Week, catch Metro Transit buses 3, 6, or 16 to take you downtown.CommunityExploration Day!Downtown Facts!Minneapolis’ famed skyway system connecting 52 blocks (nearlyfive miles) of downtown makes it possible to live, eat, work andshop without going outside.The first children’s department in a library is said to be that of theMinneapolis Public Library, which separated children’s books fromthe rest of the collection in December 1889.44

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Community Exploration Descriptions & MapsMinneapolis Riverfront DistrictTake part in a text-based scavenger hunt that will help you discover the hot spots of the MinneapolisRiverfront District. To participate, just text: “wwriverfront” to 728647 to get started! The places featuredin the scavenger hunt and more are featured on the map.Getting to Minneapolis Riverfront District:West Bank Students: You will be leaving with your Welcome Week group from the corner of 2nd Street S.and 21st Avenue S. behind Anderson Library.Returning from Minneapolis Riverfront District:All students will be catching a bus back to campus on the north side of 2nd Street S.between Chicago and Park Avenue in front of the Mill City Museum.• The final bus will depart at 4:00 p.m. from this location.• Please note that all returning buses will drop students off on the corner of 2nd Street S. and 21st Avenue S.behind Anderson Library.Area DescriptionThe Minneapolis Riverfront District includes the world-renowned Guthrie Theater and the Mill City Museum.Check them out - along with nearby Gold Medal Park. The Mill City Farmers’ Market is from 8:00 a.m. to1:00 p.m. every Saturday through October 15 near the Guthrie. Make sure to walk across the river on theStone Arch Bridge for student-discounted movie tickets at St. Anthony Main. The historic area has the oldestbrick buildings in the city, and is the site of live concerts sponsored by area businesses. After WelcomeWeek, hop on the 3, 6, 16, or 50 for a quick bus ride to the area.CommunityExploration Day!Minneapolis Riverfront Facts!Only in the Metrodome has there been a Super Bowl, a World Seriesand a NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship.The Guthrie Theater is the largest regional theatre in the country.46

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Community Exploration Descriptions & MapsUptown MinneapolisTake part in a text-based scavenger hunt that will help you discover the hot spots of Uptown Minneapolis.To participate, just text: “wwuptown” to 728647 to get started! The places featured in the scavenger huntand more are featured on the map.Getting to Uptown, Minneapolis:East Bank Students: You will be leaving with your Welcome Week group from 5th Street SE behindMariucci Arena on the East Bank Campus.Returning from Uptown, Minneapolis:All students will pick up a shuttle bus back to campus where you were dropped off - on thecorner of Hennepin Avenue and 32nd Street W.• Please note that all returning buses will be taking students back to Mariucci Arena on theEast Bank campus. Students living in Bailey Hall will have to take the Campus Connectorback to the St. Paul campus.• The final bus will depart from Uptown at 4:00 p.m.Area DescriptionHead to Uptown for a day of shopping in the many boutique and specialty stores around CalhounSquare. This Minneapolis neighborhood is known for the wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops,so stop and enjoy some culinary delights. Spend a day enjoying the weather and water at either LakeCalhoun or Lake of the Isles. Uptown is merely a short bike ride away from campus when you take theMidtown Greenway bike and pedestrian path. After Welcome Week, take Metro Transit bus lines 2, 4, or6, or express Route 113.CommunityExploration Day!Uptown Facts!Minneapolis’s name was derived from a combination of Sioux and Greekwords meaning “city of waters.” No name could suit the area better: 22lakes exist within the city limits and afford Minneapolis the nickname“City of Lakes.”The city’s Chain of Lakes (five, in all) includes Uptown’s Lake of the Islesand Lake Calhoun. All of the lakes are attached by a 12-mile system ofwalking, biking and running paths.48

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Seeking Worship and Community Opportunities?The Interfaith Campus Coalition is a body of religious professionals and student leaders who are partof the University of Minnesota community. They strive to integrate religious experience with campus lifewhile fostering dialogue, understanding and respect among people of different faith communities.For a list of Interfaith Campus Coalition places of worship visit: www.iccumn.orgFor a list of faith-based student groups visit: www.sua.umn.eduWhen discussing beliefs with others remember to:Listen for instant answers. Your serious questions deserve in-depth responses and long-term solutions.Be aware of groups that pressure you to behave differently. No one knows what is right for you but you.Look out for invitations to gatherings with vague goals. It could be a sign that something is beinghidden from you.Be curious. When you ask people questions about themselves and their beliefs, you encouragea genuine exchange of ideas and sharing that leads to greater understanding between people.Want to talk with someone?During your time at the University it’s possible you may need some help dealing with problemsrelated to stress, anger, depression, anxiety, poor grades, academic difficulties, or other issues.This is not uncommon. University Counseling & Consulting Services offers a number of servicesto assist students with mental health, academic and career choice challenges.Visit www.mentalhealth.umn.edu or www.uccs.umn.edu for more information.University Counseling & Consulting Services (UCCS)340 Appleby Hall (East Bank) or 199 Coffey Hall (St. Paul)612-624-3323Prepare for Classes!UCCS Welcome Week Hours:Wednesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.In an emergency call 91150

MealsResidential StudentsBrunch – 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Dinner – 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.*See your personal schedule for dining locations.Reminders• Make sure you have all of your booksfor the first day of class tomorrow!• Check out some of the optional eventstaking place today.• Try exploring campus today and finding allof the locations of your classes.• See page 4 for Free-Time Activities.Today’s Events:RestPrepare for ClassesStudent Group Events51

Prepare for ClassesEvent Schedule & DescriptionsOptional Activities:Prepare for Classes!@Home in Minnesota State Fair Event10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.CMU - President’s RoomIf you’re an out-of-state student, get ready to experiencelots of fried food, anything on a stick, animal exhibits,music, rides, and more at the “Great Minnesota Get-Together!” @Home in Minnesota is providing free ticketsto the State Fair for out-of-state first-year students.During Event Selection, you had the option to opt into this event – check your personal schedule to see ifyou chose to participate in the State Fair event. Meet aWelcome Week Leader between 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to get your tickets and be escorted to theState Fair shuttle. You will be responsible for finding yourway back to campus. Not an out-of-state student? Alimited number of discounted tickets to the State Fairare available at the Bookstore!Minnesota Daily Tour10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Minnesota Daily Office,2221 University Avenue SE, Suite 450Incoming students will have the chance to tour theMinnesota Daily! During the tour they will be ableto learn more about the Daily as a news source,information hub, and unique collegiate employmentopportunity! Tours will occur every half hour startingat 10:00 a.m., with our last tour beginning at 1:30 p.m.Students interested in taking tours should meet at thefront desk of our office, located at 2221 University Ave.SE, Suite 450.Al-Madinah Welcomes U!12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.CMU - Room 217On behalf of AMCC (Al-Madinah Cultural Center),Welcome Class of 2016! Come enjoy your final afternoonoff before you start your college career with us. Enjoyfood sampling from around the Muslim world, have yourname written in Arabic in fancy calligraphy, learn aboutAMCC and Islam through trivia games with prizes, andcome meet the board in a fun-filled day!Picnic at the Park12:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.CMU - Front PlazaWhether you’re into football, soccer, or Frisbee, or justwant to hang out at the park, you’re bound to meetsome friendly new faces at this picnic! Take a breakbefore school starts – come run around (or not), andenjoy a FREE BBQ LUNCH! This event is sponsoredby acts2fellowship, a Christian student group thatmeets weekly on campus. Find out more about usand our other exciting opportunities at this event.Undergraduate Consulting ClubInformational Meeting1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.CMU - Room 307Want to jump-start your college career? Let theUndergraduate Consulting Club be the one togive YOU career information regarding tips onhow to successfully look for internships as wellas learn the in’s and out’s of networking! You willhave the opportunity to speak with students withinternship and full-time work experience. Let theUndergraduate Consulting Club be the starttoward your professional career!Art of Living Club Kick-Off Event5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.CMU - Room 307Breathing, it seems easy enough, right? The Art ofLiving Club shows you how to use breathing to chargeyour nervous system, decrease stress and anxiety,enhance memory and concentration, and relax andrejuvenate and live your life to the fullest. Comeshare pizza with us and discover how YES!+ (yoga,empowerment, and service) workshop can awakenthe life within living!52

A Day in Dinkytown2:00 p.m.Depart from CMU Front PlazaStudent Neighborhood LiaisonsThere’s a party in Dinkytown! Join theNeighborhood Liaisons in a walking tour ofDinkytown where you will stop by some of thecity’s signature restaurants, music venues,and shops! The tour will include games andrefreshments in Van Cleve park. Come get toknow your fellow freshman and your neighbors!Quick Note from One StopCash or credit?Credit cards were never intended for longtermfinancing. You’re better off savingfor large purchases until you can buy withcash. Learn more at:http://z.umn.edu/LLAScreditcardsAll Day! RelaxTake this time to make sure you are settled in before classes. If you can check off all the activities belowand on page 4, then you are off to a good start.• Get plenty of rest before classes and get ready for the start of your college career!• Make sure you have your books for classes.• Explore campus with friends and find your classrooms - ask your WWLs for help!• Get to know your roommate more.• Double check traffic and construction updates so your commute to campus will be smooth.• Get a workout in at the Rec. Center. See page 4 for hours.Evening: Residence Hall Community Events• Each residence hall will have specific activities planned for a night of relaxingand meeting new people.• Look for specific details in your building or talk to your Community Advisor, but possible examplesmay include a corn roast, coloring night, or movies and popcorn.Prepare for Classes!53

Make the Most of Your Gopher Experience!Homecoming: Legendary UOctober 7 - 14Since 1914, the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities,has celebrated Homecoming; a week dedicatedto honoring the spirit of the maroon and gold. Thiscelebration brings the campus community togetherwith events such as; cheer and lip sync competitions,sports competitions, community service events,and of course the Homecoming parade, concertand football game.homecoming.umn.eduCampus Activities FairSeptember 12, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.CMU, Front PlazaSeptember 18, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.SPSC, Front TerraceThe Activities Fair, hosted by Student Unions& Activities, is a great place to find involvementopportunities. Find a student group that fits oneof your interests at the Activities Fair and getinvolved in the campus community.Parents WeekendSeptember 28 - September 30Mark your calendars and invite your family!The University of Minnesota’s Parents Weekendpresents many activities for your family toparticipate in and see what college life atthe U of M is all about!Late Night BreakfastDecember 13Every fall semester before exam week begins,Housing & Residential Life and University DiningServices hosts Late Night Breakfast. Visit oneof the residential restaurants and load up onsome delicious breakfast before starting finalsthe next morning.Finals Week: Study at the Libraries 24/7During finals week many of the University Libraries(Walter, Wilson, Bio-Med) are open 24 hours a day.Students cram at all hours for finals. The librariansplan de-stressing events and attractions for studentsto take advantage of all week.Spring Jam 2013April 25 - 27Celebrating the warm weather and end of theschool year, Spring Jam is a three-day musicfestival planned by students on the Student Unions& Activities Programming Board, and includes manylive concerts and performances, and a lineup ofspecial events that make up the largest campus-wideevent of spring!springjam.umn.eduGopher AthleticsGopher Athletics offers FREE admission or discountedstudent tickets to ALL Gopher athletic events. Showyour maroon and gold school spirit right away bypurchasing your season football, basketball and hockeytickets today! Visit www.mygophersports.com or call612-624-8080 for all athletic tickets and information.There are over 20 sports to choose from!Northrop EventsIn winter 2011, Northrop Auditorium, in the heart of theEast Bank campus, closed for a significant revitalizationthat will transform it into a leading performing artsand vital academic center of distinction in Minnesotawhen it re-opens in fall 2013. During this time, NorthropConcerts and Lectures has launched its NORTHROPMOVES campaign and will move its world-class danceprogramming to downtown Minneapolis in the gorgeousOrpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue. Student, staff,and faculty discount and rush tickets are available.612-625-6600, northrop.umn.eduDon’t shop on an empty stomach.Savvy grocery shoppers use listsand always go shopping after dinner.Find more grocery tips at:http://z.umn.edu/LLASgroceries54

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Strengths Quick Reference GuideAchiever (Executing)People strong in the Achiever theme have a great deal ofstamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction frombeing busy and productive.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: tireless, strong workethic, leads by example, go-getter, hungry.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: unbalanced, brownnoser,overcommitted, can’t say no, burns the candle at bothends, too concentrated on work.Activator (Influencing)People strong in the Activator theme can make thingshappen by turning thoughts into action. They may activateon thoughts, feelings, or decisions.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: self-starter, fire-starter,energy source, fearless.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: ready-fire-aim, loosecannon, speaks before thinking, in left field (becauseothers haven’t caught up).Adaptability (Relationship Building)People strong in the Adaptability theme prefer to “go withthe flow”. They tend to be “now” people who take things asthey come and discover the future one day at a time.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: flexible, comfortable intimes of change, easy to get along with, goes with the flow.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: directionless, indecisive,sheep, inconclusive, whimsical.Analytical (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Analytical theme search for reasonsand causes. They have the ability to think about all thefactors that might affect a situation.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: Thinks things through,smart, logical, deep, thorough, comfortable with numbers,figures, and charts.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: rude, short, tough, neversatisfied with the answer, asks too many questions.Arranger (Executing)People strong in the Arranger theme can organize, but theyalso have a flexibility that complements this ability. Theylike to figure out how all of the pieces and resources canbe arranged for maximum productivity.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: flexible, organizer,juggler, aligns and realigns tasks to find the mostproductive configuration possible, efficient, conductor.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: lacks structure, tooflexible, doesn’t follow the existing rules or procedures,constantly changes priorities, lacks vision.Belief (Executing)People strong in the Belief theme have certain core valuesthat are unchanging. Out of these values emerges adefined purpose for their life.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: passionate, steadfast,knows where he or she stands, altruistic, family-oriented,ethical, responsible.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: stubborn, set in his orher ways, elitist, unaccepting of other ideas, opinionated,goody-two-shoes.Command (Influencing)People strong in the Command theme have presence.They can take control of a situation and make decisions.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: charismatic, direct,driven, inspirational, easy to follow, clear, concise.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: bossy, know-it-all,domineering, rude, abrupt, short, strong-willed, inflexible,stubborn.Communication (Influencing)People strong in the Communication theme generally findit easy to put their thoughts into words. They are goodconversationalists and presenters.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: storyteller, greatpresence, easy to talk to, energizer, entertaining,charismatic.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: blabbermouth, poorlistener, self-absorbed, show-off, always needs attention.Competition (Influencing)People strong in the Competition theme measure theirprogress against the performance of others. They strive towin first place and revel in contests.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: driven, motivated, No. 1,measurement-oriented, winner.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: sore loser, not a teamplayer, puts down others, self-centered, confrontational.Connectedness (Relationship Building)People strong in the Connectedness theme have faith inthe links between all things. They believe there are fewcoincidences and that almost every event has a reason.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: spiritual, “doesn’t sweatthe small stuff”, strong faith, always looking at the bigpicture, helps others see purpose.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: passive, naïve, tooidealistic, wishy-washy.56

Consistency (Executing)People strong in the Consistency theme are keenly awareof the need to treat people the same. They try to treateveryone in the world with consistency by setting up clearrules and adhering to them.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: just, problem-solver,policy-maker.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: “by the book”, inflexible,unwilling to customize/ individualize.Context (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Context theme enjoy thinking aboutthe past. They understand the present by researching itshistory.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: has robust historicalframe of reference, learns lessons from the past, knowshow things came to be, can leverage knowledge of thepast.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: slow to move and react tochange, closed-minded, lives in the past.Deliberative (Executing)People strong in the Deliberative theme are best describedby the serious care they take in making decisions orchoices. They anticipate the obstacles.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: good judgment,identifies risk, makes solid decisions, can plan for theunexpected.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: standoffish, aloof,cautious, slow, introverted, afraid to act.Developer (Relationship Building)People strong in the Developer theme recognize andcultivate the potential in others. They spot the signs ofeach small improvement and derive satisfaction fromthese improvements.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: grows talent in others,teacher, coach, enjoys helping others succeed, invests inothers.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: not an individualcontributor, wastes time on low-potential people, spectator.Discipline (Executing)People strong in the Discipline theme enjoy routineand structure. Their world is best described by theorder they create.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: highly productiveand accurate because of ability to structure, breaksdown complex processes into steps, great planner,promotes efficiency.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: overbearing, rigid,mechanized, can’t handle change.Empathy (Relationship Building)People strong in the Empathy theme can sense thefeelings of other people by imagining themselves in others’lives or situations.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: creates trust, bringshealing, knows just what to say/do, customizes approachto others.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: “soft”, moody, overinvolved.Focus (Executing)People strong in the Focus theme can take a direction,follow through, and make the corrections necessary to stayon track. They prioritize, and then act.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: point person,disciplined, purposeful, laser-like precision, identifiesimportant areas quickly, goal setter and goal getter.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: Absorbed, tough to relax,intense, stressed.Futuristic (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Futuristic theme are inspired by thefuture and what could be. They inspire others with theirvisions of the future.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: imaginative, creative,visionary, even prophetic, inspiring.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: dreamer, “FantasyIsland”, out in left field, lack pragmatism.Harmony (Relationship Building)People strong in the Harmony theme look for consensus.They don’t enjoy conflict; rather, they seek areas ofagreement.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: negotiator, can seeboth sides of a situation, great at asking questions, able toarrive at consensus, great facilitator.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: weak, indecisive, notconfrontational, avoids conflict.Ideation (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Ideation theme are fascinatedby ideas. They are able to find connections betweenseemingly disparate phenomena.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: improves on theexisting, learns quickly, agile mind.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: serendipitous, lack followthrough,creates more work.57

Strengths Quick Reference GuideIncluder (Relationship Building)People strong in the Includer theme are accepting ofothers. They show awareness of those who feel left out andmake an effort to include them.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: invites others in, caring,engages others, sensitive, takes up for others.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: indiscriminate, unable todecide, generous to a fault.Individualization (Relationship Building)People strong in the Individualization theme are intriguedwith the unique qualities of each person. They have a giftfor figuring out how people who are different can worktogether productively.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: sees the uniqueness inall individuals, intuitively knows that “one size doesn’t fitall”, appreciates the differences in others.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: unable to synthesizewhen it comes to people, has difficulty placing groupabove individual, difficulty in making people decisions.Input (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Input theme have a need to collectand archive. They collect information, ideas, history, oreven relationships.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: great resource,knowledgeable, excellent memory, mind for detail, collectsinteresting things, excellent conversationalist.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: knows a lot of worthlessinformation, pack rat, cluttered house-cluttered mind,boring conversationalist.Intellection (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Intellection theme are characterizedby their intellectual activity. They are introspective andappreciate intellectual discussions.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: excellent thinker, enjoysmusing, capable of deep and philosophical thought, ableto work alone.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: a loner, slow to act orwastes time thinking too much, isolated, doesn’t work wellwith others.Learner (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Learner theme have a great desire tolearn and want to continuously improve. In particular, theprocess of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: always learning,catches on quickly, interested in many things, finds lifeintriguing.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: know-it-all, lacks focus onresults, learns a lot – produces little, bookish.Maximizer (Influencing)People strong in the Maximizer theme focus on strengthsas a way to stimulate personal and group excellence. Theyseek to transform something strong into something superb.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: mastery, success,excellence, enjoys working with the best.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: perfectionist, picky,never good enough, always reworking.Positivity (Relationship Building)People strong in the Positivity theme have an enthusiasmthat is contagious. They are upbeat and can get othersexcited about what they are going to do.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: enthusiastic,lighthearted, energetic, generous with praise, optimistic.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: insincere, naïve,superficial, Pollyanna.Relator (Relationship Building)People who are strong in the Relator theme enjoy closerelationships with others. They find deep satisfaction inworking hard with friends to achieve a goal.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: caring, trusting, a greatfriend, forgiving, generous.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: lives in a clique, crony,has an inner circle, plays favorites.Responsibility (Executing)People strong in the Responsibility theme takepsychological ownership of what they say they will do.They are committed to stable values such as honesty andloyalty.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: committed,accountable, independent, trusted, conscientious.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: micromanager,obsessive, can’t say “no,” takes on too much.Restorative (Executing)People strong in the Restorative theme are adept atdealing with problems. They are good at figuring out whatis wrong and resolving it.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: problem solver,troubleshooter, finds improvements and solutions.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: focuses on weaknesses,punitive, negative, critical.58

Self-Assurance (Influencing)People strong in the Self-Assurance theme feel confidentin their ability to manage their own lives. They possessan inner compass that gives them confidence that theirdecisions are right.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: self-confident, stronginner compass, risk-taker.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: arrogant, self-righteous,overconfident, stubborn.Significance (Influencing)People strong in the Significance theme want to be veryimportant in the eyes of others. They are independent andwant to be recognized.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: seeks outstandingperformance, does things of importance, independent.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: recognition-hungry, selffocused,needy.//////////////////////////////////////////////////Step intothe pictureStrategic (Strategic Thinking)People strong in the Strategic theme create alternativeways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they canquickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: good judgment,identifies risk, makes solid decisions, can plan for theunexpected.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: standoffish, aloof,cautious, slow, introverted, afraid to act.Woo (Influencing)People strong in the Woo theme love the challenge ofmeeting new people and winning them over. They derivesatisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connectionwith another person.Healthy/Productive Descriptors: outgoing, peopleoriented,networker, rapport-builder.Unhealthy/Barrier Descriptors: fake, shallow, does notcare about deep relationships.*Clifton StrengthsFinder®, StrengthsFinder®,and each of the 34 Clifton StrengthsFindertheme names are trademarks of Gallup Inc.//////////////////////////////////////////////////campus leadershipinternshipslearning abroad & awayresearchstudent employmentstudent groupsvolunteerengage.umn.edu59

Convocation Faculty MarchersAkosua Addo, Ph.D.University of British ColumbiaClyde Allen, MemberBoard of RegentsRayla Allison, J.D.William Mitchell College of LawJohn Anderson, Ph.D.University of NebraskaHeidi Barajas, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaPhillip Barry, Ph.D.University of UtahKenneth Bartlett, Ph.D.University of IllinoisRichard Beeson, MemberBoard of RegentsJay Bell, Ph.D.Pennsylvania State UniversityShelley Berken, M.A.University of MinnesotaElizabeth Boyle, Ph.D.Stanford UniversityLaura Brod, MemberBoard of RegentsKathryn Brown, J.D.University of ToledoLaura-Anne Bull, Ph.D.University of StrathclydeMary Chesney, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaTom Clayton, D.Phil.Oxford UniversityLinda Cohen, ChairBoard of RegentsElaine Darst, Ph.D.University of Missouri-Kansas CityDebra DeBruin, Ph.D.University of PittsburghThomas Devine, MemberBoard of RegentsFred DuFault, M.S.Kansas State UniversityIrene Duranczyk, Ed.D.Grambling State UniversityJennifer Engler, Ph.D.Indiana University of PennsylvaniaKale Fajardo, Ph.D.University of California-Santa CruzTom Fisher, M.A.Case Western Reserve UniversityJohn Frobenius, MemberBoard of RegentsGerald Fry, Ph.D.Stanford UniversityMary Goering, M.S.University of MinnesotaStuart Goldstein, Ph.D.California Institution of TechnologyNiloufar Hadidi, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaKaren Hanson, Ph.D.Harvard UniversityJay Hatch, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaStan Hokanson, Ph.D.Michigan State UniversityVenora Hung, MemberBoard of RegentsWalt Jacobs, Ph.D.Indiana UniversityDavid Johnson, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaDean Johnson, MemberBoard of RegentsGerhard Johnson, M.D.University of MinnesotaRobert Jones, Ph.D.University of MissouriEric Kaler, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaDiane Katsiaficas, M.F.A.University of WashingtonErin Kelly, Ph.D.Princeton UniversityCarol Klee, Ph.D.University of Texas-AustinLaura Coffin Koch, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaNathan Kuncel, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaDavid Larson, Vice ChairBoard of RegentsWilliam Lauper, M.A.The Ohio State UniversityKenneth Leopold, Ph.D.Harvard UniversityAllen Levine, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaJoan Liaschenko, Ph.D.University of California-San FranciscoLinda Lindeke, Ph.D.University of Minnesota60

Holly Littlefield, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaWendy Looman, Ph.D.University of MichiganJeremiah Mans, Ph.D.Princeton UniversityRick McCormick, Ph.D.University of California-BerkeleyB. Jan McCulloch, Ph.D.University of North Carolina-GreensboroRobert McMaster, Ph.D.University of KansasDavid McMillan, MemberBoard of RegentsKieran McNulty, Ph.D.City University of New YorkTai Mendenhall, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaKaren Miksch, J.D.University of CaliforniaHastings College of the LawClarence Morgan, M.F.A.University of PennsylvaniaChristine Mueller, Ph.D.University of Maryland-BaltimoreDavid Myers, Ph.D.University of MichiganDavid Odde, Ph.D.Rutgers UniversityTim Olson, M.B.A.University of MinnesotaJordan Orzoff, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaJames Parente, Ph.D.Yale UniversityJimmy Patino, Ph.D.University of California-San DiegoDaniel Pesut, Ph.D.University of MichiganJeanne Pfeiffer, D.N.P.University of MinnesotaRobert Poch, Ph.D.University of VirginiaTeddie Potter, Ph.D.California Institute of Integral StudiesLouis Quast, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaMaureen Ramirez, MemberBoard of RegentsLuis Ramos-Garcia, Ph.D.University of TexasGerald Rinehart, M.B.A.University of MinnesotaMary Rowan, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaSerge Rudaz, Ph.D.Cornell UniversityGary Sands, Ph.D.Colorado State UniversityDiane Schadewald, D.N.P.University of MinnesotaPaul Schwartz, M.S.Webster UniversityKaren Seashore, Ph.D.Columbia UniversityMark Seeley, Ph.D.University of NebraskaJulie Selander, M.A.University of MinnesotaPatricia Simmons, MemberBoard of RegentsPaul Strykowski, Ph.D.Yale UniversityWilliam Tolman, Ph.D.University of CaliforniaDiane Treat-Jacobson, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaConnie Wanberg, Ph.D.Iowa State UniversitySusan Weller, Ph.D.University of Texas-AustinBonnie Westra, Ph.D.University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeePamela Wheelock, M.A.Marquette UniversityMichael White, Ph.D.University of MinnesotaSue Wick, Ph.D.Stanford UniversityJennifer Windsor, Ph.D.Purdue UniversityRobin Wright, Ph.D.Carnegie-Mellon UniversityPhilip Zawisza, M.M.Indiana UniversityVirginia Solis Zuiker, Ph.D.The Ohio State University61