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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
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