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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 <strong>and</strong> gold. Thiscelebration brings the campus community togetherwith events such as; cheer <strong>and</strong> lip sync competitions,sports competitions, community service events,<strong>and</strong> of course the Homecoming parade, concert<strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> getinvolved in the campus community.Parents WeekendSeptember 28 - September 30Mark your calendars <strong>and</strong> invite your family!The University of Minnesota’s Parents Weekendpresents many activities for your family toparticipate in <strong>and</strong> see what college life atthe U of M is all about!Late Night BreakfastDecember 13Every fall semester before exam week begins,Housing & Residential Life <strong>and</strong> University DiningServices hosts Late Night Breakfast. Visit oneof the residential restaurants <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> attractions for studentsto take advantage of all week.Spring Jam 2013April 25 - 27Celebrating the warm weather <strong>and</strong> end of theschool year, Spring Jam is a three-day musicfestival planned by students on the Student Unions& Activities Programming Board, <strong>and</strong> includes manylive concerts <strong>and</strong> performances, <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> gold school spirit right away bypurchasing your season football, basketball <strong>and</strong> hockeytickets today! Visit www.mygophersports.com or call612-624-8080 for all athletic tickets <strong>and</strong> information.There are over 20 sports to choose from!Northrop <strong>Events</strong>In winter 2011, Northrop Auditorium, in the heart of theEast Bank campus, closed for a significant revitalizationthat will transform it into a leading performing arts<strong>and</strong> vital academic center of distinction in Minnesotawhen it re-opens in fall 2013. During this time, NorthropConcerts <strong>and</strong> Lectures has launched its NORTHROPMOVES campaign <strong>and</strong> will move its world-class danceprogramming to downtown Minneapolis in the gorgeousOrpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue. Student, staff,<strong>and</strong> faculty discount <strong>and</strong> rush tickets are available.612-625-6600, northrop.umn.eduDon’t shop on an empty stomach.Savvy grocery shoppers use lists<strong>and</strong> always go shopping after dinner.Find more grocery tips at:http://z.umn.edu/LLASgroceries54
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