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FEBRUARY 2012 |
2/3: Get Ready Campus Visit
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
2/4: Literacy Corp Training
Literacy Corps tutors receive training that includes skills for tutoring with children, Readers and Writers Workshop, and an overview of each literacy site. It is open to Literacy Corps tutors.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
2/4: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
2/4: College Goal Saturday Kick-Off Event
Learn about free community services offered to families and college-bound students. Free tax fair and FAFSA Workshops are also available. Co-sponsored by the Center for Community-Based Learning, Financial Aid Office, Accounting Department, Admissions, the YMCA and the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library. Open to the public.
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Library
2/9: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Minneapolis, M2600
2/10: College for Kids (Dayton's Bluff Elementary)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
2/11: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
2/11: FAFSA Workshop
Get assistance completing the FAFSA application. Open to the public.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 329
2/14: Minnesota Association for Experiential Learning Meeting
A panel of student interns from various univesities and agencies will present their experiences.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Lib. 308
2/14: Facilitator Training
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: FH L118
2/14: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
2/16: Study Abroad Information Session
Traveling abroad can engage you, sparking intellectual curiosity. It’s a dynamic way to understand your discipline in a global context. Should you wish to include study and travel abroad in your course of study, please attend a Study Abroad Information Session. Resources will be made available to help you to meet your objectives, design your ideal study abroad program and meet Metropolitan State University study abroad policies and procedures.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: SJH 252
2/16: Dayton's Bluff Book Club
This neighorhood book club will meet monthly from November 2011 to March 2012 to discuss and share thoughts about selected books. Books and a light dinner will be provided at no charge for each meeting.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Paul Room
2/17: Get Ready Campus Visit
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
2/24: College for Kids (Dayton's Bluff Elementary)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
2/27: Metro State Votes 2012 Conventions 101
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
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MARCH 2012 |
3/2: College for Kids (Johnson Elementary)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
3/3: FAFSA Workshop
Get assistance completing the FAFSA application. Open to the public.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 329
3/6: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
3/8: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
3/9: College for Kids (Dayton's Bluff Elementary)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
3/13: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
3/14: President's Circle of Engagement
Honoring Metropolitan State University faculty members for exemplary leadership in connecting course content with community partnerships leading to social transformation for local communities in which our students study, live and work.
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: New Main, Great Hall
3/15: Study Abroad Information Session
Traveling abroad can engage you, sparking intellectual curiosity. It’s a dynamic way to understand your discipline in a global context. Should you wish to include study and travel abroad in your course of study, please attend a Study Abroad Information Session. Resources will be made available to help you to meet your objectives, design your ideal study abroad program and meet Metropolitan State University study abroad policies and procedures.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Mdwy J
3/21: Marriage Amendment
The forum will include balaced presentations and discussions concerning the upcoming November vote on the Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment which will appear on the November 2012 ballot as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
3/22: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: SJH 252
3/22: Dayton's Bluff Book Club
This neighorhood book club will meet monthly from November 2011 to March 2012 to discuss and share thoughts about selected books. Books and a light dinner will be provided at no charge for each meeting.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Paul Room
3/23: Get Ready Campus Visit
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
3/26: Multicultural Achievers Computer Class
The YMCA Multicultural Achievers is a High School and Junior High School program that helps African American, Hispanic and Latino students set and obtain high educational and career goals. Students participate in team building, leadership skill development, and increasing academic achievement. Youth focus on goal setting, preparing for High School, exploring post secondary options, college tours, and cultural enrichment to assist in preparation for after high school and success in their secondary program.
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 132 & Lib. 306
3/30: Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet School Gordon Parks Workshop
The CCBL and Gordon Parks Gallery Director worked with In Progress, a local non-profit with a mission to diversify cultural dialogue and pave the way for new voices in the field of digital media, created Gordon Parks workshop curriculum to educate young people on Gordon Parks' life and work. Students participate in hands-on activities with local artists including digital photography and Photoshop enhancement, bookmaking and painting through which they can gain inspiration to explore the arts and envision diverse and positive means of expression and community engagement.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 132 & SJH L9
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APRIL 2012 |
4/6: Kidventure Camp K-6
Kidventure Camp is a program developed by the East Side Learning Collaborative, a group made up of east side organizations providing free youth programming during "out of school" days as part of Mayor Coleman's education initiatives. Registration required through St. Paul Park & Recreation.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NM Great Hall, SJH L9, Lib. 302, Lib. 307 & Lib. 329
4/10: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
4/11-12: MCAN Call to Action Summit
4/19: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 4:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location: Mdwy 36
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MAY 2012 |
5/4: Dayton's Bluff Elem. Gordon Parks Workshop
The CCBL and Gordon Parks Gallery Director worked with In Progress, a local non-profit with a mission to diversify cultural dialogue and pave the way for new voices in the field of digital media, created Gordon Parks workshop curriculum to educate young people on Gordon Parks' life and work. Students participate in hands-on activities with local artists including digital photography and Photoshop enhancement, bookmaking and painting through which they can gain inspiration to explore the arts and envision diverse and positive means of expression and community engagement.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302, Lib. 312 & Lib. 321
5/8: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
5/17-19: Qhia Dab Neeg Film Festival
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
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JUNE 2012 |
6/1: Multicultural Achievers Celebration
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: New Main, Great Hall
6/11-15 : YOUniversity Middle School Program (Week 1)
St. Paul and Minneapolis Get Ready! Graduates students that are currently in 6th-8th grade have the opportunity to participate in a one week program that focuses on career and educational options and as well as fun interactive classes! Students also participate in off campus service-learning projects and field trips. All classes and workshops provide university students with teaching and teaching assistant opportunities.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
6/12: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
6/14: East Side Network Cafe Training
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: FH Auditorium, FH Reception Area, Lib. 302 & NM, Great Hall
6/18-22 : YOUniversity Middle School Program (Week 2)
St. Paul and Minneapolis Get Ready! Graduates students that are currently in 6th-8th grade have the opportunity to participate in a one week program that focuses on career and educational options and as well as fun interactive classes! Students also participate in off campus service-learning projects and field trips. All classes and workshops provide university students with teaching and teaching assistant opportunities.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
