REMINDER: The DTA and Saturday Finals

Plan ahead for Saturday finals if you take the DTA to campus! Please check the bus schedules because the Saturday schedule may be different from the Monday-Friday schedule.

Late Night Library (Free Food)

This semester Student Association is hosting its annual Late Night Library outside the library from midnight to 1:00am.

There will be healthy choice food options and drinks that are FREE to all UMD students on these dates:

Friday, December 16th
Sunday, December 18th
Monday, December 19th

There will be music playing, and members of Student Association scattered all around to answer any questions students may have. Hurry down fast though, because the food always goes quickly!

Library hours are extended and the complete schedule is posted online.

Study for Finals at Glen Avon (Free Food)

The Glen Avon church community is opening its doors to hundreds of students for the finals week on December 16-20. With the library getting overwhelmed with students needing their own study spots, places to study are needed.

Meals will also be provided to students as well. Many don't get proper nutrition during finals week. Students often skip meals because they "don't have time" to make a meal on their own. At Glen Avon, two square meals and snacks will be provided to students at a suggested donation of $3-5. Church members are also taking time out of their busy holiday season to make fresh rolls and treats for the students.

Energy drinks will be available for a very cheap price for students to take on the road with them. Group study rooms are also available with wireless internet.

This event is being sponsored by Tau Kappa Epsilon, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Student Association, and SuperOne. For more information check out the Facebook event page "STUDY FOR FINALS AT GLEN AVON -- FREE FOOD!"or email Andy Grengs, gren0065@d.umn.edu

Dates & Times of the events:
December 16 Friday 4pm-2am
December 17 Saturday: 10am-2am
December 18 Sunday: 10am-2am
December 19 Monday: 10am-2am
December 20 Tuesday: 10am-2am

"Holiday Give Aways" for CHUM

What: "Holiday Give Aways" for CHUM
Where: Kirby Bus Hub
When: This week - Monday & Wednesday from 11am-1pm
Why: To collect non-perishable food and clothing for homeless families during the holidays. Bring food or clothing to drop off at the Bus Hub on your way by.
Bonus: Live music, performances, and ticket raffles for spring events!
Sponsored by: International Club, QASU, BSA, and Kirby Student Center

Resume Drop-in Hours

Wednesday, December 14 OR Thursday, December 15 - Last for this semester!
2 to 4 pm
SCC 22

Get immediate feedback on your resume, no appointment necessary! These 10-15 minute sessions are for students who already have a written resume and have reviewed the Resume Guidelines in the Career Handbook. You MUST bring a paper copy of your resume to the session, and then receive feedback from Career Services staff.

If you are a beginning resume writer, develop your resume prior to attending one of these sessions by using the Resume Writing section of the Career Handbook.

Want to learn more about the Peace Corps?

Join the Alworth Institute at noon for lunch on Thursday, December 15, at Kirby Student Center 268 (Multi-Cultural Center). UMD alumnus Shawn Grund, on leave from his Peace Corps' stint in Rwanda, will be speaking about his experience and answering questions you may have about participation. Mr. Grund received a B.A. in communication in 2010.

MATLAB now on sale to all U of M students

OIT is pleased to announce that all University of Minnesota students enrolled in at least one credit are now eligible to purchase a one year MATLAB license. MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment that enables you to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran. It is used primarily by Computer Science students. Qualifying CSE & CFANS students will continue to have access to a license free of charge through their college.

To learn more about MATLAB and see it in action, visit the MATLAB site.

To purchase the software at the discounted student rate, visit the U of M MATLAB Software UTools page.