The first installment of tuition is due October 4, 2012. Here's a link to the billing and payment schedule along with where and how to pay.

The Office for Students in Transition is offering paid positions through the Advisement and Registration Program! If you are interested in this position please fill out this application. If you have any questions please contact Miranda Renne at renne118@d.umn.edu.

The UMD Gallery of Diversity Grants event will be held on October 10th, 2012, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., in the Garden Room.

Head football coach Bob Nielson is in the running for the 2012 Liberty Mutual Division II Coach of the Year award! Nielson previously won this contest in 2010. Each division winner will receive $50,000 to donate to charities of their choice, plus their school's alumni association will win $20,000 for programming and student scholarships! Help Bob win by voting EVERY DAY now until December 1 via your Twitter account! Go to coachoftheyear.com for more information.

Attend Study Abroad 101 every Wednesday @ noon in Kirby Student Center 323 (across from the DC) This is an open session to all students to learn the basic steps to study abroad. This is a great intro for students who know they want to study abroad but don't know where to start, or for those who have found a program and want to know the "next steps". Come join us!

Ovation Guest Artist Series Concert Five By Desgn in Club Swng
Mon., 10/1/12
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Enjoy music Club music of the 1930s, 1940s & 1950s. Five By Design's signature harmonies have for more than 15 years delighted hundreds of thousands. But beyond their vocal prowess, their performances showcase the group's penchant for storytelling and comedy. Tickets: 218-726-8877 | www.tickets.umn.edu.

Ovation Series season tickets still available & offer 4 concerts only $10 !!

UMD Music presents: Britain/Moore Duo
Tues., 10/2/12
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Marimba & Steel percussion duo.
Tickets: 218-726-8877 | www.tickets.umn.edu.

Thursday, October 4
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

The Fauré String Trio Jennifer Fauré - Violin, Raul Fauré - Viola, Olga Redkina - Violoncello
Tickets: 218-726-8877 | www.tickets.umn.edu.

Saturday, October 6
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater (SPDT) is an internationally-recognized performance company from Minneapolis, founded in 1978, that is co-directed by Suzanne Costello and Stuart Pimsler. In the US, SPDT’s work has been presented at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Dance Theater Workshop (NYC), Jacob’s Pillow, among many others.
Tickets 218-726-8561 | www.tickets.umn.edu

UMD THEATRE in collaboration with the UMD MUSIC ORCHESTRA presents
Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
Music and Lyrics by James Quinn and Alaric Jans
Book by John R. Powers

October 11-13 & 17-20, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
October 14, 2012 @ 2 pm
Mainstage Theatre

MPAC This rollicking musical filled with dance, comedy and sweet sentiment. UMD STUDENTS: Buy tickets for this mainstage show with 3 other mainstage season shows and pay only $10 !!
Tickets 218-726-8561 | www.tickets.umn.edu

Thu, Oct 4
6-8pm
Garden Room
Free to participate, pizza provided RSVP to Alex Johnson (joh04482@d.umn.edu) Minnesota Campus Compact and UMD's Office of Civic Engagement will be providing free moderator training to students interested in moderating dialogues. Come learn ways to hold a conversation, in both process and content, that break out of the culture of argument and polarized debate that seem increasingly prevalent in our society. Practice promoting learning, problem solving, and listening.

The Office of Civic Engagement maintains a list of volunteer opportunities available to students. Community organizations provide us with information and we update it weekly on our website. Please visit the drop-down box at the bottom of this webpage to view some community volunteer opportunities.

Monday October 8, 2012
Griggs Center
5-6 pm

Two years ago, Chancellor Black launched an initiative to create an inclusive campus climate (Goal 2). Learn what has been accomplished in the last two years. What changes are important to you? How can UMD be more accountable, transparent, and responsive to students?

Presenters: Susana Pelayo Woodward and Bilin Tsai
Co-sponsors: AISES, Multicultural Student Leaders, UMDSA

Monday, October 1
4 to 5 pm
Solon Campus Center 22

Come learn about the benefits of using this powerful tool to connect with people who may help you with your job search. Start developing your profile at the workshop; staff will be available to help you (bring your laptop.)

Monday, October 1
5 to 6 pm
Solon Campus Center 22

Are you... looking for employment / internship / volunteer opportunities? trying to connect with employers or volunteer organizations - nation wide? wanting to learn more about a specific company or organization? registering for a job fair, on-campus interview, or other career-related event? If you answered yes to any of these questions, GoldPASS can help! Join us to learn more about GoldPASS and how to effectively use it for addressing your needs. This resource is only available to U of M students and alumni, so don't miss out!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012
10 am to 2 pm
Kirby Ballroom and The Rafters

79 companies are registered to attend.
The Head of the Lakes Job & Internship Fair is a general (all majors) job fair held annually at UMD. Employers will be seeking candidates for internships and full-time positions, as well as promoting their company. Students register at the door. This event is free and open to current students and recent alumni from the University of Minnesota Duluth, College of St Scholastica, and University of Wisconsin Superior.
Log into your GoldPASS account to View/Search Employers

Attending Several companies will be interviewing on-campus the day of the fair and Oct 4. These companies will select students to interview at the fair:

• AFLAC-Twin Ports
• Amerprise Financial, Inc.
• CN-North America's Railroad
• Hormel Foods
• Lake Superior Consulting, LLC
• LSS Data Systems/MEDITECH

We strongly suggest that you prepare for the fair prior to attending the fair.

EMPLOYER PANEL after the fair, from 2:30-3:30 in the Garden Room

• Mikunda, Cottrell & Co Inc

Log into GoldPASS for more information

UMD FoodNews - 100% beef patties now served at the Burger Hub in food court