Have you heard about past service trips to New Orleans, Gulfport, and Biloxi?
Join volunteers from UMD and the greater Duluth community as we help re-build homes in and near Smithville, Texas, that were damaged by the wildfires of September 2011. Trip planners are coordinating the effort through Faith Village and the Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team.
The registration fee is $430 per person - due February 8, 2013. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, December 5
10 am - 2 pm
International Education Office

Shana, from CIS abroad will be tabling in front of the UMD International Education Office on CIS abroad sponsors study abroad programs all over the world. Stop by the International Education Office for more information.

Wednesday, December 5
12:00 pm
Kirby Student Center RDC 323 (across from the Dining Center)

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!
Sponsored by the International Education Office

UMD Theatre holiday event:
It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
By Joe Landry

November 29 – December 1 & 5 – 8, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
December 2, 2012 @ 2 pm
Mainstage Theatre

Inspired by the classic American film, this 1940s live radio broadcast using the same characters and storyline of a man who discovers the incomparable value of each of our lives.
Tickets: 218-726-8561 | tickets.umn.edu. BOGO offer for UMD Students/Faculty/Staff (Wed., 12/5).
Call the box office for details.

UMD Music presents

Tuesday, December 4, 2012
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Jazz Ensemble I – Ryan Frane, conductor
Jazz Ensemble II – Adam Booker, conductor
Adult $8 | Senior $7 | Student $5 | UMD Student $3 Tickets: 218-726-8877 | tickets.umn.edu

UMD Music presents

Friday, December 7, 2012
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

VOCAL JAZZ Lake Effect and Chill Factor – Tina Thielen-Gaffey, conductor
Adult $8 | Senior $7 | Student $5 | UMD Student $3 Tickets: 218-726-8877 | www.tickets.umn.edu

UMD Music presents

Saturday, December 8, 2012
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Jean R. Perrault, conductor
Performing Vivaldi's "Gloria" with UMD Concert Chorale, along with many other works.
Adult $8 | Senior $7 | Student $5 | UMD Student $3
Tickets: BOGO offer: UMD Faculty & Staff. 218-726-8877 | www.tickets.umn.edu

UMD Music presents

Sunday, December 9, 2012
3 pm
Weber Music Hall

CONCERT BAND AND CHAMBER CONCERT
Symphonic Wind Ensemble - Mark Whitlock, conductor
Concert Band – Daniel W. Eaton, conductor
Adult $8 | Senior $7 | Student $5 | UMD Student $3 Tickets: 218-726-8877 | www.tickets.umn.edu

UMD Music presents

Monday, December 10, 2012
7:30 pm
Weber Music Hall

Woodwind Chamber Concert
Adult $8 | Senior $7 | Student $5 | UMD Student $3 Tickets: BOGO offer for UMD Faculty & Staff

The Office of Civic Engagement is seeking your clothing and shoe donations on behalf of Duluth's Damiano Center. In particular, men's shoes and teenage/young adult clothes are needed.

From Dec 3 to 17, you may drop items in collection boxes located in the Multicultural Center, LSH Lobby, Ianni Lobby, and the Bus Hub.

Monday, December 3
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.)

Tuesday, December 4 OR Wednesday, December 5
2 to 4 pm
Solon Campus Center 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.

Thursday, December 6
1 to 3 pm
Solon Campus Center 22

So you've heard about LinkedIn, and even developed a LinkedIn profile, now what's the next step? Come to our LinkedIn Drop-in Hours! Our staff will give you immediate feedback and suggestions on your current profile.

Similar to our Resume Drop-in Hours, no appointment is needed for these 10-15 minute sessions. Bring your laptop!

• UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair XXXVI (Cedar Falls, IA) - February 1-3, 2013
• Environmental Career Fair (St Paul, MN) - February 6, 2013 - 1 to 5 pm
• Spring 2013 Science and Engineering Career Fair (Minneapolis, MN) - February 7, 2013
• Head of the Lakes Spring Job Fair (Superior, WI) - February 13, 2013 - 1 to 5 pm
• U of M Job and Internship Fair (Minneapolis, MN) - February 22, 2013 - 10 am to 4 pm
• Transportation Career Expo (Minneapolis, MN) - March 5, 2013
• Minnesota Education Job Fair (Minneapolis, MN) - April 15, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 5
11am-2pm
The Kirby Ballroom

A wide variety of student health information and free goodies will be available at this annual event. The theme is “Healthier, Happier You!”. Massages and yoga will be offered, as well as great resources for supporting student health during college.

Monday, December 3
11am
Kirby Garden Room

Jean Rodvold, the new UMD Food Coach, will be providing a presentation on campus for students about “How to eat through stress: finals and the holidays”.
This is hosted by the Student Health Advisory Committee.

Thursday, December 6
6pm
Ballroom

“Tapped”, a film about the environmental health concerns pertaining to bottled water.

December 2 – 8 is Ban the Bug week and time to encourage all Minnesotans to get their flu shot. Flu doesn't usually peak until February, so let's keep vaccinating!

UMD FoodNews - Just Try It! - OR - Don’t Shoot Yourself in the Foot, Plus Other Tips to Take With You While You Eat This Holiday Season and Beyond.

Wednesday, December 5
9:00 - 10:30 am
T.V. lounge outside of the Multicultural Center.

This event will be introducing a new community of Time Traders at UMD. Time trading is using time instead of money when exchanging services.