Campus Connection Guide 2015

2015

Campus Connection Guide

Table of Contents Welcome from the Chancellor.........................................................................2 Welcome from the Mayor.................................................................................2 Morris Mission and Learning Outcomes..........................................................3 New Student Orientation Schedule.................................................................4 Gallup: The Big Six............................................................................................6 Action Steps for Academic Success.................................................................6 Campus History.................................................................................................7 Welcome Weekends Schedule.........................................................................8 Important Dates for Fall....................................................................................9 Campus Building Guide..................................................................................10 Residential Life.................................................................................................12 Campus Dining................................................................................................13 Academic Center for Enrichment...................................................................14 Academic Advising..........................................................................................15 Student Counseling.........................................................................................15 Office of Academic Success...........................................................................16 Intercollegiate Athletics..................................................................................17 Homecoming...................................................................................................18 Rodney A. Briggs Library................................................................................19 College to Career............................................................................................20 Community Engagement................................................................................21 Morris Healthy Eating......................................................................................22 Technology at Morris.......................................................................................23 One Stop Student Services.............................................................................25 Student Employment......................................................................................26 Center for Small Towns...................................................................................26 Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Programs.................................................27 Intramurals........................................................................................................27 Regional Fitness Center..................................................................................28 Student Center................................................................................................28 Health Service..................................................................................................29 Wellness Center...............................................................................................30 Green Dot........................................................................................................31 Someplace Safe...............................................................................................31 Violence Prevention.........................................................................................32 Student Organizations....................................................................................33 Recycling on Campus......................................................................................38 Acronym Glossary............................................................................................39 Performing Arts Series....................................................................................40 CAC Films.........................................................................................................40

Important Phone Numbers Morris is part of area code 320. Local numbers have the phone number prefix 589, 585, or 208.

Academic Success.................................... 320-589-6178 Residential Life.......................................... 320-589-6475 Health Service........................................... 320-589-6070

Student Activities...................................... 320-589-6080

Higbies/Info Desk..................................... 320-589-6123

Student Counseling.................................. 320-589-6060

emergency Contact numbers In an emergency dial 911.

Campus Police........................................................................................ 320-589-6000 320-287-1601 320-208-6500 (Stevens County Dispatch) 1

Welcome from the Chancellor of our time. It is an education in which you will develop and practice speaking and writing skills, analytical and quantitative reasoning, and in which opportunities abound for problem solving and critical thinking. Your experience here will call on you to be engaged—in the classroom and outside it, in traditional academic study, through internships, service learning, and artistic performance.

A warm welcome to all of you as this new school year begins...and a special greeting to those of you who are new students, faculty, and staff members.

We welcome to our campus this fall a group of new students who bring outstanding academic credentials and who are already recognized as student leaders in their local high schools and communities. We look forward to that leadership continuing here. Our living and learning community also includes faculty and staff members who are dedicated to providing a rich, challenging, and rewarding experience for all Morris students.

And, the Morris campus continues its leadership as an institution of higher education committed to sustainability and sound environmental practices.

Powered by wind and making full use of area natural resources, we anticipate achieving our goal of energy independence.

You will have many opportunities in the coming year to meet new people, explore the surrounding area, and sample from the wide array of in- and out-ofclass experiences that characterize this nationally recognized community of scholars. At Morris, we value academic achievement and engagement, cherish and expect respect for others, and place student achievement at the center of all we do.

Like you, I look forward to this new school year and to meeting each and every one of you!

Here, you will experience a liberal arts education that encourages broad and deep study that provides opportunities to ask and answer the “big questions�

Chancellor Jacqueline R. Johnson

Welcome from the Mayor of Morris Welcome to Morris, your home away from home! We are happy you have made Morris your choice for your next adventure; whether you are here for a semester or for life, we hope you enjoy Morris and call us home! You and UMM are very important assets to Morris, and I hope Morris is an important part of your life at UMM. When you get a chance, explore Morris and get to know your new home within the campus and the surrounding community. I am sure you will feel welcome and like what you see.

Sincerely, Mayor Sheldon Giese 2

University of Minnesota, Morris Mission The University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM) provides a rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education, preparing its students to be global citizens who value and pursue intellectual growth, civic engagement, intercultural competence, and environmental stewardship.

As a public land-grant institution, UMM is a center for education, culture, and research for the region, nation, and world. UMM is committed to outstanding teaching, dynamic learning, innovative faculty and student scholarship and creative activity, and public outreach. Our residential academic setting fosters collaboration, diversity, and a deep sense of community.

Student Learning Outcomes The University of Minnesota, Morris’s goal is for students to have gained, by the time of graduation: 1. Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World through: • Core studies in the liberal arts: arts, histories, humanities, languages, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences • In-depth study in a particular field: its schools of thought, advanced theories, language, and methods of inquiry • Engagement with big questions, both contemporary and enduring 2. Intellectual and Practical Skills, practiced extensively across students’ college experiences, including: • Inquiry and analysis • Critical thinking and problem-solving • Creative thinking and artistic expression • Written, multi-media, and oral communication • Quantitative literacy • Information and technology literacy • Collaboration 3. An Understanding of the Roles of Individuals in Society, through active involvement with diverse communities and challenges, including: • Civic knowledge and engagement—local and global • Intercultural knowledge and competence • Aesthetic/artistic engagement • Environmental stewardship • Ethical reasoning and actions 4. Capacity for Integrative Learning, including: • Synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and specialized studies, and through co-and extra curricular activities • Application of knowledge, skills, and responsibilities to new settings and progressively morecomplex problems • Skills for sustained learning and personal development 3

Morris by the numbers Doors opened: 1960 Student population: approx. 1,900 Town population: 5,000 Student/faculty ratio: 15:1 Faculty with highest degree in their field: 97% Students who seek advanced degrees after Morris: 47% Average class size: 16 students Average ACT: 25 In-state & out-of-state students: 80% & 20% Students of color: 26% Majors and minors: 36 Pre-professional programs: 9 Study abroad: 50 countries on 7 continents Student organizations: 100+ Men’s intercollegiate sports: 8 Women’s intercollegiate sports: 9 Intramural leagues: 23

2015 New Student Orientation Schedule Sunday, August 23, 2015

First-year and transfer students arrive Time

Event

Location

Move in and Residence Hall Registration

Individual Halls

11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bookstore Open*

Science Building

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Lunch

Dining Hall

12–2 p.m.

Financial Aid/One Stop Open House

Behmler Hall

2–3 p.m.

Opening Convocation and Welcome

PE Center

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Orientation Group Meeting 1

Scheduled Rooms

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Parents Program Students will meet their OGLs and march into this event as a cohort. It is important to arrive a few minutes early.

Student Center, Edson Auditorium

4:30–6:30 p.m.

UMM Community Picnic Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life and Dining Services

Tug Lake (Rain/Heat: Dining Hall)

6:30–9:30 p.m.

Floor Activities

Individual Halls or Apartment Commons if Off Campus

9:30–10:30 p.m

Improv Show

Student Center, Edson Auditorium

8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

*Note: Students will buy textbooks in their orientation groups on Monday or Tuesday.

Monday, August 24, 2015 Time 7–8 a.m.

8:45–9 a.m.

Event

Location

Dining Hall Open

Dining Hall

Orientation Group Meeting 2

Scheduled Rooms

Tour 1, Block Sessions, and Settle In—See Individual Schedule Hours

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Activity

Bldg./Room

8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Buy Parking Permit

Business Office

8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Buy Books—UMM Bookstore

Science 1125

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Library Services

Circulation Desk

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Academic Success

A—Imholte 111 B—Imholte 101

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Crossing the Line

Oyate Hall

9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Introduction to Green Dot

A—Science Auditorium B—Science 1020

5:30–8 p.m.

Floor Activities Dinner with Floor

Individual Hall or Apartment Commons if Off Campus

8–9:30 p.m.

Extravaganza to Attend with Floor

Student Center, Edson Auditorium

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Time 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

8:45–9 a.m.

Event

Location

Dining Hall Open

Dining Hall

Orientation Group Meeting 3

Scheduled Rooms

First Meeting of IC Course

Scheduled Classrooms

Academic Choices

Student Center, Edson Auditorium

Advisor/Advisee Meetings

Faculty Offices/ Scheduled Locations

9–10 a.m.

10:15 –11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Tour 2 and Settle In—See Individual Schedule

12:30–3:30 p.m.

Hours

Activity

8 a.m.–3 p.m. Buy Books—UMM Bookstore 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Buy Parking Permit

Bldg./Room Science 1125 Business Office

1–3 p.m. Schedule Individual Appointments with Advisers (Optional) 1 p.m Math and Foreign Language Placement Exams 1:30–3:45 p.m. Campus SaVE Act Program 2–5 p.m. Symphonic Winds Auditions 2–5 p.m.

5:30–7 p.m.

6–7 p.m.

Music 1111-2111-1200 Mandatory Piano Placement and Reg. # Disbursement

Behmler 231 Science Auditorium HFA 74 HFA 64

2–5 p.m. Jazz Ensembles Auditions

HFA 80

2–5 p.m. Music Theory (Mus1101) Placement Test

HFA 185

2–5 p.m. Voice and Choir Placement

HFA 170

Activities Fair, Including Dinner

Campus Mall, Dining Hall if Raining

Alumni Association First Year Ice Cream Social

Campus Mall, Dining Hall if Raining

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Time

Event All Day

Location

Classes Begin

4–5:30 p.m.

Multi-Ethnic Student Program Reception

MRC Lounge

5–6:30 p.m.

GLBTQQIA Reception

Student Center, Louie’s Lower Level

First Year Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 25, 2015 6–7 p.m.

Campus Mall (Dining Hall rain site) Sponsored by the UMM Alumni Association.

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Gallup: The six college experiences linked to lifelong success “Simply getting a degree is not enough” New report findings from Gallup indicate that six college experiences are strongly linked to time-to-degree and post-graduation success.

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The “big six” are all embedded in the fabric of Morris life.

Average gpa for student leaders at morris

1. A professor who made them excited to learn; 2. A professor who cared about them as individuals;

Average gpa for studenTs not in leadership roles

3. A mentor who pushed students to reach their goals; 4. Working on a long-term project; 5. Completing a job or internship related to classroom lessons; 6. Being engaged in extracurricular activities and groups.

Of graduates who strongly agree their schools prepared them well for life, 82% reported experiencing all big six, compared with just 5% who say they experienced none. The big six are also connected to time-tocompletion: 75% of graduates who “strongly agreed” they experienced all six finished their degrees in four years—while that rate fell to just 61% for respondents who reported experiencing none.

Reprinted from the Educational Advisory Board, April 9, 2015 eab.com/daily-briefing/2015/04/09/gallup-life-success-linked-to-6-college-experiences?elq_cid=1370103

Action Steps for Academic Success

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From Mullendoore and Banahan, Navigating the First College Year: A Guide for Parents and Families, published by the Association for Orientation, Transition and Retention in Higher Education and The National Resource Center for the First year Experience and Students in Transition, Columbia, SC 2014.

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A Unique Campus History 1880s 1887

The campus sits on the original homelands of the Dakota (Sioux) and Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people, the indigenous people of this region. The city of Morris was established in 1871 as European immigrants moved to the area.

Act 1: The campus was established by the Sisters of Mercy, an order of Roman Catholic nuns, as an American Indian boarding school funded through a contract with the federal government.

The school reopened as the Morris Industrial School for Indians managed by the federal government in 1897 serving children from Anishinaabe and Dakota communities in Minnesota and the Dakotas.

“In an attempt to assimilate Native Americans, Indian boarding schools often forcibly separated indigenous children from their families, forbade them from speaking their native languages, and made them learn English as well as European ways.”

(Native American Student Achievement in Minnesota, 2013)

1909 1910

mid-1950s 1960 1964

As the US government closed off-reservation boarding schools, the campus was transferred to the State of Minnesota with federal law and state statute mandating that an educational institution be maintained on the site and American Indian students “shall at all times be admitted to such school free of charge for tuition and on terms of equality with white pupils.”

Act 2: The University of Minnesota opened the West Central School of Agriculture (WCSA) and Experiment Station on the site. The boarding high school provided core academic instruction and education on contemporary agricultural and homemaking methods for the region’s farm youth beginning after the fall harvest and until spring planting.

More of the region’s small towns had established high schools, and the University began discussing the limited future of the agricultural boarding high-school model.

Area groups organized a campaign to establish a college campus in Morris.

Act 3: The University of Minnesota, Morris opened its doors as a public liberal arts college with 238 new students.

The first class of the University of Minnesota, Morris graduates.

2010

Morris celebrates 50 years as the University of Minnesota’s public liberal arts campus.

2015

1,900 undergrads call Morris home. We are glad you are here.

A special welcome to all new students and UMM’s class of 2019.

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2015

e m o c l We s d n e k e e August 27–30 W September 4–7

welcome weekends 2015 schedule Thursday, August 27 5:30 p.m.

Morris Community Welcome Picnic East Side Park

Friday, August 28

Saturday, August 29

2 p.m.

Capture the Flag Campus Mall

2 p.m.

Morris Fest Meet on Campus Mall.

6 p.m.

Game Night Briggs Library

7 p.m.

Breakfast for Dinner Improv Show Student Center, Edson Auditorium

9:30 p.m.

CAC Films—Pitch Perfect 2 Campus Mall

10 p.m.

Black and White Dance Student Center, Oyate Hall

sponsored by Intramurals and Recreation

Friday, September 4 5:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. St. Kate’s P.E. Center 7:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Simpson College P.E. Center 7 p.m.

Movie Free for UMM Students Morris Movie Theatre 12 East 6th Street 10 p.m.

Maroon and Gold Dance Student Center, Oyate Hall

sponsored by Res Life

various activities around campus

Sunday, August 30 4 p.m.

CAC Concerts presents Author Live on the Campus Mall

weareauthor.bandcamp.com

7 p.m.

CAC and MCSA Casino Night Student Center, Oyate Hall

sponsored by CNIA and AISES

Saturday, September 5 9 a.m.

Renaissance Festival Bus Trip Meet at North Lot.

Tickets must be purchased in advance from tickets. umn.edu/UMM/Online or at the Office of Student Activities $20 per person.

12:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Hamline P.E. Center 2 p.m.

Day of Play Meet on Campus Mall.

various activities around campus

2:30 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Bethany Lutheran Edson Auditorium

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Sunday, September 6 9 a.m.

State Fair Bus Trip Meet at North Lot.

Tickets must be purchased in advance from tickets.umn.edu/ UMM/Online or at the Office of Student Activities $15 per person.

1 p.m.

Fitness Frenzy RFC

Monday, September 7 LABOR DAY 12:30 p.m.

Community Engagement Day of Service Meet at Student Center, Oyate Hall.

Important Dates for 2015–16 Fall Semester 2015 Orientation: Sunday, August 23–Tuesday, August 25 First Day of Class: Wednesday, August 26 Welcome Weekend #1: Friday, August 28–Sunday, August 30 Last Day to Add Class without Instructor Permission: Tuesday, September 1 Welcome Weekend #2: Friday, September 4–Sunday, September 6 Last Day to Add Classes: Wednesday, September 9 Last Day to Drop without “W” Symbol: Wednesday, September 9 Last Day to Change Grade Basis: Wednesday, September 9 Homecoming: Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4 Fall Break: Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October, 20 Last Day to Drop Classes: Friday, November 6 Thanksgiving Break: Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27 Fall Semester Final Exams: Monday, December 14–Thursday, December 17 Please note that your schedule for final exams will differ from your daily class schedule.

Your final exams will take place according to the schedule posted at onestop.morris.umn.edu.

If you have questions talk with your professor.

Spring Semester 2016 Holiday Break: Friday, December 18–Monday, January 18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: Monday, January 18 Spring Semester Begins: Tuesday, January 19 Last Day to Add Class without Instructor Permission: Monday, January 25 Last Day to Add Classes: Monday, February 1 Last Day to Drop without “W” Symbol: Monday, February 1 Last Day to Change Grade Basis: Monday, February 1 Spring Break: Monday, March 14–Friday, March 18 Last Day to Drop Classes: Monday, April 4 Spring Semester Final Exams: Monday, May 9–Thursday, May 12 Last Day of Spring Final Exams: Thursday, May 12 onestop.morris.umn.edu/calendars/ 9

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1. Welcome Center Admissions Center for Small Towns Community Engagement External Relations

5. Camden Hall Campus Police Facilities Management Faculty offices Social Science Division Office

2. Humanities Fine Arts (HFA) Instructional and Media Technologies Classrooms, studios, practice rooms, and faculty offices Black Box Theatre Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Gallery Raymond J. Lammers Proscenium Theatre Recital Hall

6. Saddle Club Barn 7. Green Prairie Community Residence Hall 8. John Q. Imholte Hall (IH) Classrooms and faculty offices Computer lab (24 hour) Cow Palace (IH 109)

3. Pine Hall Residence Hall

9. Behmler Hall Administrative offices Computing Services Student One Stop Business Office Office of Financial Aid Office of the Registrar Student Counseling

4. Humanities (Hum) Classrooms and faculty offices Humanities Division Office Language Teaching Center

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10. Blakely Hall Faculty offices Morris Student Success Program Residence Hall

17. Clayton A. Gay Hall Residence Hall Health Service Wellness Center Office of Residential Life

11. Spooner Hall Residence Hall

18. Dining Hall

12. Education (Edu) Education division office Classrooms and faculty offices

19. David C. Johnson Independence Hall Residence Hall 20. On-Campus Apartments

13. Multi-Ethnic Resource Center (MRC) Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Programs (EDI) Resource Center for Gender, Women, and Sexuality University Register office

21. Physical Education Center Athletic trainers Classrooms Coaches’ offices Gymnasium Intercollegiate Athletics Office

22. Regional Fitness Center Competition Pool Fitness Room Gymnasium Indoor Track Recreation Pool

14. Science (Sci) Bookstore Classrooms Duplicating Services Faculty offices Post Office Science Auditorium 15. Rodney A. Briggs Library Office of Academic Success Disability Resource Center McGinnis Room

23. Heating Plant 24. Biomass Gasification Facility

16. Student Center Academic Center for Enrichment Career Services Edson Auditorium Higbies/Information Center KUMM Louie’s Lower Level Morris Campus Student Association (MCSA) Office Office of Student Activities, Conferences,

and Special Events Study Lounge (24 hour) Turtle Mountain Cafe

25. North and South Annexes Coach and faculty offices 26. Big Cat Stadium 27. LaFave House Campus reception and meeting space

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Residential Life—Your home away from home Benefits of living on campus • Meet people from all over Minnesota, the United States, and the world

• Develop friendships that will last a lifetime

• Learn from a diverse group of peers

Average GPA for First-year students living on campus is .25 points higher than their counterparts living Off Campus (2004–12)

• Engage in learning opportunities outside the classroom

• Expand your interpersonal and leadership skills

• Gain an understanding of community responsibility • Community Advisers (CAs) are great resources, mentors, and community builders

• Safe and well maintained living environments

• Educational, informational programs

Students who live on campus have a 17% higher persistence rate to graduation than students living off campus (2004–12)

• Fun living environment with social and recreational programs

Office of Residential Life

• A focus on college success—with study spaces and designated quiet hours

Lower Level, Gay Hall Res Life Office: 320-589-6475 ORL On Call Phone: 320-287-1137 morris.umn.edu/residentiallife

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Dining On Campus The Dining Hall offers fresh, healthy foods throughout the day, including made-to-order deli, stir fry, and salad stations. Turtle Mountain Cafe (TMC) is the campus cafe, located in the Student Center. Higbies is the Student Center coffee shop and shares a space with the Information Desk.

The C-Store is our campus convenience store; it is located in the lower level of the Dining Hall and provides you with a late-night opportunity to buy a variety of items.

Dining Hall Hours Mon.–Fri.

7 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat. and Sun.

10 a.m. –2 p.m., 4:30–7 p.m.

TMC Hours Mon.–Thurs.

10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Fri.

10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat. and Sun.

Closed

Higbies Hours Mon.–Fri.

7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sat.

10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Sun.

noon–11 p.m.

C-Store Hours Daily

7 p.m.–12 a.m.

Dining Services 19 Student Center 320-589-7016 nemme011@morris.umn.edu morrisdiningservices.com To add Flex Dollars to your dining card, simply go to the Student Activities office in the lower level of the Student Center.

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Lille 1 University and Lille 3 University— Lille, France

MORRIS

Potsdam University— Potsdam, Germany

Capital Normal University— Beijing, China

Yonsei University— Seoul, South Korea

Kansai Gaidai University— Hirakata City, Japan

Shanghai University— Shanghai, China

Morris Student Study Abroad and Student Exchange

It is impossible to see your own culture until you leave it behind and are immersed in another!

Morris students study abroad (2013 and 14) Morris students volunteer Global Student Teaching Opportunities Exchange programs

­—Elizabeth Newton ’13, Elementary Education, Global Student Teaching participant

Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) enrich your Morris experience!

The Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) provides information on: • undergraduate research;

• study abroad and international exchange programs;

• the Honors Program;

• National Student Exchange; and

Why visit ACE? • Meet like-minded students • Attend events that inform you about specific programs.

• Talk with staff to find out how to enrich your Morris experience.

• national, international, and all-University scholarship fellowships.

50% OF Morris Graduates Study Abroad

OF Morris students Participate In Undergraduate Research OR creative Production

15% IS THE National Average

ACE Office 5 Student Center 320-589-7014 morris.umn.edu/ACE Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Academic Advising plan for success!

The Academic Advising Program staff can assist you with: • learning about requirements for your major;

Meet regularly with your adviser and take full advantage of the services of our office so that you accomplish what you want in a timely manner.

• changing your major or adviser;

Academic Advising

• answering questions about degree completion; and

240 Briggs Library 320-589-6010 ummadvis@morris.umn.edu Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. morris.umn.edu/academic/advising

• general academic questions.

Take advantage of your adviser’s expertise—you can learn a lot about your major and opportunities like study abroad, internships, and research.

Student Counseling

someone who will listen and help Test Center Student Counseling also houses the campus Test Center. You can take: • language and math placement exams

A wise college counselor once used this metaphor to describe college counseling: “You come to college to take courses about different subjects. Counseling is kind of like a course you take on yourself where you are the teacher and the student.” The counselor facilitates self discovery in a safe, supportive environment.

• CLEP and DSST exams for college credit • professional and graduate school admissions tests • LSAT • GRE Subject • MAT • PCAT • Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (formerly Praxis)

The Student Counseling staff is here for you if you are experiencing any number of personal or academic challenges. Services are confidential. We’re here for you as consultants, too; sometimes students are worried about a friend and want to talk with us for advice. Just call 320-589-6060.

Student Counseling and Test Center Behmler Hall, Room 235 Appointments: Monday–Friday

8 a.m.–noon, 1–4:30 p.m.

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Office of Academic Success The Office of Academic Success (OAS) provides a range of academic assistance programming as well as disability resources, support, and accommodation. All services are provided to enrolled students at no additional fee.

Disability Resource Center’s goal is to ensure that students with disabilities have access to all the learning opportunities they choose, whether in class or at work, or participating in the wide range of social and cultural experiences the University offers.

Academic Assistance offers: • Drop-in study rooms Drop-in study rooms provide collaborative spaces to work with peers on daily work and test preparation.

• Appointment-based tutoring Peer tutors are available to work with students in one-on-one and small-group sessions. Walk-in visits are welcome during listed hours, but scheduled appointments are recommended. Visit the website to learn more, view the current term’s tutoring schedule, and request an appointment.

Common accommodations include, but are not limited to: • Assistive technology and listening devices (text conversion, text to voice, audio recorders) • Student note-takers • E-book or audio book access (when available)

• Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) study groups Structured, peer-led study sessions are available for select courses.

• Exam accommodations (extended time, limited distraction environment)

• Academic counseling Counseling services range from a one-time visit focusing on a specific study skill to ongoing meetings focusing on the creation and maintenance of an academic success plan.

Call 320-589-6178 to schedule an appointment, for more information, or see our website. We can help you begin the process, including the application for services and appropriate documentation of a disability. morris.umn.edu/academicsuccess/disability

Office of Academic Success Briggs Library, Room 240 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Cougar Athletics—A W Intercollegiate Athletics

Graduation Plus* Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Morris student athletes compete in the (UMAC) as members of NCAA Division III.

Morris Students—63%

Cougar Athletics men’s sports baseball ougar Athletes—71% basketball cross-country football golf indoor and outdoor track female and field ougar male Cougar athletes soccer hletes graduate at graduate at a 20.25% tennisrate 27.5% higher higher rate than the han the federal male federal female Cougar Athletics women’s sports udent-athlete student-athlete basketball raduation rate. graduation rate. cross-country year graduation rate for 2007 cohort golf indoor and outdoor track and field soccer softball swimming and diving tennis volleyball

27.5%

A Fantastic Group A Plus* ofGraduation Student-Athletes 185 Men All Morris Students—63% 125 Women unduplicated, 2013-14

Cougar Athletes—71%

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fantastic My coaches wereStudent-Athletes absolutely hool-first, and I greatly 85 UMAC preciated this. I became All-Conference better person ethically, Award Winners ademically, and interpersonally cause91 of UMAC my participation in Academic rsity athletics.”

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Cougar female athletes graduate at a 20.25% higherofrate than athletes the Cougar federal female reported that student-athlete participation in graduation rate. graduation rate. helped their sport 2013-14 academic year them develop **requires a 3.5 GPA in thefor semester 6-year graduation rate 2007 cohort that the student-athlete is in-season. leadership skills.

A Lifelong Commitment to Health of Cougar athletes reported that participation in their sport fostered a lifelong appreciation for health and fitness.

Volleyball and men’s soccer open the 2015 Cougar fall sports season at home on Tuesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 9. See ummcougars.org for all our sports schedules.

What’s Great about Cougar Athletics?

UMM students attend Cougar —reported byevents a student-athlete athletics survey athletic freeon of charge.

“Having an outlet to help relieve stress.”

Physical Education Center 225 ummcougars.org 320-589-6425

2014–15 academic year * requires a 3.5 GPA in the semester that the student-athlete is in-season.

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The annual Alumni and Students Networking Day takes place on the Friday of Homecoming weekend. On this day, alumni visit campus to get to know students, answer their questions, and help them network.

Prepare for the day by joining Morris Connect and meeting alumni online.

HOMECOMING

2015 schedule Friday, October 2

All day........... Alumni and Students Networking Event All day....................... Hall and Office Decorating 10 p.m......... BSU Homecoming Dance

Saturday, October 3 10 a.m..................................Cougar 5K Run 10 a.m. ...........................Women’s Basketball Alumni Reunion 11 a.m........................................... Tailgate Party 12 p.m. ................ Football Game vs. MacMurray Football Coach Meet-and-Greet and Residence Halls Tug-of-War following the game 2 p.m. ....................... Men’s Soccer vs. St. Scholastica 4:15 p.m. ..............Women’s Soccer vs. St. Scholastica 7 p.m.........................................HomeKUMMing concert

Sunday, October 4

12 p.m.......................................Alumni Men’s Soccer Game 1 p.m....................................................Alumni Baseball Game 2 p.m. .....................................................Homecoming Concert

For a complete schedule of events, visit morris.umn.edu/homecoming.

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Rodney A. Briggs Library

gateway to research help—plus a whole lot more Interlibrary Loans Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service offers an impressive track record for filling requests for books, articles, DVDs, CDs, and more. Complete the ILL request form available on the library’s website, or use one of the forms embedded in the library’s databases.

Briggs Library provides resources and assistance you’ll need to complete your papers and projects.

• Helpful and knowledgeable staff and friendly student assistants • More than 270,000 books, e-books, DVDs, music scores, and CDs • More than 70,000 e-journals and print journals • More than 150 subscription databases and online reference sources • Camtasia workstation, scanners, photocopiers, and microform equipment • Printers • Charging capability for mobile devices

Study Space Briggs offers study carrels, tables, and small-group meeting rooms. By student tradition, first and fourth floors are quiet areas. The entire library has wireless capability and charging stations, with computers scattered throughout the building as well.

Study Breaks Need to take a break from studying? Check out the library’s collections of entertainment DVDs, CDs, and best sellers. Watch for announcements for librarysponsored special events, including monthly game nights. At the end of the semester, consider visiting the stress-free zone on the first floor, and stop at the main desk for late-night coffee or snacks.

LibGuides Figuring out which resources to use can be overwhelming. LibGuides is an easy way to find out where to start your research.

Reference Desk Still need help? Simply stop at the reference desk, and a librarian will be glad to assist you. Reference librarians are available 56 hours per week at the reference/research help desk and by appointment.

You also can call the reference desk at 320-589-6176, send an email to “Ask A Librarian,” or contact us via chat from the library home page.

Briggs Library Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. until 1 a.m.

Friday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Sunday noon until 1 a.m.

Extended hours during finals week 320-589-6175 morris.umn.edu/library

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College to Career It’s never too early to think about your future—start exploring your options today! With educational and experiential opportunities across campus, we’ve got you covered no matter what you have planned beyond graduation.

We’ve Got You Covered when It Comes to Career Prep Creative problem-solving, effective communication, working with others—employers look for all of these skills when they make their hiring decisions.

That’s good news for Morris grads, because those are exactly the kinds of things you’ll gain from your liberal arts education here.

Alumni Agree!

Of recent Morris Graduates were either Employed Or pursuing A Higher Degree Within One year of Graduation

Lifelong Learning Begins Right Here Many Morris alumni continue their educations after they’ve left here. With 57 percent of Morris students participating in undergraduate research or creative production, our graduates are perfectly prepared for academic success at the graduate level.

94 percent of alumni say their Morris degrees were smart investments

47% of graduates attend

graduate school

during their careers

25% go directly after

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Morris 70% of Morris grads

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medical school.

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1,580 members on the LinkedIn UMM Alumni group

Morris Connect 1,130 participating alumni!

academic excellence rated “most important” by alumni [ alumni are happy ]

The campus’s exclusive online networking tool offers participating alumni and students the ability to connect 24/7/365.

morris.umn.edu/alumni/morrisconnect

63% of Morris chemistry graduates go directly

to graduate or professional school

Find What You Need to Get Ahead...No Matter What Your Next Step Might Be

Career Services

GoldPass Connect with internships, volunteer, and employment opportunities throughout the world with GoldPASS— the University of Minnesota’s internet-based resource for students and alumni. Register for the all-UM Career Fair online through GoldPass. goldpass.umn.edu

Briggs Library, Room 110 (Lower level tunnel between Student Center and Briggs Library) Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

320-589-6065 morris.umn.edu/career

+$1,000,000

The census bureau reports that people who earn a bachelor’s degree make $1,000,000 more in a lifetime than people who hold only a high school diploma. bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm nacubo.org/Research/Research_News/Lifetime_Earnings_College_Graduates_Still_Earn_More.html

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Office of Community Engagement get involved!

Do you want to…

• tutor elementary school students?

• commit to volunteer at one of more than 500 non-profit, school, or government agencies in Stevens County?

• write a proposal related to your passion to present at a city council meeting?

• provide activities and companionship for elders living in a nursing home?

• hold a fundraiser for a community organization?

• organize an art, drama, or literary event that brings awareness to a community issue?

• lead a community dialogue and action planning session about a social issue of interest to you?

• use your research skills to benefit a community agency?

• make our community, state, nation, or world a better place?

If you want to get involved in the community in these or any other ways, visit us! We will help you use your unique interests and skills in a way that benefits both you and the broader community.

Here are some of the opportunities available to you: Community Service Program: We will help you, your residence hall floor, athletic team, or student organization get involved in the community, whether you are interested in a one-time, direct service project or a longer-term commitment.

event that raises awareness about violence and poverty in our community.

Annual Days of Service: Participate with your peers in our annual days of service: Fall Day of Service, Trick or Can, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Days of Service, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

Service-Learning Program: Several academic courses include research, community building, or direct service projects that benefit the broader community. Check out our course offerings during registration, or talk to us about directed study opportunities!

Soup and Substance: Participate in, or help plan, a monthly dialogue about a community issue.

The Morris campus was awarded national honors for community engagement in 2015:

Tutoring, Reading, and Enabling Children (TREC): Assist with literacy activities for preschool through elementary school students at a variety of community sites.

Community Engagement Classification for 2015

Community ESL Program: Teach English to community members whose first language is Spanish, or help with literacy activities for children of our ESL students—and get to know community members you might not otherwise meet!

(Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching)

Jane Addams Program: Participate in weekly student- and community-member-led discussions and activities to create cross-cultural and universitycommunity bonds.

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Office of Community Engagement 206 Welcome Center 320-589-6276 engagmnt@morris.umn.edu morris.umn.edu/communityengagement

Community Meals: Help plan and cook a community meal open to anyone—or just show up for delicious, healthy food and fellowship!

Bread ‘N Bowls: Volunteer at this annual spring 21

Morris Healthy Eating What if the healthy choice were the easy choice?

Morris Healthy Eating is working to make fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods more available and accessible on the University of Minnesota, Morris campus, in Morris, and in Stevens County.

The initiative links leaders from our food, healthcare, and educational systems with partnering organizations, agencies, and businesses to make the healthy choice the easy choice in our community.

Get Involved!

• Join the Student Organic Gardening Club to help with the campus gardens.

• Volunteer to help tend and harvest the Native American Garden.

• Take MORRIS COOKS! classes.

• Farmers Market and Local Foods Feast on campus September 22.

• Native American Traditional Foods Community Meal September 28.

Morris Area Farmers Market Thursdays 3 p.m.– 6 p.m. through September

Morris Healthy Eating 320-589-6075 morris.umn.edu/healthyeating

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by Sodexo, connects the food grown on campus with the people who prepare it.

SQUASH

Since 2010, Morris Healthy Eating student leaders have worked in collaboration with Dining Services, the Morris Area Farmers Market, Stevens Community Medical Center, Pomme de Terre Foods, and others to bring more healthy foods to our tables.

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On the Morris Public Library Lawn, 102 East 6th Street, Morris www.morrisareafarmersmarket.com

Technology at Morris Connecting to the Morris Network All of the residence halls and campus apartments have network jacks for wired Internet access. You must provide your own Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the network jack in your room.

Ethernet cables can be purchased at the Bookstore.

Wireless networking (WiFi) is available across most of the campus, including residence halls and academic buildings. We recommend using the “U of M Secure” wireless network for the best connection.

Prevent damage from malicious software.

If you need help getting your devices connected to the network, please contact the Helpdesk.

3. If your computer gets a pop-up window saying that you are infected with a virus, do not click on the scan button. Close the pop-up box, and open the antivirus software installed on your machine. Run the scan from there. The first pop up box is more than likely malware trying to install on your computer.

1. Make sure that your computer is set to automatically update the operating system.

2. Windows users should make sure they have antivirus programs installed on their computers and keep them updated. (Windows 8 has this built in. Just make sure you have Windows Defender turned on.)

Your UMM Google account includes: • Gmail • Google Calendar • Google Drive • Google Groups

4. Ads on the web are very tempting to click, but don’t do it. Spyware is usually bundled in ads, and clicking on an ad may infect your computer.

Students are encouraged to use Google Calendar and Drive for their scheduling and storage needs.

Contact the Helpdesk to set them up on your mobile device.

5. Download software only from trusted sites.

Technology Purchases Students are eligible for free Microsoft Office and discounted tech purchases.

Visit morris.umn.edu/technology to learn more.

6. Using peer-to-peer file sharing programs, such as BitTorrent or uTorrent, is against University policy. Sharing copyrighted material is against the law. If you share on the University network, you will get a copyright infringement notice from the copyright holders who could take you to court. Stay legal and purchase your media through official vendors.

Safe Computing—Protect your computer from malicious software and remember to backup your important data!

Find more information about safe computing at safecomputing.umn.edu. The University of Minnesota will never ask for your login and password information in an email message.

7. Regularly update all programs on your computer, especially antivirus software, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Firefox, Google Chrome, Java, and iTunes. Backup your documents, pictures, and music regularly.

We suggest that you purchase either a portable hard drive or a larger flash drive to store this media. You may also use your UMM Google Drive account to backup your documents. If you have any questions or need help, please contact the Helpdesk.

Problems on your computer, phone, or tablet If you do end up having problems with one of your personal devices, the Helpdesk can help you get it running again. All of the services provided by the Helpdesk are free of charge to all current students.

Any parts that need to be replaced will be billed to your student account.

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Other technology resources The campus provides a pool of equipment for instructional use that includes Mac and PC laptop computers, data projectors, digital still and video cameras, and portable video production equipment. Students may check out this equipment on a shortterm basis at no cost for use on class presentations and individual media projects.

digital media lab in creating video projects and with converting video footage from a variety of video sources: cameras, DVDs, SD cards, and numerous video file formats for use in their academic or personal projects.

Helpdesk 123 HFA 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday 320-589-6150 ummhelp@morris.umn.edu morris.umn.edu/technology

All general purpose classrooms are available for walkin use by students and are equipped with computers, data projectors, screens, sound systems, and are controlled by integrated touch control panels. Students can receive assistance using the

Computer Labs on Campus Imholte 11—24-hour, all PC Science 2530—all PC Briggs Library—PC and Macs

The lab computers are set up with graphic and word processing software along with special instructional packages. Printers are available in most labs and are set up for two-sided printing to reduce paper waste.

Student Center—24-hour, PC and Mac HFA 26—Digital Media Lab (*no printer) HFA 123—Two PCs, two Macs, printer

Email is the official source of university communication. Check it regularly.

The Office of University Relations can Help You Publicize Your Campus Event!

University Relations serves as the communications and media relations unit for the Morris campus.

Students turn to University Relations for: • help publicizing campus events, including advertising and public relations; • graphic design; • access to high-quality campus logos and photography; • photography services.

morris.umn.edu/urelations 108 Welcome Center 24

320-589-6050

One Stop Student Services Count on One Stop Student Services to provide expert assistance in the areas of enrollment, financial aid, billing, payment, student employment and veterans services.

MyU portal Log in here to see your personal class registration, financial aid, tuition and fee payments; connect to your university email; access Moodle; and more.

Class selection tools A class selection tutorial on tools to help you find and create a course schedule that works for you.

How to guides Step-by-step instructions for common tasks related to student enrollment, finances, and personal information.

of Morris students receive financial aid

Financial aid basics Detailed introduction to the process of applying for and receiving financial aid.

One Stop counselors can help you understand your Financial Aid package.

One Stop Student Services 105 Behmler Hall 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday 320-589-6046 • 800-992-8863 ummonestop@morris.umn.edu onestop.morris.umn.edu

Grant parent/guess access Students must grant permission for parents or guests to access their student records and the online billing payment system.

onestop.morris.umn.edu check your progress toward your degree APAS = Academic Progress Audit System.

The report provides progress information towards general education requirements, majors or major/minor requirements, and degree completion.

find a job on campus

Open positions are listed online.

grant parent/guest access

A student must grant permission for a parent or guest to access the details of, or to view bills and make payments in, her or his student account.

connect with a ride

Zimride is a private ridesharing network for University of Minnesota, Morris.

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Students work in many areas around campus, gaining real-world work experience.

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HOURS/WEEK

During the academic year students may work up to 10 hours per week in work study positions. Students may be eligible to work up to 40 hours each week during breaks.

Student Employment Morris provides many on-campus job opportunities for students. Earning money while going to school helps you finance your education while providing you with the opportunity to become a valuable part of the campus community. To learn more, visit onestop.morris.umn.edu/studentemployment/.

Center for Small Towns Looking for a great job opportunity?

Look no further than the Center for Small Towns (CST) to gain practical workplace experience in a variety of areas and disciplines.

CST connects small communities with the resources of the larger University system and provides students hands-on experience. Students work on a large variety of projects such as assisting with sustainability issues for rural communities, analyzing and creating surveys, researching rural issues, working with community leaders, and much more. Serve the greater community while gathering valuable resumĂŠbuilding experience and gaining marketable skills!

Center for Small Towns

You do not have to be work study eligible. Apply online via onestop.morris.umn.edu/studentemployment

2nd Floor, Welcome Center 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday 320-589-6451 morris.umn.edu/cst

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Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Programs Morris is the most diverse campus of the University of Minnesota system and one of the most diverse universities in Minnesota. The University of Minnesota, Morris Office of Equity, Diversity and Intercultural Programs (EDI) works with campus and community partners to meet students’ needs, foster inclusive diversity, and promote intercultural competence for all students.

The office supports: Gateway Summer Bridge Program International Student Program Morris College Success Program Multi-Ethnic Student Program Multicultural Student Organizations Multi-Ethnic Mentorship Program Resource Center for Gender, Women and Sexuality Safe Zone STELLAR Summer Bridge Program

The programs of EDI provide an access point for students to engage as global citizens in the areas of leadership, civic engagement, and social justice.

Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Programs Multi-ethnic Resource Center 320-589-6095 morris.umn.edu/equitydiversity

Intramurals No one sits on the sidelines.

Session I

Fall Semester classes start–fall break

of Morris students play intramural sports

Mondays and Wednesdays: Flag Football Tuesdays and Thursdays: Co-ed Softball, Doubles Bean Bags Sundays: Doubles Sand Volleyball, Coed Ultimate Frisbee, Doubles Disc Golf

Session II

Fall break–Fall semester finals week Mondays and Wednesdays: Co-ed Basketball Tuesdays and Thursdays: Doubles Badminton, Women’s Volleyball Sundays: Co-ed Dodgeball, Doubles Racquetball Intramurals Office of Student Activities Student Center morris.umn.edu/intramurals 27

The Regional Fitness Center (RFC) The Regional Fitness Center is a campus and community fitness center serving UMM, the City of Morris, Stevens County, and the Morris Area Schools.

We try to create a supportive environment where you can create your personal healthy lifestyle.

Your UMM student fees cover your membership at the RFC. Stop by to work out, participate in a group fitness class, use the pool, or look for a job. regionalfitnesscenter.com

The Student Center the campus living room The Student Center is the living room of the campus—the place where the entire campus community gathers and where you can always find a buzz of activity. From tables with student groups advertising their events, to hallways lined with students, faculty, and staff waiting to vote, or give blood, or hear a speaker. It serves as a place to meet classmates, study for a test, get cash at the ATM, grab a coffee, or just hang out. It is home to: Turtle Mountain Cafe (TMC)

Student Organization Area

Edson Auditorium

Morris Campus Student Association (MCSA)

Oyate Hall

Campus Activities Council (CAC)

Louie’s Lower Level

KUMM Radio

Higbies/Information Center

Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE)

24-Hour Study Lounge/Computer Area Office of Student Activities, Conferences, and Special Events

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Health Service Your first stop for all your medical needs.

557 cold kits

Health Service is an outpatient health care facility serving Morris students and offering:

• On-campus access to physicians and nursing staff

Health Service

Clayton A. Gay Residence Hall out signed Lower level—East Entrance to students Office Hours, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

2014–15 Registered Nurse, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Medical Staff, 9 a.m.–noon

• Medical treatment • Routine lab tests

70 FLU SHOTS • Immunizations

320-589-6070 hlthserv@morris.umn.edu morris.umn.edu/wellness/physicalhealth

• Prescriptions

014–15 school year All students registered for six or more credits may

u shots free to Morris students. useare Health Service.

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to students —satisfaction survey, spring 2014 2014–15

AFTER-HOURS MEDICAL ATTENTION Contact Stevens Community Medical Center at 320-589-1313 400 East 1st Street Morris, MN 56267 In an emergency, dial 911.

SATISFACTION SURVEY

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Wellness Center

Stay healthy. Stay safe.

The Wellness Center offers services to help students relieve stress, improve health, and feel safe on campus.

about any life situation. Workshops facilitated by the Wellness Center include stress management, chronic pain and illness support groups, and empowerment workshops for women.

Resources include: • Literature on staying healthy physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually,

Morris’s Violence Prevention Program works in collaboration with the Offices of Student Affairs, Campus Police, Equal Opportunity, Someplace Safe, and student leaders to foster healthy relationships and promote bystander intervention to prevent personal-power-based violence, including sexual violence, relationship violence, and stalking on campus. The office is a lead collaborator in Morris’s Green Dot initiative.

• Free condoms and contraceptives, • A comfortable area where you can sit and reduce stress, • Student volunteers to whom you can talk during office hours.

Wellness Center

Relationship and sexual health resources are provided in the Wellness Center to ensure that relationships remain healthy. Information promoting proper contraceptive use and positive relationship dynamics are offered in addition to counselors and student volunteers who are happy to talk with you

Gay Hall, 16A (across from Health Service) 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday 320-589-6061 morris.umn.edu/wellness/center

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Students living on campus rate Morris in the top 5% of schools nationally for safety and security.

The University of Minnesota, Morris is committed to each student’s safety and wellbeing. Campus programs support student wellness, foster the building of healthy respectful relationships, uphold campus policies, and promote individual action to create a violence-free campus.

Each Morris student contributes to a healthy campus community for us all.

No one can do everything But everyone can do something.

What’s Your Green Dot? ...

All students are expected to abide by the University of Minnesota Student Code of Conduct.

For a copy of the student conduct code, Morris’s annual security and fire safety report, and safety resources see: onestop.morris.umn.edu/safety/ Offices of Student Affairs, Campus Police, Equal Opportunity and Someplace Safe The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to all its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Someplace Safe Someplace Safe works in collaboration with UMM’s Violence Prevention and Response Program to offer free confidential advocacy services for sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. Someplace Safe can also assist students who have concerns about friends and family members who may be at risk.

An advocate is available to talk with 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-974-3359 and on campus in Student Counseling at scheduled times each week.

Call 320-589-6060 for more information.

Someplace Safe 800-974-3359 someplacesafe.info Stevens County Violence Prevention Task Force facebook.com/SCVPTF

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VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE violence prevention

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Manyor physically campus resources exist to help TO victims of violence.

If you are mentally incapacitated or impaired—due HELP VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE. to alcohol or drugs or because you are asleep or unconscious— For immediate support available 24 hours a day. there is no consent. If physical force, manipulation, intimidation EMERGENCY For Immediate Support available 24 hours/dayCALL 911 and/or threats are used, there is no consent.

24 hour Crisis Line—Call 800-974-3359 Someplace Safe—confidential support Emergency.......Call 911

Campus Police SOMEPLACE SAFE and CAMPUS POLICE can help you 24 hours a Call 320-287-1601 Officer on Duty 24 hour Crisis day. If you are sexually assaulted, you can get a FREE medical exam Line Call 320-208-6500 Law Enforcement Communications Center for evidence collection. You Call may choose to file a police report—now 800-974-3359 (Someplace Safe—confidential support) UMM provides a trained Victim/Survivor Advocate, who can or in the future. Save your clothes, sheets, etc. in a paper bag. Save inform you of all your options and connect you to resources. any texts, messages, or emails related to the assault.Campus Police HELP IS AVAILABLE.

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SOMEPLACE SAFE—CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY PARTNER Victim/survivor advocacy and services, support VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM—CAMPUS Student Affairs, Campus Police, Someplace Safe, Equal Opportunity Victim/survivor advocacy, campus accommodations, resources, support CAMPUS POLICE—CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY Law enforcement and personal safety STEVENS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER—COMMUNITY 24-hour emergency care, exams, health care

Someplace Safe—UMM and Community Partner 800-974-3359—24 hour crisis line 320-589-3208 Victim/survivor advocacy and services, support

GET INVOLVED

ADDITIONAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE RESOURCES

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS Violence Prevention and Response Program—UMM Multi-ethnic, international, and GLBTQ student support HEALTH SERVICES Student Affairs, Campus Police, Someplace Safe, Equal Opportunity Confidential health care, exams, and follow-up care one can do everything LIFE Victim/survivor advocacy, campus accommodations,RESIDENTIAL resources, support Response, referrals, housing accommodations, and support

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Campus Police—UMM and Community Law enforcement personal safety What’s your Greenand Dot? Officer on duty:....................................................................... 320-287-1601

STUDENT AFFAIRS Campus accommodations and student judicial processes STUDENT COUNSELING Confidential personal counseling TITLE IX COMPLIANCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Title IX complaints, harassment complaints

Campus Police Office:............................................................. 320-589-6000 Communications Center*:....................................................... 320-208-6500 *Also serves Morris Police and Stevens County Sheriff

Stevens Community Medical Center—Community onestop.morris.umn.edu/safety/ 320-589-1313 24 hour emergency care, exams, health care Poster content adapted from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Aurora Center.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to all its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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Activities Fair

browse and sign up for student organizations

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Campus Mall (Dining Hall rain site)

FREE FOOD!!!!!

Student Organizations With more than 100 student organizations, Morris has something for everyone.

Check out all the clubs and organizations at morris.umn.edu/webbin/StudentActivities.

ACM COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB (ACM/CSCI)—Students interested in Computer Science exchange ideas and discuss areas not normally covered in the classroom. Highlights include guest speakers, fieldtrips to prominent businesses, and internship seminars.

BAD MOVIE CLUB—The place to be for indulging the absolute worst in cinematic travesty. MSTies (you know who you are!) are heavily encouraged to come. There’s no pain like pain shared, but comedy is the best medicine, so come down to Louie’s Lower Level and get ready to laugh and joke the tears away.

Adventure Club—The purpose of this organization is to promote an active lifestyle by creating a community of individuals who want to participate in group adventures that are nature oriented.

BIG FRIEND/LITTLE FRIEND (BFLF)—BFLF is a community outreach program that pairs you up with a student from one of the local elementary schools. You get to spend time hanging out with your little and acting as a mentor to them. We also have monthly events and parties that everyone is encouraged to attend. This is a great way to get involved in the Morris community, and to make a positive impact on a child’s life.

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY—As student affiliates of the national American Chemical Society, members promote chemistry-related activities, speakers, and fieldtrips.

AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY (AISES)—Nurtures the building of community by bridging science and technology with traditional Native values.

BIOLOGY CLUB (TRI-BETA)—Devoted to the furthering of interests in biology, this club incorporates all areas of the science. Activities include scheduled speakers, fieldtrips, and fundraising.

ANIME CLUB—Dedicated to growing and sharing an interest in Japanese animation, including movies, TV series, and more!

We meet on a weekly basis and focus on showcasing a variety of work, from the well-known to the obscure. Whether you’re a long-time fan or simply curious, feel free to stop by!

BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU)—BSU seeks to promote unity and diversity among all ethnicities and cultures in the community. The group serves as a representative to share Black culture. All are welcome.

ART CLUB—For anyone who likes art! Activities include hosting gallery openings, sponsoring art sales, guest speakers, and periodic trips to galleries and museums.

Blood drive committee—Hosts three Red Cross blood drives each year.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES COUNCIL (CAC)—CAC is a student organization charged with providing educational, cultural, social, and recreational programming for the campus. The group encourages the development of leadership skills in its five committees (Concerts, Convocations, Films, Performing Arts, and Homecoming and Traditions).

Artemis Fleet—A club dedicated to the cooperative spaceship simulator Artemis. This is the ideal science fiction simulation experience if you are interested in fictional space travel and ship management.

ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ASA)—ASA seeks to increase awareness of Asian cultures between Asian and nonAsian students.

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CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY (The Newman Center)— Seeks to build a caring Christian community through weekly fellowship meetings and by sponsoring spiritual, social, educational, and service activities.

EDUCATION MINNESOTA STUDENT PROGRAM (EMSP)— A group for elementary and secondary education majors. Our goal is to promote interest in and enthusiasm for the field of education, provide information regarding educational issues, encourage professionalism in the field of education, develop a stronger relationship with the surrounding school districts, and provide support for underclassmen who are pursing education majors.

CIRCLE OF NATIONS Indigenous ASSOCIATION (CNIA)— This is an organization dedicated to increasing awareness of American Indian cultures and issues.

Classics Club—A student-run club open to all students interested in anything classical. Focuses include Latin and Greek studies.

Electronic Dance Music Club (EDM Club)—For the love of music made with buttons. We are EDM Club, a group dedicated to anything related to electronic music. A place for aspiring DJs, producers, or the curious to meet and share techniques.

COLLEGE BOWL—This group organizes a game between two teams in which team players must answer questions of academic trivia. UMM College Bowl travels around the state to compete with other teams.

FEED Fiction Magazine—FEED is a student-run magazine dedicated to publishing fiction stories in the genres of sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and anything in-between. All stories are set in the area in and around Morris to create an alternate mythos for the town and campus.

COLLEGE REPUBLICANS—This group promotes, supports, and participates in conservative and/or Republican ideologies and activities on the UMM campus and in the broader community.

FENCING CLUB—This group is dedicated to Olympic-style fencing. Requires no prior experience, only a willingness to learn and practice.

Computer Science Club—The Computer Science Club promotes the discipline to new students as well as organizing special sessions and events that range from from career planning to programming contests.

(FLOATING) WORLD—Not only the sole literary publication on the UMM campus, but also a group dedicated to the connection and flourishing of the literary community on campus—fiction and nonfiction writers, poets, lyricists, and visual artists. Floating World allows for the publication of student work by the students themselves as well as hosts weekly workshops, readings, and creative events throughout the year.

CONCERT CHOIR COUNCIL—This group represents the UMM Concert Choir, which rehearses for an hour every Monday through Friday. The choir performs at the annual Homecoming Concert and Annual Carol Concert, among others. The choir also tours annually in the spring.

Cougar Cheerleading—Cougar Cheerleading is a club that promotes school spirit at sporting events.

Foodlumms—FoodlUMMs engage and educate UMM students on food topics, food production, and food policy through discussions, connections, events, and activities, with a goal of increasing knowledge and transparency within our local and global food systems.

Cougar Color Guard (CCG)—Cougar Color Guard promotes students coming together with common interest and perform with each other.

FRENCH CLUB, “Entre Nous”—Entre Nous brings activities and performances to campus, and partners with French clubs of neighboring campuses to enjoy events. Entre Nous hosts a weekly/bi-weekly conversation table where students can meet other French-speaking students and practice French conversational skills.

Cougar Kink—Strives to inform and educate about alternative sexualities as well as to provide a place of community and connection for those who participate in or are interested in the fetish or kink lifestyles.

Crafting Club—Explore all things crafting-related in this club. Some activities include knitting, crocheting, and other handmade crafting projects. Lessons will be offered at meetings.

GEOLOGY CLUB—This group is the ideal way for students to meet with people interested in the history of the earth as recorded by rocks.

DANCE ENSEMBLE—This group provides an opportunity for students interested in dance to work together, create dance performances, and sponsor activities that further the availability of dance at UMM. They perform twice a year.

German Club—Auf Deutsch, bitte!, the German Club, is an organization to foster unity among persons interested in German and to promote the German culture.

GROUND QUIDDITCH—This group organizes the intense sports event inspired by the Harry Potter series. Teams “fly” around on broomsticks trying to score goals. Are you a wizard?

DISABILITY ALLIANCE TEAM (D.A.T.)—D.A.T. raises awareness, educates the student body, and offers open discussion regarding disabilities.

Honors Council—The Honors Council aims to provide students with challenging, rewarding educational experiences to complement their liberal arts education. Students completing the Honors Program will be given their degree “with honors” in recognition of their distinction and work.

Doctor Who Society—This organization explores the world and adventures in the popular science fiction series, Doctor Who. All are welcome to learn more about the Doctor’s travels.

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Horror Movie Club (HMC)—Watching horror movies and having fun.

MATH CLUB—a great way to learn more about the mathematics program including faculty, classes, and course material. We also play fun logic games-many times having tournaments-and watch a movie or two. We accept all students: math majors, physics majors, art majors, undecided majors. Come and join in on the discussions and games!

IMPROV—Improv provides a free and informal opportunity for anyone and everyone to practice improvisational theatre. The group meets weekly and hosts auditions at the beginning of each year for the University’s official performing improv troupe, Breakfast for Dinner.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION—An association interested in creating opportunities for international students to interact with the campus community. They facilitate activities that raise awareness of issues concerning international students and American students interested in studying abroad.

MEININGENS—This is the student theatre group. The group provides an arena for students to be involved in all aspects of the theatre. Meiningens produces an annual show that is completely student-run as well as produces staged readings and other theatre events throughout the year.

INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP—An opportunity for students of various denominations to learn together from the Bible, encourage each other in following Jesus Christ, and spread the Good News. Large group meetings include worship, Bible teaching, and drama; close-knit small groups focus on in-depth Bible study and prayer. IVCF also sponsors student-led retreats, mission trips, and campus events.

Minecraft Club—The purpose of this organization is to bring together a community of Minecraft fans and players to interact in a way that positively influences the growth and playing experience of Minecraft across campus.

MINNESOTA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (MPIRG)—A grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit, studentdirected organization that empowers and trains students and engages the community to take collective action in the public interest throughout the state of Minnesota. Students work together to plan successful campaigns, alongside MPIRG staff and UMM administrators. Our chapter has recently increased sales of sweatshop-free clothing in our bookstore, as well as played a vital role in the expansion of composting on and off campus.

Invent Science Magic (ISM)—educates students in the magic of science. Student will then share this magic with the Morris community. People will recognize the potential of science through ISM activities.

Jane Addams Project —Jane Addams is an organization that works to foster intercultural and bilingual discussions.

MOCK TRIAL—This group is a team that prepares arguments for mock court cases. Members play the roles of attorneys and witnesses, and the teams compete against teams from other colleges throughout the state and country.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE COUNCIL—A group involved in organizing one of the strongest jazz programs in the Midwest. The bands perform at a variety of formal functions, festivals, clinics, performing arts series, and other private events. Each spring, UMM brings in world-famous guest artists who perform with the jazz bands as part of Jazz Fest.

Morris Queer Student Initiative for Equality (MOQSIE)—University of Minnesota Morris’s LGBTQ* group, provides not only a safe space for people of all gender and sexual identities to discuss LGBTQ* issues, but also strives to educate the campus and surrounding community about issues impacting queer people. We also organize queer events such as coming out week and pride week as well as social events such as one of the most anticipated campus events, the annual UMM drag show.

KUMM, the U-90 Alternative, 89.7 FM, Student Radio—KUMM is an entirely student-run radio station which broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Students are involved with the station both as on-air DJs and in departments such as news and publicity.

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY—This group offers a weekly fellowship and faith sharing event called Unwinders, a quarterly Bible study, a “peer ministry” program that develops student leadership skills, and actively co-sponsors a variety of oncampus events. LCM is headquartered at The Christus House just off campus on Second Street.

MORRIS CAMPUS STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MCSA)—UMM’s central student governance body. Student representatives work year round, serve, and advocate for students. Our goal is to provide a student voice on important campus issues and to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to make UMM an even better place! Forum takes place every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Cow Palace. We hope to see you there!

Magic the Gathering club—Provides students interested in Magic: the Gathering with a fun place to play with like minded individuals.

Morris Community Church Campus Ministries (MCCCM)—Students interested in getting more involved in local churches and fellowships can join MCCCM club to find opportunities, such as mentorship, near campus.

MANAGEMENT /ECONOMICS CLUB—This club is for students majoring in, minoring in, or interested in management and economics. Lectures and discussions on issues relating to economics and business are presented on campus.

Morris Feminists—Exists to challenge patriarchy as it is manifested in male domination, sexism, heteronormativity, and homophobia at UMM, in the Morris community, and broader society.

MARTIAL ARTS AND SPORT SPARRING ORGANIZATION— The purpose of this club is to instruct students in mixed martial arts. Members practice sparring, wrestling, ground fighting, and practice real-life application of the striking arts. The group also delves into use of martial arts weaponry and defense against street weaponry.

Morris Marksmanship Club (MMC)—The Morris Marksmanship Club is an on campus gun/shooting/hunting club at the University of Minnesota Morris campus.

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Morris Model United Nations (Model UN)—This club prepares and sends a small group of delegates to represent different countries at various Model United Nations Conferences across the nation.

Pokemon Club—The Pokemon Club exists to challenge everyone to be the very best like no one ever was. To catch them is our real quest to train them is our cause. We wish to collect a group of like-minded individuals and bind them with our collective love for pokemon.

The Morris Northstar—The Morris Northstar is an alternative student-produced newspaper published on a monthly basis.

Political Science Club—This group provides a setting for the discussion and promotion of political thought, ideas, and inquiry.

Morris Slam Poetry (SlamMo)—This organization encourages the creation and performance of spoken word and slam poetry, and forms a team for competition in poetry slams.

POM Squad—Pom, a performance squad with a hip hop background, encourages UMM school spirit and performs for crowds at sports events.

Morris Strings—This organizations provides students who play stringed instruments at any skill level the experience of playing in an orchestral group.

Prairie Pagans—This student organization provides open discussion and learning on pagan beliefs, writing, and ideas.

Morris Tennis—Students interested in playing tennis for fun or competitively.

National Association for Music Education (NAME)—NAME is a professional organization that offers a multitude of opportunities for the aspiring music educator, including conferences at the state and national levels, monthly teaching updates and materials, and numerous other resources. This organization is a great opportunity for anyone pursuing a career in music education.

Pre-Health and Veterinary Club—All pre-professional students can get involved in this club to network with other students and the pre-professional community within Morris.

PSI CHI—This is the UMM chapter of the International Honor Society in Psychology and has the purpose of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship and advancing the science of psychology.

NORDIC SKI CLUB—This club brings cross-country skiing to UMM students. Students at all experience levels are welcome to join in the fitness and recreational aspects through ski trips, social events, and other fitness activities.

Psychology Club—promote members’ general knowledge of psychology and provides extracurricular activities which allow this knowledge to be used. Open to all UMM students interested in psychology, not just majors.

ORGANIC GARDENING CLUB—A great way to learn about gardening, cooking, and the food world of Morris. Throughout the school year, we plan out the garden for the summer, have cooking/baking parties, and tour greenhouses and nearby farms. Then when summer roles around, you can finally see and taste all the amazing fruits and vegetables that have been planted! Everyone is welcome and no experience is needed, just interest and enthusiasm!

Role Playing Games (RPG) CLUB—This club offers multiple campaigns for interested players to join, as well as opportunities to be a Dungeon Master.

RUGBY Team, Men’s (Mud daubers)—The purpose of the rugby team is to instruct, teach, and promote the sport of union rugby through the student body and community.

SADDLE CLUB—This is an organization for students interested in horses. Through the Saddle Club, students may apply to bring their horse to stay in the Saddle Club Barn, get involved in horse-related activities, and meet others who share their passion for equine companions.

PAINTBALL CLUB—This club is dedicated to playing and promoting the sport of paintball by regularly meeting to play both on campus and at tournaments around the state.

PEER HEALTH EDUCATORS—This club is run through the Wellness Center located in Gay Hall and provides information on health-related issues through different events, floor programs, tabling activities, and an annual speaker.

Sigma Delta Pi— This organization honors excellence in the study of the Spanish language and in the study of the literature and culture of Spanish-speaking peoples. It fosters good relationships between Spanish-and-English-speaking peoples.

Phi Alpha Theta National History Honors Society (PAT)—The Alpha Omicron Kappa chapter of Phi Alpha Theta recognizes students for their achievements in the field of history; the lifetime national membership provides them with unique opportunities to share their historical research with the community at large.

SIGMA TAU DELTA—This is the International English Honor Society that recognizes students who excel in the field of English literature, literacy, and linguistics. UMM’s chapter, Alpha Lamda Xi, includes involvement in service projects.

Internships, conferences, and professional opportunities are available through the national organization.

Physics and Engineering Club—This club promotes the general knowledge of physics and engineering, while providing a venue for discussing topics and educational material in the field. It seeks to make available resources about internships, graduate schools, and careers.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB—A club for students interested in American Sign Language (ASL).

SMASH! CLUB—This is a club designed to promote harmony through the common interest of video games.

Pi Sigma Alpha—Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honors society of political science. To become a member, you must take several upper-division political science classes and retain a high GPA. PSA has hosted a state House/Senate debate.

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Sociology and Anthropology Society—Our society is designed to promote the wealth of knowledge found in the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. The society’s purpose is to network with other students, practice the skills involved with both disciplines, attend professional conferences, and most important of all, have a good time doing it.

STUDENT DFL—The purpose of this group is to get Democrats elected. Student DFL strives to make politics fun and interesting to target the demographic of 18–24 year old voters.

UNIVERSITY REGISTER—Publishing approximately 12 issues per semester, the UR is the weekly campus newspaper providing a source of news, entertainment, and upcoming campus events.

Vamos Juntos—Vamos Juntos- seeks to promote the usage and practice of the Spanish language. We have biweekly meetings and sponsor activities throughout the year, including a fall “Dia de los Muertos” dance, a yearly field trip to the cities for a cultural activity and other fun activities throughout the year such as board game or movie nights. We also help to sponsor a weekly Spanish conversation table comprised of students, faculty, and community members.

STUDENTS AGAINST CANCER—Initiates and supports programs of the American Cancer Society in an effort to support those affected by and eliminate cancer. The club holds awareness events, bake sales, and other fundraisers to contribute to the fight against cancer.

VOCES UNIDAS (UNITED LATINOS)—This is an organization that aims to raise awareness and encourage understanding of various Latin cultures. Composed of students of many ethnicities, this club is open to anyone interested. Meetings are conducted in English.

STUDENTS TODAY LEADERS FOREVER—This group revolves around leadership and its development through community service here in Morris and around the country. STLF strives toward the mission to follow one’s dreams in a nonjudgmental atmosphere, and to spread idealism and optimism.

WELS Campus Ministry—A group of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod students meeting together for bible study, worship, and service activities.

WOMEN OF COLOR ASSOCIATION (WOCA)—This group’s goal is to create unity, identity, and a sense of belonging for women of all color. It provides a safe haven and a place to learn about one’s own and others’ cultures and to promote equality and a positive self-image.

SWING CLUB—This club meets every week to swing dance. All experience levels are welcome as fall semesters are dedicated to beginner techniques, and spring semesters are dedicated to lifts.

WOMEN’S RUGBY—promotes student participation in the fast growing sport of rugby. We have weekly practices, home and away games, as well as at least three overnight trips a year. We love experienced players, but most of the students who join are new to rugby so everyone is welcome to join. Women’s Rugby is a good opportunity to try something new and make some great friends.

SYMPHONIC WINDS COUNCIL—With approximately 70 musicians (majors and non-majors), Symphonic Winds performs eight concerts on campus during each academic year. Membership is open to all Morris students, faculty, and staff as well as interested community members.

TAEKWONDO CLUB—This club provides a safe and fun learning environment in which UMM students, faculty, staff, and Morris area community members can learn the Korean martial art of Taekwondo. Involvement includes benefits in physical and mental health as well as cultural knowledge.

Worship and Word as Jesus’ Disciples (WWJD)—The purpose of this organization shall be to provide a means for students to explore Christianity more deeply. This will be done through worship and Bible study.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB—This club is open to anyone interested in the sport who is willing to have fun while playing.

Members of all skill levels are welcome.

Yoga club—Yoga Club meets to to discuss, experiment and practice different types of yoga. All levels are welcome.

United Students for Africa—Strives to raise awareness about African issues and to educate the campus and the surrounding communities about African cultures and their ways of living.

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Recycling on Campus Materials Recyclable on Campus In residence halls, please sort and individually bag recycling and bring to your hall’s recycling room.

In on-campus buildings, please look for appropriate containers.

Recycle

Compost

Plastic containers­—all numbers except #7 Glass (all colors) Aluminum (pop cans) Tin (soup cans) All containers should be rinsed no aluminum foil, no ceramics or window glass

pizza boxes food napkins coffee grounds and filters milk cartons most food containers from cafeteria paper coffee cups food wrappers containers tissue paper Excludes: Caribou Coffee cups

Cardboard corrugated boxes, brown paper bags, brown envelopes, bright and dark colored non-glossy paper, coated cardboard no food contaminants (e.g. pizza boxes)

Hazardous Materials

Paper office ledger, legal pad paper, letterhead paper, tablet and note paper, all computer paper, Post-It Notes, white and pastel envelopes including plastic windows, factory wrapper from reams of paper, file cards Staples do not have to be removed.

Excludes: carbon paper, blue print paper, coated fax paper, food wrappers and containers, tissue paper

Do not throw these in the trash!

Bring to Recycling Center (building near horse barns, north side of campus).

• aerosols • fluorescent tubes and CFLs (compact fluorescents) • secure IDs (MKeys) (place in battery buckets located around campus) Contact Environmental Health and Safety at 320-589-6106 with questions regarding disposal of hazardous materials. Unauthorized disposal is illegal.

Toner Cartridges • please use receptacles found at various locations on campus

compost Items are composted on campus, and the nutrient-rich soil that results is used for campus landscaping and gardening.

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Acronym Glossary AFRC: The Activities Fee Review Committee allocates the student activity fee to Morris student organizations for activities and events. The fee allows student organizations to do exceptional things and keeps the price of events down.

MRC: Multi-Ethnic Resource Center is home to the MultiEthnic Student Program, International Student Program, and the Resource Center for Women, Gender and Sexuality.

MSP: The Multi-Ethnic Student Program works on racial/ethnic identity development, recruitment and retention of students of color, community development, cultural enrichment, academic outreach, and advocacy.

APAS: The Academic Progress Audit System is a computerized report that provides information about completing degree and licensure requirements. It is accessible under the “Degree Planning” category at onestop.morris.umn.edu.

OGL: Orientation Group Leaders are dedicated second, third, and fourth year students who want you to feel at home here at Morris. Feel free to stop any of them if you have a question!

CA: Community Advisers are econd, third, and fourth year students who work in the residence halls. They help to build a community in the residence halls.

ORL: The Office of Residential Life coordinates on-campus living and can help with anything from roommate assignments to applications to be a community adviser. Located in Gay Hall.

CAC: Members of the Campus Activities Council’s committees (Films, Concerts, Convocations, Homecoming & Traditions, and Performing Arts) plan and coordinate programming and activities each semester. Most events are free.

PAL: Peer Assisted Learning study sessions are available for select courses. Upperclassmen review course material and host study sessions to help you get a grip on a class. They have taken the class before and are taking the class again with you, so they know what’s going on.

CST: The Center for Small Towns acts as a link between the University and the surrounding region. It helps to address the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities and assists them in facing these issues.

PSEO: Post secondary education opportunity students are high school students who are taking advantage of an opportunity to receive college credit.

EDI: Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural programs work with campus and community partners to provide academic, social, and cultural support services and programs. EDI promotes inclusive diversity and intercultural competence, engaging students as global citizens.

RAD: Rape-Aggression Defense courses are offered by Campus Police. Students can go through a comprehensive course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques.

GER: General Education Requirements provide the framework for your liberal arts education. The GERs are designed to help you build intellectual skills and to look at issues from more than one perspective.

RFC: The regional Fitness Center has strength and fitness classes as well as a great weight room and indoor track.

Research shows: healthy body = healthy mind.

HD: Hall Directors are staff in the Office of Residential Life who are there to assist you with any problems you may have in the residence halls and supervise CAs.

TA: Teaching assistants are upper class students who assist faculty by leading discussion groups, assisting with labs, etc.

TMC: Turtle Mountain Cafe is located in the Student Center.

It’s a great place to hang out, eat, and attend events like Open Mic Night or BINGO.

LGBTQQIA: UMM has an active lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer community. Groups like Moqsie and the QIC (queer issues committee) work to promote an understanding of and equal rights for queer people.

URS: The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual spring event where students present their research and creative activity to peers, faculty, staff, and family.

ISP: The International Student Program works with the International Student Association to assist international students studying here.

LTC: The Language Teaching Center, located in the lower level of the Humanities building, holds resources to help you learn a foreign language.

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2015–16

2015–16

Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now! Friday, September 18, 2015

Home Free Friday, October 9, 2015

The Home Free presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board and General Mills Foundation.

Blackpack: S.E.L.L.O.U.T. Friday, November 6, 2015

Ten Strings And A Goat Skin Saturday, February 13, 2016

ARENA Dances: The Main Street Project Saturday, March 5, 2016

Dates and artists may change. Check our website for the most current information. morris.umn.edu/ performingarts

CAC Films Fall Semester 2015 Pitch Perfect 2............................. Friday, August 28.........9:30 p.m.................campus mall Into the Woods........................... Friday, September 11.......9:30 p.m.........Edson Auditorium Big Hero 6.................................... Friday, October 23........9:30 p.m.........Edson Auditorium The Rocky Horror Picture Show.... Friday, October 30..........12 a.m...........Edson Auditorium Furious 7.....................................Friday, November 13........9:30 p.m.........Edson Auditorium That Awkward Moment.................. Friday, December 4........9:30 p.m.........Edson Auditorium All films are free and open to the public 40