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JANUARY 2009 |
1/9: College for Kids (Dayton's Bluff Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
1/12: Nellie Stone Johnson Campus Visit
Eight grades from Nellie Stone Johnson will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
1/12: Community-Based Research Circle
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 306
1/13: Teens Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
1/16: College for Kids (Johnson Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
1/21: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 301
1/22: Meals on Wheels Recruitment
This is for Metropolitan State staff, alumni and faculty only.
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 306
1/23: Kidventure Camp K-6
Kidventure Camp is a program developed by the East Side Learning Collaborative, a group made up of east side organizations providing youth programming during "out of school" days as part of Mayor Coleman's education initiatives.
Time: 8:00am- 5:00pm Location: St. Paul Campus
1/28: Project SHINE Orientation
The SHINE orientaion will go over expectations and specifics for the SHINE student tutors and three hours of ESL and Citizenship tutor training by the Minnesota Literacy Council. It is open to students particating in Project SHINE.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
1/30: College for Kids (Johnson Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
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FEBRUARY 2009 |
2/6: College for Kids (Dayton's Bluff Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
2/7: East Side Listening Session
The East Side Listening Session is an opportunity for youth from the East Side youth to share their perspective on the neighborhood, their schools and their ideas for change. It is organized by Youth Voice, a project sponsored by the Dayton's Bluff Urban Collaborative, of which Metro State is a member. The event is open to youth (14 through 20) who live on the East Side. Interested adults may also attend. For more information, contact Tom O'Connell at 651-793-1436.
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Location: New Main, Great Hall
2/7: College Goal Saturday Kick-Off Event
Learn about free community services offered to families and college-bound students. Tax fair and FAFSA Workshops are also available. Co-sponsored by the St. Paul Public Library. Open to the public.
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Library
2/7: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
2/7: FAFSA Workshops
Get assistance completing the FAFSA application. Co-sponsored by the Financial Aid Office. Open to the public.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
2/10: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
2/13: College for Kids (Dayton's Bluff Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
2/14: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
2/19: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 301
2/20: College for Kids (Dayton's Bluff Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall
2/21: FAFSA Workshops
Get assistance completing the FAFSA application. Co-sponsored by the Financial Aid Office. Open to the public.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
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MARCH 2009 |
3/4: Battle Creek Middle School Campus Visit
Seventh and eighth graders from Battle Creek will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
3/7: FAFSA Workshops
Get assistance completing the FAFSA application. Co-sponsored by the Financial Aid Office. Open to the public.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
3/10: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State,
the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many
teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
3/9: Kidventure Camp K-6
Kidventure Camp is a program developed by the East Side Learning Collaborative, a group made up of east side organizations providing youth programming during "out of school" days as part of Mayor Coleman's education initiatives.
Time: 8:00am- 5:00pm Location: St. Paul Campus
3/10: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
3/12: Tax Fair
Tax preparation assistance for low-income families. Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan State University Accounting Department. Open to the public.Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
3/21: FAFSA Workshops
Get assistance completing the FAFSA application. Co-sponsored by the Financial Aid Office. Open to the public.
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 312
3/25: New PeaceJam Mentor Training
PeaceJam is a great opportunity for university students to work with high school kids and provide guidance while exploring peace and justice topics! University students are paired up and work with groups of youth throughout PeacJam weekend (March 28 & 29) and will also have the opportunity to meet Adolfe Pérez Esquivel, Nobel Peace Laureate and Human Rights activist (and very talented artist!). Training is provided and the entire commitment (training and PeaceJam weekend) is approximately 26-30 hours total.
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: NM L215
3/26: New PeaceJam Mentor Training
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: NM L215
3/27: Nellie Stone Johnson Campus Visit
Eight grades from Nellie Stone Johnson will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall
3/27: All PeaceJam Mentor Training
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: NM L215
3/27: Presidential Lecture Series / PeaceJam
Adolfo Pérez Esquivel of Argentina is the keynote speaker at Metropolitan State's 2009 President's Lecture Series on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Saint Paul Campus, Founders Hall, Auditorium. The public talk is free but tickets are required. Contact the Center for Community-Based Learning at 651-793-1285 or cbl.center@metrostate.edu
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Location: FH Aud, FH Reception
3/28-29: PeaceJam
The mission of PeaceJam is to create a new generation of young leaders committed to positive change in themselves, their communities and the world though the inspiration of Nobel Peace Laureates. This year's PeaceJam is hosted by Metropolitan State Univeristy in partnership with Neighborhood House and youthrive.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. Paul Campus & Neighborhood House
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APRIL 2009 |
4/2: Anderson Open Campus Visit
Seventh graders from Anderson Open will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall
4/4: FAFSA Workshops
Get assistance completing the FAFSA application. Co-sponsored by the Financial Aid Office. Open to the public.
4/14: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State,
the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
4/15: Community Partnership Forum
The forum, which will include both University and community member, will
* Continue the work started with the MN Campus Compact assessment greant, sharing results from the fall focus groups and testing ideas for asessment tools with measurable quality indicators
*Identify ways to deepen existing partnerships or new potential collaboration opportunities
*Identify next steps for partnership cultivation and assessment
For Metropolitan State staff and faculty only. See complete agenda.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
4/16: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 301
4/17: New Spirit Charter School Campus Visit
Eighth graders from New Spirit will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall
4/22: Community Partnership Forum
The forum, which will include both University and community member, will * Continue the work started with the MN Campus Compact assessment greant, sharing results from the fall focus groups and testing ideas for asessment tools with measurable quality indicators
*Identify ways to deepen existing partnerships or new potential collaboration opportunities
*Identify next steps for partnership cultivation and assessment
For Metropolitan State staff, faculty and community partners. See complete agenda.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
4/23-24: National Youth Service Day
Metropolitan State University and the Community Design Center of Minnesota work with Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School throughout the year to develop and implement spring activities for National Youth Services Day and Earth Day. University students and staff are invited to participate in these activities.
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MAY 2009 |
5/11: Nellie Stone Johnson Campus Visit
Eight grades from Nellie Stone Johnson will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
5/12: Teens Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State,
the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
JUNE 2009
6/15-19: YOUniversity (week 1)
St. Paul and Minneapolis Get Ready! Graduates students that are currently in 6th-8th grade have the opportunity to participate in a one week program that focuses on career and educational options and as well as fun interactive classes! Students also participate in off campus service-learning projects and field trips. All classes and workshops provide university students with teaching and teaching assistant opportunities.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
6/22-26: YOUniversity (week 2)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
JULY 2009
7/14: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
7/21: Freedom School Campus Visit
Students from Freedom School will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
AUGUST 2009
8/11: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
8/20: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 301
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SEPTEMBER 2009 |
9/8: Project SHINE Orientation
The SHINE orientaion will go over expectations and specifics for the SHINE student tutors and three hours of ESL and Citizenship tutor training by the Minnesota Literacy Council. It is open to students particating in Project SHINE.
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
9/8: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
9/11: Remembering 9/11
Time: 9 - 10:30 a.m. Location: FH Aud.
9/14: Constitution Day
Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Location: FH Aud.
9/16: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 301
9/19: YMCA Muti-Cultural Achievers
The YMCA Muticultural Achievers is a High School and Junior High School program that helps African American, Hispanic and Latino students set and obtain high educational and career goals. Students participate in team building, leadership skill development, and increasing academic achievement. Youth focus on goal setting, preparing for High School, exploring post secondary options, college tours, and cultural enrichment to assist in preparation for after high school and success in their secondary program.
Time: Location: St. Paul Campus
9/26: Washington Middle School Campus Visit
Students from Washington Middle School will have the chance to experience a college environment and dream about the future when they visit Metropolitan State. The middle school students arrive in the morning, participate in a scavenger hunt around campus, register for classes, attend a fun class designed and taught by university staff, faculty, and students.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
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OCTOBER 2009 |
10/13: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
10/21: Power to the 8th
Power to the Eighth play, created by CLIMB Theatre in collaboration with the Minnesota Office for Higher Educations, helps 8th grade students to understand the importance of setting goals and making the choice to prepare for and to go to college.
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
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NOVEMBER 2009 |
11/6: College for Kids (Eastern Heights Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall
11/10: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
11/13: Future Educators' Club
The Future Educators' Club (FEC) is designed to encourage high school students to pursue post-secondary careers in education. Introducing students to the teaching profession and allowing them to focus in on working with "urban learners" in an urban, suburban and rural setting/environment is the major purpose of the club.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
11/20: College for Kids (Eastern Heights Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall
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DECEMBER 2009 |
12/4: College for Kids (Eastern Heights Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall
12/8: Teen Know Best Reading Group
Teens Know Best Reading Group is a joint project of Metropolitan State, the Dayton's Bluff Branch of the St. Paul Public Library, and the many teen community members that meet monthly to read and evaluate books.
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 302
12/10: Internship Information Session
Internship Information Sessions will include information about policies and procedures, strategies for locating internship sites and instructions on completing internship forms. University students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lib. 301
12/11: Future Educators' Club
The Future Educators' Club (FEC) is designed to encourage high school students to pursue post-secondary careers in education. Introducing students to the teaching profession and allowing them to focus in on working with "urban learners" in an urban, suburban and rural setting/environment is the major purpose of the club.
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: St. Paul Campus
12/18: College for Kids (Johnson Elementary School)
College for Kids is a chance for local fourth, fifth, and sixth graders to experience a college environment and dream about the future. Students arrive late in morning, register for classes, and attend two fun classes designed and taught be university students and faculty, and participate in a special graduation ceremony.
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: NM Great Hall