WEEK OF MAY 1, 2017 THIS WEEK'S EVENTS Monday, May 1 3 pm: Stressed Out? Find Your Zen (A1560 - Yoga Room) Come attend PTK's monthly meeting and enjoy stress management and yoga right before finals with our guest speaker Nancy Johnson. Unwind, relax, and build mind power before your final exams. All students are welcome!
Wednesday, May 3 10:30 am - 1:30 pm: Therapy Dogs (The Link) Relieve your stress with dog therapy! Come stop by The Link (hallway between Partnership and Kopp) to pet some dogs from Northstar Therapy Animals. This event is sponsored by Student Wellness Programming. Thursday, May 4 11 am - 1 pm: Chair Massages (Kopp Student Center Tables) Come stop by for some relaxing massages from Normandale Chiropractic. This event is sponsored by Student Wellness Programming. 11 am - 1 pm: Mental Health Break (Diversity Center - K1439) Stop by the Diversity Center for some free snacks and stress reduction resources. This event is sponsored by Student Wellness Programming. Friday, May 5 12-4 pm: Metro Soccer Tournament (Marsh Lake Playfields) Come watch Normandale students compete in a soccer tournament against 3 other colleges in the Twin Cities. This event is sponsored by Student Wellness Programming. Spring Concert Series The Normandale Music Department presents the Spring Concert Series: May 1: Jazz Combo, 7:30 pm, Lorenz Auditorium May 2: Student Honors Recital II, 2:30 pm, Lorenz Auditorium May 4: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 pm, Lorenz Auditorium May 5: Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble, Christ the King Church, 8600 Fremont Ave S, Bloomington, MN UPCOMING EVENTS United Voices Saturday, May 13, 9 am - 4:30 pm, Minneapolis Community and Technical College Consider attending United Voices - an enrichment and leadership summit for Indigenous and male students of color. Business attire is STRONGLY recommended but not required. Please RSVP to Trumanue.Lindsey@Century.edu by Monday, May 8, 2017. The summit will be held at Minneapolis Community and Technical College - 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403. This event is sponsored by Century College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, North Hennepin Community College, and Minnesota State. Normandale Graduation Commencement
Monday, May 15, 6:30-8:00 pm, Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis) Commencement is a celebratory event held annually in May immediately following spring semester. Spring candidates and students who have completed a degree or certificate program from the prior summer or fall are invited to participate. Faculty, staff and administration participate as well. This ceremony will be honoring graduates from the 2016-2017 academic year. Orchestra Hall is located at 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403. For more information about the commencement ceremony, please click here. CLUB MEETINGS AND INFORMATION Creative Writing Club Party Friday, May 5, 1-2:30 pm, K1450 Please join us for the release of the student literary magazine, The Paper Lantern on Friday, May 5th from 1-2:30 p.m. in K 1450. Our party will feature readings from students published in the magazine, an open mic, and free snacks. Come hang out with a bunch of writers and artists--we'll inspire you in ways you could never imagine. All are welcome! Clubs and Organizations Normandale has over 30 clubs and organizations! These are great ways to get involved, plan events, and meet other students. Click here for more information about our current clubs and organizations! STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES Personal Care Drive (Campus Cupboard) Give the gift of a fresh start with Normandale Campus Cupboard. Everyone in college may experience financial distress from time to time. It is the goal of the Campus Cupboard to help mitigate the stress that college students face by supplying those in need with the necessary supplies to keep them as stress-free and focused as possible. There will be collection boxes out the first week of May to collect necessary hygiene supplies to be used by students in need. Any donation is appreciated no mater how small! Sample donations could include new socks, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, soap, lotion, or baby supplies. There will be Collection Boxes by the Center for Experiential Education (C1066) and the Campus Cupboard (A2503). There will also be Collection Tables at the College Services Entrance on May 2 from 10 am -2 pm and in the Kopp Student Center on May 4 from 10 am - 2 pm. The Normandale Academy of Math and Science Do you have an interest in STEM? Do you like meeting new students in a diverse, close-knit community? Do you like engaging in fun and interactive activities? Do you like receiving scholarships? Then you should apply to the Academy of Math & Science Program! You definitely don't want to miss out! If you have any questions, please to contact Maria Clark at maria.clark@normandale.edu or 952.358.8663. Application Priority Deadline is May 31, 2017. Check out their website here: http://www.normandale.edu/currentstudents/academy-of-math-and-science. FITNESS AND WELLNESS * The Fitness Center and Gymnasium are free for all current Normandale students. Fitness Center Hours Mondays: 9:30-11 am, 2-6 pm
Tuesdays: 1:30-6 pm Wednesdays: 9:30-11 am, 2-6 pm Thursdays: 1:30-6 pm Fridays: 9:30 am - 4 pm Gymnasium Hours Mondays: 9:30 am - 12 pm, 2-6 pm Tuesdays: 9:30 am - 6 pm Wednesdays: 9:30 am - 12 pm, 2-6 pm Thursdays: 9:30 am - 6 pm Fridays: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Open Gym Hours Courts reserved for Volleyball and Badminton: Tuesdays: 2 pm - 4:30 pm Thursdays: 1 pm - 2:30 pm Intramural and Extramural Sports Basketball: Wednesdays, 3-6 pm, February 8 - April 26 Soccer: Mondays and Fridays, 2:30-4:30 pm, January 23 - April 28 Ice Hockey: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2:30 pm, January 12 - March 2 For more information, please email Aimee Bolton at aimee.bolton@normandale.edu. Group Fitness Programs All weekly group fitness sessions are free for current Normandale students. Tred N' Shred: Tuesdays, 4-4:30 pm, Jan. 10 - May 9, Fitness Center Boot Camp: Wednesdays, 12-1 pm, Jan. 11 - May 10, A 1560 Restorative Yoga: Wednesdays, 2-3 pm, Jan. 25 - May 3, A 1560 Absolutely Core: Thursdays, 1:15-1:45 pm, Jan. 26 - May 11, A 1560 Vinyasa Yoga: Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm, Jan. 26 - May 4, A 1560 Variety Class: Fridays, 12-1 pm, Jan. 13 - May 12, A 1560 For more information, please email Aimee Bolton at aimee.bolton@normandale.edu. Student Wellness Committee Are you passionate about health and well-being? Help us plan and coordinate wellness events, speakers, and initiatives on campus that educate and raise awareness about well-being of the whole student - in body, mind, and spirit! If you are interested in getting involved, please email aimee.bolton@normandale.edu. Student Wellness Coaching Do you have a personal health or fitness goal you want to achieve? Sign up for free Wellness Coaching! 30-minute coaching sessions are offered by appointment during the following times: Mondays: 2 pm - 3 pm Tuesdays: 10 am - 11 am
Thursdays: 3 pm - 5 pm Fridays: 10 am - 11 am Email aimee.bolton@normandale.edu to sign up! Mark Your Calendar! May 8-12: Final exams May 15: Commencement Ceremony - Orchestra Hall WWW.NORMANDALE.EDU/ACADEMIC-CALENDAR Announce your event! Submit title, time, date and location to justin.martin@normandale.edu. The Roar Student News is a publication of the Department of Student Life.