April 15 - April 19, 2024
Second Year Celebration Week is designed to celebrate students nearing the completion of their second year at the University of Minnesota. There are several opportunities to win fun giveaways while exploring events and resources designed just for second-year students!
Second Year Celebration
For every event you attend, you will be entered into the Second Year Celebration raffle for a chance to win a prize.
Instagram Interaction and Prize Drawing
We will also post questions and polls for students. Answering these will get you an entry into our Instagram gift card drawing. So make sure to follow us on our Instagram @oteumn.
Prizes
- Gift Cards to Canes, Stub and Herbs, DP Dough, and more!
- Ikea
- Classic Diploma Frame (valued at $192) x 1
Use the schedule below to find the links and specific times for each of the events and activities. When you attend an event make sure to scan the QR code and fill out the survey to earn your entry! Each survey will close an hour after the event. Only second year U of M students are eligible for prizes
Second Year Celebration Schedule
All times are listed in central time.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Second Year Sweets with Orientation and Transition Experiences & Center for Academic Planning Exploration
9 - 11 a.m. | CMU Front Plaza
Take a detour on your way to class to grab a sweet treat. The Student Transition Experience team and the Center for Academic Planning and Exploration will have sweet treats outside of the CMU from 9 - 11 a.m. Come learn about transition events and how CAPE can help you in your college journey. Donuts and Muffins will be first come, first serve.
Your Future is Bright, but Your Wallet Should Be Too: A Budgeting Workshop with One Stop Services
3 - 4 p.m. | Amundson Hall Room 124
Unlock Your Financial Potential: Ready to take your finances to the next level? Join us for 'The Future is Bright, but Your Wallet Should Be Too: A Budgeting Workshop' and learn how to create a budget that works for you, set financial goals, and make smart financial decisions.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Student and Transition Experiences Craft with Orientation and Transition Experiences
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | CMU 319
Stop by the CMU for a fun afternoon of grab and go crafts. The supplies and materials will be provided including canvas painting, bracelet making, lego kits, and more!
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Walter Library 100 Pop-Up Exhibit with University Libraries
12:30 - 2 p.m. | Walter 102 - Upson Room
Go on a mini-tour and pick up stickers, postcards, and bookmarks to celebrate Walter Library. Find more information and events at z.umn.edu/walter100
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SUPPORT GOPHER ATHLETICS
Baseball Game
6 p.m. | Siebert Field
Join the student transition experience team to cheer on the Gopher Baseball team as they take on South Dakota State University at 6 p.m.
*** The STE team will be attending the baseball game but not the events listed below. Students are encouraged to attend and cheer on the Gophers! Please use this RSVP if you are attending and share it out with your friends.
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Softball Doubleheader
3 & 5 p.m. | Jane Sage Cowles Stadium
Free admission via the Gopher Student Sports Pass
Track and Field
University of Minnesota Invite | All Day
Free admission via the Gopher Student Sports Pass
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
BINGO with Orientation and Transition Experiences
All Day l UMN Instagram
As a first year or second year student, you will have the opportunity to play digital bingo. Bingo boards will be released the day of so be sure to follow our @oteumn instagram.
11:30 a.m. | Carlson School Atrium
Boynton Health’s PAWS (Pet Away Worry & Stress) sessions feature registered therapy animal teams—including dogs, bunnies, cats, chickens, and other therapy animals as available. Sessions are FREE and open to the University of Minnesota community. All are welcome!!
Trivia Night with Student Events and Entertainment
7 p.m. | Coffman Memorial Union - Goldy’s Gameroom
Gather your friends and team to conquer Trivia Night in Goldy’s Gameroom. The bonus round theme is ONE DIRECTION!
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Friday, April 19, 2024
Goldy’s Takeover with Orientation and Transition Experiences
Noon - 2 p.m. | East Bank
Follow @OTEUMN on instagram to find Goldy’s location. He will be all over campus from Noon - 2 p.m. Make sure you find him!
Swiftie Study Break with University Libraries
2 - 3:30 p.m. | Walter Library
Are you ready for new music? Do you like a Friday afternoon study break to ease into the weekend? Join us in the atmospheric Upson room (room 102) for studying, blackout (tortured) poetry, friendship bracelet making, and snacks.