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Alumni Marching Band
Aug 26, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Football Preview
Aug 26, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Sports Update
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 3LATIS
Aug 26, Aug 27CLA LATIS — Shattering Expectations, Inform and Entertain!
CLA GIF Photo Booth — GIFs are ridiculously fun to make! The College of Liberal Arts is shattering expectations of what a liberal arts education can be. Stop by the Photo Booth and create a GIF selfie to share.
Outreach Programs Booth for the College of Biological Sciences
Aug 26, Aug 30, Aug 31Aug 26: Come visit with Scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve! Learn about how ecosystems are changing over time by hearing about world-class research from one of the most famous field stations in the world.
Aug 30,31: Interested in biotechnology? Today we have scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' BioTechnology Institute talking about the wonderful ways that biological organisms have fueled technological advances.
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Bell Museum
Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29Join the Bell Museum for a unique "I Spy" challenge using a range of items from natural history specimens to astronomy. Pick up a Bell Museum magnifying glass and a discount pass to visit this fall.
Big 10 2021 Football Preview
Aug 27Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Sports Update
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 3LATIS
Aug 26, Aug 27CLA LATIS — Shattering Expectations, Inform and Entertain!
CLA GIF Photo Booth — GIFs are ridiculously fun to make! The College of Liberal Arts is shattering expectations of what a liberal arts education can be. Stop by the Photo Booth and create a GIF selfie to share.
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Tesla Works
Aug 27The Tesla Works student group will showcase projects that include building a life sized R2D2 and a liquid propelled rocket. Learn about the CSE Winter Light Show the group organizes on campus every year. See cool demos and join in the science!
Asian & Middle Eastern Studies & Language Center
Aug 28Bell Museum
Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29Join the Bell Museum for a unique "I Spy" challenge using a range of items from natural history specimens to astronomy. Pick up a Bell Museum magnifying glass and a discount pass to visit this fall.
Big 10 Football Week One Preview
Aug 28, Sep 4Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Sports Update
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 3Institute for Health Informatics
Aug 28- Telemedicine demonstrations
- Demonstration of Smart Community Health (SCH) through an innovative collaborative platform that addresses SDoH needs (i.e., housing, poverty, food insecurity). SCH is a Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) point of care
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Physics Force
Aug 28, Aug 29Join the Physics Force, a group of wild and crazy physics teachers, who use highly visual and entertaining demonstrations to educate and entertain. Their blend of slapstick comedy and science is fun and educational for audiences of all ages. Learn a thing or two while you laugh!
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
Aug 28Learn about science and technology in our world in a fun and exciting way! This exhibit features a variety of engaging and educational scientific activities for curious visitors of all ages including fun Makey Makey games and an interactive air-cannon challenge exhibit.
University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering Graduate Council
Aug 28See cool physics experiments, play fun science games, and learn about graduate school opportunities with the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Council.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Aug 29Make paper airplanes and check out a variety of student-designed vehicles and award winning rockets with students from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) University of Minnesota Student Branch, and the UMN Rocket Team. Talk with students and learn more about aerospace engineering!
Bell Museum
Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29Join the Bell Museum for a unique "I Spy" challenge using a range of items from natural history specimens to astronomy. Pick up a Bell Museum magnifying glass and a discount pass to visit this fall.
Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Homecoming 2021 Preview
Aug 29Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Physics Force
Aug 28, Aug 29Join the Physics Force, a group of wild and crazy physics teachers, who use highly visual and entertaining demonstrations to educate and entertain. Their blend of slapstick comedy and science is fun and educational for audiences of all ages. Learn a thing or two while you laugh!
Gopher Football Preview
Aug 26, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Sports Update
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 3MN Robotics
Aug 30This exhibit features a variety of robots built by University of Minnesota college students, including Bot Shot, a basketball-shooting robot. Also, see Lego robots that you can drive yourself and learn about STEM opportunities for students of all ages.
Outreach Programs Booth for the College of Biological Sciences
Aug 26, Aug 30, Aug 31Aug 26: Come visit with Scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve! Learn about how ecosystems are changing over time by hearing about world-class research from one of the most famous field stations in the world.
Aug 30,31: Interested in biotechnology? Today we have scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' BioTechnology Institute talking about the wonderful ways that biological organisms have fueled technological advances.
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Science Communication Lab
Aug 30, Aug 31Aug 30: Discussion of earthworms as an invasive species and how they impact soil microbial communities and climate change. Additional demonstration of a new species of earthworm discovered in MN the jumping worm - UMN researchers were recently on the news discussing new invasive worms and action steps to preventing further spread.
Aug 31: Several lightning talks from UMN biotech and synthetic biology researchers, a demonstration on how SynBio can be used as a bioindicator to detect the presence of viruses, or contaminants
Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
Aug 31Gopher Football Preview
Aug 26, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Sports Update
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 3Institute for Engineering in Medicine (Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center)
Aug 31Come see where medicine and technology meet! This interactive display will include wonders of the human heart, 3D-printed parts and devices, kid- friendly tossing games and 3D visualization using 3D glasses. The Institute for Engineering in Medicine, ATP-BioSM, Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, the Visible Heart® Laboratories and the Bakken Medical Devices Center will be on site throughout the day.
Institute on Community Integration
Aug 31Institute on Community Integration, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Outreach Programs Booth for the College of Biological Sciences
Aug 26, Aug 30, Aug 31Aug 26: Come visit with Scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve! Learn about how ecosystems are changing over time by hearing about world-class research from one of the most famous field stations in the world.
Aug 30,31: Interested in biotechnology? Today we have scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' BioTechnology Institute talking about the wonderful ways that biological organisms have fueled technological advances.
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Science Communication Lab
Aug 30, Aug 31Aug 30: Discussion of earthworms as an invasive species and how they impact soil microbial communities and climate change. Additional demonstration of a new species of earthworm discovered in MN the jumping worm - UMN researchers were recently on the news discussing new invasive worms and action steps to preventing further spread.
Aug 31: Several lightning talks from UMN biotech and synthetic biology researchers, a demonstration on how SynBio can be used as a bioindicator to detect the presence of viruses, or contaminants
Gopher Football Preview
Aug 26, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Motorsports
Sep 1, Sep 2Visit the Gopher Motorsports booth to experience the student-designed and built race car. Ask the team about competing at the top level of collegiate motorsport and their electric vehicle debut next season. Learn more about how your education can be applied to your passions!
Gopher Sports Update
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 3Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Agroforestry
Sep 2University of Minnesota Extension
Edibles and Decoratives from the Woods or Backyard
Learn about how to gather foods and decoratives from Minnesota woodlands. State laws on gathering will be discussed. Many shrubs that produce foods and decoratives in Minnesota woodlands can also be planted in your own backyard. (Hazelnuts, Aronia Berry – Black Chokeberry, Juneberry, Elderberry, Dogwoods and Willows to mention a few). Branch cuttings of these plants will be exhibited.
Big 10 Week One Preview
Sep 2Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Motorsports
Sep 1, Sep 2Visit the Gopher Motorsports booth to experience the student-designed and built race car. Ask the team about competing at the top level of collegiate motorsport and their electric vehicle debut next season. Learn more about how your education can be applied to your passions!
MN v. Ohio State Preview
Sep 2Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Sports Update
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 3Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6She is Mechanical Engineering (SME)
Sep 3What floats your boat? Design and build aluminum foil boats with the members of the mechanical engineering student group She is MechE (SME). This interactive exhibit will include conversations about gravity and buoyancy, and the chance to put your design to the test! Meet SME board members and learn about their initiatives to support women in mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota.
University of Minnesota IEEE Women in Electrical Engineering (WIE)
Sep 3Families will be able to learn and play with interactive student projects created by women from the University of Minnesota Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additionally, there will be introductory and child-friendly "Snap Circuits" that children can explore.
University of Minnesota Morris
Sep 3Come join representatives from the University of Minnesota Morris to learn more about what's happening on campus!
Vivir mi Vida
Sep 3Alpha Chi Sigma
Sep 4The world of chemistry surrounds us every day! Stop by to participate in interactive, hands-on experiments, discover the science behind each demonstration, and explore how chemistry plays a vital role in our daily lives. There's something to learn for everyone!
Big 10 Football Week One Preview
Aug 28, Sep 4Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Hypoxic Punks
Sep 4The Hypoxic Punks make their annual appearance at the fair!
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6UMN Energy Club
Sep 4The UMN Energy Club is an interdisciplinary student group where students learn about renewable energy and sustainability. The group will showcase a solar powered miniature city and other interactive projects. Stop by to learn more about clean energy!
Alumni Marching Band
Aug 26, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Maroon & Gold Memories w/ Ron Miller
Sep 5MinnesoTap
Sep 5, Sep 6MinnesoTap performs tap dances choreographed by students throughout the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Solar Vehicle Project
Sep 5, Sep 6A car that can travel on power from the sun may sound like science fiction, but it is a reality at the University of Minnesota. See the inner workings of a solar car built by University undergraduate students that competed in the American Solar Challenge.
YouMATTER
Sep 5YouMatter will be sharing information about their club at the U, general resources for mental health, a polaroid photo booth, and a wheel to spin for prizes!
Alumni Marching Band
Aug 26, Sep 5, Sep 6Gopher Game Hour
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6MinnesoTap
Sep 5, Sep 6MinnesoTap performs tap dances choreographed by students throughout the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.
Photos with Goldy!
Aug 26, Aug 27, Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31, Sep 1, Sep 2, Sep 3, Sep 4, Sep 5, Sep 6Solar Vehicle Project
Sep 5, Sep 6A car that can travel on power from the sun may sound like science fiction, but it is a reality at the University of Minnesota. See the inner workings of a solar car built by University undergraduate students that competed in the American Solar Challenge.