Events for Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 20126:15 AM - 7 AM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Sunrise Yoga: Level I
Start your morning off bright and early in this guided class that will tone, stretch, and strengthen your body. You will leave this class with sustainable energy to carry you through your day. It is better than a cup of coffee! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15 a.m.
Group Exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, October 25, 20127 AM - 10 AM
Memorial Union President's Room2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Have you ever wondered if your metabolism is fast or slow? Is a slow metabolism the reason you can't lose weight? Now, your question can be answered with a 10-minute breathing test that will determine the exact number of calories you burn at rest each day.
Using a MetaCheck indirect calorimeter, the air you breathe out is analyzed to determine how much oxygen your body consumes which scientifically reveals your resting metabolic rate. After completing…
Thursday, October 25, 20129 AM - 9:45 AM
Robertson-Sayre 204370 Oxford St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
This one hour course will demonstrate how to use PowerPoint to create your research poster sessions. The course will cover setting up your document (using a template), importing images, graphics and text. The do's and don'ts of PowerPoint poster sessions will also be addressed. Poster Session templates will be provided so please bring a flash drive or blank CD.
To register, go to http://cilt.und.edu, select Training and Development > Workshops, then “Schedule Your Appointment…
Thursday, October 25, 20129:30 AM
Hughes Fine Arts 1073350 Campus Rd. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Printmaker Erik Beehn was trained in Los Angeles as a master printer for Gemini G.E.L., a fine art publishing house, then returned to Las Vegas to continue his studio practices. He teaches printmaking at the College of Southern Nevada. He has been the lead printer in the work of producing the works in “Binary Inventions,” the exhibited works of 13 invited artists that can be seen at Third Street Gallery on Kittson.
Thursday, October 25, 201210 AM - 10:20 AM
Grand Forks Public Library 2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201
Toddler story time is presented every Thursday morning at 10 am in the Story Room of the Grand Forks Public Library. It includes short picture picture book stories, finger plays, puppet shows, and songs for children up to age three. It lasts about 20 minutes. Babies are welcome.
Thursday, October 25, 201212:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Wellness Center Spin Room 282801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Noon Cycling: Level II
Cycle the noon hour away! This class is designed to keep you motivated by the instructor, the people around you, and the music. A great cardiovascular class during the day that allows you to get a workout in and get on with your day! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 11:45 a.m.
Group exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, October 25, 201212:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Yoga Sculpt: Level II
This Yoga Sculpt class combines yoga-inspired movements and advanced resistance exercises using weights to help tone your body as you stretch. This hour-long session builds strength, stamina, and flexibility while working toward total body/mind harmony. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
Group Exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, October 25, 201212:30 PM
Gorecki Alumni Center Gransberg Community Room3501 University Ave - Grand Forks, ND 58201
Greg Wyshynski is an award-winning sportswriter and columnist who specializes in blending humor with insight. He is the author of the Puck Daddy hockey blog and the book “Glow Pucks & 10-Cent Beer: The 101 Worst Ideas in Sports History.” Since 1999, Wyshynski has been executive sports editor for The Connection, a northern Virginia newspaper chain. “Batman Sucks Forever,’ a satirical screenplay he co-wrote, has been lauded by several comic sites as one of the…
Thursday, October 25, 20121 PM - 2:30 PM
O'Kelly room 37221 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
A retirement open house for Bridget Drummer will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in 37 O’Kelly Hall. All are welcome.
Bridget Drummer will be retiring after over 30 years at UND. During her time with the University, she completed her bachelor's in Anthropology and her master's in Counseling. She worked with the College of Nursing, Honors Program, University College, Learning Center, Native American Programs, Student Success Center, Athletic Academic Services,…
Thursday, October 25, 20123 PM
Streibel Hall room 1063950 Campus Rd. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Peter Daum, senior scientist, Environmental Sciences Department, Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, N.Y., will present a seminar titled “Studies of Aerosols and Aerosol/Cloud Interactions” at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in 106 Streibel Hall. Faculty and students are encouraged to attend.
Thursday, October 25, 20124 PM
Chester Fritz Library East Asia Room3051 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Dimitri Nakassis from the Department of Classics at the University of Toronto will present "Paupers and Peasants and Princes and Kings: Reconstructing Society in Late Bronze Age Greece" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, East Asia Room, Chester Fritz Library.
Studies of Mycenaean Greece often focus on the vast division between the most powerful and the least powerful individuals - the king and the officials of the palace on the one hand, and lowly laborers…
Thursday, October 25, 20124:15 PM - 5 PM
Wellness Center Spin Room 282801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Music Video Cycle: Level II
This cycling class will keep you jammin’ with Top 40 music videos while pedaling your way through a great cardiovascular workout. Class is held on Thursday at 4:15 p.m.
Group exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, October 25, 20124:30 PM - 5 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Fitness Xpress
Level III
Don't have a lot of time and want to make the most of your muscle strengthening workout? Get in, get fit, and be on your way in 30 minutes in this quick and intensive muscle strengthening class. Class is held on Thursday at 4:30pm.
Group Exercise classes are FREE for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, October 25, 20125 PM - 6 PM
Skalicky Tech Incubator 1104300 James Ray Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Now is your chance to see behind the scenes of a television show produced right on the UND campus by staff and students. Tours begin on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Skalicky Tech Incubator. Visit www.studio1.und.edu to reserve your seat.
Thursday, October 25, 20125 PM - 5:30 PM
Memorial Union Badlands Room2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
WANTED: Students seeking sales internship
Aflac will be on campus to conduct a 30-minute info session about PAID internships that will be available for summer 2013 in North Dakota and Minnesota. This is not your typical “make copies…get coffee” internship. This is a chance to test the waters in business-to-business sales with a growing Fortune 500 company that has been named as one of Fortune Magazines “Top 100 Companies to Work For” 13 years in…
Thursday, October 25, 20125 PM - 7 PM
UND School of Medicine Lower Vennes Atrium501 N. Columbia Road - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Faculty, staff, students, and community members interested in public health, please join the UND Public Health Association for their first Meet and Greet!
Come for free food and to chat about public health!
ViPR - Not-Free
Thursday, October 25, 20125:15 PM - 6 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
ViPR
ViPR (“viper”) was created to allow exercise to be more purposeful and free. This piece of equipment may look like a humble rubber tube, but ViPR is an extremely effective training tool. ViPR weights will be carried, dragged, thrown, rolled, stepped on and flipped in this innovative Specialty Training class. ViPR provides its participants with a whole-body workout that, with hard work and dedication, produces results. Participants will build muscle and burn calories through…
Thursday, October 25, 20125:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wellness Center Pilates Room 130801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Reformer Pilates
Reformer Pilates is a resistance class that is meant to strengthen the body without adding bulk. By focusing on alignment and the core muscles, it increases flexibility, mobility, balance, and body awareness. With Pilates you will learn to strengthen your spine and the deep abdominal muscles resulting in better posture. The top benefits people report from Pilates are becoming stronger, longer, leaner, and more able to do anything with grace and ease.
Preferred…
Thursday, October 25, 20126 PM - 7 PM
Grand Forks Public Library Computer lab2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201
Don't start your job hunt unarmed. Learn the basics of building a resume - proper formatting, required information, and more.
Thursday, October 25, 20126:15 PM - 7 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Cardio Sculpt: Level III
A full body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and your muscles burning. This class blends cardiovascular conditioning and strength-training exercises to challenge anyone at any level using a variety of fitness equipment including the bosu ball. Class is held on Thursday at 6:15 p.m.
Group Exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members!
