Events for Thursday, May 3, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 20126 AM - 6:45 AM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
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 & Thursday at 6:00am.
Group Exercise classes are FREE for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, May 3, 20129 AM - 5 PM
North Dakota Museum of Art 261 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202

The North Dakota Museum of Art is once again going international. Elias Sime will travel from Ethiopia with curator/anthropologist Mesekrem Assegued to open his solo exhibition at the North Dakota Museum of Art on Tuesday, March 27, 6-8 pm. Sime will speak about his work through a translator. A second reception will follow later in the evening in conjunction with the UND Writers Conference. Both are open to the general public.
The exhibition “Eye of…
Thursday, May 3, 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, May 3, 20123 PM - 5 PM
Education Grand Lobby231 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Please join the Department of Teaching and Learning and the College of Education and Human Development at a retirement reception honoring Professor Emeritus Yvonne Spies Hanley from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Education Building Grand Lobby. She will retire at the end of the spring 2012 semester.
Hanley earned her undergraduate degrees in English and library sciences and a master’s degree in library science from UND. She became a member of…
Thursday, May 3, 20124 PM
Grand Forks Public Library 2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201

There will be an information meeting to discuss the plans for the Children’s Garden Club at the Grand Forks Public Library. Parents and children welcome. So, grab your garden gloves because it is time to welcome in the spring season with the GFPL Children's Department first outdoor edible garden! We will be planting a fun variety of delicious vegetables in a raised bed gardens. Garden club is open to kids in grades K-6. For more…
Thursday, May 3, 20124:05 PM - 5 PM
Gamble Hall room 7293 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
A meeting of the University Senate will be held at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in Gamble Hall, room 7. Agenda items for this meeting are due in the Office of the Registrar by noon Thursday, April 19. They may be submitted electronically to lori.hofland@und.edu. It is recommended that some detail be included in the agenda items submitted.
Thursday, May 3, 20124:30 PM - 6 PM
Skalicky Tech Incubator 1104300 James Ray Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202

Attend a live television production of Studio One! 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. Request tickets to the show at www.studio1.und.edu or call 777-4346 for more information. You can also watch Studio One, Thursdays at 5 p.m. on Channels 3 and 98.1.
Thursday, May 3, 20125 PM - 7 PM
North Dakota Museum of Art 261 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202

Museum Hosts Reading and Performance from Amoussa Koriko’s Play, Night Shadow
The North Dakota Museum of Art will host a reading and performance from Night Shadow, a 2009 play by Amoussa Koriko just published in France by Harmattan and presented in conjunction with Elias Sime’s exhibition on May 3 at 5 pm. The animated reading will feature dance and music. According to this UND French language instructor from Togo in West Africa, “As a playwright…
Thursday, May 3, 20125:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Don't have a lot of time and want to make the most of your cardiovascular 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 Tuesday and Thursday at 5pm and 5:15pm
Group Exercise classes are FREE for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, May 3, 20125:15 PM - 6 PM
Wellness Center Spin Studio Room 282801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Cycling for a Cause was created to give it's participants the chance to workout, have fun, and help raise money for cancer research all at once! Sponsors (pending) of this event will match our miles by donating to Altru's Cancer Research Center. Join this class and learn more about cancer, get your workout in, and contribute to the cause.
Group Exercise classes are FREE for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, May 3, 20125:30 PM - 8 PM
Red River High School 2211 17th Ave S - Grand Forks, ND 58201

The Family Learning Fair will feature Penny & Pals, with special invited guests North Dakota First Lady Betsy Dalrymple and Mrs. North Dakota Ashley Voight. This event focuses on early literacy for children ages 0-8 and the value of reading 20 minutes a day. Enjoy a free pizza party and interactive learning stations that promote reading and writing.
Registration is not required, however, it will greately help the planning team to ensure the event is…
Thursday, May 3, 20126 PM - 6:45 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
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 6pm.
Group Exercise classes are FREE for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, May 3, 20126 PM

In this episode of UND Sports Coach Mussman's brother, and Twin Cities radio personality, Mike "MUSS" Mussman joins the coaching squad -- sort of -- for the Spring game. We meet student-athlete, Brandon Quesenberry, a two-sport athlete for UND. Catch-up with former UND Hockey star and current NHL player, Brad Malone. Chat with current UND Hockey star, Danny Kristo, and find out why he decided to return for his senior season, in lieu of turning…
Thursday, May 3, 20126 PM - 8 PM
Wellness Center Culinary Corner801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
At the Culinary Corner we believe that experience with fresh, healthy foods is an important part of learning how to take care of yourself. Many of us were fortunate to grow up with parents and grandparents, neighbors and friends who cooked and gardened, sharing with us the value and pleasure of food. And we want to start doing the same! Bring the family to our Cookin’ with the Kiddos classes Thursdays in March at the…
Thursday, May 3, 20126 PM - 7 PM
Grand Forks Public Library Computer Lab2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201

Learn how to edit digital photos using free online editing sites, such as Lunapic, Pixlr, Foto Flexer, and Picnic.
Thursday, May 3, 20126:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Don't have a lot of time and want to make the most of your cardiovascular workout? Get in, get fit, and be on your way in 30 minutes in this quick and intensive cycling class. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:15 p.m. Group Exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members.
Thursday, May 3, 20127 PM - 7:45 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Together you travel on flat roads, climb hills, sprint and race! You are kept motivated by the instructor, the people around you and by the music. It is truly a fantastic cardiovascular class! Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm
Group Exercise classes are FREE for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, May 3, 20127 PM
REAC Building 4201 James Ray Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The Red River Valley Section of the American Chemical Society will present a Science Café for the public with Keith Butler, chief chemist, Milan Army Ammunition Plant in Milan, Tenn. He will discuss “Military Explosives” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the REAC 1 Center, 42nd St. and DeMers Ave. Everyone is welcome.
Many different explosive compounds exist, but not all have practical applications. To be suitable for military use, the explosive material must…
Thursday, May 3, 20127:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Zumba is a fun, effective and simple fitness system inspired by Latin Dancing. It uses the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It targets areas such as gluts, legs, arms, ABS This program combines these fitness methods with hot and explosive Latin and exotic music rhythms and dance moves to create a fitness program that motivates everyone to be active, get in shape…
Thursday, May 3, 20127:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Fire Hall Theater 412 2nd Avenue North - Grand Forks, ND 58201
Come to the Fire Hall Theatre and be transported to Almost, Maine, where 10 love stories unfold on stage as the aurora borealis dances across the night sky. This charming performance is punctuated with the bluesy sounds of Maury Finney on saxophone. Call 777-4090 to reserve your seat in Almost, Maine.