Events for Thursday, May 10, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 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 10, 20129:30 AM - 11 AM
Twamley room 404264 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
A UND search committee for the position of provost and vice president for academic affairs will convene 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, May 10, in 404 Twamley Hall.
The committee is co-chaired by Lori Reesor, vice president for student affairs, and Jim Mochoruk, chair-elect of the UND University Senate and professor of history.
Paul LeBel, who has served as Interim Provost since 2009 and Provost since 2010, has announced that he will step down…
Thursday, May 10, 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 10, 201212 PM
Abbott room 138151 Cornell St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The doctoral examination for Rashel Makane Mokambe Sumpter, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Chemistry, is set for noon, Thursday, May 10, in 138 Abbott Hall. The dissertation title is "Theoretical Studies of the Ground and Low-Lying Excited States of (3,3')Bidiazirinnylidene(C2N4), Tetramethyleneethane Diradical, and Arsenic and Selenium Oxides." Mark Hoffmann (Chemistry) is the committee chair. The public is invited to attend.
Thursday, May 10, 20122 PM - 3 PM
Robertson-Sayre 204370 Oxford St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
This workshop will guide participants through the basic tasks and decisions required to set up a course. First, they will review the course from a student's perspective as they navigate through tools and content. The focus will then turn to the instructor's perspective where participants will walk through the process of creating a Course Menu from planning to adding and organizing links. Participants will gain hands-on experience creating a Course Menu that's suitable for their…
Thursday, May 10, 20122 PM - 4 PM
Memorial Union Dakota Lounge2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Please join us in wishing Mark Thompson, director of Career Services, a happy retirement. A reception will be held for Mark from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in the Dakota Lounge on the second floor of the Memorial Union. This is a drop in, come as you can event, to wish Mark all the best in many, many years to come. Contact Nancy Nelson, 777-4103, Kay Mendick, 777-4300, or Tony Trimarco, 777-4703, with…
Thursday, May 10, 20124 PM
Grand Forks Public Library 2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201

Crafts for Kids will take place on one Thursday per month at 4:00 p.m. in the meeting room. They will meet 30 minutes each time. The crafts will be appropriate for grades K-3.
Thursday, May 10, 20124:30 PM - 8 PM
North Dakota Museum of Art 261 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals invites the Grand Forks community to ArtSee, an event that showcases artists from around the region. Both newcomers and art enthusiasts alike can experience the art scene in a relaxed and creative environment. Hosted at the North Dakota Museum of Art, ArtSee gives guests the opportunity to view art, mingle with talented artists and purchase one of a kind art pieces in a fun atmosphere.
Approaching its seventh year,…
Thursday, May 10, 20124:45 PM
Grand Forks Public Library Meeting Room2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201

The library board meeting is open to the public.
Thursday, May 10, 20126 PM - 6:45 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Cardio Sculpt
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.
Group Exercise classes are FREE for Wellness Center members!
Thursday, May 10, 20126 PM - 7 PM
Grand Forks Public Library Computer Lab2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201

The basic Windows info session is designed as a class for beginners who have little or no experience with computers. You will gain an understanding of the mouse, keyboard, tower, desktop, and monitor, get familiar with Windows, learn the ins and outs of the program, and file organization, and become familiar with the “desktop”.
Thursday, May 10, 20127 PM - 7:45 PM
Wellness Center Cycling Room 282801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Night Ride
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!
Group Exercise classes are FREE to Wellness Center members!
Thursday, May 10, 20127:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
ZUMBA
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…