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Events for Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Wake Up & Cycle
Wednesday, October 24, 20126:30 AM - 7:15 AM
Wellness Center Spin Room 282801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Wake Up and Cycle: Level II
Jump-start your morning with us and cycle your way to a great day. Indoor cycling with motivating music, videos, disco lights, and black lights, too! Pedal through a fun cardiovascular workout! Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m.
Group exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members!
R.I.P.P.E.D.
Wednesday, October 24, 20126:45 AM - 7:30 AM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
R.I.P.P.E.D.: Level III
The One Stop Body Shock is a "Plateau Proof Fitness Formula" that helps you to create continuity, consistency and challenge in each and every R.I.P.P.E.D. class. The components of R.I.P.P.E.D.—Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance and Diet—help you attain and maintain your physique in ways that are fun, safe, effective, and achievable. R.I.P.P.E.D. is tough yet doable; it will absolutely challenge your levels of fitness and endurance! Classes are held on Monday and…
Keith Kirchoff - Lecture
Wednesday, October 24, 20129 AM - 10 AM
Hughes Fine Arts 2023350 Campus Rd. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The 2012 “Arts and Culture Conference” will focus on the powerful influence of digital media and feature a musician, animators and journalists, such as award-winning hockey and sports writer Greg Wyshyski.
The theme of this year’s conference, which run Oct. 23-25, is "Binary Inventions: Art and Culture in the Digital Age." The conference will use a series of public events to draw attention to how digital technologies are influencing people to create cultural objects and…
Workshop: Creating Poster Sessions using PowerPoint
Wednesday, October 24, 20129 AM - 10:30 AM
Robertson-Sayre 204370 Oxford St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
This 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 NOW!”
Coffee, Cookies & Conversation
Wednesday, October 24, 201210 AM - 12 PM
Memorial Union 3rd Floor Lounge2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Coffee, Cookies & Conversation is an event that is held throughout the semester specifically for nontraditional students. Each week a featured guest will share valuable information about the campus, programs, and/or resources. Staff, faculty and traditional students are also welcome to attend. The event is an informal gathering of nontraditional students and it will be held at the Memorial Union 3rd floor lounge from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. Coffee and cookies will be…
GFPL Basic Computer Class - Drop-In Computer Help
Wednesday, October 24, 201210 AM - 11 AM
Grand Forks Public Library Computer Lab2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201
Do you need help with a computer-related question? Drop in for a short one-on-one session with a librarian.
*Librarians are able to provide help on general computer topics only.Weight Watchers at Work (EERC) - Not-Free
Wednesday, October 24, 201211:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Energy and Environmental Research Center Lewis and Clark Room15 N 23rd St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Members will enroll/use the monthly pass for $39.95 per month. The pass includes 4 weeks of meetings and e-tools.
The 4 weeks start on the date of purchase of the monthly pass.
Monthly passes are purchased online. See the tab to Enroll at a UND location.
The participants will need to enter: Merrifield, Medical School or EERC as the address (during the on-line registration) to differentiate the UND meeting location.
Payments can be made by…
Powerhouse Toastmasters Club Meeting
Wednesday, October 24, 201212:10 PM - 12:55 PM
Minnkota Power Cooperative Board Room1822 Mill Road - Grand Forks, ND 58203
Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities and leadership skills through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Experienced professionals as well as beginning speakers can benefit from a practical, face-to-face learning program. Whether you're speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. You'll learn and practice in a…
Exercise Basics with DEB
Wednesday, October 24, 201212:10 PM - 12:50 PM
Wellness Center 272801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
This is a six week program that will teach the basics of strength training, importance of balance and flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness, with a session also on exercising with special health conditions (such as knee, back, hip & shoulder problems, and diabetes and heart conditions).
Deb is a certified personal trainer for the UND Wellness Center. While Deb is new to UND, she has been working in the Fitness Industry for 16 years as a…
Crock Pot Cooking - Not-Free
Wednesday, October 24, 201212:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Wellness Center Culinary Corner801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Crock Pot cooking
The crock pot is one of the best time-saving appliances in the kitchen - perfect for the cook with limited time. It’s also great for beginning cooks, because all you do is fill it and turn it on. Hours later, you come home to a house filled with wonderful smells and dinner ready for the table.
Join us in the Culinary Corner over your lunch break and prepare tonight’s dinner for you…
BYOT- "Bring Your Own Technology"
Wednesday, October 24, 20122 PM - 3 PM
Memorial Union Presidents Room2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) Group meets to explore academic and personal productivity applications for mobile devices such as iPads, smart tablets, smart phones, and iPods. Bring your ideas and questions for a shared learning experience. No registration needed.
Binary Inventions: Art & Culture in the Digital Age
Wednesday, October 24, 20123:30 PM
Memorial Union River Valley Room 2022901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Digital technologies radically expand the possibilities of contemporary life. However, at the heart of our complex and diverse technologic communities lies the simple truth of digital life: the either/or logic of binary code. The 2012 UND Arts and Culture Conference focuses on the ways in which contemporary public life is enriched by a multitude of creative activities and channels for human expression. At the same time, the conference hopes to draw attention to the powerful,…
PiYo Strength - Not-Free
Wednesday, October 24, 20124 PM - 4:45 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
PiYo Strength: Level II
PiYoTM Strength is the perfect fusion equaling strength building, rhythmic movement and power with a foundation in Pilates and Yoga that burns calories while transforming the body. It includes modifications so everyone can participate, yet offers progressions to challenge the more advanced; either way, you’ll get results! It’s a class unlike any you’ve ever tried before! Classes are held on Tuesday and Sunday at 4 p.m. (60 minutes) and Wednesday at…
Turbo Kick
Wednesday, October 24, 20125 PM - 5:45 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Turbo Kick
Level III
Kickboxing with an edge! This cardio interval based workout combines kickboxing, athletic drills and simple dance grooves, into a high energy routine set to the hottest dance music. Turbo Kick requires no equipment or previous experience. The killer music and great choreography make this class adaptable to any fitness level! Classes are held on Monday at 5:00pm (60 min) and Wednesday at 5:00pm (45 min).
Group Exercise classes are free…
Intermediate Reformer Pilates - Not-Free
Wednesday, October 24, 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…
(editor's pick)Cardio Kick!
Wednesday, October 24, 20126 PM - 7 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Cardio Kick!: Level III
Kickboxing moves that burn fat and build muscle.This total body tune-up infuses aerobics with martial arts and basic boxing moves. A great workout for toning the upper body, and shaping your legs and glutes. The only class at UND where it's okay to kick the instructor! Class is held on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Group Exercise classes are free for Wellness Center members!
(editor's pick)Northern Ink - GFPL Writers Group
Wednesday, October 24, 20126 PM - 8 PM
Grand Forks Public Library 2110 Library Circle - Grand Forks, ND 58201
Open to anyone 18 years of age and over the Writers Group will meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join Fancee Long-Gorski in discussing many parts of the writing process including characterization, dialogue, point of view, and pacing. Please bring your own writing tools, (pen, paper, and laptop) and be prepared to share and discuss. Walk-ins are welcome.Disney College Program "We're All Ears"
Wednesday, October 24, 20126 PM - 7 PM
Memorial Union Memorial Room2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The Disney College Program will be having an information session called "We're All Ears: A Disney College Program Question and Answer Session,"
Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at Memorial Room of the Student Union. The UND Campus Representative Team will be available to share their experiences and answer any of your questions that you may have about this wonderful opportunity. If that time doesn’t work for you, check the website at disneycollegeprogram.com.
The Disney…Weight Training 101
Wednesday, October 24, 20127 PM - 8 PM
Wellness Center Weight Room Floor801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Interested in Weight Training? Not sure what equipment to use or how to use it?? Want to make sure you're lifting correctly? Then this class is for you!
Gain confidence and grow comfortable in the weight room environment, as well as gain enough base knowledge to be able to plan your own basic lifting sessions and start becoming stronger, building lean muscle, improving coordination & balance.
This class will be open to the first 14…
Ru Kuwhata and Max Porter - Tiny Inventions
Wednesday, October 24, 20127 PM
Empire Arts Center 415 DeMers Avenue - Grand Forks, ND 58201
Tiny Inventions is the directing team of Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata. Known for their playful and humorous mixed-media animations, Tiny Inventions combines handcrafted art, photography, and digital techniques. They’ve directed and produced work for TV commercials, music videos, public service announcements, a large-scale toy line and independent films.
Kuwhata and Porter will present a screening and lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Empire Arts Center. Their reception will be at 7 p.m.