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Events for Thursday, February 23, 2012
Ski UND
Thursday, February 23, 20126 AM - 10 PM
Wellness Center 801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Join the Classic Ski or Skate Ski on the groomed cross country ski trails behind the Student Wellness Center Jan. 14, weather permitting.
Free rentals are available during Wellness Center operating hours with Wellness Center or UND ID.
Sunrise Yoga
Thursday, February 23, 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!
Heather Pedersen Doctoral Examination
Thursday, February 23, 20129 AM
Corwin-Larimore Hall Room 210319 Harvard St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The final examination for Heather Pedersen, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree with a major in Clinical Psychology, is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in 210 Corwin-Larimore Hall. The dissertation title is "Intelligence Testing for Persons with Visual Impairments: Assessment of HMIA's Validity." Joseph Miller (Clinical Psychology) is the committee chair. The public is invited to attend.
"Yuyanapaq: To Remember, Living Through Violence" Photography and Textile Exhibition
Thursday, February 23, 20129 AM - 5 PM
North Dakota Museum of Art 261 Centennial Dr. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Yuyanapaq: To Remember
Living Through Violence
Exhibition on Display February 12 - March 21
Opening Reception Sunday, February 12, 2-4pm
This Peruvian textile family comes from Ayachuco, the birthplace of the Shining Path, a Maoist guerrilla organization. During the most dangerous period, Saturnino gathered his family of textile workers and they taught themselves to make the pre-Columbian textiles of Paracas, the place where the textile arts reached heights unattained anywhere or during any time period. The…PiYo Strength
Thursday, February 23, 201210 AM - 11 AM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
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! Class is held Tuesday & Thursdays at 10am and Fridays at 4:30 pm.
Group Exercise classes are FREE…
GFPL Toddler Story Time
Thursday, February 23, 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 3. It lasts about 20 minutes. Babies are welcome.Noon Reformer Pilates - Not-Free
Thursday, February 23, 201212 PM - 1 PM
Wellness Center Pilates Room 130801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
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.
Registration for the…
Music Student Showcase
Thursday, February 23, 20122 PM - 3 PM
Hughes Fine Arts 1033350 Campus Rd. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The Department of Music presents a Student Showcase Recital featuring students in various performance areas. These monthly performances are held in the Josephine Campbell Recital Hall of the Hughes Fine Arts Center.Co-op/Career Connect Session
Thursday, February 23, 20122:30 PM - 3:15 PM
McCannel 2802891 2nd Ave N - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Cooperative Education (Co-op) allows students to combine classroom learning with professional work experience in their chosen field of study. Career Connect is an online system that allows you to search for Co-op positions, part-time and full-time jobs, and upload documents such as resumes and cover letters. This session will step you through what is involved in the Co-op experience, as well as get you registered for your very own Career Connect account.
Boxing - Not-Free
Thursday, February 23, 20124 PM - 5 PM
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room 272/274801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Leave your leg warmers at home, because this class isn't your sister's aerobics class! This is a beginner level Boxing class, which will perfect your technique and help you get the basics down before moving onto the advanced class. You will sweat and scream until you want more. Now do you think this class is for sissies?
Sign up for 6 weeks of intense boxing and you will feel great about yourself because you have…
Studio One - live television production
Thursday, February 23, 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.(editor's pick)Black History Month: Under the Baobab Tree
Thursday, February 23, 20125 PM - 7 PM
Era Bell Thompson Multicultural Center 2800 University Avenue - Grand Forks, ND 58202
The University of North Dakota Multicultural Student Services will present a series of educational, social and entertainment events in February that engage students and the greater Grand Forks community in the culture and perspectives of the black community. The events are in celebration of February being "Black History Month," and they are free and open to the public.
Feb. 23, Under the Baobab Tree, 5-7 p.m., Era Bell Thompson Multicultural Center – The Baobab is…
(editor's pick)Nonprofit Leadership Student Association Formal Wear Sale - Not-Free
Thursday, February 23, 20125 PM - 9 PM
The Nonprofit Leadership Student Association (NLSA) is hosting its fourth annual Formal Wear Sale. The event has developed an increasingly popular following as the best place for high school students in the Grand Forks area to buy affordable, gently used prom attire.
Dresses will be priced at $10 to $75, with higher-end dresses priced at no more than $150. New this year is a VIP discount. The first night of the sale, bring in your…
Xpress Pump
Thursday, February 23, 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!
Cycling for a Cause
Thursday, February 23, 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!
Advanced Reformer Pilates - Not-Free
Thursday, February 23, 20125:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Wellness Center Pilates Room 130801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
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.
Registration for the…
(editor's pick)Founders Day Recognition Ceremony and Banquet - Not-Free
Thursday, February 23, 20125:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Memorial Union Ballroom2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
Celebrate the founding of the University of North Dakota and honor UND employees who have retired or will be retiring in 2011-2012 and who have been employed at UND for 25 years. Departmental, individual and research awards will also be presented. Tickets are $20 each with a choice of three entrees. For ticket infomration, contact Jan at 777-2724.
(editor's pick)UND SPORTS TV - Not-Free
Thursday, February 23, 20126 PM
This week on UND Sports Danny learns to "slapshot" from Women's Hockey players, Candace Molle and Ashley Holmes. Speaking of Women's Hockey, Coach Idalski is in the "middle seat" this week on the Sports Round-Up. UND Sports was there for the announcement of Coach Roebuck's successor. Also, meet hockey star, Stephane Pattyn. In the FanZone, Danny goes down in the tunnels of the Ralph Engelstad Arena to meet up with the kids of Sioux Club.…(editor's pick)Real Men Can Cook - Not-Free
Thursday, February 23, 20126 PM - 8 PM
Wellness Center Culinary Corner801 Princeton St. - Grand Forks, ND 58202
This class is designed for all you men out there. Join us in the kitchen for guys’ night out with Chef Justin and Ben. They will cookin’ up some manly kitchen favorites. Class will start at 6 p.m. on Feb. 23.
Class cost is $10; space is limited.
Register online at https://tms.ezfacility.com/OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyID=124&GroupID=116860.
Cardio Sculpt
Thursday, February 23, 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!