EB tour pt. 3 – Flashcards
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Jones Hall
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1900, home to freshman admissions welcome center, CLA language center
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freshman admissions welcome center
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where families can meet with admissions staff to answer questions, located in Jones Hall
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CLA language center
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It supports the teaching and learning of languages with technology
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Jones Hall Interesting facts
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-used to be the physics building -then turned to college of architecture
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Dinkytown
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-contains shops, hair salons, restaurants, and off-campus housing/apartments -Bob Dylan got his start playing the street corners here -Has many famous restaurants including Al's Breakfast (feat. on DD&D) -one of many student neighborhoods
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Theories behind Dinkytowns name
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1.)after small railroad cars that were stored on the tracks nearby called "dinkies" 2.)named after the U theatre which was called "the dinky" because it only had 1 row 3.)from inscription on the building where Gray's campus Drug. It says Grodnick, which is norwegian for "little town"
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Dinkytown fun facts
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-first ever target express opened here on 2014 -Bob Dylan went to the U for a year, and lived above Loring Pasta Bar
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Fraternities and Sororities
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-provide housing options for members -the largest student organization on campus, involving about 10% of the student body -offers involvement with Intrafraternal Council, Panhellenic Council, academic, multicultural, and professional
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transportation
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free buses U-PASS Light rail green line
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buses
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campus connector university ave circulator 4th st. circulator stadium-superblock circulator st.paul circulator
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light rail green line
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opened 2014, students eligible to ride through campus for free, connects to blue line providing transportation to MOA and the airport
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U-Pass
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unlimited metro rides for $100 a semester/summer
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Nicholson Hall
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1890, home to cultural studies and comparative literature studies, studies and cinema and media culture, and classical and near eastern studies Home to a university writing center
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university writing center
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free resource for students to have papers, essays, and lab reports reviewed and edited by undergraduate and graduate students and teaching assistants, located in Nicholson
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Nicholson Hall fun fact
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originally the chemistry and physics lab building as well as mens student union
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Eddy Hall
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1886, oldest remaining building on campus, on the national register of historic places
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Eddy Hall fun fact
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-university radio station once broadcast from the building -originally it held mechanical arts department
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Scott Hall
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1922, home to 4 departments: American Indian studies, Chicano Studies, Asian American Studies, and American Studies departments, U of M only school in the state to have a Chicano and Latino studies
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American Indian studies
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located in Scott Hall, oldest in the nation
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Scott Hall fun fact
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Chicano and Latino Studies has a unique project focused on oral history. The aim of the oral history project is to create and preserve oral histories of Chicanas/os and Latinas/os in Minnesota. Students involved in the project have the opportunity to interview community members and capture their stories and traditions
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Elliot Hall
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1972, Psychology typically ranks in the top ten programs nationally each year, Psychology is the most popular area of study on campus (after Undecided)
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Elliot Hall fun fact
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houses the minnesota chapter for twin and family research, that performs many twin studies
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Wulling Hall
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1892, houses the department of organizational leadership, policy & development, CEHD has highly ranked educational programs
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Wulling Hall fun fact
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the building is on the national register of historic places
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Fraser Hall
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1929, Primarily used for classrooms and administrative offices, former law school building
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Johnston Hall
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1951, CLA advising, student services, the Dean of CLA, and administration offices, graduate school offices also located here
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CLA
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college of liberal arts, biggest college at the U of M with 60+ majors
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Grad School
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U of M offers outstanding graduate and professional education across a range of disciplines, as an undergrad you can work with them early to find out your post-grad options
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Appleby Hall
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1942, many student services offered here including MCAE, MLK, PES, Circle of Indigenous Nations, Student Counseling Services, Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life, Aurora Center, Women's Center, Leadership Minor
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MCAE
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Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, promotes student success through annual events, extensive support and involvement/leadership opportunities
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MLK
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Martin Luther King Jr. program, provides advising services to all students, and primarily students of color in a multicultural environment
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PES
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President's Emerging Scholars, a 4 year program that promotes timely graduation through scholarships, programming, advising, and mentoring
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Circle of Indigenous Nations
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focuses on recruiting, retaining, and graduating American Indian/First Nations/Alaskan Native students
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Student Counseling services
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provides individual and group counseling, workshops, and consultation to students impacted by mental health concerns, learning/academic skill challenges, and career uncertainty
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Gener and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life
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dedicated to transforming campus climate for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members through education, advocacy, outreach, and support
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Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education
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Provides a safe confidential space for victims/ survivors/ concerned people of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking
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Women's Center
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advances gender equity across identities through education and advocacy
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Leadership Minor
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4 course, 17 credit minor students can complete as part of their studies
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Walter Library
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1923, 2nd largest of the 12 on Campus, and the main one on EB, the Science and Engineering library, home of the CSE Deans office, three rooms designated for groups to study in on a fist come/first serve basis; also has general study environments throughout the building, SMART learning commons, wise owl cafe
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SMART learning commons-Walter
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on the second floor provides extra homework help, and free peer tutoring
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Walter Library fun facts
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-system is among the top-20 in the nation -when redesigning the building they wanted to keep the old ceiling but needed to keep up with fire code. They decided to make the golden flowers into sprinklers -225 owls can be spotted here plus the "owl-head" light fixtures which could add hundreds more to the count
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Walter Library Computer Lab
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houses the digital media center, has both Mac and PC, has the most up to date software, printing, open til midnight sun-thurs and til 6 fri&sat, 24/7 during finals
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printing
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use your U-card to pay, about 10 cents/page (vs 5 cents/page in a res hall) certain programs given free printing in certain computer labs (like MCAE)
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Smith Hall
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1914, home to chemistry department available to students in CSE and CLA, chem fulfills the physical science lib ed, the chem department has a long history of excellence in the sciences, including Nobel prize winners
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Kolthoff Hall
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Primarily Chem labs, inside the front lobby there is a large interactive periodic table of the elements including samples of (almost) all of the known elements
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Kolthoff Hall fun fact
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this building was originally designed without pillars (the current pillars aren't even connected to the building
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Bruininks Hall
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2010, houses, one stop student services, veteran services, career services, center for academic planning and exploration, and CLA career offices
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onestop
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located in bruininks hall, students can seeks help regarding financial aid, course registration, u of m transcripts and more here
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CLA Career offices
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located in bruininks hall, offers opportunities such as mock interviews for students up to a year
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Bruininks fun facts
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-greenest building on campus, utilizes natural sunlight by using ceramic window dots, producing natural convection, -earned LEED gold certification and reduces carbon emissions by 555 tons each year -the poles outside, can play the minnesota rouser if played in the right order
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active learning classrooms
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bruininks has 12, which provide tech driven collaborative interaction among students and faculty, serve as a model for other universities who are pursuing the same cutting-edge technology, foundations of biology and psychology often placed here, feature special tables, more in keller hall and the bio sci center in stp, designed by leaders from fortune 500 companies in the area, that wanted students to be good at group work collaboration and using technology
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active learning classroom tables
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each has 3 mics, outlets and cords that make it capable to hook up and project your computer onto the television that is assigned to them
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active learning classroom fun fact
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u of m one of the first schools to feature these and is now a leader and example for other universities with the most in the nation
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additional classroom notes
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-over 80% of classes are under 50 students -we have a mix of styles ranging from interactive style classes, lectures halls, small classrooms, and labs, -each professor or instructor holds weekly office hours -can also be used as study or meeting spaces
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office hours
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held weekly by to help each student with assignments, papers, and discussion topics. this is a great way to get to know your professors and teaching assistants
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washington ave bridge
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-upper level for pedestrians, has a covered walkway and bike lanes -U of M clubs paint panels -in the distance is downtown minneapolis, being so close to downtown provides a lot of opportunities for internships and jobs, and features shopping restaurants, theaters and concert halls
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"paint the bridge"
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u of m clubs and organizations can participate in this event where they paint a panel of the bridge to advertise their organization
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washington bridge fun facts
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-we have the most fortune 500 companies per capita, 18 in the TC incl. general mills, 3m and target. That means our students have access to a unique and bustling economy fueled by diverse industries -we're the only school with the mississippi river running through our campus
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what's on west bank?
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law school, carlson school of management, theatre, art, dance, music, and most social sciences. Also the job center, located in the WB office building
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weisman art museum
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1993, 2011, free admissions for students and general public, students can rent art for $15 per semester, hosts concerts and study nights for students. students also get 10% the gift shop. U has one of the largest and most dynamic public art programs
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weisman fun fact
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designed by Frank O Gehry, who also designed the Guggenheim in Bilbao Spain
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how do you wrap up a tour
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-"what questions do you all have?" -Thank everyone -help direct parents, guests, and students to their next destination
