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August 21 on the U of M Stage

When Zone
10:00 am Alumni Band
10:30 am Phil Esten
11:00 am Men's Gymnastics
11:30 am Women's Gymnastics
12:00 pm Meet Goldy
12:00 pm Men's & Women's Track & Field
1:00 pm Wrestling
1:30 pm Men's & Women's Golf
2:00 pm Men's Basketball
2:30 pm Men's Basketball
3:00 pm Soccer
3:30 pm Alumni Band
4:00 pm Radio K

August 21 U of M Building Exhibitors

When Zone Description
9am - 9pm Connect to the U University of Minnesota, Duluth
Stop by the UMD booth and learn more about our vibrant campus and exciting programs. In addition to our Admissions staff, several departments and programs will be sharing information and greeting visitors. Alumni, current students, future students and anyone else who has a UMD connection is welcome to stop by. Meet staff from the American Indian teacher training program "Eni-gikendaasoyang" and the UMD Center for Diversity, among others. Watch for UMD student Ashlee Hartwig, a finalist for the Princess Kay crown.
9am - 9pm Energy & the Environment Bell Museum of Natural History
Explore Minnesota's wildlife. Ask questions about what lives in your back yard.
9am - 1pm Public Engagement & Economic Impact Department of Applied Economics
Learn the answers to these important questions: How many lb of goat milk does it take to make one gallon of ice cream? Which varieties of apples make the best snack item? And just why is hard cider called "Scrumpy" in England?
9am - 9pm Sports & Recreation University of Minnesota Athletics
9am - 9pm Science & Engineering Department of Astronomy
Discover the wonders of the sky in this exhibit from the Department of Astronomy. The exhibit will include many tools used by University of Minnesota astronomers including an infrared camera, 3D simulations and a telescope. Some activities from astronomy labs, information on Department of Astronomy sponsored events, and information about our research will also be part of the exhibit.
9am - 3pm Health Minnesota's Childrens Hospital, Fairview
9am - 9pm Society, Arts and Culture Around the World with U
Go around the world with the University and get transported to some of the planet's most unique and interesting sites. Get a free photo postcard as a souvenir of your trip!
1 - 5pm Public Engagement & Economic Impact LearningLife: the U's new learning community
LearningLife is the U of M's dynamic new learning community for people who truly believe that life keeps getting more and more interesting. It helps us live with purpose, encourages us to keep learning, and invites us to connect with each other and our communities.
3 - 9pm Health College of Veterinary Medicine