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September 3 on the U of M Stage

When Presentation
10:00 am Raptors of Minnesota; Anatomy Bequest Program; U of M Arboretum
11:00 am Aerobic Exercise for People with Alzheimer’s; Raptors of Minnesota; Medical Instruments...What's This Used For?
12:00 pm U of M Arboretum; Aerobic Exercise for People with Alzheimer’s; Anatomy Bequest Program
1:00 pm Medical Instruments...What's This Used For?; College of Veterinary Medicine; Pediatric Endocrinology
2:00 pm Center for Prostate Cancer; College of Veterinary Medicine; Pediatric Endocrinology
3:00 pm Nutrition & Cancer; Center for Prostate Cancer
4:00 pm Music with Radio K

September 3 U of M Building Exhibitors

When Zone Description
9am - 3pm Health Masonic Cancer Center & Schulze Diabetes Institute
Masonic Cancer Center: This interactive booth focuses on cancer’s affect on the human body. Visitors get a chance to take the Cancer Quiz and see first hand from real human tissue displays distress caused by cancer on the human body. Schulze Diabetes Institute: Focusing on diabetes health and prevention this booth gives visitors a chance to learn about what the Schulze Diabetes Institute is doing to find a cure for diabetes. Visitors can find out what they can do to help and receive information about clinical trials while hearing previous patient testimonials on living with diabetes and finding a cure.
9am - 9pm Science & Engineering Medical Devices Center
Come see the future of medical device research at the University of Minnesota. This display will include body part models, rapid prototyped parts and devices, a visible heart demonstration, a demo using the Nintendo Wii to fly through the heart and many surgical devices. Test your skills in retrieving kidney stones and Laproscopic Knot Tying. Talk with experts and find out more about the state-of-the-art research that includes designing, prototyping, and testing new medical devices.
9am - 9pm Arts & Culture Women's Gymnastics 10.0 Club
Have a chance to meet some of the 2010 gymnasts, talk to them about the upcoming season, and get their autographs! Visitors will also be able to obtain a Gymnastics tattoo, and learn more about the 10.0 Club, the booster club of Women’s Gymnastics. Information will also be available on incredible ticket offers for the meets and Season Tickets. Go Gophers!!
9am - 9pm Sports & Recreation University of Minnesota Athletics

9am - 9pm Connect to the U Connect to the U through Social Media
Record your own video message to the Web of what the U means to you. Find out how to follow the U of M on Twitter and Facebook and be one of the millions of viewers of the University's leading and award-winning YouTube channel.
1 - 5pm Public Engagement & Economic Impact Connect with the U through its grassroots network.

3 - 9pm Health Center for Prostate Cancer & Mill City Clinic
Center for Prostate Cancer: Focusing on male health, this booth gives visitors the opportunity to show off their football skills with a surprise NFL player. They also get a chance to answer questions on male health to win prizes! Mill City Clinic: This display focuses on heart disease education and prevention. Visitors have a chance to take a quiz on the risk factors for heart disease and win prizes which include UMP backpacks or pocket medical record keepers. The public will also have the opportunity to get their blood pressure checked and collect information about the Mill City Clinic.