Community
Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Summit
Metro State University’s WINGS Program invites area youth to participate in the Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Summit on April 12! This free experience will introduce youth to amazing workshops, an opportunity to learn about developing their personal brand and participate in a service opportunity—all while gaining the experience to be on a university campus.
Registration is required, window closes on March 31.
Address: 387 Maria Ave, Saint Paul
Immigration Policy: A Follow Up
This event is a follow up presentation and discussion from November 2024 featuring the Borene Law Firm regarding post-election implications for international students, immigrants, and institutions.
Students are free to share thoughts, ask questions, and engage in conversations.
When: Tuesday, April 29th, 12-1:30pm
Where: Auditorium
Registration is required
2025 Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration (URMI) Conference: Wrongful Conviction, Wrongful Incarceration
Come join us on April 11th from 8am to 4:30 pm in the Auditorium to listen to and amplify the voices of those whose lives have been disrupted by wrongful conviction and incarceration. We will explore these critical issues and offer specific action steps toward systemic change.
Address: 387 Maria Ave, Saint Paul
Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice
Metro State Theater and Theater Underground invite you to experience Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl’s stunning reimagining of the Orpheus myth, directed by Marisa B. Tejeda!
Showing from April 11th to the 19th at the Whitney Fine Arts Theater at 7pm.
Address: 1424 Yale Pl, Minneapolis
The Box, film screening and discussion
We invite you to come to the Auditorium on April 10 to enjoy a short film screening!
The short film (16 minutes) will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Five Mualimm-ak, a survivor of solitary confinement and one of the three people featured in the documentary.
Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Address: 387 Maria Ave, Saint Paul
Off the Wall Poetry: 70 Poems in 70 Days
The Metro State Library invites you to “Off The Wall Poetry: 70 Poems in 70 Days” on April 10! Metro State students, faculty, staff, and alumni will be reading work that was created during a “70 poems in 70 days” challenge, where participants agreed to write one poem each day for 70 days starting on January 1.
Address: Library and Learning Center, second floor lounge.
645 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul
"Invisible Fences" and On Stage
On Stage is a community centered theater group dedicated to engaging students in the theater world.
Fresh Produce Distribution
Student Life and Leadership, Food for Thought Food Pantry, and Neighborhood House invite you to come to the last two spring produce distribution days on Wednesday, April 9th, and Wednesday, May 14th!
It’s taking place in the Student Center, room 101.
Address: 690 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul
The History of Metropolitan State University
Metro State University, founded in 1971 as Minnesota Metropolitan State College, began as a school for non-traditional students and has since grown into a leading public university. With a rich history of serving diverse students, it has become a top institution in Minnesota, recognized for its focus on teaching and social mobility. Today, Metro serves over 10,000 students and continues to thrive in its mission to provide accessible education.
The Joy of Community
The article highlights the balance between independence and human connection, emphasizing how solitude can lead to loneliness, while community fosters belonging, joy, and personal growth.
Study Abroad in Japan Summer Program
- When: May 13-30, 2025
- – Information Session #1: Monday, October 28, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (over Zoom)
- – Information Session #2: Thursday, November 2, 6 pm to 7 pm (over Zoom)
- – Financial Advisor will be present for session #2!
- Where: Tokyo and Tateyama (Chiba)
- Meeting Location: Over Zoom! Links for the meetings are hyperlinked above.
A possibly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has presented itself to Metro Students in the form of a study abroad summer program in Japan! There are two information sessions you may attend, both over Zoom. While immersing yourself in Japanese culture, you can also earn 4 credits for HIST 72A: History of Japanese Popular Culture. Enrollment is capped at 20 students, so grab the opportunity while it’s here! Fill out the application here.
Partners in Prevention Clinic
- When: Thursday, February 13- April 24
- Where: Hallie Q Brown Community Center
- Address: 270 North Kent Street, Saint Paul
Free health services!
The Partners in Prevention (PIP) Clinic is open to the public each Thursday until the 24th of April 2025!
This free community clinic provides:
- Advanced cardiac screening
- Blood pressure checks
- Clinical hand massage
- Community resources
- Dental screening
- Health coaching
- Pre-diabetes screening
- Incentives
PIP offers its services free of charge to members of the community, and no registration is required.
For more information on the Partners in Prevention Clinic, call 651.398.9730.
Academic Internship Info Sessions
- When: Tuesday, February 18, 11am
- Where: Online, over Zoom.
Come join us in a meeting over Zoom to learn more about the academic scholarships that Metro has to offer. Get answers to questions like:
- What are the benefits of an academic internship?
- How do I find one related to my program?
- When do I start searching?
- What is the process once I find one?
- What resources are available?
Any other questions or concerns can be emailed to internships@metrostate.edu
Let's Hack-A-Thon
We’re excited to be hosting this year’s Hack the Gap hackathon on February 8th and 9th in downtown St Paul
- When Feb. 8th-9th ⚡💻
- Where: Osborn370, Saint Paul, MN
- Register Now: https://bit.ly/htghackathon
- Free ticket promo code: letsh4ckth3g4p
Spring 2025 Military Benefits Presentation
- When: Thursday, January 23, Noon-1pm
- Where: Online, over Zoom. RSVP here.
Join us for an information session on the military benefits available to active service members, veterans, and military connected students! Learn how to use these benefits at Metro State!
The Zoom link will be sent out before the event to all of those who RSVP’d.
Body Language: Sculptural Interpretations of the Human Form opening reception
- When: Thursday, January 23, 5pm
- Where: Gordon Parks Gallery, first floor
- 645 East Seventh Street, St Paul
Come and enjoy some meaningful art at the Gordon Parks Gallery! The show includes all different forms of media and abstractness, so be prepared to be wowed!
Exhibiting artists include Molly Barrett, Alex Chinn, Kate Christopher, MaryAnn and Gary Carlson, Kyle Fokken, James Gabbert, Heidi Hoy, Jon Kamrath, Kristin Lebben, Nick Legeros, Linda Marsh, Addie Motzko, Jane Powers, Bryan Starry, Gerri Summerville, and Thomas Zahn.
Get Organized 101
- When: Wednesday, January 29, Noon-1:30pm
- Where: Library and Learning Center, Room 132
- 645 East Seventh Street, Saint Paul
Want to get organized for the semester? Come and learn bullet journaling and other productivity methods at Get Organized 101!
You can get a free journal provided by the Library! Set yourself up for success. This event is open to students, employees, and community members, so bring your friends along.
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