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Academic Internship Info Sessions

  • When: Thursday, January 16, 5pm 
  • 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  

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies

  • When: Monday, December 16, 11am-5pm 
  • Where: Orchestra Hall 
  • Address: 1111 Nicolet Mall 

The Fall 2024 Commencement will be held in person at the Minnesota Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis next Monday. Come join in celebrating our graduating students! The event is reserved seating/ticketing only.  

There are two ceremonies: 

First ceremony—begins 11 a.m., doors open at 10:45 a.m. Participants include the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral graduates from the following colleges: 

  • School of Urban Education 
  • College of Community Studies and Public Affairs 
  • College of Nursing and Health Sciences 
  • College of Sciences 

Second ceremony—begins 3 p.m., doors open at 2:15 p.m. Participants include the undergraduate and master’s degree graduates from the following colleges: 

  • College of Business and Management 
  • College of Individualized Studies 
  • College of Liberal Arts 

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.  

 

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