Community

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.