October 19, 2026 Edition
Fall Harvest
Celebrate fall with a festive, inclusive gathering that brings students together to enjoy the season and its diverse traditions.
Celebrate the fall season with our annual Fall Harvest celebration in Superior Dining on Thursday, October 22, from 5-8:00 PM! This festive event brings students together to enjoy the cozy atmosphere of autumn while celebrating the season’s traditions and embracing a more inclusive, culturally diverse experience.
APPLY NOW! SCSE Spring 2027 Learning Assistants Program for Active Learning Courses
Are you interested in a job that allows you to assist students, collaborate with a faculty member, and deepen your understanding of course material? If so, consider applying to be a Learning Assistant (LA) and help a faculty member implement active learning techniques in their classes.
As a Learning Assistant, you will work closely with a faculty member in a specific course to facilitate active learning, which encourages student engagement and promotes responsibility for learning. LAs will receive guidance from course instructors and participate in specialized pedagogy training.
**Compensation:** Starting at $15.25 per hour for 5-10 hours of work per week.
**Application Deadline: October 28th at 8 AM**
October 12, 2026 Edition
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse Spotlights Champ's Cupboard as a Campus Resource
1 in 5 UMD students worry about whether their food would run out. This is according to a University of Minnesota 2024 College Student Health Survey Report. Because food security is a key aspect to student wellbeing and achievement, UMD envisions a campus where no student is hungry. Champ’s Cupboard is a food pantry available for all students right here on campus, offering both fresh and non-perishable foods as well as some personal hygiene items. Additionally, many students may qualify for SNAP benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides extra support to help stretch a household’s monthly food budget.
Student basic needs are the foundation to a successful experience at UMD. Unfortunately, we can feel disconnected and lost at times. While there are many support services available for students, navigating those waters and finding those spaces can be challenging. The Lighthouse is a regular spotlight focusing on a resource at UMD. This week's highlight is Champ’s Cupboard.
Champ's Cupboard is located in 245 Kirby Plaza, and is open M-F, 8-4:30
ITSS TechCenter Relocation
ITSS TechCenter has relocated!
We are thrilled to announce that we are now located in our new spaces:
- TechCenter and Help Desk services are located in Kirby Plaza 143
- Audio Visual services including multimedia equipment checkout and classroom support now have their own location in Kirby Plaza 173.
Please stop by this week to check out the new spaces and celebrate with us, and please bear with us as we adjust to the new spaces and workflows.
The Free Store
Come and shop at the Free Store
The Free Store is a donation-based store run by the Office of Sustainability. We are driven to provide an all-inclusive space for students to get items they may need in a sustainable (and free) way! Whether you are looking for some clothes for an upcoming event, kitchenware for your living space, or just a fun board game, stop by to shop around! Email [email protected] for more information.
Hours Open: Monday 12:30-4:30, Wednesday 2:00-4:30, Thursday 12:00-4:30
Location: Chemistry 213
