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Working to change the conversation on mental health through community, education, and advocacy.

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Our mission is to make a positive impact and cultivate a safe and uplifting space where we can spread kindness throughout the campus community.

Inspired by the incredible work of WildlyKind®, we firmly believe in the transformative power of kindness.
We never truly know the struggles someone may be facing, and by fostering an atmosphere of compassion, we can make a difference in the lives of others.

Throughout the upcoming year, we have exciting plans to organize various events.
You can expect us to hand out beautiful flowers adorned with kind notes (Petals & Positivity), offer pop-up snack tables during stressful mid-terms and finals, host social gatherings, and more!

Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those around us.
Let's make the world a better place, one act at a time!

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We are the Pre-Med American Medical Student Association (AMSA) at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Our mission is to foster an inclusive environment for all members of our club while allowing them to take initiative through community work, create new friendships and professional relationships, as well as advocate for health globally. Most of our members are pre-professional medical students, but many members of our club are seeking a variety of health-related careers. We advocate strongly for serving our community through an assortment of volunteer and community outreach events. Our group's passion is to aid students in finding their path to medical school by giving them the resources necessary to exceed their potential. A few of the immersive pre-health experiences we give our members are: numerous events and Q&A’s with physicians and other health care professionals, events with discussions about current hot-topics in medicine, a pre-med dinner to network with physicians, fairs to speak with medical school admission boards, medical student panels, suture clinics, volunteer opportunities, and so much more.

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Join Arm Apex Association for an exhilarating journey of strength and strategy! We are devoted to providing a fun and beneficial journey through health and wellness, as well as an opportunity to hone your arm wrestling prowess! Build camaraderie through fitness, fun, food, and competition in a supportive and inclusive environment!

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Archery Club is for anyone interested in archery, no experience required! For many people, archery is a way to destress and connect with themselves, other archers, and nature. Therefore, we want to expand access to this activity and provide an opportunity for those in the UMN community to learn a new skill or develop an existing passion.

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UTango is a registered student group that promotes Argentine culture and dance.

The club was founded in the summer of 2004 and since then we have held weekly classes, sponsored guest instructors from Minneapolis and beyond, and hosted social dance events.

We are currently holding our workshops on Thursdays, in Recwell MP 6 (4th floor) Classes are split into two levels:
Beginners Level: 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Social Break/Practice: 8:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Intermediate Level: 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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The Association of Asian Veterinary Medical Professionals Student Chapter (AAVMP) aims to inspire, support, and increase the voice and visibility of Asians and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the veterinary profession and advocate for greater general diversity in the veterinary profession.

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The mission of this organization will be:

A. To raise awareness of the life-threatening illnesses that causes individuals to need blood stem cell transplants and the role of NMDP.
B. To increase the number of registered donors in the NMDP.
C. To conduct regular NMDP donor drives and related events.
D. To increase diversity of the blood stem cell registry.

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BAKE's mission is to bring together dental students with all levels of baking skills and interest. We host themed baking events, teach our members about baking, host baking competitions, share recipes, provide a space for members to relax and unwind and fundraise for multiple local charities such as Give Kids a Smile and Ronald McDonald's House Charities.

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The goal of BIPOC Women Runner Society is to provide a safe, inclusive space for BIPOC women to stay active, build community, and prioritize both physical and mental well-being!

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Building a community
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Learning more about physical and mental health

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Welcome to the Brains and Brawn,
We are the fitness and well-being social club at the University of Minnesota that welcomes athletes from every point in their fitness journey. We focus on creating a community within campus and supporting our athletes in their goals. Our officers host weekly meetings to make weightlifting comfortable and easier in a group setting. All people interested in weightlifting will find plenty of enjoyment and utility in our meetings. Alongside various events, we strive for strong relationships, and creating social networks is what we preach as essential to success.

We welcome athletes from all backgrounds and expertise!
You can find us on Instagram @mnbrainsandbrawn

Unlike the common saying, The Brains and Brawn are one of the same. Intelligent training and strength building are intertwined concepts. We believe in spreading valuable information, so the resources on training advice and other topics are covered in our shared folder below and available!

Find our free supplemental information here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nGHPnHM4O8SiXZDjTIYpQyNR0hEtwqk6?usp=share_link

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an extremely effective martial art style in which technique and skill can allow smaller opponents to defeat larger, stronger opponents.
Our club is committed to offering basic level instruction in a safe and controlled training environment for anyone who is interested in learning.

UMN BJJ hosts training sessions on weeknights in addition to periodic seminars with experts from the Twin Cities community. In addition to fundamental training, our curriculum includes self-defense, competition prep, and fitness improvement.

Shoot us an email at bjj@umn.edu to get involved!

Our club welcomes all U of M students to train with us.

Current practice times are from 6-7pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights at DNA BJJ, 403 SE 8th Ave, Minneapolis (come through the doors under the Andrew Riverside Church sign)

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The Cardiothoracic Surgery Interest Group (CTSIG) exists to provide a support group for students interested in learning about and becoming more engaged in CT Surgery. The group will both connect students with expert faculty and offer shadowing opportunities, clinical skills labs, and exposure to the life of a CT surgeon. CTSIG will provide a forum for speakers to make presentations to members on contemporary aspects of CT Surgery and will provide social activities and events for members of the group.

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CHAARG stands for changing health attitudes + actions to recreate girls [+ others]. We are focused on liberating students from the elliptical while working on improving their mental + physical health. We are a community on campus that empower + lifts each other up.

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We have weekly workouts every Monday around 6PM, where we work with different studios to try different workouts so members can find their fit. We also have socials once to twice a month where our members have the opportunity to connect with each other outside from working out. This can be watching a movie, craft night, studying, cooking/baking together, tie dying, + more! Members also have the opportunity to be in a small group which meets weekly + they choose based off their schedule ++ availability. This is a group of 4-9 members that has a small group coordinator to lead each session! This allows for a more intimate sense of community where you workout, go get coffee, or have a movie night together!

How can someone get involved with your group?
Everyone is welcome to join! We don't discriminate so any sex, gender, religion, etc,. is more than welcome! They just need to buy this membership for $47 to have access to all events: https://shop.chaarg.com/products/university-of-minnesota-membership
Check out these links for more information and to get your questions answered: https://linktr.ee/umnchaarg

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Emphasizing the sense of community and adequate oral health within younger generations, Children's Dental Health Advocates (CDHA) drives to raise awareness about the importance of oral healthcare specifically to the lower income students that go to elementary schools in the inner-cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Through fun activities and events hosted by our members, volunteering from our club as a whole, donation of dental supplies, enjoyable educational videos, and so much more. Our mission is to showcase the importance of oral health care especially at a young age, while establishing meaningful relationships and fun memories with the youth!

Some other activities include:
- Tooth brush tally competition between each classroom. This is where we give kids in each classroom at an elementary school a tally chart for each day they brush and floss. The most tallies from a classroom and their students, that classroom will be the winner amongst all the other classrooms and win prizes!
- Host community wide painting/ drawing competition between different elementary schools and their students. Winner will recieve dental supplies and cute awards!
- Have fundraising stands, and events up to help raise money!

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Welcome to the Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA), a non-denominational organization for healthcare professionals & students that operates on both a national and local level (check out https://cmda.org/student-life/ to learn more about the organization as a whole).

Our goal as student leaders at the UMN is to facilitate weekly meetings and bible-studies, social gatherings, connections with local Christian physicians, service projects, and more!

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LDSSA is a Christian organization whose purposes can be summarized in three words: service, spirituality, and fun. We seek to provide service to the community, help our fellow students grow relationships with Jesus Christ, and have fun along the way. Common activities are volleyball, tailgating, weekly bible study classes, as well as trips to Feed My Starving Children, etc. We are open to all who want to get better, feel closer to God, and make long-lasting friendships. Come and meet us sometime!

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Children born with a cleft lip or cleft palate are often unable to access care that minimizes the medical, psychological, and functional complications they face. Majority of the children's families face this inability to receive care due to lack of access to care, and the financial burdens associated with treatment for cleft patients. Our mission is to increase awareness of cleft patients, enable our future dental providers to feel more confident in providing care to cleft patients, and fundraise to assist families who financially struggle to give their children the comprehensive care they deserve.

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Our principle activities consist of practicing and playing baseball at the Division 2 level of the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA). We do not have any coaches, so the team is led by us players. Our goal for every season is to qualify for Regionals and make Nationals.

If you're looking to play COMPETITIVE baseball while attending the University of Minnesota, come to our Fall tryout at Van Cleve Park. Contact either Carter Daun (763-321-9344 / daun0021@umn.edu), Jaron Osman (773-844-6367 / osman419@umn.edu), or the team email account (clubbaseballumn@gmail.com) with questions.

Updates on team announcements and tryouts to be found on our twitter page @UMNClubBaseball

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Our mission is to bring people together with all levels of cooking skills. If you are someone who wants to start learning how to cook or simply wants to meet others who have a passion for cooking and baking, this is the club for you! We will be making recipes ranging from simple meals to exciting dishes both savory and sweet!

Learning how to cook your own meals is an essential skill for adulting, so why not do it with a group of people who enjoy cooking for the tasty foods and fun company?

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The student group "Crazy Friday" is a social club formed by multicultural students to promote fun and relaxation after a busy week of academic work.
They organize various activities and events every Friday, aimed at providing students with a break from their studies and a chance to unwind. These activities can include themed parties, movie nights, game tournaments, outdoor adventures, or any other engaging and enjoyable events that cater to the interests of the student body. Crazy Friday strives to create a lively and inclusive environment where students can socialize, make friends, and create memorable experiences outside of the classroom.

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Our mission is to provide a welcoming community for the sport of cricket at the University of Minnesota, in which cricket can be enjoyed competitively & casually, while growing cricket as a sport in the USA.

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We are a studio-style, student-led, dance group on campus that puts on a showcase at the end of each semester.

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Our mission is to inspire, unite, and educate the Twin-Cities community to bring ongoing awareness and support to the incredible kids and families to Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. At University of Minnesota Dance Marathon we welcome anyone who wants to become involved! We are proud to offer three levels of involvement as we understand that college is a crazy time and sometimes availability can be hard to come by. If you want to subscribe to our emails and stay up to date on events that we are hosting you can most certainly be a participant! Just go to our Instagram, @umn_dm, and send them a direct message to get to on our email list! If you want to be a donor, you can search "University of Minnesota Dance Marathon Donor Drive" and donate to our cause! And finally if you want to become involved in our leadership team to help us plan our events as well as create a sense of community on campus we would love to have you! On our leadership we have multiple committees that allow you to further your career as well. You pick from our PR, fundraising, recruitment, sponsorship, event planning, family relations, and our finance team! You can email dance@umn.edu and we will be more than happy to send you a calendar invite for our leadership meetings! We meet weekly, date and time to be determined!

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The Dental Social Club is a community-driven dental social club dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for dental, dental hygiene, dental therapy and all pre dental students. Our mission is to promote academic success, mental well-being, and camaraderie through engaging study nights, stress-relief activities like pickleball, and social events that enhance student life. We believe that balancing rigorous academics with meaningful connections and self-care is key to thriving in dental school. Through collaboration, encouragement, and shared experiences, we aim to create a welcoming space where every member feels valued and empowered on their journey to becoming a dental professional.

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Our mission at the Disabled Student Cultural Center (DSCC) is to provide a community for disabled students and advocate for their interests on campus. We host events centered on discussion, education, and advocacy on various topics impacting the disabled community. The DSCC is a space that welcomes people of all backgrounds and ability levels. We strive to increase disability awareness and education on campus through our events, our space, and our collective identity. All are welcome to come visit us in Room 213 at CMU!

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The Eastern European Medical Student Association brings together medical students from similar ethnic backgrounds to connect and build a community within the medical school. This group will hold events to strengthen and share this community with the medical student body through cultural foods, games, and other activities.

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Calling all fitness girls!

Our mission is simple: we strive to empower women to feel comfortable and confident in the gym, traditionally a male-dominated space. Through social events and our mentorship program, we are here to help women overcome their anxieties, build connections, and enhance both their mental and physical health. Our vision is to create a strong, supportive community where women can access the resources, information, and guidance they need to achieve their personal goals and maintain an active lifestyle.

If you are looking to start your fitness journey, join EFC as a mentee. If you are looking to share your experience with other women and add an impressive leadership experience doing something you love to your resume, join EFC as a mentor. Mentees will be paired with mentors who can provide insight into different exercises, workout splits, and machinery at the university's Recreation and Wellness Center. More information about our mentorship program will be provided in our meetings and newsletters.

Regardless of if you wish to participate in the mentorship portion of our program, all are welcome to join in our fun events throughout the school year.

Be sure to follow our Instagram @empowher.fitness.collective to stay informed about upcoming social events. Feel free to DM us on Instagram or email empowherfitnesscollective@gmail.com with any questions regarding our program.

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Exercise is Medicine is an organization that aims to promote exercise as a vital sign in health care. Our group encourages students and future health care providers to work together to improve the health and well-being of the campus community.

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Falun Dafa (also known as Falun Gong) is an advanced cultivation system of mind, body, and spirit based on ancient wisdom. Since its introduction to the public by Teacher Li Hongzhi in 1992, Falun Dafa has helped millions of practitioners to improve their physical as well as mental health.

- We aim to promote Falun Dafa principles, including physical exercises and teachings. In this way, by understanding Falun Gong, students can cultivate themselves so as to attain a healthy body and mind.

- We also want to make known and provide firsthand resources on the current persecution of Falun Gong.

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Members are encouraged to strive forward in their cultivation/character improvement. Members are always willing to share and listen to each other's challenges and/or experiences, and how they resolved them through self-improvement.

Free meditation instruction and weekly meditation and reading sessions.

Anyone interested can (1) get in touch with any of the group's members, (2) contact falun@umn.edu, or (3) use the Contact button on the group's Gopher Link page. We'll set up a good time to greet you and help you learn more about the practice of Falun Dafa.