Spring 2025 | Week 16 | May 5 - May 11

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Get ready to rock your tassels because graduation is just around the corner! We’re thrilled to celebrate your awesome achievements at the commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7 p.m. at TCO Stadium – see you there!

Join the Multicultural Student Leadership Association for a vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration filled with delicious Latin food, fascinating insights into “La Batalla de Puebla,” and the rich tapestry of Latin American history, culture, and music! Let’s come together and make it a fiesta to remember!

Get ready to celebrate your amazing progress and well-being wins at the 4-Week Wellness Challenge wrap-up on Wednesday, May 7th, at 12 p.m. in the DCTC Student Life Center – come snag some prizes and tasty treats!

Witness the amazing talent of our Graphic Design and Web Design students at the 2025 DCTC Portfolio Show on Friday, May 9th, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Dakota Room – prepare to be inspired!

Join fellow neurodivergent students for a peer-to-peer support gathering, facilitated by neurodiverse-affirming therapist Beth Pitchford (please note this is not group therapy).

This is a great opportunity to learn new building techniques, share ideas, and collaborate with fellow LEGO enthusiasts. All skill levels are welcome.

Submit your artwork by June 17th to the Inver Hills & DCTC Foundation for a chance to earn $250 and have your work featured on campus and beyond. Themes include inspiration, gratitude, and student experience. Share your talent!

The recorded “Aging with Autism and ADHD” meeting offered deeply personal reflections and valuable wisdom highlighting the importance of connection and self-acceptance.

Dust off your nostalgia and join the Retro Gaming Club, where we’ve got classic Nintendo titles running on a modern setup connected to a big screen! Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday and relive the golden age of gaming with fellow enthusiasts.

The Non-Traditional Tech Club is a place to build belonging for those who don’t feel like they fit the traditional role in their industry.

Join us for jam session of music, singing, and performance! Bring your instruments if you’d like or just come to enjoy the music and community. Sheet music is provided.

Invest in your education! Apply for Fall 2025 Foundation scholarships and access over 100 opportunities with a single application. Applications open April 15, 2025, and close June 26, 2025.

CALENDAR

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Questions about Student Life? Contact:

Jacob Swanson
Assistant Director of Student Life
Jacob.Swanson@DCTC.edu
651-423-8649
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