DCTC Blue Knights Fall 2025 Weeks 8 and 9 Events

Blue Knights e-Bulletin for Weeks 8 & 9 | October 13 – October 26

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⭐ WEEK 8 HIGHLIGHTS ⭐

[highlight]Celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week with SCNAVTA! 🐾[/highlight]

Join SCNAVTA as we celebrate National Veterinary Technician Week with three events of fun, food, and recognition for our amazing vet tech professionals! We are hosting a complimentary 🍦 Ice Cream Social, a round of 🍰 Cake and Kahoot!, and a 🍕 Pizza and Bingo event. Stop by during the week to enjoy a treat and celebrate our hard-working veterinary technicians!

[button link=”https://www.dctc.edu/about-us/event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D190760545″ window=”yes”]Ice Cream Social[/button] [button link=”https://www.dctc.edu/about-us/event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D190760558″ window=”yes”]Cake & Kahoot[/button] [button link=”https://www.dctc.edu/about-us/event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D190760634″ window=”yes”]Bingo & Pizza[/button]
[highlight]DCTC Foundation Scholarship Reminder! 💵[/highlight]

Apply for one easy application to be considered for over 100 DCTC Foundation Scholarships (most range from $500 to $1,000) to help pay for tuition, books, and more! The deadline to apply is October 23, 2025.

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[highlight]Habitat for Humanity 🔨[/highlight]

Want to help build a home for a family in need and learn some new construction skills? Join students Fri., Oct. 17th (starts at 8 a.m.) from DCTC & IHCC for our Habitat for Humanity build day in South St. Paul!

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[highlight]Field Trip: Fawn-Doe-Rosa Animal Sanctuary! 🦌[/highlight]

Join us for a free field trip to the Fawn-Doe-Rosa Animal Sanctuary on Sat., October 18 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)! You must RSVP by Friday, October 10th to cover your free student admission (friends and family are welcome but responsible for their own admission).

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⭐ WEEK 9 HIGHLIGHTS ⭐

[highlight]Spring Registration is Open! 🗓️[/highlight]

Congratulations! If you have 30 or more completed credits (not including this semester), you may register for your Spring 2026 courses starting today, Monday, October 20, 2025! Secure the best schedule now!

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[highlight]Pumpkin Decorating Extravaganza! 🎃[/highlight]

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us for a fun, festive pumpkin decorating event. We’ll provide the pumpkins, paint, and all the spooky (or silly) supplies. You just bring your best ideas!

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[highlight]Student Experience Panel: Disability in Action ✨[/highlight]

You are invited to the Student Experience Panel: Disability in Action on Tue., Oct. 21, 2025, from 3 – 4 p.m. Come join the conversation with our students, alumni, and faculty as they share experiences and insights on key disability-related topics.

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[highlight]Apply for a LeadMN Spring 2026 Scholarship! 💰[/highlight]

LeadMN has nine valuable scholarships available, and you could be a recipient! These scholarships are designed to support a wide range of students, including those who are in technical programs or who are student leaders.

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🎉 ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS 🎉

[highlight]Jam with the Music Club! 🎸[/highlight]

Whether you play an instrument, love to sing, or just want to listen, come on out for a night of music and fun. We’ll have sheet music available, so feel free to bring your instrument, your voice, or just yourself.

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[highlight] Join The Blue Knight Peer Support Group! 💙[/highlight]

A safe space for open conversations, empathy, and understanding. Let’s break down stigma together and support each other’s journey.

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[highlight] Ready to Level Up Your LEGO Skills? 🧱[/highlight]

Join the DCTC LEGO Club to master new building techniques and connect with fellow fans. It’s the perfect place to collaborate and show off your creations. All skill levels are welcome!

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[highlight]Come celebrate diversity and get involved! 🌍[/highlight]

Join the Multicultural Student Leadership Association (MSLA), a community dedicated to building connections across cultures and celebrating who we are.

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[highlight]Need a Study Boost? Join Our Study Tables! 📚[/highlight]

Feeling overwhelmed by assignments or just don’t want to study alone? Come to our Study Tables! It’s the perfect place to get work done and connect with fellow students.

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