When Brian Lindell began his journey at Minneapolis College in the in the Spring of 2018, he was interested in the Addiction Counseling Program. This interest quickly moved beyond the classroom, transforming into a passion for student leadership.
“It’s so important for people to get plugged in. There are so many opportunities for advancement on campus.”
Are you ready to build your knowledge and skills in programming, developing software, network administration or computer forensics? Whether you are new to the field or already a working professional, you can propel your career with the School of Information Technology at Minneapolis College.
Minneapolis College’s student gardening club, The Urban Farm Collective, has existed in one form or another for nearly 10 years. Students and staff interested in plants, organic farming, sustainable agriculture, reducing food deserts, and providing food security have devoted thousands of volunteer hours over the years to supporting these efforts.
Minneapolis College recently launched its own Get Out the Vote (GOTV) campaign, led by a group of over 10 students, faculty and staff members from across campus.
The goal of this group is to ensure Minneapolis College students understand the voting process and are fully prepared to participate, if eligible, in the upcoming elections.
Minneapolis College Graphic Design Instructor Samantha Sather remains on alert for ways to create real-world experiences for her students, even with digital only classes because of the pandemic.
When the opportunity presented itself to collaborate with Able Seedhouse + Brewery for her class to submit label designs for a newly branded can for launch of the Not Quite Forever sour ale, she and her students dove in.
Minneapolis College Instructor Kristine Heykants worked with the Hennepin Theatre Trust and students of FAIR School in Downtown Minneapolis to create images surrounding the topic of Identity. Heykants teaches in the Photography and Digital Imaging Department and led a workshop for the teenagers to explore identity through photography.
The FAIR School’s dedication to equity and social justice inspired Heykants to center the workshops around this subject.
The new Minneapolis College spirit mark is intended to be a fun extension of our brand used as a focal point for student and community pride.
Over the past year, the Spirit Mark Working Group has collected suggestions and feedback to narrow the options for a new mark down to 2 choices: Minneapolis College City Lights or Minneapolis College Skyliners.
“In the downtown Minneapolis area alone, hundreds of corporations and businesses are looking for people with a degree and tangible skills to fill vacant positions,” said Tiffni Deeb, chief information officer at Minneapolis College, who was recently interviewed by EDUCAUSE for their CIO Minute.
Minneapolis College is poised for online learning. Well known for its award-winning faculty, the College quickly shifted to this learning model in the spring with the onset of COVID-19. More than 50 faculty spent 2 weeks this summer fully immersed in training in how to teach online to ensure students continue to receive a high-quality education whether they engage in person or in a virtual environment.
George Floyd’s murder sparked protests, civil unrest and critical dialogue across the nation as a well as the world. Murals and memorials have been created in his honor around the Twin Cities, specifically at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Floyd took his last few breaths.
New Dawn Theatre Company, alongside many Minnesota artists, created the documentary, “A Breath for George,” to honor Floyd's life. The creation of the film began as a dialogue about his death and systemic racism amongst the theatre company’s founding members.
