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Catch a ride "Coast to Coast" with Spring Jam 2004, taking place April 18 - 24!

As spring semester's largest campus-wide event, Spring Jam is a week of festivities that celebrate the University of Minnesota's campus community, not to mention the coming of spring!

As part of the Student Activities Office's Minnesota Programs & Activities Council (MPAC), the student-run Spring Jam committee plans a diverse array of events including sports competitions, outdoor films, student band competitions, philanthropy events and a campus-wide Block Party. This year's theme, Spring Jam "Coast to Coast" celebrates the spirit and freedom of a road trip.

April 22nd :: Vote for the Spring Jam Ambassador candidates you feel best exemplify University of Minnesota pride and Spring Jam spirit!

Event Schedule

Sunday, April 18 PACKIN' UP

Ultimate Frisbee
10am - 6pm, Field House

Monday, April 19 HITTIN' THE ROAD

Video Game Live Challenge & Autograph Signing
Challenge a student athlete to a video game and get an autograph.
11am - 3pm, CMU Great Hall Annex

Spring Jam Kickoff
Coast to Coast Gameshow - Co-presented by Minnesota Aids Project
Hypnotist Steve Atwood
Doors: 6pm, Show: 7pm, Ted Mann Concert Hall

Tuesday, April 20 CRUISIN' ALONG

Residence Hall Activities:

Tie-dying	1 - 4pm	Centennial and Pioneer
Hemp Jewelry	1 - 4pm	Frontier
Mask Making	1 - 4pm	Riverbend Commons
Massages	1 - 4pm	Sanford
Henna Tattoos	1 - 4pm	Territorial
Melon Madness	4 - 7pm	Middlebrook

Softball Prelims
6 - 9pm, Bierman Fields

Whole Music Club Concert: Matt Sharp of "The Rentals" and "Weezer" with guest Haley Bonar
Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $5 Students, $10 general
7 - 10pm, The Whole, CMU

"Big Fish"
7pm & 9:15pm, St. Paul Student Center Theater

Wednesday, April 21 COASTIN'

Campus Art Festival
9am - 6pm, Northrop Plaza

VW Festival
Free test drives, food, rock climbing wall, music, and more!
10am - 3pm, St. Paul Gym Field

West Bank Acoustic Showcase
11am - 4pm, West Bank Plaza

Fun in the Sun:
Inflatable games, wax hands, food, Disabled Students Cultural Center's music mayhem, & KDWB music.
11am - 2pm, CMU Riverbend Plaza

Scavenger Hunt
Gather a group of your friends and get ready for an adventure, as you will travel around the East and West banks on the U of M campus, trying to find clues and answer the questions that will lead you to th next clue. The scavenger hunt will be timed and scored, where the best time and highest score will win a prize! The hunt begins in room 131A in Coffman Memorial Union.
12 - 6pm, Coffman Union

Ballyhoo Prelims
4 - 6pm, St. Paul Gym Field

"Big Fish"
7 & 9:15pm, St. Paul Student Center Theater

Volkswagen Major Motion Picture Show
"School of Rock"
7 - 10pm, St. Paul Gym Field

Thursday, April 22 BEAUTIFUL "U" DAY

Washington Avenue Bridge Painting
10am - 2pm, Washington Avenue Bridge

U of MN Steel Band
12 - 2pm, Washington Avenue Bridge

Spring Jam 2004 CD Giveaway
Be one of the first 100 people in either store starting at 2pm and you will get a free CD with purchase. Other gifts also available. The Spring Jam 2004 CD features Possibly Bailey, The Casey Petersen Band, McKinley Place and Red Wanting Blue, all appearing at the Spring Jam Block Party on April 24th. One CD per person, current U of MN students only.
2pm, Gopher Express and Gopher Express West

"Big Fish"
7 & 9pm, CMU Theater

Friday, April 23 HOME STRETCH

Softball Finals
6 - 9pm, Bierman Fields

"Big Fish"
7, 9:15, & 11:30pm, CMU Theater

Coffman Late Night:
Featuring Whole Music Club concert, creative crafts, tie dying, 3-D photos, bellydancing and more. See the Late Night website for full listings and more information.
8pm - 2am, Coffman Union

Saturday, April 24 THE FINISH LINE

Spring Jam Block Party Including:

Ballyhoo Finals
12:30 - 3:30pm, Church Street

Band Finals
12:30 - 3:30pm, Church Street

Spring Jam Coronation
7:45pm, Church Street

Concert: Possibly Bailey, The Casey Petersen Band, McKinley Place, Red Wanting Blue
8pm - 1am, Church Street

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